6200 WK 7 DISCUSSION 2
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RESPONSE 1
2:59pmApr 11 at 2:59pm
Hello all,
After watching the video, explain how bullying may affect Amy’s biological, psychological, and social development.
Bullying has negative impact on Amy’s biological, psychological and social development. Amy also displays a sense of fear of the girls that have been bullying her at school. Amy states that she thought about going to her school guidance counselor but she fears that they will see her and feel that she is snitching (2017-2021). I believe that Amy knows that she should not be treated like this by peers and knows that she needs to tell someone. Amy expressed how she doesn’t feel safe anywhere and she doesn’t want to add additional stress to her mothers plate. Psychologically, Amy doesn’t know where she needs to turn but finally notified her social worker of issues she has been having. Amy has been able to express her concerns and relieve her emotions regarding the bullying. Although, the bullying is ongoing there’s work to be done to protect her and prevent future incidents she is no longer walking around with the weight of the world on her shoulders. Bullying will also have a negative impact on her social development due to past experiences. Amy states that the girls were physical in the hall with her at her locker and others just watched. No one stepped in to prevent the bullying and to assist Amy during her time of need. Socially Amy can begin to isolate herself from peers resulting in not being able to build positive relationships with others. Biologically, Amy’s ability to function later in life could be extremely hard and prevent her to function at the highest level of capacity (n.d).
Describe a theoretical approach and two practice skills that you would employ in working with Amy.
The theoretical approach I would employ working with Amy regarding bullying would be individual psychotherapy and later implementing a possible support group with other individuals that have similar problems with bullying. Goals of the individual therapy include increasing self esteem, increasing sense of power and control over one’s life (2019). Additional goals could include reducing common stress which I believe would be beneficial to Amy. The support group would also include Amy being able to express her feelings and her different viewpoints from those who are also victims of bullying that results in interpersonal support (2019). Skills that I would employ wishlist working with Amy are empathy and active listening skills while educating her on the importance of speaking out during situations like this. Empathizing with Amy will put me in her shoes and allow identify and understand her feelings. It is also important to listen actively and take not of the information Amy is giving me.
References:
Zastrow, C. H., Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hessenauer, S. L. (2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Chapter 7, “Psychological Development in Adolescence” (pp. 320–360)
Review pp. 333–338 on moral development theories.
“Chapter 8, “Social Development in Adolescence” (pp. 361–409)
Long-term adult outcomes of peer victimization in childhood and adolescence. (n.d.). Retrieved April 9, 2023, from https://www.theibsc.org/uploaded/18AC_WorkshopPresentations/Long-Term_Adult_Outcomes_of_Peer_Victimization_in_Childhood_and_Adolescence.pdf
Walden University, LLC. (2017–2021). Southside Community Services: Amy, episode 1 [Video file]. Walden University Blackboard. https://waldenu.instructure.com
RESPONSE 2
Collapse Subdiscussion Tiffany Baker
SundayApr 9 at 3:10pm
Explain how bullying may affect Amy’s biological, psychological, and social development.
Because Amy is experiencing the stage of role vs identity, being bullied during this time can have a dramatic effect of development. Socially Amy could have trouble identifying good morals and bad morals considering her community is unsupportive by not having peers to relate to or family support. Psychological Amy is at risk for depression, and self-harm due to being isolated and rejected by peers which could potentially lead to delinquent behavior (cutting class, violence, etc.) Biological Amy could suffer because their is a risk she may not fully embrace and understand the identity vs role phase, leaving her with the void to full in for herself and with no support or guidance besides being bullied this could potentially lead to more delinquent behaviors or physical dangers (self-harm)
Describe a theoretical approach and two practice skills that you would employ in working with Amy.
Assertiveness Training would be beneficial to Amy during this time because it will not only help her identify her feelings and confidence within herself. It will also help her to relay them to her support system (school, teachers, family members) so they can better assist her with helping her overcome her troubles. Because Amy has taken the approach of holding in her emotions, this would help her better express her feelings to others. Two practice I would utilize would be support group, because it would help her to use her assertiveness around others and create a safe environment for her to be vulnerable; and individual therapy to help address circumstances she may not be comfortable confronting in a crowd; and help learn how to identify and cope with her triggers.
