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A National Study Of Internship Directors' Perspectives On Psychological Assessment Practices, Elizabeth Shipley
A National Study Of Internship Directors' Perspectives On Psychological Assessment Practices, Elizabeth Shipley
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This study examined the perspectives of a national sample of pre-doctoral internship directors regarding psychological testing and assessment practices at the internship level. Study participants were from member programs of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). The study's goals were to better understand the current state of affairs regarding the role of assessment in internship programs and to develop findings that may be useful to academic training programs and graduate students in psychology. A 32-item questionnaire was developed which inquired about general internship program information, types of assessment instruments used at each internship setting, the form and …
Internship Directors' Perspectives On Psychological Assessment: The Role Of Technology And Emerging Trends, Cecilia Costa
Internship Directors' Perspectives On Psychological Assessment: The Role Of Technology And Emerging Trends, Cecilia Costa
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Psychological assessment is regarded as a core competency in the field of psychology. In order to improve factors such as cost-effectiveness, reliability, and efficiency, clinicians and researchers incorporate the use of technology into psychological assessment through computer-based test administration, scoring, and interpretation, as well as through mobile platforms such as tablets. The purpose of the present study was to examine psychological assessment practices and trends across six categories of internship settings. The study utilized archival, questionnaire-based data from a national sample of psychology internship directors at APPIC-member programs (N = 124). The six types of internship settings examined in the …
Detecting Subtle Brain Injury In College Students, Bryant Steury
Detecting Subtle Brain Injury In College Students, Bryant Steury
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Clinicians at University Counseling Centers (or UCCs) are at the epicenter of a unique demographic in that they may encounter individuals from diverse backgrounds in every sense of the term. In addition to the “traditional” college student, they may also provide clinical care to student-athletes and current or returning military personnel. One injury that impacts every demographic grouping a counselor will treat is head trauma. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have become a subject of increasing interest among clinicians with an emphasis on proper diagnosis and post-concussive care. TBIs have been shown to negatively impact cognitive capacity, emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, …
Mindfulness, Meaning-Making, And Resilience Among Recently Returned Veterans: Development Of A Workshop And Preliminary Manual, Joshua Buch
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Many military veterans experience a variety of mental health problems. Some are combat-related, others psychosocial, and yet others related to a loss of meaning and purpose in their lives when they shed their military lifestyle and identity. The purpose of this study was to design an intervention for recently returned veterans which would concurrently target the most common debilitating mental health and adjustment problems. Literature was extensively reviewed, as were related and empirically established interventions. A mindfulness and meaning-focused half-day workshop was then created. Additionally, a manual was developed to help licensed mental health professionals who work with veterans implement …
First-Generation College Students' Family Role Transitions In College: A Psychoeducational Support Group, Kimia Poosti
First-Generation College Students' Family Role Transitions In College: A Psychoeducational Support Group, Kimia Poosti
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The college student population continues to grow diverse in many ways, including the evolving cohorts of first-generation college students (FGCS). These students, whose student generational status is defined by having parents who have not enrolled in post-secondary education, enter college with a different background than their peers who have parents familiar with the college experience. This difference accounts for some challenges regularly faced by FGCS, including sensed tension within their family system and overall distress as they transition from their home-oriented to school-oriented roles. This student population lacks resources that aid understanding and management of new challenges within the family …
The Role Of Religiosity, Spirituality, And Creative Arts In The Recovery Process Of Latina Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse, Bridget M. Vazquez
The Role Of Religiosity, Spirituality, And Creative Arts In The Recovery Process Of Latina Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse, Bridget M. Vazquez
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The purpose of this study aimed to examine the use and effectiveness of religiosity, spirituality, and creative arts as culturally sensitive forms of coping among adult Latina and/or Hispanic child sexual abuse (CSA) survivors. Research has demonstrated that methods of coping serve as culturally sensitive techniques that help Latinas cope with CSA experiences by fostering feelings of empowerment, pride, and safety (Becker, 2015; Collins, O'Neill-Arana, Fontes, & Osseg, 2014; Ligiero, Fassinger, McCauley, Moore, & Lyytinen, 2009; Marques et al., 2016; Meston, Lorenz, & Stephenson, 2013; Sabina, Cuevas, & Schally, 2012; Sweig, 2000). Despite these findings, these interventions with this specific …
Psychologists' Experiences With Latino Male Clients, Maribel Leon
Psychologists' Experiences With Latino Male Clients, Maribel Leon
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The Latinx population has steadily increased in the United States with individuals immigrating from several Latin American countries. Latinx individuals have unique experiences and challenges in regards to immigration, acculturation, language, socioeconomic status, along with other factors. While research focused on psychotherapy with the Latinx community is limited, the studies available tend to focus on Latina female. The purpose of the study was to explore psychologists’ experiences working with Latino male clients, focusing on culture and gender roles. A qualitative method was used to interview six licensed psychologists who work with Latino males. The focus of the study was to …
Perspectives On Psychological Assessment From Internship Directors Across Six Categories Of Internships, Katelyn M. Grusecki
Perspectives On Psychological Assessment From Internship Directors Across Six Categories Of Internships, Katelyn M. Grusecki
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Psychological assessment continues to be one of the defining, core domains of clinical psychology. The literature consistently reflects the importance of competency in psychological assessment for professional psychologists. In the present exploratory study, the researcher used archival data collected originally by Bates (2016), Faith (2016), and Shipley (2019). The original researchers developed a 32-item questionnaire to explore the perspectives of a national sample of APPIC-member internship directors on psychological assessment practices in internships. Internship directors’ responses from the six most prevalent categories of internship program were examined to determine whether there significant differences across types of internship. The six most …
A Manualized Parent Psychoeducation And Nutrition Program And Its Impact On A Sense Of Community: A Pilot Study, Nahaal Binazir
A Manualized Parent Psychoeducation And Nutrition Program And Its Impact On A Sense Of Community: A Pilot Study, Nahaal Binazir
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Parenthood is an experience that is both joyful and anxiety provoking. Amidst a number of pressures, new parents may encounter depressed feelings, consistent anxious thoughts or various other stressors. These factors can also lead to the development of poor nutritional habits, which further exacerbate psychological symptoms and can create a destructive cycle in their lifestyles. Research indicates that one’s sense of community (or conversely social isolation) can further impact parental experiences - which include one’s sense of competence, affect directed towards their children and their overall satisfaction. In considering this, a quantitative and partially qualitative pilot study was conducted to …
Expressive Arts As A Treatment For Survivors Of Sexual Trauma: Studying The Phenomenon And Efficacy Of Expressive Arts Use With Adult Survivors* Of Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Rosette K. Lee
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Sexual trafficking of humans has been a historical problem of epic proportions within the domestic and international communities. Sexual trafficking is defined by the U.S. State Department as the use of power, control, and coercion of its victims for sexual acts, often resulting in severe physical and psychological consequences. There continues to be a scarcity of published existing literature detailing the benefits of psychological intervention for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. This study sought to examine the efficacy of utilizing expressive arts as a treatment intervention for survivors of trafficking, as described through the experiences of clinicians who have worked …
Best Practices In Addressing Diversity In Clinical Supervision: A Survey Of Experienced Supervisors, Yeung Chan
Best Practices In Addressing Diversity In Clinical Supervision: A Survey Of Experienced Supervisors, Yeung Chan
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The focus in this exploratory study was to investigate the opinions of licensed psychologists, who were experienced in clinical supervision, to obtain a list of specific supervisor behaviors and practices considered to be most important to address diversity in clinical supervision. Forty-four licensed psychologists completed the web-based questionnaire assessing opinions regarding the most important multicultural supervisory behaviors and practices. Results of the chi-square goodness-of-fit test indicated the frequencies of ratings were not equally distributed within this sample, indicating a level of consensus among survey participants. The results showed that when addressing multicultural and diversity issues in supervision, supervisors tend to …
Advocacy Education For Psychology Graduate Students: A Curriculum For Professional Advocacy In Psychology, Tracey Wheeler
Advocacy Education For Psychology Graduate Students: A Curriculum For Professional Advocacy In Psychology, Tracey Wheeler
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The aim of this dissertation was to synthesize information from the empirical literature, psychology professional organizations and other relevant sources into a graduate-level curriculum for education in professional advocacy for psychology. Professional advocacy practices, such as public policy and legislative involvement, are necessary to protect and grow psychology's place in the healthcare system, funding for psychological research and access to services for the public. Remarkably low involvement by psychologists in advocacy is theorized to be due to a lack of training, awareness and professional values related to advocacy. This dissertation proposes that graduate school education is an optimal and effective …
Development & Evaluation Of An Introductory Webinar Training For Mental Health Professionals Working With Families Of Sexually Abused Children: A Strengths-Based Sociocultural Approach, Heidi Michelle Alexandria Arredeondo
Development & Evaluation Of An Introductory Webinar Training For Mental Health Professionals Working With Families Of Sexually Abused Children: A Strengths-Based Sociocultural Approach, Heidi Michelle Alexandria Arredeondo
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The purpose of the current project was to develop a webinar to support the training of mental health professionals to work competently with the widespread phenomenon of childhood sexual abuse. A review of the literature suggests that the scope of CSA is broad, however, there is much more to be known about the unique challenges families face as they support their affected child. Survey results gathered as part of this project revealed several trends: MHPs do not receive specialized training in CSA matters, MHPs feel unprepared for working with families of sexually abused children (FSAC), and various sociocultural factors potentially …
Assessing Cultural And Linguistic Competencies In Doctoral Clinical Psychology Students, Gloria Lainez
Assessing Cultural And Linguistic Competencies In Doctoral Clinical Psychology Students, Gloria Lainez
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With an increase of Spanish-speakers residing in the United States, there is an increase in the need for Spanish-speaking mental health providers. Psychologists have to undergo years of education and extensive training in order to get licensed to provide services. However, little is known about the education and training of psychologists who are bilingual Spanish-English speakers providing mental health services to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients. This qualitative study gathered feedback via phone interviews from seven doctoral level psychology students who identified as bilingual Spanish-English. Feedback gathered was on the Spanish Language Assessment measure created by Dr. Rogelio Serrano in the hope …
Coping And Protective Factors For Adult Children Of Military Families, Maura K. Castellanos
Coping And Protective Factors For Adult Children Of Military Families, Maura K. Castellanos
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This paper assesses the adult children of traumatized military parents and their symptoms in the service of obtaining more information on the relationship with the other caregiver as a protective factor that possibly mitigated some of the intergenerational trauma transmission. Utilizing a qualitative retrospective design with an interpretive phenomenological inquiry strategy, participants engaged in reflection of their lived experiences in the context of being raised by a parent with a trauma diagnosis related to their military experience, major themes of protective factors include: Personal/psychological protective factors, Healthy Coping Strategies, Unhealthy Coping Strategies, Neutral Coping Strategies, and Positive Outcomes of Protective …
Parental Spiritual Coping As A Protective Factor Against Psychological Maltreatment Among Korean American Immigrant Families, Chin He Bae
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This study aimed to examine whether greater parental daily spiritual practices relate to their psychological aggression potential and parenting stress. A sample of Korean American adults who identified as Christians and had at least one child aged 18 and under were included in the sample (n = 108). Correlations associated with parental daily spiritual practices, their psychological aggression potential, and parenting stress were examined. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses and negative binomial regression analysis were used to determine if parental daily spiritual practices are predictive of lower parental psychological aggression and parenting stress. Results found weak to moderate correlations between parental …
The Role Of Mindfulness And Buddhism In The Recovery Process Of Chinese American Survivors Of Intimate Partner Abuse, Teresa Yeh
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) involves physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression. IPV affects men and women across the United States with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 15.8% of women and 9.5% of men for sexual violence, 23.3% of women and 14.0% of men for physical violence, 9.2% of women and 2.4% of men for stalking, and 48.4% of women and 48.8% of men for psychologically aggressive behavior. Negative impacts that are associated with Chinese women who experienced IPV include somatization, medically unexplained physical symptoms, depression, suicide, and self-harm. Although there have been limited research found on the relationship …
Adaptation Of A Resilience-Oriented Stress Management Intervention For Youth With Type 1 Diabetes, Tamara Michele Rumburg
Adaptation Of A Resilience-Oriented Stress Management Intervention For Youth With Type 1 Diabetes, Tamara Michele Rumburg
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Managing type 1 diabetes involves a complex treatment regimen, and often results in increased stress and mental health issues in youth and families as youth enter adolescence. Research indicates that effective management of diabetes-related stress can have a positive impact on both the psychological and physical health of youth and their families. While traditional stress management interventions have aimed to reduce stress through coping, building resilience is a more recent approach to stress management that can be cultivated even in the absence of stress. Interventions specifically aimed at increasing resilience in youth with chronic illnesses have shown promising results; however, …
The Impact Of A Manualized Parent Psychoeducational Program And Parents' Knowledge Of Internalizing Behaviors In Youth: A Pilot Study, Emily Morse
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Over 50% of mental disorders have an onset in childhood, and mental health issues during adolescence impact adult psychological, social, and occupational functioning. Parents serve as the primary gatekeepers to child mental health resources, and this research discussed factors that influence parental help seeking, and developed a manualized psychoeducational program for parents was with the aim of addressing barriers. The program was developed based on the need for evidence-supported school-based programs that target parental knowledge, competence, and access to community resources while simultaneously decreasing stigma toward children with mental health difficulties. A quantitative pilot study was conducted as a means …
Acculturation, Shame, And Stigma Towards Mental Illness Among Asian Indians: A Cross-National Perspective, Soumita Sen
Acculturation, Shame, And Stigma Towards Mental Illness Among Asian Indians: A Cross-National Perspective, Soumita Sen
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The study explored the impact of acculturation on the stigma associated with mental illness and the relationship of shame with stigma towards mental illness in an Asian Indian sample. The participants of the study were college students residing in the USA and India who responded to one of two randomly assigned vignettes describing a hypothetical cousin who was either experiencing the symptoms of moderate depression or schizophrenia. Correlation, multivariate analysis, and regression analysis were conducted on the acquired data. The results indicated that level of acculturation had a statistically significant relationship with stigma in both samples. However, when specific aspects …
Development And Evaluation Of An Introductory Child Sexual Abuse Webinar Training Module On Sexual Exploitation Of Minors: A Strengths-Based Sociocultural Perspective, Adriana Janicic
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The aim of this dissertation was to synthesize information from the empirical literature, existing organizations related to sexually exploited minors (SEMs), and information collected through feedback from mental health professionals (MHPs) on their child sexual abuse (CSA) and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) training experiences, gaps, and needs in order to produce an introductory training webinar module introducing MHPs to the foundational sociocultural and strengths-based treatment considerations while working with SEMs. The thirst for specific and evidence-based interventions from MHPs speaks to the lack of training, established standards of care, and best practices for working with SEMs. Further, the limited strengths-based …
Development Of A Preliminary Scale Of Counterproductive Experiences In Supervision: Attitudes Of Interns, Carey Sherilyn Incledon
Development Of A Preliminary Scale Of Counterproductive Experiences In Supervision: Attitudes Of Interns, Carey Sherilyn Incledon
Theses and Dissertations
Clinical supervision is now recognized as a distinct professional competency in the field of psychology (APA, 2015). It is a primary method for training new clinicians, providing quality assurance, and ensuring client welfare (Falender & Shafranske, 2004). However, even within the most well-intentioned supervision, counterproductive experiences (CEs) are known to sometimes occur. These can significantly interfere with the supervisory process and often result in a strained supervisory alliance, interfere with clinical training, contribute to a negative training experience, and decrease a supervisor’s ability to monitor client welfare and supervisee’s ethical behavior. The purpose of this study was to contribute to …
Coping, Meaning-Making And Well-Being Amongst Immigrants Of Non-European Descent, Jem Powell
Coping, Meaning-Making And Well-Being Amongst Immigrants Of Non-European Descent, Jem Powell
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This study examined experiences with immigration and being immigrants in the United States for 1 mother-daughter family unit. Given the challenges of navigating acculturation, this study aimed to broaden the scope of current research to understand linked individual and family experiences of immigration with an emphasis on resiliency and meaning-making. A qualitative research design was used to complete 1 family interview and 2 individual interviews of an immigrant family who had scored high on psychological wellbeing. The focus of this study was to illuminate ways that immigrants make meaning from and make sense of their immigration-related experience, as well as …
Coping And Physical Well-Being Among First, 1.5, And Second-Generation Immigrants From Of Non-European Descent, Jacob R. Stein
Coping And Physical Well-Being Among First, 1.5, And Second-Generation Immigrants From Of Non-European Descent, Jacob R. Stein
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This study brings attention to the growing body of literature examining the role of culture and context in the study of generation-status differences in cross-cultural coping and physical well-being among immigrants to the United States. Prior literature on the unique challenges, stressors, coping strategies, and health outcomes for immigrants provides a basis for hypothesized generation status differences on cross-cultural coping (collectivistic, avoidance, and engagement) and physical well-being (health, safety, and environmental). A sample of 118 male and female first, 1.5, and second-generation immigrants of non-European backgrounds, between the ages of 18 and 35, were recruited from the local community to …
Worry And Rumination: A Rationale For A Transdiagnostic Approach To Treatment, Katya Naman
Worry And Rumination: A Rationale For A Transdiagnostic Approach To Treatment, Katya Naman
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Worry and rumination are implicated in various disorders and are believed to contribute to the symptoms that create and maintain psychopathology. The current critical review will examine worry and rumination in the context of depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). The review will focus on these two types of repetitive negative thinking more specifically the (a) definition, (b) process, (c) theories, and (d) maintenance of psychopathology; as well as similarities and differences between these two processes. A second emphasis will be on the importance of cultural considerations when …
Underlying Emotions Of Demanding Behavior In Couple Interactions, Emily Caroline Edwards
Underlying Emotions Of Demanding Behavior In Couple Interactions, Emily Caroline Edwards
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Demand-withdraw is an ineffective communication pattern frequently experienced by distressed couples. Therapists often attempt to address this pattern by helping partners understand and regulate the emotions that underlie these behaviors. To date, there is a lack of research focusing on the emotional experiences underlying the demand-withdraw pattern of interaction in couples. Related lines of research focus on emotional arousal and the expression of hard and soft emotions, but this research does not specifically investigate demand-withdraw interactions. The purpose of this study is to identify what emotions underlie demanding behavior in both men and women during marital demand-withdraw conflict interactions. Six …
Training Manual For Clinicians: The Conversations With Latino Parents After An Asd Diagnosis, Nancy E. Guardado
Training Manual For Clinicians: The Conversations With Latino Parents After An Asd Diagnosis, Nancy E. Guardado
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This pilot study developed a training manual and presentation for clinicians (i.e. Service Coordinators and Psychologists) in the Los Angeles area working in community agencies, specifically Westside Regional Center, that is on the front line of diagnosis of Latino children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The aim of this pilot study was to inform and educate clinicians on how to assist families and their child after age 3 who have been newly diagnosed with ASD. By training clinicians to be culturally responsive when engaging with families they can better assist in empowering parents over their child’s ASD diagnosis. Empowered parents …
Qualitative Analysis Of Emotion Regulation As Seen In Middle Eastern American Psychotherapy Clients, Jennifer Nehme
Qualitative Analysis Of Emotion Regulation As Seen In Middle Eastern American Psychotherapy Clients, Jennifer Nehme
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Middle Eastern individuals represent a heterogeneous group comprised of different nationalities, languages, and religious identifications. Yet, Middle Eastern Americans are widely underrepresented in the psychotherapy literature. Extant literature appears to focus on professional opinions about what psychotherapists should do when working with this population, including understanding cultural factors, such as incorporating family in treatment and acculturation status. Considering cultural communication patterns among this population, emotion in generally understood to be inhibited or suppressed, as disclosing personal problems and expressing emotion outside the family sphere can be viewed as disloyal and/or shaming. Thus, one of the many areas mental health clinicians …
The Impact Of A Manualized Parent Psychoeducational Program And Parents' Knowledge Of Social Skills In Youth: A Pilot Study, Leanne Mendoza
The Impact Of A Manualized Parent Psychoeducational Program And Parents' Knowledge Of Social Skills In Youth: A Pilot Study, Leanne Mendoza
Theses and Dissertations
Over 50% of mental disorders have an onset in childhood, and mental health issues during adolescence impact adult psychological, social, and occupational functioning. Parents serve and the primary gatekeepers to child mental health resources, and as such factors that influence parental help-seeking were discussed, and a manualized psychoeducational program for parents was developed with the aim of addressing these barriers. The program was developed based on the need for evidence-supported school-based programs that target parental knowledge, competence, and access to community resources while simultaneously decreasing stigma toward children with mental health difficulties. A quantitative pilot study was conducted as a …
Altruism In Psychotherapy: Altruistic Acts As An Adjunct To Psychotherapy, Erin Santos
Altruism In Psychotherapy: Altruistic Acts As An Adjunct To Psychotherapy, Erin Santos
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This study will explore the impact of altruism on the mind, brain, and body in order to investigate the potential value of using guided altruistic behavior as an adjunct to attaining the goals of psychotherapy. there is considerable evidence from religious and social practices across cultures, groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, and epidemiological research that point to the positive physical and psychological effects of helping others. This idea was initially stimulated by findings that demonstrated that altruism stimulates brain regions also important to the processes and goals of successful psychotherapy. It is hypothesized that engaging in altruistic behaviors will stimulate emotions, …