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Perceptions About The Effectiveness Of Play Therapy Among Parents, Maria Nina Joy Malasig Flores Jan 2009

Perceptions About The Effectiveness Of Play Therapy Among Parents, Maria Nina Joy Malasig Flores

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis will explore the perceptions about the effectiveness of play therapy among parents. This study will work with Bilingual Family Counseling Services, (BFCS) in Ontario, with their school based program. Their school based program runs throughout the Montclair and Ontario school districts and helps counsel children with behavioral problems who are from 5-12 years of age with play therapy. The issue that will be addressed in this study is to find out through the perception of the parent whether or not play therapy has been effective with their child. This study will survey parents about their child's progress throughout …

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Co-Sleeping Deaths In Riverside County, Christine Leigh Brown Jan 2009

Co-Sleeping Deaths In Riverside County, Christine Leigh Brown

Theses Digitization Project

The focus of this study was to look at cases of co-sleeping deaths and find the similarities between them and determine if these deaths were preventable. The research site for this study was the Riverside County Child Death Review, which meets twice a month to discuss all child deaths in Riverside County, as well as Riverside County Child Protective Services. The study participants chosen for this study were from cases discussed at these meetings. The cases for this study were selected from the Riverside Child Death Review Team from the years 2003 to 2008.

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Social Workers' Perceptions Of Barriers To Father Involvement In Case Planning In San Bernardino County Department Of Children's Services, Deborah Ann Kay, Tina Marguerite Wright-Ervin Jan 2009

Social Workers' Perceptions Of Barriers To Father Involvement In Case Planning In San Bernardino County Department Of Children's Services, Deborah Ann Kay, Tina Marguerite Wright-Ervin

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to examine social workers perceptions of barriers to the involvement of fathers in case planning. Two focused groups were conducted utilizing a sample of eleven social workers from two Children and Family Services offices in San Bernardino County. Participants were asked to express their opinions on what the barriers to father involvement have been in their work experience. Ultimately, the study found that social worker bias, systemic bias, paternity issues, and father's lack of motivation are the four major barriers to father involvement.

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The Experience Of Families Of Children Diagnosed With Autism, Rachel Ann Lakin Jan 2009

The Experience Of Families Of Children Diagnosed With Autism, Rachel Ann Lakin

Theses Digitization Project

This study explored familial relations including marital issues, parenting styles, financial issues, and perceived stress for both parents and siblings. Additionally, it addressed the expericence of families in maintaining an intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program in their home.

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Veteran Baby Boomer Retirement Planning, Kahalia Tunisha Anderson Jan 2009

Veteran Baby Boomer Retirement Planning, Kahalia Tunisha Anderson

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to explore how prepared for retirement are some military veterans who are baby boomers. The retirement prospects of baby boomers have become a leading cause of public interest. Some experts contend that the poor saving routines of boomers could possibly be the breaking point of the United States' economic growth and place financial concern on government programs such as Medicare and Social Security. The study site was the Veterans Home of California Barstow (VHCB) and the surrounding community in Barstow, CA.

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Attitudes Toward Borderline Personality Among Mental Health Professionals, Roseanne Bean Gonzalez Jan 2009

Attitudes Toward Borderline Personality Among Mental Health Professionals, Roseanne Bean Gonzalez

Theses Digitization Project

The primary focus of this study is to explore the underlying reasons for the negative attitudes that mental health professionals harbor toward clients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Of main concern is a problem that involves a lack of desire on the part of the clinicians to treat individuals with an Axis II diagnosis, specifically Borderline Personality Disorder. Much of this attitude can be attributed to the fact that clients presenting with symptoms of BPD exhibit extremely destructive personality characteristics that cause others to distance themselves.

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Caregivers' Perceptions Of Disabled Elders Preparations For A Natural Disaster, Brenda Marie Starkins Jan 2009

Caregivers' Perceptions Of Disabled Elders Preparations For A Natural Disaster, Brenda Marie Starkins

Theses Digitization Project

The focus of this research study was to evaluate caregivers' perceptions of how well disabled elders are prepared for a natural disaster. This study was conducted through the Inland Caregiver Resource Center. Participants included six hundred ninety-one caregivers who care for and support the disabled elderly population.

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Testing Received Wisdom: Perceptions Of Security In Southern Lebanon, Royce Hutson, A. Kolbe, T. Haines, B. Springer, H. Shannon, I. Salamey Dec 2008

Testing Received Wisdom: Perceptions Of Security In Southern Lebanon, Royce Hutson, A. Kolbe, T. Haines, B. Springer, H. Shannon, I. Salamey

Royce A. Hutson

The Small Arms Survey 2009 focuses on the security challenges facing post-conflict societies.

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Working With Involuntary Clients In The Child Welfare System, Lisa Mcguire Dec 2008

Working With Involuntary Clients In The Child Welfare System, Lisa Mcguire

Lisa E. McGuire

No abstract provided.

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Structured Reflection: A Tool For Learning And Assessment, Lisa Mcguire Dec 2008

Structured Reflection: A Tool For Learning And Assessment, Lisa Mcguire

Lisa E. McGuire

No abstract provided.

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Results From A Statewide Survey Of Child Welfare, Criminal/Juvenile Justice, Schools And Mental Health Agencies Regarding Training For Cultural Competence, Lisa Mcguire, C. Pfhaler, K. George Dec 2008

Results From A Statewide Survey Of Child Welfare, Criminal/Juvenile Justice, Schools And Mental Health Agencies Regarding Training For Cultural Competence, Lisa Mcguire, C. Pfhaler, K. George

Lisa E. McGuire

No abstract provided.

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Empowering People Who Are Gay And Lesbian In The Context Of Christian Community: The Use Of Narratives In Bridging The Social Divide Between Personal Faith And Institutional Oppression, Heath Walters Dec 2008

Empowering People Who Are Gay And Lesbian In The Context Of Christian Community: The Use Of Narratives In Bridging The Social Divide Between Personal Faith And Institutional Oppression, Heath Walters

Heath B. Walters

No abstract provided.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Model, Randy Magen Dec 2008

Cognitive-Behavioral Model, Randy Magen

Randy Howard Magen

In the 1970s the first articles and books appeared, written by social workers, describing the application of behavioral theory to social work with groups (Rose, 1972; Sundel & Lawrence, 1970). Since that time, cognitive-behavioral theory has become one of the dominant perspectives guiding group work practice. The compatibility between evidence-based practice and cognitive-behaviorally based interventions assures the place of this theory at the forefront of group work.

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In Chapter 5, Examples Of Compassion, Resiliency, And Academic Success, Ric And Doug, Sue Martin Dec 2008

In Chapter 5, Examples Of Compassion, Resiliency, And Academic Success, Ric And Doug, Sue Martin

Sue Martin

One of six vignettes from the field, chosen because they illustrate a heart-centered attitude.

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Professional Social Work At The Master’S Level: An Immersion, K. Lay, K. Khaja, Lisa Mcguire, S. Gass Dec 2008

Professional Social Work At The Master’S Level: An Immersion, K. Lay, K. Khaja, Lisa Mcguire, S. Gass

Lisa E. McGuire

No abstract provided.

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Faculty Learning Around Reflection: A Collaborative Faculty Development Project, Lisa Mcguire, D. Strong, K. Lay, E. Ardemagni, P. Wittberg, P. Clayton Dec 2008

Faculty Learning Around Reflection: A Collaborative Faculty Development Project, Lisa Mcguire, D. Strong, K. Lay, E. Ardemagni, P. Wittberg, P. Clayton

Lisa E. McGuire

No abstract provided.

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Factors Of Effectiveness In Kentucky Nonprofit Social Welfare Organizations, Peggy Proudfoot Harman Dec 2008

Factors Of Effectiveness In Kentucky Nonprofit Social Welfare Organizations, Peggy Proudfoot Harman

Peggy J Proudfoot Harman

No abstract provided.

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Pathways To Violent Radicalization In The Middle East: A Model For Future Studies Of Transnational Jihad, Royce Hutson, Taylor Long, Michael Page Dec 2008

Pathways To Violent Radicalization In The Middle East: A Model For Future Studies Of Transnational Jihad, Royce Hutson, Taylor Long, Michael Page

Royce A. Hutson

No abstract provided.

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Satisfaction With Counseling Among Black Males In Transition From The Foster Care System, Lionel Scott Dec 2008

Satisfaction With Counseling Among Black Males In Transition From The Foster Care System, Lionel Scott

Lionel Scott

No abstract provided.

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Contributions Of Therapist Characteristics And Stability To Intensive In-Home Therapy Youth Outcomes, Johanna K.P. Greeson, Shenyang Guo, Richard P. Barth, Sarah Hurley, Jocelyn Sisson Dec 2008

Contributions Of Therapist Characteristics And Stability To Intensive In-Home Therapy Youth Outcomes, Johanna K.P. Greeson, Shenyang Guo, Richard P. Barth, Sarah Hurley, Jocelyn Sisson

Johanna K.P. Greeson, PhD, MSS, MLSP

Objective: This study examines the influence of therapist and youth characteristics on post-discharge outcomes from intensive in-home therapy. Method: Data for 1,416 youth and 412 therapists were obtained from a behavioral health services provider. The Huber–White method was used to account for nested data; ordered logistic regression was employed to assess outcomes. Results: Therapist gender and employment stability were significantly associated with youth outcomes. The likelihood of an undesirable outcome was significantly less for cases with female therapists. Conclusion: Findings underscore the need for additional study concerning the impact of therapist characteristics and stability on youth outcomes, and to improve …

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The Impact Of Low- And Moderate-Wealth Homeownership On Parental Attitudes And Behavior: Evidence From The Community Advantage Panel, Michal Grinstein-Weiss, Johanna K.P. Greeson, Yeong H. Yeo, Susanna S. Birdsong, Mathieu R. Despard, Roberto G. Quercia Dec 2008

The Impact Of Low- And Moderate-Wealth Homeownership On Parental Attitudes And Behavior: Evidence From The Community Advantage Panel, Michal Grinstein-Weiss, Johanna K.P. Greeson, Yeong H. Yeo, Susanna S. Birdsong, Mathieu R. Despard, Roberto G. Quercia

Johanna K.P. Greeson, PhD, MSS, MLSP

Considerable research has suggested that homeownership imparts a variety of positive individual, family, neighborhood, and community effects. Yet, much of the research to date has failed to examine such effects by level of income [Dietz, R.D., & Haurin, D.R. (2003). The social and private micro-level consequences of homeownership. Journal of Urban Economics, 54(3), 401–450.]. This study adds to the limited research on the impact of assets on parental attitude and behavior among low- and moderate-income (LMI) families. Data used in this study are from the evaluation of Self-Help's Community Advantage Home Loan Secondary Market Program. Specifically, we focus on the …

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