Create talking points (not a script) for your 5-minute presentation from your Social Change Project Portfolio including:
Brief Introduction of your Social Change Portfolio
Summary statement of the “Scope and Consequences” of the problem in the community
A brief statement of “Social-ecological Model” including risk AND protective factors at the individual, peer, family, school, community/cultural levels
A brief statement of the “Theories of Prevention” that underlies your strategy
A brief overview of “Diversity and Ethical Considerations” including specific populations affected.
Provide a brief summary of “Advocacy” you could take to address the problem from institutional, community, and public policy levels.
Include a reference list in your post along with your video presentation.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Dougherty, A. M. (2013). Prevention and consultation. In R. K. Conyne & A. M. Horne (Eds.). Prevention practice kit: Action guides for mental health professionals (pp. 1-64). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
Required Media
Laureate Education (2018). Openness to feedback in counseling and consultation. [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 8 minutes.
In this video, Dr. Sidney Shaw describes the benefits of counselors maintaining a stance of openness to feedback, some common reasons that people avoid feedback, and strategies to foster openness to feedback.