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Expanded School-Based Health: The Mental Health And School Connection, Dr. Jill D. Duba
Expanded School-Based Health: The Mental Health And School Connection, Dr. Jill D. Duba
Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications
Research suggests that expanded school-based mental health (ESMH) programs can offer benefits and hope for children and their families. Such programs are part of a national progressive movement involving collaborative relationships between schools and community mental health agencies. The purpose of this article is to highlight the constructs and details of ESMH programs, as well as counselor training possibilities.
Integrative Multilevel Family Therapy For Disputes Involving Child Custody And Visitation (Imft-Dccv): An Interview With Jay Lebow, Dr. Jill D. Duba
Integrative Multilevel Family Therapy For Disputes Involving Child Custody And Visitation (Imft-Dccv): An Interview With Jay Lebow, Dr. Jill D. Duba
Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications
This article presents the integrative multi-level family therapy of Jay Lebow, focusing on his work in resolving disputes involving child custody and visitation. The interview addresses interventions in high conflict divorces, assessment issues, and symmetrical escalation. A case study is offered.
Sorority Eating Patterns: A Longitudinal Investigation, Marissa Hobbs
Sorority Eating Patterns: A Longitudinal Investigation, Marissa Hobbs
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
To date, most research in the area of college women and eating disorders has only been conducted to determine the prevalence of eating disorders among selected college subgroups. Although such research is limited, particularly for those women that choose to join social sororities, it generally indicates that sorority women represent a subgroup with high instances of eating disorders and often presents a conflicting view of these women's eating patterns and beliefs regarding weight loss and food. The present study was designed to continue the investigation of sorority women and their eating patterns by conducting a longitudinal study, consisting of five …
Functional Family Therapy: An Interview With Dr. James Alexander, Dr. Jill D. Duba
Functional Family Therapy: An Interview With Dr. James Alexander, Dr. Jill D. Duba
Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications
This article presents the functional family therapy of James Alexander, focusing on his work with high risk youth who are high risk, delinquent, and who abuse substances. The interview addresses evidence-based interventions, indivudalizing treatment, and prevention of violence. Training efforts and recent developments in functional family therapy are discussed.
An Examination Of The General Mobility Of Older Adults Based On Late-Life Depression And Its Treatment, Heather Kossick
An Examination Of The General Mobility Of Older Adults Based On Late-Life Depression And Its Treatment, Heather Kossick
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Older adults experience a variety of cognitive and physical declines as they age. Consequently, these changes can impact mobility and mental health (i.e., depression). Studies have suggested a relationship between driving habits changes (in particular, driving cessation) and depression (Fonda, Wallace & Herzog, 2001; Marottoli et al., 1997). Very little research has been conducted to examine the relationship between depression and other mobility changes in treated and untreated community dwelling older adults. Older drivers who ranged in age from 65 to 91 with a mean age of 73 completed the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) (Radloff, 1977), Life …
When And Where I Enter: Social Determinants Of Mental Health Services Use Among African American Women, Shonreh Doss
When And Where I Enter: Social Determinants Of Mental Health Services Use Among African American Women, Shonreh Doss
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
African Americans utilize mental health services significantly less frequently than do White-Americans. This study examined the social factors that work to influence the decision to seek services outside of the social circle. Using the National Survey of Black Americans, 4th wave, factors were examined using logistic regression analysis to test the likelihood of accessing the sick role. In addition to the sick role, regression analysis was used to determine the sick role's effect on the decision to seek outside care. Controlling for education, perceived racism, religiosity and employment problems, the findings suggest that life control and socioeconomic status factors influence …