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Is Ego Strength A Trait That Contributes To Trauma Resilience?, Matt Hiltebrand,
Is Ego Strength A Trait That Contributes To Trauma Resilience?, Matt Hiltebrand,
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Given the ubiquitous experience of trauma among first responders, there is a critical need to understand the traits that contribute to resilience in experiencing traumatic events. Strength of identity is associated with resilience in several meaningful life events including negative peer review, adjustment to significant change, and recovering from depression or anxiety (Kim & Choi, 2013). There is a scarcity of research that has examined ego strength as a trait that contributes to trauma resilience. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between ego strength and the experience of trauma among veteran first responders (including, paramedics, firefighters, …
The Relationship Of Shame In The Treatment Of Antepartum Depression, Pennie F. Wilson
The Relationship Of Shame In The Treatment Of Antepartum Depression, Pennie F. Wilson
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the relationship between shame, Antepartum Depression, and treatment seeking. Research shows that shame plays a role in Major Depression and other disorders. For the present study, the first hypothesis was that shame is positively correlated with Antepartum Depression as measured by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. The second hypothesis was that shame would be negatively correlated with treatment seeking behaviors. The third hypothesis was that psychoeducation about Antepartum Depression could lower the level of shame and increase treatment seeking behavior. This study consisted of using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale to …
Resilience In Cambodia: Hearing The Voices Of Trafficking Survivors And Their Helpers , Glori G. Gray
Resilience In Cambodia: Hearing The Voices Of Trafficking Survivors And Their Helpers , Glori G. Gray
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
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