Browsing Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) by Title
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Adolescent Problem Behavior: The Impact of Parents, Peers, and Perceptions
Northwest University, July 31, 2019
121 pagesThe relationship between negative parent-adolescent relationships and problem behavior, such as substance use and delinquency, has been validated through research in several ways, often citing increased peer influence and ... -
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Predicting Cyclical Patterns Between Childhood Experiences and Adverse Behaviors in Adulthood
Northwest University, 2019
103 pagesAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are ten specific incidences occurring in childhood known to have deleterious impacts on an individual’s life (Felitti et al., 1998). The more ACEs (i.e. abuse, neglect, household ... -
Assessing Prevalence Rates and Clinical Impairment of Orthorexia Nervosa in a U.S. Population
Northwest University, July 27, 2020
90 pagesOrthorexia nervosa has been characterized as a pathological fixation toward consuming healthy foods. Recognized by U.S. physician Bratman in 1997, orthorexia has received global attention among professionals in the medical ... -
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 ... -
Chasing Dreams: The Effect of Lucid Dreaming on Athletic Performance
Northwest University, 2019
71 pagesWhile many researchers have investigated the use of mental imagery to improve performance during wakefulness, the research in regards to using mental imagery while dreaming is still insufficient. A lucid dream is a dream ... -
Children and Screens: The Experience of Parents
Northwest University, September 13, 2018
146 pageChildren are growing up with limitless and unmonitored access to smartphones, videogames, televisions, and computers. As a result, extensive research has been conducted to investigate how screen time affects children’s ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Depression as a Mediator of Interoceptive Sensibility and Adolescent Cannabis Use Frequency
Northwest University, September 22, 2020
79 pagesAdolescence is a dynamic and critical period of development that can be become disrupted by cannabis use and symptoms of depression. Interoception has been connected to depression in adolescents, as well as substance use ... -
Developmental Trauma: The Implications for Treatment in Children With Trauma Histories
Northwest University, 2022
206 pagesChild maltreatment encompasses five subcategories of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and/or neglect, and witnessing family violence. Maltreatment has been proven to impact a child’s brain development in a ... -
Disordered Eating and Attachment With God and Others : An Exploratory Study
Northwest University, 2017
vi, 84 pagesResearch trends suggest that there is a correlation between insecure attachment with God and with others and disordered eating behaviors. Individuals who report insecure attachment with others and with God may be more ... -
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, ... -
Effect of Mentally Subtracting Grateful Events on the Affective State of Older Adults
Northwest University, December 10, 2018
84 pagesDepression among older adults is increasing, thus, addressing negative affect is relevant to the care of geriatric individuals. As part of lifespan development, older adults reflect on life events, leading to feelings of ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of Lifespan Integration on Homeless Women with Anxiety at a Seattle Area Shelter
Northwest University, March 7, 2018
x, 127 pagesThe purpose of this mixed-methodology study was to explore Lifespan Integration as a treatment modality for homeless women at a rehabilitation shelter. The women had histories of trauma, intimate partner violence, addiction, ... -
The Effects of Hope and Trauma on Self-Reported Health and Well-Being
Northwest University, July 25, 2018
vi, 106 pagesThe purpose of this research was to study the degree to which hope relates to part of the human experience, specifically for those who have been affected by childhood trauma. Stress resulting from trauma affects the mind ... -
Effects of Integrative Restoration iRest on Perceived Stress in Workers
Northwest University, 2017
iii, 97 pagesThis study explored the effects of a 10-step protocol of iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation on perceptions of stress in workers. The research hypothesized that the completion of a 4-week iRest protocol would decrease perceived ... -
Effects of Physical Activity on Affectivity in College Students: Mediating Role of Self-Esteem
Northwest University, 2022
58 pagesArchival data from 720 undergraduate students from the University of Washington, Tacoma, concerning level of physical activity, self-esteem, and positive affect (PA) were used to determine if level of exercise predicts ...
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