GCU SOC102 (GCU SOC 102)

This paper examines the ethical, legal, and moral controversies surrounding euthanasia—also known as assisted suicide or mercy killing. It analyzes both passive and active euthanasia and explores global trends demonstrating rising rates of assisted dying in countries where the practice is legalized. Using a qualitative, secondary research approach, the study reviews peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed literature to evaluate arguments for and against euthanasia. Proponents emphasize patient au...

The document is an academic paper titled "Ethical Dilemma in Social Work" that analyzes a scenario involving a minor seeking help for substance abuse, focusing on the conflict between the ethical principles of self-determination and best interest/informed consent. The paper examines the ethical dilemma faced by a social worker regarding a 15-year-old client named Ken, who is coping with clinical depression and substance abuse (ecstasy and crystal meth). Ken consents to enrolling in a stat...

The paper provides insights into the social worker's typical workday, core values, ethical practices, required knowledge (especially concerning DSM), and essential clinical skills, all contextualized by serving veterans. Insights into Social Work Practice with Veterans: Typical Workday: A social worker attends to veterans served by 4-5 doctor panels in CBOCs. Daily tasks include receiving consults (from doctors, nurses, or walk-ins), conducting assessments/triage, case management, and c...

The document is an application essay for a Master's Scholarship Application, specifically for the Health Professional Scholarship Program, written by a Social Work student at Tarleton State University. The essay details the applicant's profound commitment to working with military veterans. The essay is structured into three sections outlining the applicant's motivation, goals, and alignment with serving the veteran population. Essay 1: Reasons for Applying for the Scholarship The...

This file contains the submission for a Module 6 Workbook Activity focused on foundational concepts in health and stress, primarily defining stress (including its biological pathways involving the hypothalamus, ACTH, cortisol, and epinephrine) and differentiating it from anxiety. The final, and most substantial, question involves applying the Biopsychosocial Model to a specific client problem: persistent headaches. The paper demonstrates an understanding of how headaches are not purely physical ...

This document is a Psychoeducational Group Experience Form detailing a 2-hour session titled "Building and Maintaining Relationships" for an adult open group at the AOCS site. The form reflects on the group process, the student's role as co-leader, and personal growth insights gained from the experience. Group Description and Process The session's primary focus was teaching participants how to build and maintain relationships to strengthen personal, family, and professional conne...

This document is a Critical Analysis of a Social Work Intake Referral Template used at a practicum agency (Family and Children’s Services Guelph and Wellington County, 2024 ). The analysis thoroughly describes the form's structure and content, critically reflects on its use in practice (especially regarding sensitivity and theoretical alignment), and proposes recommendations to better integrate Indigenous perspectives and principles of decolonization, equity, and inclusion. Document Des...

This document is a formal policy analysis intended for a scholarly health journal editor, arguing that the US healthcare system has the highest expenditure among developed nations while simultaneously yielding poorer outcomes—a condition described as an "Outcome Mismatch". The analysis identifies both structural and political causes for this phenomenon. Expenditure and Outcome Mismatch High Expenditure: In 2018, the US spent approximately $3.6 trillion on healthcare, accounting for ...

This document is an Image to Cope Assignment, a form of art-based psychological assessment designed to explore the stress reactions and coping mechanisms of an eight-year-old boy dealing with psychological distress following his parents' separation and divorce. The assignment is analyzed in three stages: Stage 1 & 2: Drawing and Interpretation of Stressful Situation The first drawing visually captures the boy's feelings of being forgotten, isolated, and unloved following his parents...

This document is a Community Needs Assessment report focusing on the Fleetwood neighborhood in Surrey, British Columbia (BC), and is designed to identify the area's social, cultural, economic, and environmental conditions. The report is an academic analysis of a specific urban neighborhood, using both primary (resident interviews) and secondary (Census) data. Core Assessment Focus: Location: Fleetwood, a residential neighborhood in Surrey, BC. Demographics: The community is described ...