Discussion 1 Discussion: Parenting and Child Development For this Discussion, watch this week’s Sessions episode on the Hernandez Family.
Post an explanation of the potential value of Juan and Elena’s participation in the parenting class. If a child is exposed to behavior standards that do not account for his or her developmental stage, how might this impact the child’s development? Should be 75 words or more and include 1 citation and 1 reference.
Discussion 2
Discussion: The Impact of Social Policy Social policies can have a significant impact on individuals and families, as well as the organizations and agencies that implement the policies. In some cases, the policy, as written, appears comprehensive and effective. Yet, despite appearances, the policy might fail to be effective as a result of improper implementation, interpretation, and/or application of the policy. As a social worker, how might you reduce the potential negative impact faulty social policies might have on organizations and agencies, as well as the populations you serve?
For this Discussion, review this case of “Working with Immigrants and Refugees: The Case of Luisa”. Then, read the case and consider how the social welfare policies presented in the case influenced the problems facing Luisa or Tessa. Finally, think about how policies affect social agencies and how social workers work with clients such as Tessa or Luisa. Post an explanation of the effects of the social welfare policies presented in the case study you selected on Luisa or Tessa. Be specific and reference the case study you selected in your post. Finally, explain how policies affect social agencies and how social workers work with clients, such as Tessa or Luisa. Should be 75 words or more and include 1 citation and 1 reference.
Discussion 3
Social and Emotional Intelligence What ideas or phrases come to mind when you hear the term intelligence? Prior to the current emphasis on emotional and social intelligence, individuals tended to associate intelligence with one measurement: intelligence quotient or the IQ. While the IQ focuses on intellectual abilities, emotional intelligence focuses on an individual’s awareness of his or her feelings and the feelings of others, and social intelligence focuses on an individual’s interpersonal skills. To prepare for this Discussion, read “Working With People With Disabilities: The Case of Andres” in Social Work Case Studies: Foundation Year. Consider what you have learned about social and emotional intelligence in this week’s resources as well as what you learn about the person and environment as it relates to young and middle adulthood.
Post a Discussion that includes the following: An explanation of how social and emotional intelligence are related to cultural factors An explanation about how you, as a social worker, might apply the concepts of emotional and/or social
intelligence to the case of Andres An explanation of how social workers, in general, might apply social and emotional intelligence to social work
practice. (Include a specific example in the explanation.) Should be 75 words or more and include 1 citation and 1 reference.