Assignment 1: Journal Review – LGBT Populations
While sexual identity is a very personal aspect of an individuals life it also includes social and public aspects as well. It is social in that you generally include your significant other as a participant in social circles with your family friends and colleagues. Sexual identity is public in that during the course of day-to-day life you present yourself and your significant other to society as a couple or as part of a family unit. These social and public aspects make sexual identity development a unique process for lesbian gay bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) individuals. This process is captured in life-span development as the six stages of coming out. In terms of cognitive life-span and moral development how might theories of development explain the experiences of individuals who might not identify with their social environment in terms of sexuality? As a social worker how might a better understanding of the developmental experiences of LGBT individuals allow you to help them develop or maintain a strong and positive sense of self?
For this assignment search the Walden Library for an article(s) that addresses theories related to cognitive lifespan and moral development for one of the following populations:
oLesbian
oGay
oBisexual
oTransgender
Then think about the potential external and internal developmental or moral struggles facing the population you selected. Finally reflect on how your thoughts biases and/or experiences might influence your reactions to the article(s) you selected.
Assignment (2- to 4-page APA-formatted paper):
Your paper should include:
oAn explanation of the population you selected
oAn analysis of the article in terms of theories related to cognitive lifespan and moral development for that population.
oAn explanation of the developmental or moral challenges facing that population
oAn explanation of how your own thoughts biases and/or experiences influence your reaction to the article and population-based research.
References (use 3 or more)
Robbins S. P. Chatterjee P. & Canda E. R. (2012). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River NJ: Allyn & Bacon.
Termini K. Golden J. A. Lyndon A. E. & Sheaffer B. L. (2009). Reactive attachment disorder and cognitive affective and behavioral dimensions of moral development. Behavioral Development Bulletin 15(1) 1828.
Thompson R. A. (2012). Whither the preconventional child? Toward a life-span moral development theory. Child Development Perspectives 6(4) 423429.
Assignment 2: Addressing Ethical Implications in the Treatment of ADHD
Generally mental health professionals attempt to empower clients to care for their own problems by supporting client agency. However in some cases clients may be stifled in their efforts to self-advocate. In other instances clients may make dangerous potentially lethal decisions out of misinformation or attempts to get high. Mental health professionals should be prepared to identify warning signs that might indicate a need to protect a client beyond asking that she or he take the necessary steps.
For this Assignment review the ADHD case study of Junior in the Learning Resources. Consider the ethical implications of the clients presentation as well as the role of the mental health professional in treating this client. Plan steps to begin treatment of this clients condition.
In a 2- to 3-page APA-formatted paper include the following:
oAn explanation of what may be occurring in this case.
oAn explanation of the psychopharmacological interventions a mental health professional might recommend to treat this client and why these interventions might be necessary.
oAddress ethical implications that may be present in the clients presentation
oAddress larger ethical implications of medical treatment of ADHD by the mental health professional
Support your explanations with scholarly evidence and information from the DSM-5.
References (use 3 or more)
American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington VA: American Psychiatric Publishing. Retrieved from http://psychiatryonline.org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/
Lichtblau L. (2011). Psychopharmacology demystified. Clifton Park NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.
Preston J. D. ONeal J. H. & Talaga M. C. (2017). Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland CA: New Harbinger.
Berman S. M. Kuczenski R. McCracken J. T. & London E. D. (2009). Potential adverse effects of amphetamine treatment on brain and behavior: A review. Molecular Psychiatry 14(2) 123142.
Pliszka S. R. (2007). Pharmacologic treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Efficacy safety and mechanisms of action. Neuropsychology Review 17(1) 6172.
Document: ADHD Stimulant Addiction Case Study: Junior (PDF)