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The Development Of A Home Health Agency, Sandra K. Gain

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Three objectives were focused upon regarding the development of a home health agency. The first objective involved was to define what a home health agency is. Several definitions exist, however, for practical purposes, the definitions set forth in the state and federal regulations of home health agencies have been used. Many people are not aware of the fact that health care in the home is an integrated program of health and social services . Following a review of pertinent literature, these health and social services have been explained in more detail.

The second objective concerns itself with the relevance of …

The Importance Of Family Interactions With Institutionalized Disabled Individuals, Lila Jaber Abdullah

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The Development And Application Of A Wellness Program For Employees At Depaul Community Health Center, Maxine Louise Roby

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The thesis, The Development and Application of a Wellness Program for Employees at DePaul Community Health Center, examines the effectiveness of employee wellness programs in improving individual well-being while benefiting organizations through reduced healthcare costs and enhanced work performance. The study begins with an overview of the health status of the American workforce and the rising cost of healthcare for businesses. It includes a literature review exploring cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analyses of wellness programs.

A theoretical framework is introduced, emphasizing behavioral changes necessary for health promotion in the workplace. The Employee Wellness Program (EWP) at DePaul Community Health Center …

Obstetrical Anesthesia Curriculum Project, Margaret A. Wittman

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The project idea stems from my work as a clinical instructor in nurse anesthesia. I have noticed that there is a great disparity between the didactic work done in the classroom and the clinical work done in the operating rooms. Instead of applying the classroom material to the actual case work, thereby making it important and meaningful to the student, the link between the two areas is virtually ignored. The aim in developing my project is to remedy this situation. In designing a curriculum for obstetrical anesthesia, I will attempt to utilize teaching methodologies which will not encourage rote memorization …

Women's Studies: An Admissions Counseling Stance For Women Students In The Lindenwood College For Individualized Education, Miriam Elizabeth King-Watts

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Dance-Movement Therapy For Geriatric Populations, Sharon Kirsch

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The aging process is characterized by the onset of physical limitations and emotional stress. It is vital to find outlets for social interaction, physical activity, and relaxation.

Dance-movement therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which the therapist utilizes movement interaction as the primary means for accomplishing goals . Dance- movement therapy is the use of rhythmic movement as a means of self-expression and communication, which aids in the healthier integration of mind and body.

This study investigates the effect s of dance- movement therapy for the elderly. Dance-movement sessions were presented to three groups of senior adults: an active …

A Determination Of Management Philosophy Based On An Optimistic Assumption Of Man's Nature, Melvin Lester

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Management theory contains varying prescriptions for increasing managerial effectiveness in the work environment. This study attempts to develop an effective managerial philosophy, consistent with an optimistic assumption of human nature with a focus on the development of the good, capable, and responsible man. Consideration is given to theories of human nature, individual belief systems, the values of American society, the military organization, and current management theory and practice.

The Holistic Approach To Stress Related Illness And Implications For Health Care, Dean Allen

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A Comparison Of Two Techniques For Assessing The Profoundly Retarded: Emphasis On Intervention, Brenda G. Hartman

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The American Labor Movement: A Socio-Historical Approach, Barbara Ann Malta

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A Collection Of Differences, Susan Hamlet

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A Classroom Management Model And Activities For Developing Self-Responsibility In The Elementary School, Sharon Montalbano Tebbe

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One major goal of education is to nurture students who can take responsibility for their continued growth. In meeting this goal, educators must develop responsible problem solvers for society. This project establishes a classroom management model and activities for elementary teachers to use in setting up programs in their classrooms for developing self-responsibility in their students.

Classroom management models, teacher effectiveness, and student characteristics were researched in developing the model and activities presented in Chapter III and IV. In order for teachers to develop responsible problem solvers, the research indicated certain teacher behaviors were needed. Also, the research demonstrated that …

A Case For Family Therapy For Low-Income Families, Ruth Mihevc

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"A Case for Family Therapy for Low-Income Families" explores the challenges faced by low-income families in accessing mental health services, particularly family therapy, and presents a model for addressing these challenges. The thesis begins by examining the relationship between social class and mental illness, noting that lower-income individuals face greater barriers to mental health care while also experiencing higher rates of mental illness. These barriers include logistical issues such as transportation, financial constraints, and scheduling conflicts, as well as systemic biases in the mental health delivery system that make it difficult for low-income families to access appropriate care.

The author, …

Spiritual And Philosophical Concerns, Frances Welles

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Adoptees' Perception Of Their Biological Parents' Characteristics, Jo Anne C. Rocklage

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The thesis, Adoptees' Perception of Their Biological Parents' Characteristics by Jo Anne C. Rocklage, explores how adoptees perceive and project attributes onto their biological parents in the absence of direct knowledge. The study acknowledges the complex emotional and psychological experiences of adoptees, including issues of identity, self-concept, and the desire to search for their origins. It reviews adoption literature, including the "Adoption Triangle" framework, which examines the relationships among adoptees, biological parents, and adoptive parents. The thesis also discusses psychological concepts such as the "family romance game," in which adoptees construct imagined narratives about their origins.

To investigate these perceptions, …

An Exercise In Art Curriculum Design, Vicky Enochs

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Generative Systems & The Sense Of Vision, James Bouchard

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A Visual Synthesis, Mark Foster

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Sam's Chance And Other Essays About Art, Mary Lum

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The Role Of Management In The Evaluation Of A Proposed Corporate Acquisition, Dianne O. Isbell

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Art Therapy As A Means Of Ego Enhancement For Severely And Profoundly Mentally Retardedk, Kimberly Riemer

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Kimberly Riemer’s thesis, Art Therapy as a Means of Ego Enhancement for the Severely and Profoundly Mentally Retarded (1981), explores the impact of art therapy on individuals with severe and profound mental retardation. The study was conducted as part of a six-month practicum, during which Riemer worked with both children and adults in a specialized educational and vocational setting.

Drawing from psychological theories, particularly those of Erik Erikson, Riemer argues that ego development is crucial for mentally retarded individuals. She hypothesizes that if art therapy can aid emotionally disturbed individuals, it should also benefit those with cognitive impairments. Through structured …

The Effects Of Training Parents In Divergent Questioning On The Creativity Of The Pre-School Child, Judith E. Brown

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This study was designed to investigate whether teaching mothers to ask divergent questions would have a direct effect on their four year old child 's creativity. It was hypothesized that children whose mothers received the training in divergent questioning techniques would do better on a test of creativity than children whose mothers, did not receive the training.

Twenty mother and child groups were included in the study. The twenty were divided randomly into two groups, ten groups to receive the treatment and ten to receive no treatment. Six treatment sheets were then administered in the homes to the experimental group …

The Theoretical Foundations Of Psycho-Diagnostics: A Comparison Of Dynamic Psychiatry And Ego Developmental Psychiatry, Marian Rice

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Marian Rice's thesis compares two models of psychiatry: dynamic and ego developmental. The dynamic model, rooted in classical psychoanalytic theory, focuses on resolving the Oedipal conflict. The ego developmental model emphasizes object relations theory and resolving the rapprochement crisis. The thesis explores the history of psychoanalytic theory, highlighting the evolution of Freud's ideas and the contributions of other theorists like Reich, A. Freud, and Hartmann. Object relations theory, a key aspect of ego developmental psychology, is discussed in detail, examining the works of Klein, Fairbairn, Winnicott, Balint, and Mahler. The thesis concludes by summarizing both models and emphasizing the importance …

A Humanistic/Existential Approach To A Universal Symbol, Linda Sweeney

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This paper explores the therapeutic potential of the universal heart symbol in the context of humanistic–existential art therapy. The author situates the work within a tradition that emphasizes creativity, spirituality, and the search for meaning, presenting the heart as a transcultural and archetypal image capable of guiding clients toward self-discovery. Unlike symptom-focused or diagnostic approaches, this perspective underscores the transformative role of symbols and imagery in facilitating psychological growth and healing.

The heart, as both biological organ and cultural metaphor, is shown to occupy a central place in human imagination and artistic expression. Across history and across cultures, it has …

Contemporary Furniture And The Pursuit Of Comfort, Joseph G. Prutch

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Selected Influences In Painting, Barbara Fox

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The Graphic Design Career Kit, Sharon M. Heyenck

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Bibliotherapy To Help Young Children Cope With Their Problems, Marjorie J. Semon

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Since children are facing many stresses both from within and without, it is felt that bibliotherapy may be a way of helping them face and cope with their problems. After a search to see if a curriculum guide had been developed to help kindergarten children through bibliotherapy, none was discovered. An extensive review of existing literature was then made to learn about children and stress at the pre-operational level, as well as an in-depth study of bibliotherapy from its history, research on bibliotherapy pertaining to young children, the qualifications of the bibliotherapist, how one determines whether the need exists, and …

The Ongoing Art Therapy Interview Process In A Psychiatric Milieu, Vivian A. Ware

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This paper presents the development and application of the Ongoing Art Therapy Interview (OATI), a structured approach designed to assess and support patients in a psychiatric day hospital setting. The OATI combines the therapeutic and diagnostic dimensions of art therapy by integrating artwork with guided interpersonal dialogue. It is informed by Harry Stack Sullivan’s interpersonal theory of psychiatry, particularly his diagnostic framework for understanding patient experience, communication, and relational patterns.

The study outlines the theoretical foundations of the OATI, its practical procedures, and its role as both a therapeutic intervention and an evaluative tool. In this model, patients produce visual …

The Development Of Art In The Elementary Child K-6 With Emphasis On The Four Major Concepts Of Art: Line, Mary Christine Melby

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This paper identifies the developmental stages in children' s art and demonstrates the necessity of having a developmental art program in the kindergarten through sixth grades. The art program should be one that provides for the students ' needs to express themselves creatively and appropriately at each age . The act of creative involvement will allow children to refine their motor and perceptual skills, help them to express their emotions freely, and enable them to cope with their individual growth patterns.

The subjects used in this study were five to twelve year old children, ranging from kindergarten through the sixth …