Psychology Question
In preparation for this assignment, select a community project that interests you and is related to a developmental stage, need, or issue (e.g. fetal alcohol syndrome family support group, LGBT families, respite for caretakers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, formerly incarcerated men’s support project, racial or ethnic youth/elder community center, organization for sexually exploited minors). The purpose of the project is to explore the intersections of developmental issues and social justice advocacy, and for you to gain more knowledge and skill in an area that you can use in your current or future work in counseling.
Part I: Human Development Community Application Paper
Prepare a 2,000-2,500-word paper in which you address the following:
- Describe your selected community project of investigation with a review of the literature. You review should include at least 3 scholarly references.
- Explain the importance of your selected community project. Please include support from the literature in your explanation.
- Demonstrate how different developmental theories can be applied to this project (Which theory should be integrated into your community project and why).
- Discuss the relevance of this community project to minority populations.
- Explain how is this community project addressed by mental health professionals (brief review of most relevant treatment, interventions, counseling strategies supported in the literature).
- Summarize the project including your personal perspectives and thoughts about the future of this topic.
Your paper should be written in APA format and include at least eight scholarly references.