Part 4: Applying Core Competencies

to Key Health Issues

Chapter 15 - Promoting the Health of Formerly Incarcerated People

Authors: Amie Fishman and Donna Willmott

  • Activity 15.1 Myth and Reality Icebreaker

  • Activity 15.2 Health Impacts of Incarceration

  • Activity 15.3 Case Study, Phyllis

  • Activity 15.4 Re-entry Obstacle Course

  • Assessment 15.1 Letter to a Decision Maker

  • Assessment 15.2 Jail and Prison Jeopardy


Chapter 16 - Chronic Conditions Management

Authors: Tim Berthold and Jill Tregor

  • Activity 16.1 Case Study: High Blood Pressure

  • Activity 16.2 Review of Depression as a Chronic Condition

  • Activity 16.3 R ole Plays, Depression, and Chronic Conditions Management

  • Activity 16.4 Medications Management Case Study

  • Activity 16.5 Medications Management Role Play

  • Activity 16.6 Part 1, Action Planning in Teams of Two

  • Activity 16.6 Part 2, Follow-up Meetings

  • Activity 16.6 Part 3, Final Check-In

  • Assessment 16.1 Reflective Writing Assignment

  • Assessment 16.2 Chronic Conditions Fact Sheet and Presentation

  • Assessment 16.3 Case Study Assignment, Mr. Chatterjee


Chapter 17 Promoting Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL)

Authors: Tim Berthold and Jill Tregor

  • Activity 17.1 Quote Gallery, Critical Analysis of an Article on Weight and Health

  • Activity 17.2 Values Clarification

  • Activity 17.3 Video Discussion and Role Plays on Weight and Health

  • Activity 17.4 Video Discussion about Providing Health Education

  • Activity 17.5 Role Play about Healthier Eating

  • Assessment 17.1 Take Home Case Study Exam, Mr. Beaulieu

  • Assessment 17.2 Developing a Healthy Recipe


Chapter 18 - Understanding Trauma and Supporting the Recovery of Survivors

Authors: Tim Berthold and Janey Skinner

  • Activity 18.1 Defining Trauma

  • Activity 18.2 Trauma Responses

  • Activity 18.3 The Process of Healing from Trauma

  • Activity 18.4 T o Do and Not to Do: Guidelines for Working with Survivors of Trauma

  • Activity 18.5 Role Plays, Working with Survivors

  • Activity 18.6 Trauma-Related Group Activity

  • Activity 18.7 Self Care

  • Activity 18.8 Case Study on Collective Responses to Trauma in a Community

  • Assessment 18.1 Trauma and Recovery Quiz

  • Assessment 17.2 Professional Development Plan

  • Assessment 18.3 Case Study Exam


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