RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENT RESPONSES
Rania post
I was left for one year on a deserted island with food ,water shelter and wi-fi only access 1 form of contemplator media on the island ,my choice will be social media. I can have a large audience have connection with your audience can create organic content have access to advertising services build my hand drive traffic to my websites can evaluate my performance. Example of social media is Facebook 2.74 billion users the impact from the media can increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm and even suicidal thoughts. social media may promote negative experiences such as inadequacy about your life or appeared. Social Media has been causing people to change such as their looks or even clothing. Such as, if someone were to brought something that was on the internet and it's highly popular. They would want to buy it too but the person would buy it for no good reason which would lost so much money which would affect the outcome of their life. This is something that can be related to education.
Sabrina post
Left on a deserted island with food, water, shelter and Fi-Fi for one year, the one form of contemporary media I would choose to have would be video streaming service. I would choose video streaming service because my favorite thing to do in my down time is watch television programs. It is comforting to me to sit back and watch television and it is something that I enjoy doing. Whenever stressed or depressed, television programs give me something to focus on and entertain myself, helping me not focus on what is going on in my life that is stressing me out or causing me to be sad. As a child, I experienced some traumatic things and my parent would put me in a room to watch television during those times and that was my comfort, and can remain my comfort to this day because I can watch television anywhere thanks to video streaming. Video streaming service has impacted American culture through its accessibility to watch programming from any device. We have became accustomed to binge watching programs, not wasting time on advertising and this has pulled us away from public television and cable television. It also pulls us away from conversation with others, since the programming is at our finger tips where-ever we go. Video streaming services also are forever impacting surges in American culture from the programs they show. When a show on a video streaming service takes off and gains mass popularity (also due to its accessibility, binge-watching ability, and social media), the program itself can create a new craze in America. For example, when Netflix aired a new series about an orphaned girl who becomes a chess prodigy, The Queens Gambit, it gained viewers quickly and according to Hak (2021), "The interesting thing is that the show didn’t just entertain viewers, it also set off a new craze for the board game, with chess set sales skyrocketing".
Discussion Question
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1. RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENT RESPONSES
Rania post
I was left for one year on a deserted island with food ,water
shelter and wi-fi only access 1 form of contemplator media on
the island ,my choice will be social media. I can have a large
audience have connection with your audience can create organic
content have access to advertising services build my hand drive
traffic to my websites can evaluate my performance. Example of
social media is Facebook 2.74 billion users the impact from the
media can increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness,
self-harm and even suicidal thoughts. social media may promote
negative experiences such as inadequacy about your life or
appeared. Social Media has been causing people to change such
as their looks or even clothing. Such as, if someone were to
brought something that was on the internet and it's highly
popular. They would want to buy it too but the person would
buy it for no good reason which would lost so much money
which would affect the outcome of their life. This is something
that can be related to education.
Sabrina post
Left on a deserted island with food, water, shelter and Fi-Fi for
one year, the one form of contemporary media I would choose
to have would be video streaming service. I would choose video
streaming service because my favorite thing to do in my down
time is watch television programs. It is comforting to me to sit
back and watch television and it is something that I enjoy
doing. Whenever stressed or depressed, television programs
give me something to focus on and entertain myself, helping me
2. not focus on what is going on in my life that is stressing me out
or causing me to be sad. As a child, I experienced some
traumatic things and my parent would put me in a room to watch
television during those times and that was my comfort, and can
remain my comfort to this day because I can watch television
anywhere thanks to video streaming. Video streaming service
has impacted American culture through its accessibility to
watch programming from any device. We have became
accustomed to binge watching programs, not wasting time on
advertising and this has pulled us away from public television
and cable television. It also pulls us away from conversation
with others, since the programming is at our finger tips where-
ever we go. Video streaming services also are forever impacting
surges in American culture from the programs they show. When
a show on a video streaming service takes off and gains mass
popularity (also due to its accessibility, binge-watching ability,
and social media), the program itself can create a new craze in
America. For example, when Netflix aired a new series about an
orphaned girl who becomes a chess prodigy, The Queens
Gambit, it gained viewers quickly and according to Hak (2021),
"The interesting thing is that the show didn’t just entertain
viewers, it also set off a new craze for the board game, with
chess set sales skyrocketing".
Discussion Question
1. Share a time outside of school when you took notes on
something so you could use/act on them at a later time. This
might come from a multitude of things, like a home project,
shopping for a computer, instructions on how to cook a recipe
or make something, meeting with a contractor for work in the
home, items your children needed when going to school,
projects at work, learning a new technology, information about
client needs, notes on a presentation, and so on. How important
were your notes in helping you complete your task later?
3. Explain.
2. As you review the instructions for Final Project II this week
(both the guidelines and rubric document and the project
template), what pieces of information stand out as being
important? What strategy from the reading this week resonated
with you that you could apply to help organize your notes on
this important project?
3. Finally, what type of information might you encounter in
your specific degree program or career that would benefit from
the strategies reviewed this week?
Respond to Gary and Tiffany post and work to expand the
discussion by contributing unique, relevant content
(personal/professional experiences or examples) or by
expanding and adding depth to the thoughts and ideas shared by
your peers (presenting different strategies in the book, or new
ideas and thoughts, or similar personal/professional experiences
to connect with)
Gary post
Outside of school, I find myself taking notes on a regular basis.
Recently, I had added more money to my investment portfolio
and was trying to decide which ETF (exchange-traded fund)
would be the best addition for diversification. I narrowed my
selection down to two potential ETFS, based on past
performance, but ultimately had to choose one. I decided to take
notes on the two ETFs top 10 holdings and their weight within
the ETF. After gathering the information from both of the
potential ETFs I went and researched each of the companies in
4. their top 10 holdings. I gathered information on their past
performance and financials, then overall weighed the pros and
cons of each before making my final decision.
My notes were extremely helpful in choosing which ETF to
invest in. It saved me valuable time when analyzing the
information I had gathered. Instead of going back and forth
between numerous different webpages, all of the information
that I needed was on two pages of paper. It also helped to be
able to have a side-by-side comparison of the information I was
attempting to process. By utilizing my notes I was more
efficient with my time and more easily accessed the information
I required.
As I reviewed the Final Project Guidelines I find that the
section discussing blackholes will be highly important. I believe
this section will be important because I feel that it is necessary
to identify the things that may affect our goals. By identifying
these things we can attempt to control them, to minimize their
impact on our goals. After reviewing the reading, I think that I
will get the most use out of the section that discussed taking
too-many or too-few notes. I have done both. If I have too-many
notes it is often difficult to decipher which information is
necessary to include. If I have too-few of notes then I find
myself lacking necessary information. It will be key to me to
balance this out and to identify the key terms and key
information necessary for me to include in my final project.
In my career-path, finance, I will encounter all sorts of
information that I will need to utilize. I will have appointments
with clients, client information and client goals that I will have
to account for. My success will heavily rely on my ability to
organize and analyze the information that I receive. I will need
to be extremely stringent in my note-taking. By doing so, I will
be able to easily access the information I need to be successful,
and to help my clients reach their goals.
5. Tiffany post
While working in Property Management, there are a lot of laws
required to know so that everyone can remain happy and
compliant. There were usually meetings at least once a month
to refresh individuals on such laws, I always took notes in these
meetings, because secretly there would be "shoppers" testing
our knowledge in the leasing office. Plus, I was an
Administrative Assistant, I was my duty to know these rules,
regulations, and laws.
When our office would get "shopped" by a secret shopper, I
always aced the test! Helping contribute to our high ratings
within our organization. The notes also came in hand for daily
interactions with Customers over the phone and in person.
Without those notes that I often took in our meetings,
misleading information could have been given out, disciplinary
action could have been taken against me, or worse legal action
could have followed.
A section that stood out to me from our readings was to take
control of my education. I value this segment of our learning,
because so often I believe people want to blame circumstances
on their failures, which reminded me to dig deeper. Meaning, if
there is something that I missed on a particular day, need
clarification on, or something of that nature how fair is it to
blame someone else... Especially when I know that I have been
distant, absent, or effortless. I believe now is the time to
become proactive with my education, and help my Professor
help me.
Going into the Human Services field is constant research,
6. constant note taking. This is 80% of the job give or take,
reading and writing. Becoming more organized and detailed
with my time will be extremely helpful, I plan to incorporate
the skills that I've learned thus far immediately.
DISCUSSION QUESTION
Choose a problem or issue that you would like to resolve. Of
course, only share what you are comfortable sharing. Address
the following items about your problem or issue:
Describe a problem/issue.
As a solution-focused therapist treating a client with this same
issue, describe what techniques you would use.
Describe possible goals for this client.
Describe possible interventions for this client.
Identify the possible outcome with this client.
Please include in your answer some of the following "solution-
focused therapy” terminology: alternative story, coauthoring a
new story, deconstruction, dominant story, exception questions,
externalizing conversations, miracle question, not-knowing
position, problem-saturated story, re-authoring, scaling
questions, storied lives, problem talk, change talk, narrative
letters.
7. RESPOND TO Logan and Anna cox post be constructive and
professional in asking questions
I'm not sure about anyone else, but this debate has been tough
for me. I'm not used to allowing anyone to see my problems.
However, I can see how this practice can help us become
stronger therapists, and, in my experience, we all need to deal
with our own problems before we can help others. But here we
go...
I suffer from depression, as do many others, including those in
this class. I have to do with mine nearly every day. It has
nothing to do with being around people, but with making things
"right" or ensuring that someone else is pleased and fulfilled
and that I haven't failed them. I've been dealing with this my
whole life, even when things seem to be getting easier, they
quickly deteriorate.
As a solution-oriented practitioner, I will, of course, set the
target of keeping the client focused on their own well-being and
then use scaling questions to help the client understand how to
handle reducing fear when it happens. A couple of questions
might be, "What's the worse that can happen if the party starts
late?" or "Was someone's reaction to something beyond your
control?"
One aim for this client may be to schedule a get-together with
some buddies and let them make all of the big decisions by only
providing assistance without making "suggestions." Another aim
would be to refrain from playing "hostess," allowing others to
take on the role. In another area, a target may be to concentrate
on the client's own well-being. Put themselves first rather than
putting off what needs to be done.
8. One potential intervention will be an attempt and shift the
mentality that someone must be pleased or fulfilled, even
though it means sacrificing the client's happiness or
satisfaction. Have the customer rely on the fact that if they are
comfortable taking care of their own problems, it would be
simpler and more positive for them to support others if they are
not worried about what they did not do. As fear arises.
One potential result is that the customer becomes more self-
focused, and therefore satisfied, recognizing that her company
is being handled and that she does not have to manage
circumstances. She should also understand that everyone is
responsible for their own reactions and happiness and that no
one should change that.
Anna post
A problem or issue I would like to discuss is that of anxiety
disorder. This disorder can cause extreme fear, or worry over
simple tasks and situations and can result in panic attacks
(sweating, fast heart rate, trouble breathing etc.). This is an
issue that is becoming more and more consistent in our society,
we have so much pressure to be perfect or secure that it is
difficult to hold our heads above water and our anxiety about
our future creeps into everyday tasks.
As a solution-based therapist I would recommend a specific
therapy to assist with anxiety disorder, this would be Cognitive
Behavioral therapy. “Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a
psychotherapeutic approach to solving problems concerning
dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and cognitions through a
goal-oriented, systematic procedure” (Lee & Edget, 2012). CBT
techniques can include self-reflection and guided discovery,
9. behavioral experiments, cognitive restructuring, journaling,
stress techniques, role playing, etc. This type of focus can be
very effective in treating anxiety, depression and other
disorders.
Using CBT as an intervention tool can help the client set
attainable goals and pull them into the present. As their
therapist some of the best intervention tools I would recommend
through CBT would be journaling, setting goals and stress
techniques. I would encourage them to practice breathing as a
stress technique when they are experiencing panic or anxiety
and to focus on their senses, touch, smell, sight, etc. to bring
them into the present and their surroundings as opposed to their
inner thoughts and fear.
A possible goal would not only to make their anxiety
manageable but to do something that their disorder previously
would not allow them to do, like apply for that job they want
but are afraid of going for it, or asking their crush out,
embracing an activity they have avoided, etc. Striving for
confidence and alleviating their stress could have very positive
outcomes for the patient, to the point where even faced with a
negative outcome that they were fearful of they have learned to
cope with it and understand it is not the end of the world if
something goes awry.
DISCUSSION QUESTION
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
What is your definition of “the good life?” Would you say that
you live a “life above zero?” Integrate information from the
reading to explain your answer.
10. RESPOND TO Horace and April post be constructive and
professional with responses
Horace post
I believe the definition of the good life is a life that possesses
the maturity and knowledge to support not only themselves but
also the evolving world around them. As mentioned in our
readings, there are virtues of the good life that one can use to
measure their maturity and I believe this is important to
understand when measuring where this individual may fall on
the scale of positivity. For example, I consider myself someone
who possesses the virtues of “the good life”; however, I often
fall below zero in life depending on my circumstances and
environments. I believe this is a direct result of my ability to
adapt quickly to environments, people, and situations; therefore,
creating a life below zero unknowingly in most cases. As I
continue maturing in life, I try to identify opportunities to avoid
situations that may invite a “life below zero” opportunity
however, factors that create a negative life are not always
immediately present. As of late, I try to exercise prudence a bit
more and while I am confident I will overcome certain
circumstances and live a life above zero, my ultimate goal is to
find sustainability living above zero.
April post
My definition of "the good life" would be being able to balance
and create stability in all areas of life like; Work, school,
health, relationships, and family. Life has its ups and downs, It
can at times be positive and negative. How we perceive these
challenges makes all the difference. Yes most of us want
11. financial security, love, Happiness, and sunny days. I believe
that our struggles help us to see things from a different
perspective and make us stronger, as well as appreciate the good
things. I think the good life is being understanding, helpful,
loving, kind, having a purpose that will benefit yourself as well
as others. I have had a hard and difficult life, growing up in the
system. Probably one of the worst things for a child is to not
have your parents to love you, protect you, nurture you, and
teach you how to be a good person. But I look at those
experiences as my teacher. It showed me what kind of person I
didn't want to be and what kind of mom I will be. I benefited
from my trials and tribulations, whereas most people would not
see it that way. Today I can appreciate the positive and the
negative. I am resilient and can adapt to my surroundings rather
quickly. I always try to focus on the positive even in negative
situations, because in every negative there is a positive you just
have to be open-minded and look past the bad stuff. Today I can
say I absolutely "Live Life Above Zero"!