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A Proposed Treatment Approach And Environment For The Female Alcoholic, Stuart Wallace

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This thesis by Stuart Wallace presents a comprehensive proposal for a treatment approach and residential environment specifically tailored for female alcoholics, with a unique emphasis on accommodating women who are also mothers with young children. Drawing on the author’s clinical experience and a thorough review of the literature, the work addresses the lack of structured, gender-sensitive treatment programs and proposes a model that integrates both behavioral and humanistic therapeutic modalities.

The document explores the distinct characteristics and treatment needs of female alcoholics, noting their underrepresentation in traditional recovery facilities and the compounded challenges they face, such as co-occurring mental health …

Art Therapy For Emotionally Disturbed Children: Clay And Media Dimension Variables, Wendy Wirth

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This thesis investigates the application of art therapy for the evaluation and treatment of emotionally disturbed children, with a specific focus on the use of clay and Media Dimension Variables (MDV). The author posits that clay is an exemplary medium for therapeutic intervention due to its plasticity, three-dimensional nature, and capacity to range from resistive to fluid states. The study adopts Kagan’s (1969) MDV system to structure therapeutic interventions, categorizing art activities by three distinct variables:

• Structure: The extent of guidelines or controls (High vs. Low). 

• Media Quality: The inherent properties of the material (Resistive vs. Fluid). 

• Task Complexity …

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Abused Wives, Predictors Of Leaving: Research And Theory, Sandra Schoonover-Kump

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This research examines the psychological and sociological variables that predict whether an abused wife will leave or remain with an abusive partner. The author evaluates four primary theoretical frameworks: masochism theory, learned helplessness theory, modeling theory, and intrafamily victimization theory. To test hypotheses generated by these theories, in-depth interviews were conducted with fifty randomly selected clients from a center for abused women in St. Louis.

The study identifies three major factors that significantly predict an abused wife’s decision to leave: 

• Severity of Injury: Wives who left were more severely injured by their partners than those who stayed. 

• Fear of …

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Lite Change And Illness In A Group O! Women Religious In The Midwest From March 11 1978, Through March 1, 1979, Ann Mangelsdorf

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Four hundred twenty-five women religious from one order, residing in the midwestern states of Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Texas and Louisiana, were mailed a questionnaire designed to determine the amount of stress experienced in one year, and the amount of illness suffered by those same persona during the same time period. Two hundred fourteen sisters responded to the questionnaire. Analysis of data by age groups revealed positive correlations between life stress and illness. Comparison of illness score between older and younger sisters showed no significant differences. Young sister tended to have high stress and illness scores, whereas older sisters had lower …

Affective Learning In An Inner City School: An Experiment In Developing Positive Peer Relationships And Their Long Term Affect, Sherry Lynn Neal Meinberg

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Counseling Parents Of Defective Newborns, Pamela C. Bescher

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This monograph addresses some of the specific problems related to counseling parents of defective newborns. It describes the experience of the writer over a five year period, 1972- 1977, in the neonatal unit of Goergetown University Hospital , Washington, D.C. During this period approximately two hundred fifty parents of defective newborns and may times that number of parent of children with lesser problems, utilized the hospital's services. My direct counseling experience was with thirty of these parents during the process of making the very difficult decisions about continuing support care for their critically ill infants.

At Georgetown I worked intimately …

An Analysis Of Employment Policy And Practices In A Local Law Enforcement Agency, Douglas Gregory Wiley

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This study, An Analysis of Employment Policy and Practices in a Local Law Enforcement Agency, examines the employment structures, policies, and practices of the St. Louis County Department of Police. Conducted as a culminating project for a Master of Arts in Personnel Administration, the analysis evaluates how organizational design, policy development, and employment decision-making align with established management theories and practical personnel needs in a public law enforcement agency.

The paper explores the Department's bureaucratic structure, highlighting characteristics such as a defined chain of command, rule-based decision-making, and rank-based specialization. Drawing from theorists such as Charles Perrow, Douglas McGregor, …

The Study Of Crisis Intervention Programs In Selected Community Mental Health Centers, Susan Van Cleve

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This culminating project by Susan Van Cleve (1979) examines the theoretical foundations and operational realities of crisis intervention programs within community mental health centers. The study begins by distinguishing between psychiatric emergencies and crisis states, utilizing the theoretical frameworks established by Lindemann and Caplan to define the phases of crisis and the principles of intervention. It outlines the essential elements of a comprehensive crisis service, which must include 24-hour telephone hotlines, face-to-face interventions (walk-in and outreach), emergency medical/psychiatric backup, and community linkage networks.

A significant portion of the paper is dedicated to a descriptive survey of 41 agencies in Illinois …

William And Marion Kettner: Brother Bill And The Lass From Tuolumne, Lucille Clark Duvall

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The presence and financial impact of the United States Navy upon the city and county of San Diego cannot be disputed. The person responsible in large part for this impact was Congressman William Kettner, whose vision, foresight, and singleminded devotion to the city was legendary in his time. Little is known today of this outstanding citizen save a main thoroughfare, Kettner Boulevard, named in the Congressman's honor in 1921. Yet this man, among other accomplishments, brought the Navy to San Diego, which today claims one out of every three county residents as either active duty, retired, a member of the …

Theory And Practice Of Integrated Psychology, Marjorie L. Rand

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Marjorie L. Rand’s Theory and Practice of Integrated Psychotherapy explores a holistic approach to therapy that unifies the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Drawing from Gestalt therapy, Reichian therapy, movement therapy, breath awareness, and meditation, Rand presents a flexible and adaptive therapeutic model that prioritizes self-awareness and personal growth.

The thesis challenges the traditional medical and psychological models, which often treat the mind and body as separate entities. Instead, Rand argues for an integrative approach where energy flows freely, reducing psychological and physical distress. She discusses the role of energy healing, the chakra system, and bodywork as essential components of …

Selected Teachers' Acquisition, Implementation, Perceptions, And Attitudes Of Building And Applying Strategies For Intellectual Competencies In Students (Basics), Jane K. Shelburg

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A questionnaire-type survey was constructed, field tested, and then administered to eighty selected elementary and secondary St. Charles, Missouri teachers related to their acquisition, implementation, perceptions, and attitudes regarding Building and Applying Strategies for Intellectual Competencies in Students (BASICS). It was designed to answer questions this writer and the district officials wanted answered by teachers who had taken in-service BASICS instruction. Data from the respondents indicated that all were using the learned strategies to some degree in the areas of the curriculum they teach, but not all teachers had modified their behavior to the same degree. BASICS, the product of …

Optimizing The Involvement Of The Members Of Voluntary Organization Boards: Keys To Motivation, Sarah Cox

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Second Stage Autoradiographic Amplification Of Developed Underexposed Tri X Emulsion Images, David Dempster

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A series of del iberately underexposed Kodak Film Type Tri-X negatives were first, conventionally developed, the image silver made radioactive with sulfur-35 thiourea, and by using an autoradiographic technique, the image recovered on X-ray film. The resolution and characteristic curve parameters of the final image compared to those of the original donor image were determined by varying the secondary exposure time (contact time between radioactivated film and x-ray emulsion), type of x-ray films and exposure levels. The Tri-X Pan emulsion donor image was amplified using Kodak "NMC", "MA" and "RP" X-ray films as receivers. "NMC" was slightly preferable to "MA", …

The Measurement Of Depolarized Radiation For Monitoring The Mass Concentration Of Particulates, Bruce E. Wilson

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The depolarization of backscattered polarized incident radiation which is expressed as a depolarization ratio was investigated as a means of monitoring the mass concentration of particles in stacks from coal-fired burners. This involved the design of an instrument that would detect small levels of radiation. Two methods were investigated. The first utilized a Gallium Arsenide laser and a silicon detector diode; the second was composed of a xenon flash lamp and a photomultiplier detector tube.

The relationship between the depolarization ratio and the mass concentration of diamond particles in the 0.01 gm/m³ to 0.5 gm/m³ was determined. Diamond …

A Comparative Analysis Of The Administrative Practices And Procedures Of Eight Independent Colleges In Missouri, Robert E. Sandberg

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This study, conducted by Robert E. Sandberg, presents a comparative analysis of the administrative practices and organizational structures of eight independent colleges in Missouri. With a professional background in both corporate management and higher education administration, Sandberg approaches the research from a general management theory perspective, applying principles from noted theorists such as Fayol, Glueck, Barnard, and Brech. The primary goal of the study is to identify commonalities and variations in the administrative organization of these institutions, particularly within the four major functional areas of college administration: academic affairs, student personnel, business affairs, and external affairs.

Data for the study …

A Study Of Divergent Youth In Five Selected Continuation High Schools In California, Genene K. Sepulveda

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This thesis explores the experiences, needs, and educational environments of divergent youth attending five continuation high schools in Southern California. Genene K. Sepulveda draws from personal teaching experience and in-depth field research to examine how these alternative schools address the unique challenges faced by students who struggle in traditional educational settings. The study reviews literature on adolescent development, identity formation, and the psychological, social, and academic needs of nonconforming students. Through interviews with administrators, teachers, and students, and by analyzing school philosophies and accreditation data, the thesis identifies patterns in curriculum design, teaching methods, and institutional support. It emphasizes the …

Instrumental Music Guide: Grades 5-9, Joan Joy Coerver

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Parents: Partners In Education, M. Lois Turner

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Parents: Partners in Education by M. Lois Turner explores the critical role of parental involvement in the educational development of children. The thesis posits that when parents act as active partners in their child’s education, the benefits extend to the child, school, family, and society as a whole. The paper aims to provide practical guidance and theoretical foundations for building stronger school-home relationships.

The study begins with a review of the historical and current perspectives on parenting and education, emphasizing how the roles of both schools and families have evolved. It details the impact of social and economic changes on …

Procedures And Techniques To Identify And Teach The Ld Child In The Regular Classroom, Linda S. Bauwens

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This handbook is to be used by teachers and parents as an introduction to understanding and helping learning disabled children . The handbook is divided into two sections . Part I is intended for the teacher who has an earnest desire to meet the individual needs of her l earning disabled students through the use of various media and teaching strategies. Part I will first of all familiarize the teacher and parent s with the terminology that is essential for communication involving the LD child , The l earning deficits are categorized under two channel abilities for ease in clarification …

Comparison, Selection, And Implementation Of An Improved Ambulatory Health Care Information System In Two St. Louis Community Health Centers, A. J. Henley

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Administrating A Residential Program For Persons With Developmental Needs, Jean W. Powers

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The thesis, Administrating a Residential Program for Persons with Developmental Needs by Jean W. Powers, explores the principles and challenges of managing a residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. The author draws on her experience as the administrator of “The Ridge,” a residential program serving 60 individuals requiring out-of-home care and training due to developmental challenges. The paper emphasizes humanistic and participatory administration, guided by principles such as normalization, the developmental model, least restrictive alternatives, individual program plans, and resident rights.

The principle of normalization advocates treating residents as normally as possible by fostering independence, promoting age-appropriate behaviors, and …

Communion: The Exchange Of Conscious Human Energy, Mary Hilken

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Theoretical Guide To Laboratory Management, Leonard F. Petrosky

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Theoretical Guide to Laboratory Management by Leonard F. Petrosky provides a comprehensive manual for newly appointed laboratory managers. It explores critical responsibilities in medical laboratory settings, highlighting the transition of laboratory managers into dynamic middle-management roles. Key areas include budgeting, inventory management, and quality control, with a focus on strategies for maintaining laboratory efficiency and profitability within budget constraints.

The guide also emphasizes the importance of safety protocols, proper staff selection, and ongoing education to ensure a high-functioning laboratory. Practical tools, like flow charts, are recommended to streamline complex processes and enhance communication across management levels. Quality control emerges as …

A Life Satisfaction Test As A Measure Of Motivation, Gladys F. Barker

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Health: How To Manage It, Gail A. Fraser

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A Method For Meeting Psychosocial Needs Of Institutionalized Elderly, Mary Pardue Abrahams

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Efficacy Of Co-Joint Post-Divorce Counseling, Valerie Brown

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An Investigation Of The Design And Execution Of Large Scale Studio Paintings, Dennis Morgan

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The Mystical State, Georgia Kerr

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Evolution Of A Program "Driving After Age 55", Michael Andrew Seaton

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This thesis documents the development of “Driving After Age 55,” a specialized driver education program tailored for older adults, particularly members of the National Retired Teachers Association/American Association of Retired Persons (NRTA/AARP). Created during Seaton's tenure with NRTA/AARP and his graduate studies at Lindenwood College, the program addresses the unique needs of drivers aged 55 and older—an often-overlooked demographic in traditional defensive driving curricula. The thesis outlines the rationale for a separate course, citing age-related physical changes, increased accident rates per miles driven, and a lack of formal driver training among older populations. It includes an assessment of existing programs, …