Discussion 1
Suicide
Chapter 7 of the textbook discusses adolescent suicide. Select a group that could be considered a minority or a member of an underrepresented identity group based on one or more of the following characteristics: ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability/disability [mental, physical, and cognitive], religion, age, or socioeconomic class. Identify the group you selected and and discuss the potential suicide risk for this group. What factors may make members of this group more or less likely to attempt suicide than members of other groups? What support can be given to individuals and/or communities to decrease suicide risks for the group you selected? Rely on research findings to answer these questions.
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates' posts. Provide a substantive response to at least two of your peers who chose a minority group different from the one you chose. How are the risk factors for this particular group different from those you presented? Would you recommend additional measures of support for the groups chosen by your peers? Rely on research findings to respond to your peers' posts.
Discussion 2: Development Theories
Select either Kohlberg's theory of moral development, Gilligan's theory of moral development, or Fowler's theory of faith development. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your selected theory. Which stage of your selected theory, do you think that you are currently experiencing? Provide examples to reinforce your answer.
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates' posts. Provide a substantive response to at least two of your peers who chose a theory different from the one you chose. What stage of your peers' selected theory are you currently experiencing? Explain your answer.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.