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Working with couples and families presents numerous theoretical, ethical, and practical challenges that are not present when working with individuals. It is important for the helping professional to recognize the differences between working with couples and families as opposed to working with individuals.

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Post three examples of how working with couples and families differs from working with individuals. Explain these differences. Then, explain any challenges you may face related to this distinction in your professional practice based on your current skills. Provide an example scenario that illustrates your post.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the resources.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

Sigmund Freud is often hailed as the father of psychoanalytical theory. His theory was the first to point to the influence of early childhood experiences. However, psychoanalytical theory has received a lot of criticism. Although theories are supposed to be objective and value-free, they are developed within a sociocultural and political context. For example, with historical perspective, it is possible to see that values within the Western Victorian era influenced Freud as he developed his theory. Another criticism is that many psychoanalytical concepts cannot be measured. For example, how do you measure the id, ego, and superego or the notion of unconscious conflicts? As a result, it is difficult to test the accuracy of these concepts using social science research methods.

It is important to critically evaluate theories for their practical use. For example, is it appropriate to use a theory when working with diverse populations or with populations different from those with whom the theory was normed (e.g., women, racial and ethnic minority groups, those who are economically disadvantaged)? Finally, are the assumptions of theories consistent with the values underlying the field? In this Discussion, you respond to some of these concerns.

To prepare, read the following from the Learning Resources:

• Auld, F., Hyman, M., & Rudzinski, D. (2005). How is therapy with women different? In Resolution and inner conflict: An introduction to psychoanalytic therapy (pp. 217–236). Washington DC: American Psychological Association.
• National Association of Social Workers. (2008). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English

Post:

• Summarize the assumptions of Freud’s psychoanalytical theory in 2 to 3 sentences.
• Explain whether you believe it is appropriate to apply psychoanalytic theory to women and individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups.
• Explain whether you believe psychoanalytic theory is consistent with social work values and social work ethics.

https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English

Strategic Planning and Organizational Restructuring  

Imagine  you are the HR director of a growing international staffing  organization that services both North America and South America. The CEO  has come to grips with the fact that the HR group, which is currently  decentralized, is in need of restructuring to account for the expected  increase in revenues. The CEO has asked for your opinion on how to best  restructure the firm. Based upon your knowledge, recommend an  organizational structure (e.g., functional, matrix, or projectized)  that will provide growth for the firm. Also, assess the influence that  this project will have on the customers (who are located throughout the  Americas) that are serviced by the HR group. 

NOTE: MORE THAN ONE ANSWER POSTED

in this final discussion, reflect on what you have learned in this course and what you will be learning in your future courses. What have you learned that you can apply in your life immediately? What do you look forward to learning more about as you progress in your program?

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Case Assignment

For each Case question below, select three articles (published within the past five years), each from different peer-reviewed academic journals/magazines. [Utilize peer-reviewed academic journal/magazine publications you find through the Trident Online Library.] Find articles that specifically address the following questions regarding the impact of downsizing on the organization and its employees:

1. Why do firms downsize?
2. What are the consequences to a community when a firm downsizes?
3. Evaluate one example of an employer where downsizing was necessary and what its impact was on employees and business.

In your 5-page submission (not counting the cover page), briefly address the three questions about downsizing, then (in the same document) create a bibliography of the nine peer-reviewed academic journal articles that includes a properly formatted reference followed by not less than a half-page paragraph describing the article in your own words, repeating the process until all nine references are inserted and discussed.

Questions to address in your paragraphs include:

1. The main concept of this article is….
2. The article is important and adds to the current research literature on the concept because…
3. The article is valid for research on this topic because…
4. An area that will continue to add to the researchers’ work is…
5.  I found the ______________ section of this article to be extremely interesting and would recommend this article to others researching in the HR/OB disciplines.

No reference page is needed for this assignment because the references are a part of the Bibliography. Please read the Grading Rubric for Information Literacy before submitting your paper. Submit the assignment by inserting it into the appropriate drop box by the due date and time.

Citation and reference style instructions are available at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/. Also see Trident University’s Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper.

You will find the following useful as you critique sources:

Cornell University. (2015). Critically analyzing information sources: Critical appraisal and analysis. Retrieved from http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/skill26.htm

Cornell University. (2014). Evaluating Web sites: Criteria and tools. Retrieved from http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/webeval.html

Assignment Expectations

Your assignment submission should be 5 pages, and will be assessed on:

• Determine the extent of information needed
• Access the needed information
• Evaluate information and its sources critically
• Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
• Access and use information ethically and legally
• Timeliness

DeVito, J. A. (2016). The interpersonal communication book (14th ed.). Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu

• This text is a Constellation™ course digital materials (CDM) title.

As you will recall from Chapter 10 and the Changing Minds article on Genderlect (Links to an external site.), family and gender relationships often reflect a variety of elements that affect how communication is conducted. For this week’s assignment, you will take the opportunity to explore this by choosing from one of the two options below and preparing a two-page paper describing the impact of either family or gender on communication, as well as your own personal communication strengths and growth. For Option 1 use the Week 4 Assignment Option One template for formatting and for Option 2 use the Week 4 Assignment Option Two template.

• Option 1: Family communication:
  • Watch the video, The Power of Family: Types of Families and Family Development (Links to an external site.) and reflect on your own family.
  • Describe how your family has influenced your communication style.
  • Explain how that communication style could influence your strengths and opportunities as a human service professional.
• Option 2: Gender communication:
  • Complete the Open Sex Role Inventory test (Links to an external site.) and reflect on the results.
  • Describe your own gender beliefs based on the results of the inventory.
  • Explain how the results of the inventory, your gender strengths, might influence your communication and practice in human services.

The Family and Gender Communication Assignment:

• Must be two double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Library Research Assignment 5-7 PAGES

• Select two  leadership theories discussed in this course and give a brief summary of  the findings in your research. 
• Provide a critical analysis of scholarly works on this theory (use at least 3–5 scholarly works). 
• Identify conflicts or criticism of the theories found in your work. 
• Determine  if there are gaps in the literature and propose the potential for further scholarly research topics. 
• Compare and contrast different perspectives on the theories. 
• Summarize  your own perspective on the theories. 

Use APA format for your literature review.

Your paper plus table(s) should be at least 4-5 pages (not including cover sheet and reference page).

Promoting Internally

At one time, the idea of an organization promoting from within was seen as all good with no downside. But is it true that this is really the best way for an organization to go? Consider a time when you saw someone promoted and it was a positive situation, and think of one instance in which the outcome was not so positive. Using at least two sources, describe why these outcomes were either positive or negative

Describe any four characteristics of adult learners and discuss how HR trends in corporate learning are responding to learners needs.

Include at least one citation and reference in your initial post and respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.