Rehabilitation and Therapy Commons^™

Entire Issue, Meredith Nelson, Peter Emerson

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

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Examining The Latent Structure And Correlates Of Sensory Reactivity In Autism: A Multi-Site Integrative Data Analysis By The Autism Sensory Research Consortium, Zachary J. Williams, Roseann Schaaf, Karla K. Ausderau, Grace T. Baranek, D. Jonah Barrett, Carissa J. Cascio, Rachel L. Dumont, Ekomobong E. Eyoh, Michelle D. Failla, Jacob I. Feldman, Jennifer H. Foss-Feig, Heather L. Green, Shulamite A. Green, Jason L. He, Elizabeth A. Kaplan-Kahn, Bahar Keçeli-Kaysılı, Keren Maclennan, Zoe Mailloux, Elysa J. Marco, Lisa E. Mash, Elizabeth P. Mckernan, Sophie Molholm, Stewart H. Mostofsky, Nicolaas A.J. Puts, Caroline E. Robertson, Natalie Russo, Nicole Shea, John Sideris, James S. Sutcliffe, Teresa Tavassoli, Mark T. Wallace, Ericka L. Wodka, Tiffany G. Woynaroski

Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Differences in responding to sensory stimuli, including sensory hyperreactivity (HYPER), hyporeactivity (HYPO), and sensory seeking (SEEK) have been observed in autistic individuals across sensory modalities, but few studies have examined the structure of these "supra-modal" traits in the autistic population.

METHODS: Leveraging a combined sample of 3868 autistic youth drawn from 12 distinct data sources (ages 3-18 years and representing the full range of cognitive ability), the current study used modern psychometric and meta-analytic techniques to interrogate the latent structure and correlates of caregiver-reported HYPER, HYPO, and SEEK within and across sensory modalities. Bifactor statistical indices were used to …

Test Questions For Licensed Professional Counselors, Test Questions

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

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Reading The Code Of Ethics As Literature: The Application Of Hermeneutical Principles To Enhance Counselor Knowledge And Competence, Jan Case, Megan Long, Andrea Sanders

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

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Reflective Supervision As A Key Support For Counselors, Krystal M. Vaughn, Allison B. Boothe, Angela W. Keyes

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

Reflective supervision is a protected time and space for a counselor to consider his or her work from multiple perspectives with a trusted mental health professional (Shahmoon-Shanok, 2009). The authors present reflective supervision as an important component of on-going counselor practice that is separate from clinical supervision provided during counselor training. Theories of clinical and reflective supervision are discussed as they relate to the development of reflective practice for counselors. Reflective supervision is differentiated from clinical and administrative supervision as well as from periodic case consultation. The authors discuss how reflective supervision for counselors is a foundational component of their …

Ethical Gatekeeping For Lpc Supervisors, Christian J. Dean

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

Counseling supervisors have an ethical responsibility to be gatekeepers to the profession and to protect the public from harm. When a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor (LPC-S) in Louisiana is not also the Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor’s (PLPC) on-site supervisor, insight regarding the PLPC’s behaviors may be lacking and therefore decreases the ability of the LPC-S to identify potential remediation areas. The author presents a method to help supervision only LPC-Ss ensure their gatekeeping responsibilities through consented communications with on-site administrative supervisors.

Utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy With Bullied Obese Adolescents In Schools, Kellie Giorgio Camelford

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

In today's culture obesity is becoming an epidemic for individuals of all ages. Research shows that obese adolescents have higher risks of being the victims and perpetrators of bullying in a school setting. School counselors should focus on this specialized population as a way to create prevention and intervention strategies. This paper reviews current literature demonstrating obese adolescents as a marginalized population, and how school counselors can utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy in working with obese adolescents.

Supervisory Triad In Multicultural Supervision, Hsin-Ya Tang, Erik Braun

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

This paper will provide a summary of the available literature on the supervisory triad and multicultural supervision. Topics identified will include the triadic supervisory relationship; the goal of multicultural supervision; and the potential benefits and drawbacks of supervisory models. The authors will also present a model of supervision, the Multicultural Triadic Network (MTN) model, to address the direct and indirect relationship network between supervisor, counselor, and client. A discussion will be provided of how multicultural competence flows within this triadic system. Finally, the authors recommend some strategies for implementing the MTN.

From The Editors, Meredith Nelson, Peter Emerson

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies: A Second Look

Entire Issue, Meredith Nelson, Peter Emerson

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

No abstract provided.

Ethical Decision-Making In Relation To Confidentiality Of Client-Assisted Suicide, Ashley Lopez, Kellie Giorgio Camelford

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

Counselors encounter ethical dilemmas throughout the course of their careers. As new issues arise that change legislation, the counseling profession must translate these ethical concerns into new practices. The authors in this paper apply the ethical decision-making model created by Corey, Corey, and Callanan (2010) to an ethical dilemma with regards to confidentiality of a client-assisted suicide. A growing number of states are considering reform legislation to allow end-of-life assistance (Downie, 2016). In this scenario, a client seeking grief counseling discloses to his counselor his intent to assist his terminally ill wife in her suicide request. Utilizing Corey, Corey, and …

Test Questions For Licensed Professional Counselors, Test Questions

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

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It Ain’T Your Mama’S Yoga! Transformations Utilizing The Ddp Yoga System; A Qualitative Case Study, Pete Cooper

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

In this study, a single qualitative case study to examine the transformations that occurred in a participant who has engaged in the Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) yoga system for 6 years was utilized. DDP yoga is the workout created by 3 time WCW champion Diamond Dallas Page. Two in depth open-ended interviews were conducted with the participant. The first interview was conducted to gather raw data, and the second interview was conducted to validate the data. Eight first order themes were established in the first interview which consisted of a) injuries (physical and psychological), b) weight, c) pain management, d) …

Pharmacology Training Of Counselors, Jessica Fanguy Cortez, Chris Rachal

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

As the use of psychotropic medications to treat mental illness increases across the lifespan, the need for psychopharmacology training for counselors intensifies. Research by Sepulveda (2011) concluded that counselor educators are not overwhelmingly supportive of including a psychopharmacology course in CACREP–approved school counselor curricula. Expanding on Sepulveda’s (2011) work, our findings indicate that most CACREP-approved counseling programs do not offer psychological or psychopharmacology courses. Most program directors favor such courses in their programs, and agree that licensed counselors are routinely confronted with medication issues in professional settings. But despite the fact that most programs lack training in psychopharmacology, directors believe …

The Multicultural Triadic Network Model In Supervision-Of-Supervision, Hsin-Ya Yang, Erik Braun, Kee Pau

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

This paper will provide a summary of the available literature on supervisor training; specifically supervisor training models, programs, and curricula. The authors will also discuss the Multicultural Triadic Network (MTN) model, drawing attention to the added layer of complexity that the supervision-of-supervision (SOS) element contributes. A case scenario will be provided to illustrate how the SOS network flows within the supervisory relationship. Finally, the authors will present specific implications of considering the cultural dynamics of each member of the SOS network in the MTN model.

Editorial, Reshelle C. Marino, Peter Emerson, Catherine Redden

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

Louisiana School Counselors’ Voices Matter: Gathering Input for Updating the American School Counselor Association’s Code of Ethics

Entire Issue, Meredith Nelson, Peter Emerson

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

No abstract provided.

Test Questions For Licensed Professional Counselors, Test Questions

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

No abstract provided.

Integration Of Play Therapy With Insecurely Attached Adolescents, Megan N. Long, Erin M. Dugan, Kellie G. Camelford

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

The purpose of this study was to develop a better understanding of play therapists’ methods for screening adolescents for attachment disorders, as well as determining the effectiveness of integrating play therapy in treating adolescents who are insecurely attached with their primary caregivers. This study attempts to determine the theoretical orientation of play therapists who utilized play therapy in treating insecurely attached adolescent clients. This study sought to determine if there are any current trends among play therapists, in regard to providing play therapy services to insecurely attached adolescents. The primary goal of this study was to gain greater depth of …

School Counselors’ Wellness Behavior And Its Effect On Compassion Fatigue, Burnout And Compassion Satisfaction, Mary G. Mayorga, Sabina Devries, Ann Wardle

Louisiana Journal of Counseling

As stated by Myers (1992), wellness, prevention and developmental approaches in counseling are the cornerstone of the counseling profession. Wellness needs to be emphasized, not only from the client but also from the professional counselor perspective. The value of the wellness behavior for the helping professional is well documented by several entities including the American Counseling Association, which has embraced wellness from a comprehensive, holistic perspective (Myers, 2014). The aim of this study was to examine a group of school counselors to obtain data regarding compassion satisfaction, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Another goal was to determine the correlation between wellness …