The extent to which I understand the differences between the fields addressing psycho-social issues such as social work, psychology, sociology, psychiatry, criminal justice or counseling are greater than expected. First and foremost, psycho-social is defined as relating to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior. (Dictionary, 2012) Thus, the difference between all these issues is the fact that they all cater for different aspects in life. For instance, psychology deals with behavior and cognitive processes, whereas, sociology deals with how various groups interact with each other. Likewise, psychiatry deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, whereas, criminal justice deals with legal processes
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Upon arrival, I further questioned my advisers on the said courses. After all information was gathered, I sat and analyzed each course, along with my goals and values. As such, they both equipped me with the necessary skills; such as critical thinking, problem solving, interviewing, working within organizations, conducting groups and meetings, etc. values and the knowledge necessary to head back out to the field of work. Moreover, these majors also cater for me to engage in several internship programs to help prepare me for the world of work. Not forgetting the courses in each program are outlined to prepare me as well. For example, field instruction and/or senior seminar: Professional Development. When it comes to matching my interest, values and goals, both majors depend on each other for support. For example, one of my life long goals is to become a Criminal Justice and Social Work lecturer at the Dominica State College. After accomplishing this goal, I will then be provided with some form of personal satisfaction, success and security. Thereafter, being always on the go and engaging in positive conversations and discussing “hot topics” will better come into …show more content…
When I ponder on those two levels, individuals, families or groups that fall below these levels tend to feel more neglected and useless. Thus, they then retaliate and somehow end up in the hands of the criminal justice system. In addition, they are more prone to suffer physical, mental or emotional abuse that will then lead to suicidal thoughts or mental breakdowns, whereby, they become a victim of drug abuse and are now on the streets. This theory was derived from personal experience throughout my peer counseling days, whereby, one student dropped out of school and happened to fall into the hands of the criminal justice system all because of the lack of love, care and attention from his family. As a result of this experience, I am of the notion that family members are the most influential persons in one's life. They are the ones responsible for the nurturing and right upbringing of an individual so that they can remain on the right path of life without falling into the hands of temptation or the criminal justice system. If they fail to perform their duty, there is a diminutive chance of that individual living a normal and healthy life. On one hand, I don't have any problem in working in other work settings such as mental health, health, settings for older adults, services for people with cognitive disabilities and family planning agencies because
Upon arrival, I further questioned my advisers on the said courses. After all information was gathered, I sat and analyzed each course, along with my goals and values. As such, they both equipped me with the necessary skills; such as critical thinking, problem solving, interviewing, working within organizations, conducting groups and meetings, etc. values and the knowledge necessary to head back out to the field of work. Moreover, these majors also cater for me to engage in several internship programs to help prepare me for the world of work. Not forgetting the courses in each program are outlined to prepare me as well. For example, field instruction and/or senior seminar: Professional Development. When it comes to matching my interest, values and goals, both majors depend on each other for support. For example, one of my life long goals is to become a Criminal Justice and Social Work lecturer at the Dominica State College. After accomplishing this goal, I will then be provided with some form of personal satisfaction, success and security. Thereafter, being always on the go and engaging in positive conversations and discussing “hot topics” will better come into …show more content…
When I ponder on those two levels, individuals, families or groups that fall below these levels tend to feel more neglected and useless. Thus, they then retaliate and somehow end up in the hands of the criminal justice system. In addition, they are more prone to suffer physical, mental or emotional abuse that will then lead to suicidal thoughts or mental breakdowns, whereby, they become a victim of drug abuse and are now on the streets. This theory was derived from personal experience throughout my peer counseling days, whereby, one student dropped out of school and happened to fall into the hands of the criminal justice system all because of the lack of love, care and attention from his family. As a result of this experience, I am of the notion that family members are the most influential persons in one's life. They are the ones responsible for the nurturing and right upbringing of an individual so that they can remain on the right path of life without falling into the hands of temptation or the criminal justice system. If they fail to perform their duty, there is a diminutive chance of that individual living a normal and healthy life. On one hand, I don't have any problem in working in other work settings such as mental health, health, settings for older adults, services for people with cognitive disabilities and family planning agencies because