Building community in organizations is the focus of this posting.

This posting offers research to correlate the way in which staff members of the human services organization are treated will affect the manner in which they will relate to consumers of the services. It also shows how a staff's supervision and support structure can be designed to enhance their responsiveness to the needs of individuals and families.

Erik Erikson & Kohlberg's Theory

I. Erik Erikson believed that as people grow and develop in life, we experience a variety of crises. At each crisis point, Erikson believes we should try to balance two opposing sides (a positive alternative and a potentially unhealthy alternative) A. In the first stage, imagine a see-saw with trust on one side and mistrust on the other. Why wouldn't you want a young child to have 100% trust? Why does Erikson encourage a balance of these alternatives? B. List each of the eight stages and give an example of how someone could successfully balance the two alternatives. Stages: 1, Basic trust versus basic mistrust 2. Autonomy versus shame/doubt 3. Initiative... click for more

Four Goals of Psychology

Do you think the 4 goals of psychology can help or hurt humanity? Support your position.

Tuesdays with Morrie

1. How does the book 'Tuesdays with Morrie' apply to the aging process? 2. What spiritual meaning is inherent in the message conveyed in the book.

Adolescent Physical Development

1. Influences on physical development. 2. Relationship between physical development and cognitive learning? 2. What does a classroom teacher need to know about adolescent development? Why? 3. How will physical development affect learning - implications for classroom teacher? 4. Instruction and brain development. 5. Understanding children's ability to learn.