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Everyday Magic : A Depressed Mother's Guide, Diana Coulson-Brown
Everyday Magic : A Depressed Mother's Guide, Diana Coulson-Brown
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
The purpose of this dissertation project was threefold: to develop a cognitive-behavioral manual for therapists, a self-help manual for depressed mothers, and a guide to assist children, aged 6 to 11, through the risks of depression was paramount in the design of this project. Given a paradigm shift in the field of psychotherapy towards resilience, this manual is timely in that it is a valuable resource for promoting resilience outcomes in both mothers and their children. This manual includes a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral activities for mothers and children, allowing mothers to be at the forefront of establishing …
Difference Between Parents Modeling During Children's Social Problem Solving, Sheryl Markulin
Difference Between Parents Modeling During Children's Social Problem Solving, Sheryl Markulin
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
Social problem solving is a vital aspect in children's social development. Parents play a role in influencing their children's social problem solving styles through modeling. Mothers and fathers model different social problem solving styles; this may be explained by the "maternal gatekeeping theory." This is a situation in which the mother's beliefs about the father inhibit his involvement. If there are differences in the ways in which mothers and fathers model social problem solving skills, these may influence their children's social development in a negative or positive manner. This study investigated how mothers impact the fathers in joint problem solving …