Browsing Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) by Issue Date
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Lifespan Integration Effectiveness in Traumatized Women
Northwest University, 2012
49 pagesIn the research study, Lifespan Integration (LI) is studied in order to determine its effectiveness in treating women who have trauma related symptoms. The participants were gathered at a shelter in Seattle that specializes ... -
The Extended Play-Based Developmental Assessment: Children Five to Nine Years Old With Trauma History
Northwest University, 2012
ii, 87 pagesChildren who have experienced trauma and abuse require special provisions to navigate successfully through the initial phase of therapy, in particular the assessment process (Briere, Johnson, Bissada, Damon, Crouch, & Gill, ... -
Social Self-Efficacy and Depression Among Children Living in the Kangemi Slum of Nairobi, Kenya
Northwest University, 2014
80 pagesSocial self-efficacy plays an important role in one’s psychological well-being, and a low sense of social self-efficacy is often associated with depression. But, does the relationship between social self-efficacy and ... -
Grief and Charity: Exploring the Relationship Between Grieving the Death of a Child and Resulting Charitable Involvement
Northwest University, 2014
96 pagesExperiencing the death of a child is a traumatic and horrifying experience for any parent. The topic of grief is well researched; however, there seems to be a gap in the literature as it pertains to ways parents respond ... -
Creating Culturally Contextualized Therapeutic Interventions for Sexual Trauma Aftercare
Northwest University, 2014
180 pagesResearch about somatic trauma experiences provided ample evidence that the mind and body are intrinsically connected. Regarding my dissertation topic, this evidence also shows the Mind Body connection in sexual trauma which ... -
Exploring the Experiences of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis When Self-Hypnosis is Applied
Northwest University, 2014
141 pagesMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable and generally debilitating disease for which there is no cure. Conventional treatments have significant side-effects and involve considerable risks. I conducted an interpretative ... -
The Impact of Therapy Balls on Executive Functioning and behavior in the Classroom
Northwest University, 2015
66 pagesThe purpose of this dissertation is to determine the impact on children’s executive functioning and self-esteem when therapy balls are used in the classroom instead of traditional seating. An experimental, within subject ... -
Counseling in the Work of Assembly of God Pastors in the Pacific Northwest
Northwest University, 2015
73 pagesResearchers has shown that people often perceive pastors as the initial sources of help when people encounter marital, emotional, and mental health challenges. However, limited research exists on the work of counseling ... -
Church and Psychology Collaboration: Developing an Action Plan for International Christian Center
Northwest University, 2015
110 pagesTraditionally, professionals in the field of psychology and within faith communities have overlapped in the type of care they offer. As worldviews expand, there is increased interest among psychologists and faith leaders ... -
Does Service Learning Improve Quality of Life?
Northwest University, 2015
52 pagesService Learning has been found to benefit students’ understanding of course material (Primavera, 1999), increase grades (Scales, Blyth, Berkas, & Kielsmeier, 2000), and improve attendance and skills acquisition (Kozeracki, ... -
The Role of Stigma and Acculturation in Mental Health Services Utilization Among Foreign-Born and U.S.-Born Latinos
Northwest University, 2015
127 pagesForeign-born Latinos are at particular risk for underutilizing mental health services (Alegria et al., 2007b). The purpose of this study was to examine the roles of acculturation and stigma about mental disorder in the use ... -
Coping and Growth in Bereavement
Northwest University, 2016
ix, 117 pagesThis study included an examination of the relationship between coping and growth in a mixed population of bereaved individuals. Coping was operationalized as the dual process model of coping with bereavement (DPM). Growth ... -
The Business of Private Practice in Psychology in the Day and Age of the Affordable Care Act
Northwest University, 2016
134 pagesThe business of private psychological practice historically has involved both skill in providing therapeutic care and financial acumen. The complexities of the current healthcare system in America have made the dilemma of ... -
A Program Evaluation of a Partial Hospitalization Program Applying a Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model
Northwest University, 2016
62 pagesThis study evaluated the efficacy of a partial hospitalization (PH) program based in the Meier Clinic’s private counseling center in Bothell, Washington, which was originally developed in the late 1980s. PH programs became ... -
Help-Seeking Attitudes in Chinese International Students in Community Colleges: A Study of the Impact of Acculturative Stress and Coping Strategies
Northwest University, 2016
179 pagesThe primary purpose of this mixed methodology study is to explore the psychological help-seeking attitudes amongst the Chinese international students attending community colleges when facing acculturative stress. The ... -
Effective Behaviors of Parents Raising a Child With an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Northwest University, 2016
117 pagesAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that can present with a variety of symptoms such as impaired social interactions, difficulty with verbal and nonverbal communication, repetitive behaviors, and ... -
Yoga For Youth: The Effects of Yoga On Mindfulness In High-Risk Adolescents
Northwest University, 2016
97 pagesYoga has been demonstrated to have physiological and psychological benefits to young people and adults with a variety of psychological issues. Trauma-Informed Yoga (TIY) is tailored for people with sensitivity to triggers, ... -
Temperament and Prediction of Dropout From Eating Disorder Treatment at Eating Recovery Center of Washington Partial Hospitalization Program
Northwest University, 2016
108 pagesThis study explores the possibility of temperament and character predicting dropout from partial hospitalization program (PHP) eating disorder treatment at Eating Recovery Center of Washington (ERCWA) in Bellevue, Washington. ... -
Exploring the Experiences of Female Gamers
Northwest University, 2017
209 pagesVideo games are growing in popularity, with nearly half of all game consumers being women. While there is a change in consumer demographics, the majority of video game content continues to portray females as sexually ... -
Spiritual Well-Being as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Spiritual Behavior and Emotional Exhaustion in Pastors
Northwest University, 2017
vii, 74 pagesThe purpose of this study is to elucidate the relationship between spiritual discipline, spiritual well-being, and emotional exhaustion in pastors. Past research has indicated that pastors rely on a variety of systems, ...
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