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Professional Psychology And The Doctrines Of Sin And Grace: Christian Leaders’ Perspectives, Mark R. Mcminn, Janeil N. Ruiz, David Marx, J. Brooke Wright, Nicole B. Gilbert
Professional Psychology And The Doctrines Of Sin And Grace: Christian Leaders’ Perspectives, Mark R. Mcminn, Janeil N. Ruiz, David Marx, J. Brooke Wright, Nicole B. Gilbert
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
What is a professional psychologist to do when a client brings up the concept of sin? To some, sin may seem like a stifling religious relic that has no place in contemporary psychology. But viewing sin from within the Christian faith, and in tandem with the doctrine of grace, can help psychologists understand why sin is such an important concept for many of their Christian clients. Psychologists’ misunderstanding of sin and grace may contribute to relatively low rates of referral from Christian leaders to clinical psychologists, and may sometimes hinder therapeutic progress. Two methods of data collection, involving a total …
The Effect Of Olanzapine On Craving And Alcohol Consumption, Kent E. Hutchinson, Lara Ray, Erica Sandman, Marie-Christine Rutter Goodworth, Annie Peters, Dena Davidson, Robert Swift
The Effect Of Olanzapine On Craving And Alcohol Consumption, Kent E. Hutchinson, Lara Ray, Erica Sandman, Marie-Christine Rutter Goodworth, Annie Peters, Dena Davidson, Robert Swift
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
Previous studies have indicated that olanzapine decreases craving after a priming dose of alcohol, that craving after a priming dose of alcohol is greater among individuals with the seven-repeat allele of the DRD4 variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) polymorphism, and that the effect of olanzapine (a D2/D4 antagonist) is more pronounced among individuals with this allele. The present study tested the hypothesis that olanzapine may be differentially effective at reducing cue-elicited craving and differentially effective as a treatment for alcohol dependence over the course of a 12-week, randomized, placebo-controlled trial among individuals with and without the seven-repeat allele. Participants …
Predicting Treatment Response During The Acute Phase Of Hospitalization, Mary A. Peterson, William Michael
Predicting Treatment Response During The Acute Phase Of Hospitalization, Mary A. Peterson, William Michael
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
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Homeward Bound: Moving Treatment From The Institution To The Community, Mary A. Peterson, William Michael, Mary Armstrong
Homeward Bound: Moving Treatment From The Institution To The Community, Mary A. Peterson, William Michael, Mary Armstrong
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
This study examined changes in the length of stay, cost savings, recidivism and community access when individuals with serious mental illness who were mandated into extended treatment were moved from a regional center institution to community treatment. Results showed significantly shorter length of stay, cost savings and no increase in recidivism when individuals were treated in the community program.
Mentoring Experiences Of Women In Graduate Education: Factors That Matter, Andrea Dixon Rayle, Veronica Bordes, Angela Zapata, Patricia Arredondo, Marie-Christine Rutter Goodworth, Christina Howard
Mentoring Experiences Of Women In Graduate Education: Factors That Matter, Andrea Dixon Rayle, Veronica Bordes, Angela Zapata, Patricia Arredondo, Marie-Christine Rutter Goodworth, Christina Howard
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
This exploratory study focused on the mentoring experiences of women faculty members and graduate students within a counseling psychology graduate program. Results from semi-structured interviews and focus groups identified the women’s contextual mentoring experiences in higher education and highlighted several factors that contribute to mentorship experiences unique to women in graduate higher education. Findings demonstrate the importance of relational mentoring relationships and investment by mentors. Implications for building upon mentoring theories for women and future research are discussed.
Psychology, Rodger K. Bufford
Psychology, Rodger K. Bufford
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
Excerpt: "Psychology has been defined in many ways. For much of the twentieth century psychology was defined as the *science of behaviour. Earlier, and again more recently, psychology has also emphasized internal experiences, such as sensations, perceptions, feelings or emotions, motivations and thoughts. Today, most definitions of psychology include both elements. Thus, we will define psychology as the science of behaviour and mental processes."
Paradox, Rodger K. Bufford
Paradox, Rodger K. Bufford
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
Excerpt: "‘Paradox’ is derived from two words that literally mean against opinion. The Oxford English Dictionary (1989; vol. 11, p. 185) identifies several meanings for ‘paradox’. It may refer to: (1) claims contrary to common opinion, often suggesting that the statement is incredible, absurd or fantastic, but sometimes with a favourable connotation as a correction for ignorance; (2) a statement that seems self-contradictory, but which is actually well founded; (3) a statement that involves a genuine *contradiction; (4) in *logic, a conclusion based on acceptable premises and sound *reasoning that nonetheless is self-contradictory. These inconsistent uses of the term pose …
Narcissism, Rodger K. Bufford
Narcissism, Rodger K. Bufford
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
Excerpt: "Narcissism takes its name from the legendary figure Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection in a woodland pool and pined away in unrequited love, and has come to refer to self-love. It involves a vain and grandiose selfcentredness, and auto-eroticism, *hedonism, vanity, exhibitionism and arrogant ingratitude are commonly considered to be elements. The late twentieth century has been characterized as the age of narcissism because of its hedonistic self-centred focus."
B. F. Skinner, Rodger K. Bufford
B. F. Skinner, Rodger K. Bufford
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
Excerpt: "Born in 1904 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and son of a lawyer, B. F. Skinner (1904–90) was raised in a middle-class Protestant family. He attended Hamilton College and planned a literary career, but soon enrolled in *psychology, completing his PhD at Harvard in 1931. Skinner taught at the University of Minnesota, Indiana University and also Harvard."
Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum, Pam Dell Fitzgerald, Leihua Van Schoiack Edstrom
Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum, Pam Dell Fitzgerald, Leihua Van Schoiack Edstrom
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum is a school-based program developed to reduce and prevent aggressive behavior. Three separate age-appropriate curricula are available for preschool through middle school classrooms (preschool/kindergarten level, elementary level, and middle school/junior high level). The curricula are designed to be teacher-friendly and convenient for classroom use. Their primary purpose is to decrease children's aggressive behaviors by helping children develop habits of prosocial behavior and thought. The curricula employ evidence-based strategies that are built on a broad and solid foundation of research. Each of the three curricula have been evaluated and found to reduce aggression and increase …