Discussion 2: Cultural and Contextual ConsiderationsMental health professional’s appreciation for culture and context extend beyond general understandings of people grouped by factors like ethnicity and sexual orientation. Mental health professionals invest in understanding the deep, underlying components of all the things that come together to make our clients who they are.When culture and context are at odds with societal norms and hegemonic expectations, mental health professionals may need to work with clients to help instill and utilize resources to cope with the possibility of negative messages from society. In addition, mental health professionals work together with clients, for clients, and with other professionals to make changes. Consider how collaborating with others promotes positive changes in client well-being. How might collaboration through advocacy result in alternative approaches for addressing cultural or contextual considerations in treatment recommendations?For this Discussion, view the media “Multicultural and Contextual Considerations Case Study: Marisol”in the Learning Resources. Consider new and alternative methods that mental health professionals could use to advocate for Marisol.Post an explanation of how you would advocate for clients like Marisol. Explain at least one strategy as a mental health professional you could facilitate culturally and contextually ethical treatment of clients. Support your strategy with evidence from the Walden Library.

Recommendation Report ProjectGoalsReportUnderstand and apply the conventions of a reportAddress a specific problem and develop realistic potential solutions to that problem Integrate evidence gathered from research to support an argumentUse data visualizations to integrate data in support of an argumentApply the stylistic conventions of professional writing to craft an effective argumentApply principles of document design to create a visually appealing document designed for readabilityPresentationUse visual design principles to develop appealing and appropriate slidesPractice effective presentation skillsCollaborationWork as a team to collaboratively produce a successful formal reportIn this project, you will work collaboratively to create a Recommendation Report. This report presents a detailed understanding of a problem, and then recommends a solution to this problem. The recommendation report hinges on research. You will thoroughly research the problem and then provide research that persuades your audience that the solution you recommend is the right one for the given situation. Research for the recommendation report works to prove to the audience that the recommended action is an achievable, workable, and appropriate for the problem given the practical constraints (i.e., resources, budget, time, personnel, etc.). Recommendation reports address the following questions:What problem are you going to solve?How are you going to solve it?Is it practical to pursue this solution?What are benefits of the solution?How much will the work cost?When and how will you complete the work?Again, the answers to these must be based on research. Thorough research gives the audience the information they need to fully understand the problem and assess your solution.PresentationA persuasive presentation is key to making a successful recommendation that would result in action. Presentations can be given in the final week of the semester. Student teams should create and present a final presentation that outlines their report, including a description of the problem, description of the solution, and plans for implementation. The presentation format would follow the format of the written report with rhetorical choices to edit content and facilitate maximum audience impact. CollaborationSuccessful collaborative writing is a major objective of the project. You will be asked to consider your work habits and the implications of those habits when working collaboratively. In teamwork, leverage team member strengths in the workflow and in assigning duties--i.e., math skills, attention to detail, writing skills, visual design skills, strong organizational skills. Also build into your workflow ways to negotiate work habits like procrastination or perfectionism to ensure that all team members complete work on time and up to the teams specifications. The initial memo deliverable includes a Team Charter that asks you to be both critically reflexive and honest with the team about your work habits, and to think through how the team will work together. Collaborative skills are further developed through regular Team Progress Reports. The efficacy of the team’s collaborative efforts is reflected in the Individual Team Evaluations submitted at the end of the semester.DeliverablesYou will have several components to the team project:Memo to the Instructorexplains the team’s planned course of action for the projectIncludes Work Plan and Team Charter (if teams were changed)Formal Recommendation ReportThe Recommendation Report must include at least two data visualizations that are tailored to your audience and purpose.PresentationProgress ReportsSelf and Team EvaluationsSample Format for Recommendation ReportLetter of TransmittalTitle PageTable of ContentsInformative AbstractIntroductionContext/Background InformationPurpose statement and top-down strategyProblem/NeedExplanation of problem or needCauses of problem or needSolutionDetails of the solutionBenefits of the solutionWays in which the solution satisfies decision criteriaImplementationSchedule for implementing the solution (Consider including a Gantt chart)BudgetPersonnel and assigned duties of each member of the teamCall to ActionUnderscore benefits of recommendation and ask reader to actReferences

1. Read MLK (p.336‐345). In the reading, he describes several myths and challenges that are common in the U.S. Please explain one of the myths and discuss what Dr. King says about overcoming the myth to bring about justice and racial equality. Explain how philanthropy fits in with his suggestions. (200-250 words)2. Complete a 400-500 word movie review of “Same Kind of Different as Me.” Summarize the key themes of the movie. Your review must discuss the philanthropic elements and ideas expressed in the film and include your opinion on these film components using specific examples. Consider what Ron and Denver learned from one another about life and philanthropy. (400-500 words)