Essay on Blackboard

A new mother, barely a teenager, lies on the dirt floor, her eyes are closed and her hands are tightly wrapped around those of her sisters’. She has been in labor for several hours, sweating, screaming, in terrible pain, and without the supervision of a medical professional, but she is not concerned about what she feels. The only thought running through her mind, causing her to worry, is the hope that the baby is a boy. If it is, then she has done a good job in creating a useful member of…

For many parents, the birth of a new child brings joy and glee. However for my father, I was a burden made by his late-night illegal activities. West Englewood is an area many people have not heard of - it’s tucked inside the southwest side of Chicago. During the day, the people of Englewood would wake up to the smell and sound of gunshots and burning tyres. Police officers would parade the streets in their well-ironed uniforms and the alleys would be covered with bright and colourful…

It is no secret that having a certain mindset towards a situation can either make or break the outcome, but what you might not have known is that there are two main mindsets that have been researched and defined by professionals. These two different ways of thinking can form and shape the way we tackle life and the obstacles around us, and may even be the difference between giving up and succeeding beyond expectation. It’s all your choice, and there are ways to change the way you think, you…

this assignment (The Social Work Profession) there was some confusion on the topic. Over the course of a couple weeks Professor Pellicio explained what he was expecting for the assignment. After reviewing all of the power point presentations via blackboard. In my opinion, I believe that most everyone nailed the concept. There were presentations on Ethics, Core Values including Social Justice, Integrity and Competence, to name a few. An unbiased approach to Social Work, Social Welfare and Social…

In 1939 the Elizabeth fry association of British Colombia was taken in place, the purpose of this organization was to assist and create programs for the “female offenders” and help them develop skills when transitioning back into society, (Stewart, pg.1) Like Elizabeth it would start by visiting the prison and creating changes and opportunity for these women. The foundation originally was to create programs but it became more than just a program based prison. In the 1960s women were granted care…

Broken Promises “Flying” is a short story by Alice Miller. It is about a girl named Allie Lester who has to choose whether keep her promise or break it and fly. The short story starts off with Allie, who is six years old at the time, hanging out with her older cousin Mack. Mack teaches her numerous amount of things when they spend time together, but this particular moment is more special than any time before. Mack shows Allie how to fly; it is such a pleasant and graceful experience. However,…

As an online learner, aiming to be a professional Psychologist (ideally with vulnerable young people), I have learnt that it is still possible to interact with other colleagues and be able to discuss our ambitions, goals and experiences. I’ll be completely honest at the start of this week 1 I was very unsure about online learning it was all very new and scary to me. I’m not the very best with computers to top it off however I know all the basics but that didn’t really help with my struggle to…

Socio-Ecological Model: Washing Hands Rose-Bertine Mercier University of Kansas HSES 365: Peer Health Education Handwashing is the first preventive step to reduce medical conditions caused by bacterial and fungi. In many cases, it is deemed as “do-it-yourself vaccine” (CDC, 2016). Many preventable diseases are caused by lack of hygienic practices. By properly “washing hands before and after preparing foods, eating foods, caring for the sick, after using the toilet, blowing your nose, coughing,…

Hello and welcome to Behind the News. Today we take a step into the past to sway, bob and jive through popular music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. These decades were periods of drastic social change, triggered by the rebellious teen demographic and expressed through popular music. Music shaped popular culture in these changing decades, in turn shaping Australian identity. In fact, popular culture is integral in allowing Australians to challenge and rewrite societal ideologies. Stay tuned, as we…

A life cushioned from the difficult world outside, I hardly knew about the harsh realities that lay outside the comfort of my home, family and friends. An internship with the NGO Akshaya Patra in the summer of 2012 was the turning point in my life; it opened my eyes to the disparate society we live in. During the internship, I visited a government school to conduct a survey on the mid-day meal provided by the organisation to the children. I was in shock when I saw the run-down state of the…