1.Alex’s Case: You will need to watch the video case on Alex and post a 2-minute video explaining the practice skills demonstrated in the video. Additionally, you will need to address the potential impacts of ethnic and racial microaggressions on psychological development in adolescence. In your post, describe how you would assist Alex in addressing these negative impacts. SOCW‑6200‑1…

Study Notes SOCW‑6200‑1 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Topic: The Impact of Microaggressions 1. Introduction Microaggressions: Subtle, often unintentional comments or behaviors that convey prejudice or discrimination toward marginalized groups. Relevance to HBSE: Understanding microaggressions is critical for social workers, as they shape human behavior, identity, and social environments. Impact: Though small in…

Study Notes SOCW‑6200‑1 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Topic: Application of HBSE to Engagement, Assessment, and Intervention 1. Introduction Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE): A foundational framework in social work that examines how individuals, families, groups, and communities interact with and are influenced by their environments. Application: HBSE informs the three…

Study Notes SOCW‑6051‑2: Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice Topic: Incorporating Religion and Spirituality in Practice 1. Introduction Religion and Spirituality in Social Work: Religion refers to organized systems of beliefs, rituals, and practices, while spirituality is broader, encompassing personal meaning, connection, and transcendence. Importance: Both can be sources of resilience, identity, and community support…

Study Notes SOCW‑6200‑1 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Topic: Sexual Violence and Bystander Intervention 1. Introduction Sexual Violence: Any sexual act or attempt to obtain a sexual act through coercion, force, or exploitation. Includes rape, sexual assault, harassment, and exploitation. Prevalence: Sexual violence is a global public health issue affecting individuals across age,…

SOCW‑6200‑1 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Topic: Moral Development Theory and Bullying 1. Introduction Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE): Explores how individuals develop within social contexts, focusing on psychological, social, and cultural influences. Moral Development Theory: Provides frameworks for understanding how people distinguish right from wrong, make ethical decisions, and develop…

SOCW‑6051‑2: Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice Topic: Social Class and Classism 1. Introduction Social Class: Refers to divisions in society based on economic resources, occupation, education, and social status. Classism: Prejudice or discrimination based on social class, often privileging the wealthy while marginalizing those with fewer resources. Relevance to Social Work: Understanding class dynamics…

1. Course Overview Focus: Examines how individuals, families, groups, and communities interact with and are shaped by their social environments. Purpose: Provides social work students with theoretical frameworks to understand human development across the lifespan. Core Competency: Ability to integrate knowledge of human behavior with practice interventions that promote well‑being and social justice. 2. Key…

I. Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, audiences have limited attention spans, and traditional presentations often fail to engage. The PechaKucha presentation format emerged as a creative solution to “death by PowerPoint.” Definition: PechaKucha (Japanese for “chit-chat”) is a 20×20 presentation style: 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds, totaling 6 minutes and 40 seconds. Origin:…

Introduction to Psychoanalytical Theory Psychoanalytical theory, developed by Sigmund Freud in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is a foundational framework in psychology that seeks to understand human behavior through the lens of unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and inner conflicts. Freud’s theory revolutionized the way mental health professionals approached psychological disorders and laid the…