Report on the tracking of your stress responses, the completion of your body map, and the use of your self-care habit tracker. What did you notice? How did intentionally cultivating self-care habits change you personally, physically, emotionally, interpersonally, and professionally? Overall, to what extent did your body and mind improve on the days when you utilized self-care strategies? What will you utilize going forward?   Readings […]

 Discussion Board Statement: These discussions are meant for you to jot down your thoughts and analyses of the works of the week. In art, everything is evaluated by your perspective. There is no right or wrong answer to be graded against; instead, you will be graded on how you defend your analysis of the art pieces and the use of the resources (when appropriate).Now in […]

Sleep is vital for the brain because it allows it to rest and recharge. During sleep, the brain consolidates memories, processes information, and repairs itself. Lack of sleep can lead to impaired cognitive function, decreased memory retention, and decreased productivity. It can also increase the risk of developing serious health problems like depression, anxiety, and heart disease. Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining good […]

  Listen to a recording from those found at this website listed in the Learning Resources: UCLA Health. (n.d.). Free guided meditations: Quick links. https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/audio Read this article listed in the Learning Resources: Garland, E. L. (2013). Mindfulness research in social work: Conceptual and methodological recommendations. Social Work Research, 37(4), 439–448. https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svt038  APA format and references  Post a response to the following: Describe your experience practicing […]

 Agender lightbulb moment is a time you became aware of being treated differently because of your gender.  For example, a girl not being allowed to play football, or a boy being told he shouldnt play with dolls.  It could encompass anything from the toys you were allowed to play with, being aware of different rules for boys and girls, and feeling uncomfortable because of your […]

Leadership through Serving Others Servant leadership is an alternative approach to leadership where the leaders purpose is to serve others. This leadership philosophy gained support in the 1970s, and it stems from the leader being a servant to others first and a leader second. It is a philosophy where the leader gains the respect and trust of others by putting their needs before his or […]

 Read about trauma-informed social work, and read this article listed in the Learning Resources: Vis, J.,

 As you have learned from your reading and resources this week, culture profoundly affects teaching and learning.  Many aspects of culture contribute to a students identity and self-concept and affect the students beliefs and values, attitudes and expectations, social relations, language use, and other behaviors. For this forum, please choose one (1) of the following to discuss in relation to student achievement:  Socioeconomic status Ethnicity and […]