Entries by Sarah Kaelo

Explain how the media messages you observed performed this function

Part one. An example of how this part can be done is attached as a file. This week, you’ll do some ethnographic field research by observing and taking notes.  Spend one day documenting your media consumption, from the time you get up to the time you go to sleep. Keep track of: What forms of […]

First responders may also experience PTSD from the explosion

Reply to the following with 200 words or more. An event of this magnitude near Bobsville will quite clearly cause some serious mental health problems for victims involved. I would imagine that some victims who were close to the blast may experience a form of PTSD. They may experience extremely vivid flashbacks of the explosion, […]

Are there any particular concerns or immediate issues related to first responsders’ mental health in this disaster situation?

Reply to the following in 200 words or more. What could be the potential psychological consequences of this traumatic event for Bobsville and General County residents? There are a myriad of consequences that could follow this traumatic event. PTSD, Depression, suicidal ideologies, anxiety, lack of sleep, paranoia, irritation to already diagnosed mental health disorders, creation […]

What specific similarities between the two stories were you able to find? 

What specific similarities between the two stories were you able to find? Please read the following primary sources and then answer the questions below: Excerpts from The Book of Genesis (1-3, 6-8, 22) http://www.professorcampbell.org/sources/genesis.html “The Flood Story” from The Epic of Gilgamesh https://web.archive.org/web/20180924021142/http://www.livius.org/articles/misc/great-flood/flood3_t-gilgamesh/ Directions Compare the assigned primary sources and write a discussion post answering the following […]

How does effective communication promotes successful outcomes?

How does effective communication promotes successful outcomes? Social workers need to communicate effectively with service-users, other social workers, their supervisors, and other professionals. Communication is of necessity, a two-way process, involving a minimum of two people. Using Table 5.1, “Effective Interpersonal Communication Skills,” and Table 5.3, “Ineffective  Interpersonal Communication Skills,” in your book, complete the […]

explain how they addressed the psychosocial issues and needs of the individuals affected by the trauma

Individuals can experience trauma from public events at the national level or extremely private ones at the interpersonal level. In this Discussion, you analyze these two types of trauma, describing potential interventions and their effectiveness. To prepare: Read the DSM-5 section on trauma and stressor-related disorders and review the Learning Resources on PTSD, disaster response, and […]

One study on treating symptoms resulting from an interpersonal trauma

Individuals can experience trauma from public events at the national level or extremely private ones at the interpersonal level. In this Discussion, you analyze these two types of trauma, describing potential interventions and their effectiveness. To prepare: Read the DSM-5 section on trauma and stressor-related disorders and review the Learning Resources on PTSD, disaster response, and […]