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Addressing Mental Health Needs On College Campuses: Utilizing Recovery Principles That Encourage A Holistic Approach, Self-Responsibility, Strengths-Based Practice, Cultural Sensitivity, And Family Support, Michelle B. Jackson
Theses and Dissertations
Research shows that there has been a significant increase in mental health issues within the college student population. Applying recovery-oriented principles as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) may be an effective approach to creating and adapting mental health resources for college students. In the current study, literature on the following was reviewed: (a) the college culture, (b) the prevalence of mental health issues for college students, and (c) recovery-oriented principles. Then, a critical analysis of the literature was conducted based upon the following recovery-oriented principles: (a) encouraging a holistic approach, (b) self-responsibility and self-empowerment, …
Promoting Resilience In Latino/A Youth: An Examination Of Resilience Research And Its Implications For The Developmental Outcomes Of U.S.-Born Latino/A Youth, Darlene R. Moreno
Promoting Resilience In Latino/A Youth: An Examination Of Resilience Research And Its Implications For The Developmental Outcomes Of U.S.-Born Latino/A Youth, Darlene R. Moreno
Theses and Dissertations
Resilience research has done much to shift attention away from a deficit perspective in mental health theory and practice to a more strength-based approach. Despite often being cited as one of the populations most at risk for negative developmental outcomes, some Latino/a youth demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity. To further expand knowledge and understanding of resilience and protective processes among U.S.-born Latino/a youth, the current study sought to integrate existing findings related to protective factors identified in research associated with parenting as well as other areas of development with those being generated in the field of resilience with …
Strengths-Based Treatment Of Substance Use Disorders: A Critical Analysis Of The Literature, Jennifer A. Berg
Strengths-Based Treatment Of Substance Use Disorders: A Critical Analysis Of The Literature, Jennifer A. Berg
Theses and Dissertations
This critical analysis of the literature is a comprehensive collection and review of the literature on the strengths-based perspective as it is applied to the treatment of substance use disorders. Literature was collected, analyzed, and critically evaluated to consolidate the existing research on strengths-based treatment approaches, identify ways in which the strengths-based perspective is congruent with culturally competent practice, and to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in the literature. Analyses reveal that there are numerous components of the strengths-based perspective that are congruent with culturally competent practice and that strengths-based treatment approaches may serve as an effective adjunct or alternative …
Effects Of The Protective Factor Social Support And Risk Factor Of Cocaine Abuse/Dependence Among Racially Diverse Female Survivors Of Sexual Victimization, Carissa L. Gustafson
Effects Of The Protective Factor Social Support And Risk Factor Of Cocaine Abuse/Dependence Among Racially Diverse Female Survivors Of Sexual Victimization, Carissa L. Gustafson
Theses and Dissertations
This study examined the role of protective factors (i.e., social support) and risk factors (i.e., cocaine abuse/dependence) in psychological outcomes (i.e., major depressive disorder, irritable depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder) among racially diverse female survivors of sexual victimization. Archival data from a subsample of participants (n = 1115), those who endorsed experiences of sexual victimization, from the National Comorbidity Survey-Replication, a crosssectional survey of mental disorders of the general population of the United States, were examined. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine if the predictor variables (i.e., social support and cocaine abuse/dependence) were related to the outcomes variable (i.e., …
Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy For Intercultural Couples: Helping Couples Navigate Cultural Differences, Caroline Kalai
Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy For Intercultural Couples: Helping Couples Navigate Cultural Differences, Caroline Kalai
Theses and Dissertations
Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), an empirically supported and evidence-based third-wave behavioral approach for treatment of couples, is examined in this multiple case study. Specifically, the qualitative experiences of therapists using IBCT in their work with intercultural couples are examined through each therapist’s typed responses to open-ended questions. Each participating therapist in this study contributes by describing one case in which IBCT was used to help the couple navigate cultural differences as part of treatment. This study describes the various stressors faced by intercultural couples, therapists’ formulations of cultural differences, change processes and change mechanisms during treatment, and similarities and …
Addressing Mental Health Needs On College Campuses: Utilizing Recovery Principles That Encourage Hope, Community, Inclusion, Recovery On A Continuum, Peer Support, And Stigma Reduction, Traci M. Bank
Theses and Dissertations
There has been an undeniable upward trend of college students reporting mental health conditions, and university counseling centers unable to solely manage the influx of students requiring services. As such, many higher educational institutes have created and implemented various ways to support these students and encourage help-seeking behaviors. Stigma-reduction and peer support programs appear to be the most widely recognized and developed, however, research indicates that students continue to struggle with psychological distress despite these efforts. The recovery model, which is rooted in treating substance abuse disorders, has shown efficacy in its application towards mental health treatment and has relevance …
Suicide Among Latina/O Adolescents, Mariela Vega
Suicide Among Latina/O Adolescents, Mariela Vega
Theses and Dissertations
This critical analysis of the literature is a comprehensive review of the available literature on suicide within the Latina/o population. Specifically, the literature was examined in an effort to identify the risk factors that identify Latina/o adolescents as one of the most vulnerable ethnic groups that engage in suicidal behaviors as well as most significant protective factors that shield this group from suicide and suicidal behavior. One hundred ninety-two articles were critically analyzed and evaluated to identify strengths, weakness, and gaps in the literature particularly as it relates to future research. Research findings revealed that although Latina/o adolescents may be …
Self-Perceived Cognitive Decline, Neuropsychological Functioning, And Depressive Symptoms In Hiv+ Spanish-Speakers, Ahoo Karimian
Self-Perceived Cognitive Decline, Neuropsychological Functioning, And Depressive Symptoms In Hiv+ Spanish-Speakers, Ahoo Karimian
Theses and Dissertations
Within the United States, HIV is a growing epidemic that has important neuropsychological and functional consequences. Early detection and treatment of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is associated with better outcomes. In major metropolitan areas such Los Angeles County, HIV disproportionately impacts the Latino community. For those individuals who are primarily Spanish-speakers, there may be limited access to comprehensive neuropsychological assessment in the preferred language. Consequently, self-reports of cognitive functioning are often relied on to help determine the presence of HAND. However, self-reports of cognitive decline may be influenced by factors such as depressed mood, variable motivation, and culture, raising important …
Internship Directors' Perspectives On Emerging Trends In Psychological Assessment Training And Practice, Angel Faith
Internship Directors' Perspectives On Emerging Trends In Psychological Assessment Training And Practice, Angel Faith
Theses and Dissertations
Psychological assessment represents a core competency domain that continues to be uniquely associated with professional psychology. Despite the necessity and value of psychological assessment across domains of practice, there is growing concern regarding the training provided to developing clinicians, specifically psychology graduate students. Past studies have drawn attention to the discrepancy between predoctoral internship directors’ expectations related to assessment and the competency levels of incoming psychology interns. The purpose of this study was to conduct a national, online survey of psychology internship directors to examine their perspectives regarding current practices, emerging trends, and needed changes regarding psychological assessment at the …
The Supervisory Alliance And Psychology Interns Disclosures Of Clinically Relevant Events In Supervision, Mark Ian Miller
The Supervisory Alliance And Psychology Interns Disclosures Of Clinically Relevant Events In Supervision, Mark Ian Miller
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the bond component of the supervisory alliance and trainee disclosure of clinically relevant events in supervision. This is a procedural replication of Okek’s 2013 study using a novel analog-based survey assessing for willingness and likelihood of disclosure provided scenarios in psychotherapy practice, as well as bond, degree of collaboration in the supervisory relationship, and degree of hierarchy within the respondents’ respective internship training sites. One hundred, eighty-nine predoctoral psychology interns (N = 189) completed the web-based self-report questionnaires assessing willingness and likelihood of disclosure provided scenarios in psychotherapy practice, …
Modification Of The "Gold Standard"? Leadership Selection From An Attachment Lens: A Critical Analysis., Rebecca Pearlstein
Modification Of The "Gold Standard"? Leadership Selection From An Attachment Lens: A Critical Analysis., Rebecca Pearlstein
Theses and Dissertations
The demands of corporate America are placing increased pressures on supervisors and executives to create and manage optimal organizational cultures. Relational capabilities and emotional intelligence have come to the fore as an essential component of effective and successful business leadership. When leaders are unable to create positive relationships with their working teams and navigate the day-to-day stressors of the workplace, the costs can be significant. In addition to losses in productivity, absenteeism, stress, burnout, and demoralization all take a heavy toll. From the perspective of attachment theory, the ability to connect with others, cope with stress, and engage in productive …
Healing From Historical Trauma For Persons Of African Ancestry In The United States: An African Centered Psychology Approach To Wellness, Elizabeth Burke-Maynard
Healing From Historical Trauma For Persons Of African Ancestry In The United States: An African Centered Psychology Approach To Wellness, Elizabeth Burke-Maynard
Theses and Dissertations
This critical analysis of the literature explores the potential of African-centered psychology to address the sequelae of historical trauma in the 21st century persons of African ancestry in the United States. African American face significant health and wellness challenges including socioeconomic disparities, interpersonal violence, substance abuse, psycho-spiritual distress, and physical health issues. The literature questions the validity of mainstream psychological science to effectively conceptualize and treat persons of African ancestry, and calls for the identification of specific, culturally relevant interventions to increase physical and psychological wellness. The concept of historical trauma helps to explain the psycho-spiritual distress experienced by many …
The Fragmentation Of Self And Others: The Role Of The Default Mode Network In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Aldrich Chan
The Fragmentation Of Self And Others: The Role Of The Default Mode Network In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Aldrich Chan
Theses and Dissertations
In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), social and emotional dysfunction has been interpreted as a secondary consequence of the broad impact of amygdala and fear circuitry dysregulation. However, research in social neuroscience has uncovered a number of neural systems involved in attachment and emotional regulation that may be impacted by trauma. One example is the Default Mode Network (DMN), which is implicated in human beings’ sense of self and ability to connect with others. This qualitative study explored the impact of physical and emotional traumata on the structures and functions of the DMN. The goal was to determine if dysregulation of …
A Clinician's Guide To Working With Female Veterans And Their Children, Deniz (Mustafoglu) Ahmadinia
A Clinician's Guide To Working With Female Veterans And Their Children, Deniz (Mustafoglu) Ahmadinia
Theses and Dissertations
The influx of females into the military in recent years has drawn increasing attention to the impact of extended and often repeated deployments on parent-child attachment. The challenges associated with deployment may be particularly taxing on young children due to their emotional and cognitive immaturity, lack of coping skills and dependence on their caregivers for daily functioning. While children’s reaction to parental deployment varies by age, the longer and more frequently a parent is deployed, the greater the psychological, health and behavioral risk for the child. These adjustments can be complicated when mothers suffer psychological distress related to combat exposure, …
Internship Directors' Perspectives On Psychological Assessment Training: Current Status And Emerging Trends, Shannon Bates
Internship Directors' Perspectives On Psychological Assessment Training: Current Status And Emerging Trends, Shannon Bates
Theses and Dissertations
The psychological assessment literature has consistently reflected the importance of psychological assessment competency for professional psychologists across all training and practice settings. Past surveys of pre-doctoral internship directors have highlighted a troublesome misalignment between internship directors’ assessment-related expectations of students and the actual competencies demonstrated by many beginning pre-doctoral psychology interns. The purpose of the present study was to survey psychology internship directors within the United States to examine their perspectives regarding current practices, emerging trends, and desired modifications in psychological assessment training at the internship level. A 32-item, online questionnaire was developed for this study that consisted of five …
Themes In Therapy With Emerging Adults: A Qualitative Study, Brian Louie
Themes In Therapy With Emerging Adults: A Qualitative Study, Brian Louie
Theses and Dissertations
The path to adulthood has traditionally been marked by demographic transitions, such as graduating from college, attaining employment, becoming married, and having a child. Previous models of development have conceptualized adolescence as a time of identity exploration and consolidation. However, in the US, as well as many other countries, the timeline for attaining the aforementioned markers has been delayed. Additionally, a significant portion of individuals between the ages of 18 to 29, across several counties, report not seeing themselves fully as adults, and ascribing internal changes, such as taking responsibility for one’s actions, as more indicative of adulthood status. Emerging …
Welcome Home: A Manual For The Loved Ones Of Returned Combat Veterans, Corrine Barner
Welcome Home: A Manual For The Loved Ones Of Returned Combat Veterans, Corrine Barner
Theses and Dissertations
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom are the first long-term wars fought with an all-volunteer army. This has led to fewer available soldiers who are deployed more frequently and for longer periods of time. The impact of these deployments is significant and has been found to increase likelihood for substance abuse, mental health disorders, and concerns in the veteran, or service member’s, social functioning and overall adjustment upon returning to civilian life. There have been significant developments in our understanding of these issues, as well as effective interventions and treatment. However, many veterans still do not seek or …
Themes In Therapy With Emerging Adults : A Qualitative Study, Brian Louie
Themes In Therapy With Emerging Adults : A Qualitative Study, Brian Louie
Theses and Dissertations
The path to adulthood has traditionally been marked by demographic transitions, such as graduating from college, attaining employment, becoming married, and having a child. Previous models of development have conceptualized adolescence as a time of identity exploration and consolidation. However, in the US, as well as many other countries, the timeline for attaining the aforementioned markers has been delayed. Additionally, a significant portion of individuals between the ages of 18 to 29, across several counties, report not seeing themselves fully as adults, and ascribing internal changes, such as taking responsibility for one’s actions, as more indicative of adulthood status. Emerging …
The Neuroscience Of Fear And Anxiety: A Primer For Clinicians, Lionel Lee
The Neuroscience Of Fear And Anxiety: A Primer For Clinicians, Lionel Lee
Theses and Dissertations
Over the last few decades, research in affective neuroscience has led to considerable insights into the biology of fear and anxiety. For those in the practice of psychotherapy, these advances hold the potential for explaining the evolutionary utility of these emotions and targeting psychotherapeutic interventions to neurobiological correlates when these emotions go awry. The conversation of neuroscience, however, has yet to find a comfortable place in the therapy room. Translational and conceptual disparities owing to the historical split between psychology and neuroscience, continue to present challenges to their integration. The present study seeks to reframe clinicians’ understanding of the biological …
Cyberpal: A Mobile Resource For Cyberbullying, Beverly S. Shieh
Cyberpal: A Mobile Resource For Cyberbullying, Beverly S. Shieh
Theses and Dissertations
Bullying continues to be a global concern in schools and communities, especially in light of its adverse short- and long-term impacts on youth with respect to both psychiatric and physical health (Espelage & Swearer, 2003; Rodkin, Espelage, & Hanish, 2015; Witted & Dupper, 2005). As a result, numerous programs and resources aimed at preventing bullying and intervening with both victims and perpetrators have been developed. An increased use of computer-mediated communications (CMCs) among adolescents (Patchin, 2013) has lead to the emergence of a new form of bullying called cyberbullying, which involves intentional acts of aggression through online or cellular phone …
Supervisory Alliance And Countertransference Disclosure Of Social Work Trainees, Payam Kharazi
Supervisory Alliance And Countertransference Disclosure Of Social Work Trainees, Payam Kharazi
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the supervisory alliance and countertransference disclosure of social work trainees in direct practice. Eighty-six social work trainees in direct practice, receiving supervision in field placement, (N = 86; 89.5% female, 8.1% male; 73.3% White, 11.6% Hispanic\Latino; 5.8% Asian/Pacific Islander, 4.7% bi-racial; 3.5% African American/Black) completed Internet-administered self-report questionnaires assessing comfort with and likelihood of countertransference disclosure in supervision, supervisory alliance bond, and demographic items. Analyses revealed statistically significant positive correlations between the supervisory alliance and comfort with and likelihood of countertransference disclosure among trainees. These results build on past …
An Exploration Of Gender Identity And Gender Roles Within The Context Of Latinas' Military Service, Sandra Vargas Slater
An Exploration Of Gender Identity And Gender Roles Within The Context Of Latinas' Military Service, Sandra Vargas Slater
Theses and Dissertations
Although Latinos have historically served in the U.S. military, recent increases in the number of Latinas who have been recruited for the military make it imperative to explore how this experience affects their well-being. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Latinas who are serving or have served in the U.S. military, focusing on their identity and gender roles. I utilized a qualitative research design, wherein I interviewed four Latinas currently serving in the U.S. Army. The focus of the study was how Latinas experience their gender identity and gender roles through the perspective of identity …
Utilization Of The Multidimensional Well-Being Assessment To Understand Well-Being In Individuals With Identified Religious Affiliations, Justin J. Underwood
Utilization Of The Multidimensional Well-Being Assessment To Understand Well-Being In Individuals With Identified Religious Affiliations, Justin J. Underwood
Theses and Dissertations
This study examined multiple dimensions of well-being among adults with identified religious or spiritual affiliations utilizing the Multidimensional Well-Being Assessment (MWA). This study focused on transcendent well-being and its dimensions of religiosity/spirituality and meaning/purpose/flow. A non-random sample of 492 participants with identified religious or spiritual affiliations completed multiple measures of well-being as part of a larger psychometric investigation of the MWA. This study supports the MWA as a valid and reliable measure of transcendent well-being among adults with identified religious or spiritual affiliations. This study also found that those who view religiosity or spiritualty as very important to them and …
Addressing Stress And Well-Being Among Women Of Arab Descent Living In The United States: Development Of A Training Workshop For Mental Health Professionals, Hoda Abou-Ziab
Theses and Dissertations
Due to the increasing number of persons of Arab descent living in the United States, estimated at over 3.5 million in 2012, there has been a recognized need for a deeper understanding of acculturative, gender, and immigration-related stressors that Arab American women face. In response to this need, a one-day workshop for mental health professionals interested in or currently working with women of Arab descent living in the United States was developed. The workshop focuses on increasing knowledge of the various types of stress (e.g., acculturation, discrimination, gender role strain, parent-child relationships, care giver, familial, cultural expectations, work, school, etc.) …
Academic Accommodations For College Students With Psychiatric Disabilities: Recommendations For Disability Service Staff, Faculty, And Clinicians, Joelle I. Broffman
Academic Accommodations For College Students With Psychiatric Disabilities: Recommendations For Disability Service Staff, Faculty, And Clinicians, Joelle I. Broffman
Theses and Dissertations
The number of college students with mental illness is on the rise, and there is a clear relationship between mental health and academic performance. As many as 5-12% of college students with mental health symptoms may not obtain the supportive services for which they qualify. A significant portion of students with mental health diagnoses may be protected by the ADA if their conditions rise to the level of a psychiatric disability (PD). Despite the importance of working effectively with college students with PDs, there is limited literature to inform stakeholders (disability services office staff, faculty, and clinicians) in providing academic …