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Uncovering The Methadone Counseling Process Among Recovering And Non Recovering Chemical Dependency Counselors, Sara-Amanda Mccarthy, Jennifer Ann Palmersheim

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to uncover the methadone counseling process among recovering and non-recovering chemical dependency counselors by examining the concepts and techniques utilized throughout the counseling process. This study examined whether the recovery status of a counselor affected the counselor's theoretical addiction model and the concepts and techniques that were utilized throughout the counseling process.

Cognitive Coping And Depression In Elderly Long-Term Care Residents, Christine Viola Mccormick

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this research was to examine specific coping methods used by the elderly as they adjust to the environment of a long-term care facility, and to examine the correlations between these coping methods and levels of depressive symptomatology.

Communicating With Elderly Mental Health Clients About Medication Concordance, Eva Mary Miller

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of communication with elderly mental health clients regarding medication concordance.

Factors That Contribute To Resiliency In Former Foster Youth, Deanna Nicole Reyes, Phillip Parra

Theses Digitization Project

This research study focused on resilient, former foster youth. Given the vulnerabilities of children in foster care, what factors lead to participant resilience? Data was obtained from ten participants who were receiving independent living services in San Bernardino County.

Social Workers' Knowledge Of Substance Abuse, Mirta Escobedo Johnson

Theses Digitization Project

This study was designed to determine how knowledgeable child welfare social workers are of substance abuse when working with substance abusing clients. The results indicated that social workers within San Bernardino County have competent levels of knowledge in substance abuse which allow them to provide appropriate services to the community members they serve.

Understanding The Knowledge Masters Of Social Work Student's Have In Regard To Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Foster Youth Issues, Amy Rebecca Taliaferro

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to understand the levels of competence that master's level social work students have in regard to the issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender foster youth.

Factors That Guide Toward The Emancipation Of Foster Care Youth, Singhi Rajan

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the study was to examine the guiding factors that help foster youth emancipate successfully. The goal was to examine five areas: housing, education, identifying role models, social skills and effectiveness of Independent Living Program (ILP) services.

Factors That Contribute To The Reluctance Of Mental Health Treatment Seeking Among African Americans, Natalie Nicole Majors-Stewart

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to perform an in depth examination of the major factors that increase the reluctance among African Americans to seek mental health treatment.

The Perceived Educational Barriers Of Foster Youth: Social Workers' Perspectives, Barbara Marruth Castro, Nancy Ramirez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to assess social worker perspectives on challenges that foster youth encounter in attaining adequate educations. Social workers need to be able to identify the best services and resources that will help this population continue their educational advancement.

Commencement Program (December 2007), Csusb

CSUSB Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Commencement Program (June 2007), Csusb

CSUSB Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

October 23rd 2006, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

Day trip to Hollywood p.6

Art gala p.8

Faraway love p.10

Cal State San Bernardino Magazine (Fall/Winter 2006), Csusb

CSUSB Magazine

Features:

Update Feature......Page 3
For CSUSB's three 2006 honorary doctorate recipients, the lofty goals inherent in education rise from the most down-to-earth ways of pursuing a higher life.

Athletics Feature......Page 13
You could call her the enforcer, or you could call her mom. Either way, Cita Jones is just looking for a little love and compliance from her student athletics.

Contributions Feature......Page 19
With construction of the new education building now underway, CSUSB is bent on furnishing it with the best and brightest in equipment.

Student Scapes Feature......Page 23
Manny Aybar's few days at the Royal …

August 9th 2006, Hispanic News

Inland Empire Hispanic News

No abstract provided.

May 8th 2006, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

Coachella Review p.7

New SAAB p.8

Sex education p.10

March 22nd 2006, Hispanic News

Inland Empire Hispanic News

No abstract provided.

January 2006, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

No Recession Any Time Soon, But Troubles

Ahead, Nonetheless

The CEO ofCVB Explains It All

What are the biggest sales presentation mistakes professionals

make and how can you avoid them?

The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) has received

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LearnWhat Credit Stalkers Know About You

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Course Catalog 2006-2007, Csusb

CSUSB Course Catalog

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 4 THE CSU SYSTEM 5 THE UNIVERSITY 8 ACADEMIC PROGRAM 13 STUDENT LIFE 23 ADMISSION 34 FEE SCHEDULE 40 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 43 MINORS 53 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 55 EXTENDED LEARNING 57 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS 59 Academic Support Programs General Education Program Undergraduate Degree Programs GRADUATE STUDY 327 Graduate Degree Programs FACULTY 487 APPENDIX 507 INDEX 515

Csusb Statistical Factbook (2006), California State University, San Bernardino

CSUSB Statistical Factbook

No abstract provided.

Rendering Whiteness Visible In The Filipino Culture Through Skin-Whitening Cosmetic Advertisements, Beverly Romero Natividad

Theses Digitization Project

This study seeks to confront the current Filipino cultural identity by investigating whiteness within the mass media context there.

The Effect Of The Exposure To Domestic Violence On Psychological Well-Being Among American Muslim Women, Soulafa Shakhshir Massoud, Vanessa Francis Romo

Theses Digitization Project

A quantitative study that examines American Muslim women's level of exposure to domestic violence, resources available to them, and the effect of domestic violence on their psychological well-being. Data was collected from 128 Muslim women from the Islamic Center of Riverside in Southern California. The key finding of the study was a significant positive relationship between depression and the use of verbal aggression. In addition, a positive relationship was found to exist between anxiety, depression and the use of violence.

The Correlation Between Social Support, Socioeconomic Status And Psychological Well-Being Among Hispanic Adolescent Females, Xochitl Margarita Alvarez, Marcela Mercado

Theses Digitization Project

The specific purpose of this study was to explore the correlation between social support, socioeconomic status and psychological well-being among Hispanic adolescent females. In examining these specific variables, the researchers obtained a clearer picture as to the predictors that influence Hispanic adolescent female's psychological well-being.

Prevalence Of Depression Among Adolescent Males In Residential Treatment, Keri Nicole Chavez, Alexa Joy Perez

Theses Digitization Project

Examines the prevalence of depression among delinquent adolescent boys placed in a residential placement facility located in Yucaipa, California and managed by Trinity Children and Family Services, a non-profit organization. The Beck Depression Inventory was administered to 54 randomly selected boys (ages 12-18) of different ethnic backgrounds. Independent variables included length of time in the group home, the level of support from the family and the number of visitations the client received from family or other support systems. Results indicated that (1) White adolescents experience the highest levels of depression, (2) there was no difference in regards to depression in …

Filipino-American Perceptions Of And Experiences With Domestic Violence, Bernice Macaraeg Tabil

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this research is to assess Filipino Americans' perceptions of and experiences with domestic violence. The Original Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS1) was used to assess participants' experiences with domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Exposure: Effects On Adolescents' Dating Relationships, Karina Sicairos, Leah Marie Campos

Theses Digitization Project

The purposes of this study are to examine adolescents' level of exposure to domestic violence throughout their life and to explore whether there is a difference in the likelihood of engaging in conflict behaviors, justification of violence and help-seeking behaviors between adolescents who have been exposed to domestic violence and those who have not.

Factors Contributing To Higher Level Of Functioning Among The Dually Diagnosed, Dragana Gajic, Larry Godinez Rodriguez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to expand on already existing knowledge on the phenomenon of dual diagnosis. By contributing to the expansion of information on comorbidity, the primary goal is to assist clinicians and the overall profession of social work with the necessary apparatus and techniques to be competent enough to properly assess their dually diagnosed clients.

Clients In A Mandated Treatment Program: A Needs Assessment, Sabrina Gail Eisner, Adriana Vazquez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the study was to acknowledge legally mandated client's needs in their substance abuse treatment. De Jong and Berg (2001) found that practitioners could begin to build cooperation with their mandated clients by focusing on what the clients want. However, there are no specific treatment modalities for legally mandated clients.

Impact Of Parental Visitation On The Behavior Of Foster Children, Tricia Lynn Haggerty

Theses Digitization Project

This study employed a behavioral symptom checklist filled out by foster parents to examine the impact of biological parents' visits on the behavior of children in foster care. It includes recommendations on educating both foster and birth parents' regarding the effect of these visits.

The Needs Of Children With Autism And Their Parents Or Caretakers, Dannely Hernandez, Soé Myrna Cortez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to gather information for professionals in the field ofSchool of Social Work, and to identify the needs of children with autism and their parents or caretakers.

Children's Asthma: Relationship Between Parental Education And Frequency Of Emergency Room Visits, Victorine Natalie Brewer-Benjamin

Theses Digitization Project

Examines the relationship between parental education on asthma and the frequency of emergency room visits with their children for asthma incidences. The research was conducted at an acute care hospital in Southern California using a sample of 32 parents. Data was collected using a self-administered survey questionnaire employing a quantitative research design and chi-square test. Results indicate that although parents found education beneficial in controlling their child's asthma, there was no significant correlation between education and frequency of hospitalization and emergency room visits.