Discuss the importance of clinical skills in theassessment process. Choose at least three specific counseling skills that are importantto the assessment process to elicit the most comprehensive information from the client.

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ADD5106: Week 1 Discussion 1: The Role of Clinical Skills in the Assessment Process

Reflect on the readings for this week. Discuss the importance of clinical skills in the

assessment process. Choose at least three specific counseling skills that are important

to the assessment process to elicit the most comprehensive information from the client.

NOTE:
? Please see attached reading(s)
? 1 page minimum
? 1 reference minimum

TheSubstanceRelatedDisorderAssessmentARoadMaptoEffectiveTreatmentChapter1.pdf

BasicAttendingSkills-Foundationsofempathicrelationshipsandproblemsolving6thed.pdf

Students will submit a podcast on the largest issue facing offenders or the correctional system covered in the course.

Podcast
Students will submit a podcast on the largest issue facing offenders or the correctional system covered in the course. The podcast must include the following: a) issue/problem, b) what led to this issue/problem, c) prevalence of the issue/problem (use research), d) correctional implications or consequences, and d) at least 2 evidence-based resolutions. The podcast must be at least 10 minutes in length.
To prepare for the final podcast submission, students must create and submit a detailed draft podcast plan which must address the first three elements listed above (a-c).

Describe a legislative change that was proposed by health associations and its effect on access to service, quality and cost of services, and cost of drugs. Briefly explain the legislation.

 
The financing of healthcare in the United State is complex, involving interest groups, federal and state governments, consumers, health associations, health insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies. Health associations continually make demands for legislative and policy changes in the processes for financing health services.
Describe a legislative change that was proposed by health associations and its effect on access to service, quality and cost of services, and cost of drugs. Briefly explain the legislation.
Select posts from two classmates that present legislations that are different from yours.
Share your views on how those legislations are affecting healthcare services, cost, and patient experiences.

In Vega Food Company Case What are the key facts of this case?2. What, in your opinion led Mari to sell her shares?

Vega Food Company
Purpose
To examine the perceptions of and the relationships between members of the family business. Use the content and models from chapters 1-5 in your analysis and recommendations. 
In Vega Food Company Case What are the key facts of this case?2. What, in your opinion led Mari to sell her shares?3. If you were Francisco, would you have called a family council meeting when he did? Why, why not?4. To what do you attribute the improvement in family-business relationships in the last couple of years?5. What are the major issues that Francisco and the Valle Family need to continue to address in order to ensure the survival of the business?6. What steps should Francisco take next?7. What should Francisco do to promote shareholder loyalty and the effective governance of the family-business relationship in the future?

What part have heuristics, cognitive bias, and dominance structuring played in how you have formed your opinions?

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Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
· Textbook: Chapter 10, 11
· Lesson
· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Initial Post Instructions
Consider one of the following current social issues – or one of your choice:
· Gun violence
· Racism
· Economic inequality
· Sexism
· Violent crime
· Immigration
For the initial post, address the following:
· State your position on one of these issues – are you for, against, or neutral? Explain why. Avoid vagueness or ambiguity in your response. Make your position very clear.
· Examine how you have formed that opinion.
· How well do you think you know the facts?
· Do you know and understand statistical information that applies to the issue?
· Do you think you have formed your opinion using only System-1 thinking, or have you applied System-2?
· What part have heuristics, cognitive bias, and dominance structuring played in how you have formed your opinions?
The initial post is not about how “correct” your position is; it is about 
how you 
arrived at your position on the issue. This discussion requires application of metacognition – thinking about how you think.

Identify two health disparities in the United States that were discussed in the Unnatural Causes videos posted on Canvas.

Canvas Discussion Board Assignment #2 [F23]: Health Disparities and Covid-19 – Canvas Discussion Board Assignment Group 12Description:Due Dates:Word Requirement:Citation of Course Content Requirement:Topic: Health Disparities and Covid-19 (500 words)1. For your original comment, first, identify two health disparities in the United States that were discussed in the Unnatural Causes videos posted on Canvas. You can use any of the Unnatural Causes videos posted thus far in the semester.2. Next, link what you learned about heath disparities from the “Unnatural Causes” videos to at least TWO news articles I posted on Canvas that highlight how pre-existing health disparities contributed to higher rates of death from Covid-19 among minority populations in the United States. If you use another source, you will not get credit for the assignment.3. Finally, discuss what we can and/or should do to help improve health outcomes in these communities, now and/or in the future. This can be as short as 2-3 sentences, or longer if you wish.4. Respond to at least ONE group member (200+ words):Videos to help with discussionPBS News Hour. December 24, 2020: You only need to watch from 24:00 until 40:16″It took a pandemic to reveal racial health inequities that have always been there,” said Dr. Blackstock, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, on the year 2020. Battered by the pandemic, communities of color experience sharp drop in life expectancies. PBS News Hour, Feb 18, 2021 6:45 PM EDT Note: I do not expect you to read all of the articles below.Instead, select 6 of the articles that interest youThe articles typically take no more than 10 minutes to read. Thus, this part of the class should require about 60 minutes of your timeYou can choose which articles to read. They all focus on inequalities and disparities, especially during the pandemic, among:individuals who identify as Black or Hispanic/Latina/o/xseniors (older adults)those living in rural communitieslow-income individualspeople with pre-existing health conditionsIncarcerated persons‘People can’t ignore it anymore’: Across the country, minorities hit hardest by pandemic:No matter where the virus strikes, communities of color bear the brunt.Politico: 07/08/2020 BY: Laura Barron-Lopez, Elena Schneider, & Alice Miranda Ollstein.

Imagine that you are talking to one of your fellow students who is very excited because her professor in another class just asked her for a date. You don’t believe that this is appropriate. What if anything, should you do? This assignment requires you to be honest in evaluating all the personal and ethical issues involved.

For this task, imagine that you are talking to one of your fellow students who is very excited because her professor in another class just asked her for a date. You don’t believe that this is appropriate. What if anything, should you do?
This assignment requires you to be honest in evaluating all the personal and ethical issues involved. Some of the issues involved include the possibility that you may be taking a course with this same professor; therefore, you are concerned about attending a program in which unethical behavior is condoned or ignored, allowing your fellow student to be taken advantage of. On the other hand, is this situation any of your business?
Write a brief reflection paper on this issue. Other than reviewing the relevant APA Ethical Standards and the text, no outside resources are needed for this assignment. Your paper must support your conclusion of your determined action or non-action.

Discuss what you feel the United States should set as renewable energy goal and how we should be begin to attain that goal.

Question #1: “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Albert Einstein (Scientist)The United States is considered one of the leaders in energy management and technology.However, we have a long way to go before we are in a good position to declare a victory of the energy crisis.Using the website, listed below, as a starting point discuss what you feel the United States should set as renewable energy goal and how we should be begin to attain that goal.Please feel free to do research if necessary but please remember citations.YOU MAY NEED TO CUT AND PASTE THIS LINK AND NOT CLICK ON IT.I am unsure why it doesn’t work as a hyperlink. Question #2: Former President Obama’s was quoted as saying, “[w]e can’t have an energy strategy for the last century that traps us in the past. We need an energy strategy for the future – an all-of-the-above strategy for the 21st century that develops every source of American-made energy.”Do you agree or disagree? And how do you think our government should best utilize “American-made energy”?You can start your research/response by reading the article below which discusses how much is really spent on energy.The article is a few years old but should give you a good base line for your response. Use the quote and this article to further discuss your analysis of the current and future situation of energy in our country. Please feel free to do research if necessary but please remember citations.YOU WILL NEED TO CUT AND PASTE THIS LINK AND NOT CLICK ON IT.I am unsure why it doesn’t work as a hyperlink.  Question #3: Using this website link as your starting point, please discuss why wind farms have become important as an energy resource.In addition, please discuss if you agree or disagree with the use of wind farms in the metropolitan area?Finally, discuss your opinions with the NIMBY (not in my back yard) feelings that slow down development of many beneficial environmental projects including wind farms?Please feel free to research if necessary but as always, remember to cite. YOU MAY NEED TO CUT AND PASTE THIS LINK AND NOT CLICK ON IT.I am unsure why they don’t work as a hyperlinks.

Herzberg’s two-factor theory speaks to issues relevant in both employee compensation and benefits, as it discusses why people choose a workplace as well as what keeps employees satisfied and committed to their work. Imagine that you are an HR manager in a cutting-edge health organization. What would you include from Herzberg’s two-factor theory to ensure you would recruit the best candidates for the position?

Herzberg’s two-factor theory speaks to issues relevant in both employee compensation and benefits, as it discusses why people choose a workplace as well as what keeps employees satisfied and committed to their work. Imagine that you are an HR manager in a cutting-edge health organization. What would you include from Herzberg’s two-factor theory to ensure you would recruit the best candidates for the position?

Who are you trying to recruit to work for you (i.e., who is your audience)?
What sort of compensation and benefits package do you need to provide?
What would you include from Herzberg’s two-factor theory to ensure you would recruit the best candidates for the position?
What type of wording would you use? What makes your workplace more appealing? Give an example.

Analyze, identify, and explain recent legislation that helps to protect employees from discrimination in the workplace.

You have been hired as a management consultant by a large company to examine the business decisions of the company in regard to employee protections. The laws applicable are federal antidiscrimination laws, federal health and safety laws, state laws and employer firing practices related to the employment-at-will doctrine.  In relation to the questions below, write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:  1.  Analyze, identify, and explain recent legislation that helps to protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. Provide at least two recent federal legislative protections/laws. Provide some insight when the federal legislation conflicts with the state.  (Please note, the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is not an acceptable example for this question)2.  Explain the employment-at-will (EAW) doctrine and ALL possible exceptions to the doctrine. Look at the scenarios below and determine whether the decision to fire the employee is a smart one. Identify why or why not and determine all the possible exceptions per the EAW doctrine that are, might be, or could be applicable if the employee sues for wrongful termination.   Scenarios:Jason, a department supervisor, requests approval to fire his secretary, Joann.  Joann is a devout Christian and was putting out Right to Life flyers in the employee break room.  Joann was also taking a lot of time to pray in the workplace during some of the busiest times of day.  Jason wants to fire Joann. Can Joann sue for wrongful termination and prevail? Jamal, a manager, started a blog on the company website for employee grievances. He noticed a worker was protesting that no employees had gotten a raise in the last year and that the CEO was making a lot of money. Jamal reprimanded the worker and the next day, the employee posted a sign-up sheet on the blog to start a union.  Jamal threatened to the fire the employee and, when the employee did not show up for work for a week, fired him.  Can the employee sue for wrongful termination and prevail? Lori, head of Accounting, refused to sign Brian’s parental leave request. Brian is seeking 12 weeks of paid leave to care for his newborn son and wants to take this time during the most busiest time – tax season. Can Brian sue for wrongful termination and prevail?Peter has worked for the company for 1 year. He has a rare form of liver disease and works with chemicals that make his condition worse. Peter does not want to stop working, but his boss is not happy with his performance and wants to let him go. Can Peter sue for wrongful termination and prevail? 3.   Determine the law in regard to undocumented workers and whether they are eligible for state workers’ compensation in the United States. Advocate for or against this practice and substantiate your response with research to support your position.  How does the state law conflict with federal immigration law?  Support your response.4.   Use the textbook and the University Library to locate at least two other quality academic resources in this assignment.  Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as academic resources. The textbook for this class is a required source for this assignment.  Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:  This course requires the use of  Writing Standards (SWS). Paper requires a cover page and a reference page.   Writing Standards is different than APA and other University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details and comply with this requirement.