APA Agency Research Paper OR Interview Research Paper 8-10 p…

4. APA Agency Research Paper OR APA Interview Paper- 75 points

No hard due dates except for the Paper Topic Outline and Approval, APA Agency

Research Paper OR Interview Paper and Dementia Paper

Choice 1

APA Agency Research Paper……….Research/Visit/Tour an agency: Conduct an

interview and Present findings in a written research paper)

I understand limitations may still be in place with most

agencies and I completely understand if the agency that you select to

research does not allow visits then it is completely acceptable to do the

research through the internet but I highly recommend also including an

interview with the agencies management, this can include a phone

interview, contact by phone and follow up questions with an email, or even

a ZOOM call. Please troubleshoot and select the best for you and the

agency involved.

Most important is to include in the paper apsychological concept. For

example, dementia, Alzheimer, cognitive concepts,physical concepts,

Parkinson. Must be in APA format see resources inmodules.

Get approval by Professor.

1. Research/Visit/Tour/Explore an agency and research the following- please expand, the

completion of the project should go beyond the following:

a. Select an agency in Kane, Kendall, or DuPage County and organize a

visit/tour/interview within the agency- (see above limitations)

b. What are the ages of the clients that are eligible for services?

c. Discover all the services the agency provides, through tours, visit, and

interviews.

d. What does a typical day consist of for clients?

e. Are there specific programs available within the agency?

f. Why are most clients utilizing or staying with the agency?

g. Decide the psychological concept that you will also research and add to

final paper.

h. Expand as you see fit……………..

Examples may be: Any Assisted Living through-out the county, Aunt Marthas

Youth Service Agency, DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau, Agencies that are

affiliated with local Sheriff or Police Departments, Homestead, Heartland

Counseling and Mental Health Services in Elburn, Nursing home, or Rehab places,

Symphony, Alden, WIC program, Tri-City Family Services, Equine Therapy,

Hessed House, Lazarus House, Marklund, Harvesting Hope, etc……..

2. Prepare a research paper * of the findings and include all the above and the lessons

learned, and/or opinion, newly gained knowledge, and research.

a. You MUST incorporate a psychological.

b. Must be in APA format

No hard due dates except for the Paper Topic Outline and Approval, APA Agency

Research Paper OR Interview Paper and Dementia Paper

c. Paper should be 8-10 pages unless otherwisediscussed.

*The paper will be 8-10 pages typed, double spaced, with a minimum of three

(3) appropriate psychological references. The cover page is not part of the

page count.

Appropriate references include but are not limited to- psychological journals,

psychology articles, and books that correlate with your findings of the agency.

Our textbook is not a source. The use of the Internet may be used with

caution, be sure the source is a legitimate scholarlypsychological source. All

references must be sited.

Example: After touring the ______ agency, I discovered that 9 out of 10 men requiring

treatment would return. According to _____ (2022) the recidivism rate for alcohol

dependence among men is………………………and present and discuss for example

alcoholism.

Refer to student handbook under rules and regulations regarding plagiarism, the act of

plagiarism will jeopardize your project grade as well as your course grade.

interview notes

Agency & Leadership Overview

Executive Director / Founder:

Mrs. Baker Smith, CEO

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Educational Background

Masters Degree:

Master of Public Administration

Masters in Social Work

Bachelors Degree:

Psychology

Doctoral Studies:

Completed approximately half of a doctoral program

Agency Information

Agency Name: Shades of Hope

Established: 2013

Location:

Cook County

Office located on 105th Street, Chicago, IL

Client Population

Age Range:

Serves children as young as 45 years old

No maximum age limit

Client Demographics:

Approximately 90% DCFS-affiliated clients

Majority of services are court-ordered

About 10% community-based clients, seeking counseling and therapy to help them get back on track

Services Offered

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Family Therapy

Grief Therapy

Motivational Workshops

Womens Empowerment Groups

Parent Coaching

Daily Operations

Work Schedule:

Provides services during the day with Chicago Public Schools

Evening sessions available

Client Load:

Typically sees around 3 clients per day

Service Setting:

Remote sessions or in a quiet office environment

Staff & Supervision

Leadership Role:

Mrs. Baker Smith supervises and oversees clinical operations

Staffing:

4 therapists work under her supervision