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A Program Review Of Trauma-Informed Mindfulness: An Alternative Treatment Program For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence, Nicole Hale
Undergraduate Research Conference
This study was conducted as part of the student’s senior field practicum experience at the Montgomery County Women’s Center (MCWC) during the Spring 2020 semester. Current literature identifies symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (such as stress and anxiety) to be consistent with symptoms experienced by survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). As noted by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, a leading expert in the treatment of complex trauma, the goal in treating those who experience symptoms related to PTSD with mindfulness techniques is to help those individuals learn to live and function in the present, without being held …
Death And Dying In Young Adults: Reflections From A Surviving Parent, Andreya Stephenson
Death And Dying In Young Adults: Reflections From A Surviving Parent, Andreya Stephenson
Undergraduate Research Conference
Dying is a process that all must face. No one is left untouched by death. Research reveals that preparation and using hope as a coping strategy can help make the process easier on the dying and bereaved. These strategies are more difficult to employ when the dying person is a young adult in what should be the prime of life. The purpose of this project is to gain a better understanding of how young adults with terminal illness prepare for death so that professionals can better serve that population.
Bullying In The Lgbt Community, Dasha Evans
Bullying In The Lgbt Community, Dasha Evans
Undergraduate Research Conference
Bullying is not a new trend, but something that has always existed. Different forms of bullying have evolved over time ranging from physical abuse to misuse of cyber activity. Within the past decade there has been a great influx of bullying in all forms in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. This new phenomenon of targeting children and teens in the LGBT community has swept legislative and nationwide attention. Popular stories of suicide as the result of targeted bullying are provided. For children and teens who have suffered from such humility and hurt, generalist social workers are able …
Rural Poverty: Homelessness, Terra M. Oden
Rural Poverty: Homelessness, Terra M. Oden
Undergraduate Research Conference
The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of poverty and homelessness in rural communities in East Texas.
Elder Abuse: A Policy Analysis, Cortni Davis
Elder Abuse: A Policy Analysis, Cortni Davis
Undergraduate Research Conference
Elder abuse is a growing social problem in the United States. It takes on many forms, and is prevalent throughout various cultures. Elder Abuse Reporting Laws have been enacted throughout various states to prevent and intervene in elder abuse cases. California’s Financial Abuse Reporting Act of 2005 is one among many laws in the United States which was formed to help ensure social justice for the elderly citizens of America.