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Title: The experience of hope for domestic violence support workers.
Contributors: Maggie Jan Crain (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: This study explored the lived experience of hope for domestic violence support workers. A hermeneutic-phenomenological approach was used to collect and analyze the experiences of six professional women, ages 37 through 69. Four themes, each with sub-themes, emerged from the findings. One theme, Hope is Visceral, reveals the phenomenology of hope as experienced through bodily sensations, reactions, and emotions. A second theme, Hope is Contextual, describes how experiences of hope are enhanced by personal perspectives and social environments. A third theme, Hope is Mutual, reveals how interactions with other people inspire a sense of hope. A fourth theme, Hope is a Journey, illustrates how hope evolved over the years to reveal new understandings of what it means to live hopefully. The findings are discussed in relation to the current literature. Implications for counselling, counsellor education, service provider organizations, and suggestions for future research are presented.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-03-30T17:07:01.594Z

Title: Integrated case management : a preliminary study to determine what helps and what hinders - the parent perspective
Contributors: Victor J. Gladish (author), Trudy Mothus (Thesis advisor), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: This preliminary study explored what helped and hindered the Integrated Case Management Care Team process from the parents' perspective. The researcher conducted 8 semi-structured interviews with 10 parents of children who have had an ICM Care Team within the past 3 years. The data was analyzed using Flanagan's (1954) Critical Incident Technique (CIT). In striving to meet modern standards for the CIT (Butterfield, Borgen, Amundson, & Maglio, 1005), several procedures were used to examine the reliability and validity of the categories. One hundred eighteen incidents were found to be helpful in achieving the aims of the Care Team, while 60 were found to be hindering in achieving those aims. A total of 8 categories and 15 subcategories became the organizational scheme of the data. A majority of the incidents are represented by these categories: (a) Structure and Function of the Team (b) Outcomes (c) The Team Members (d) Communication and (e) Cultural Issues. As in previous studies (e.g., Rutman, Hubberstey, Hume, & Tait, 1998), communication was found to be a vital aspect of ICM. An overarching these that emerged is that parents value the care team process and the commitment that the members demonstrate towards their children. However they also all expressed concerns with the agencies providing services to children and with the school system - and this often was related to budgets, power, and bureaucracy. Several helpful hints for successful Care Teams are provided. The parents in this study emphasized that they need to feel valued and respected as members of their child's Care Team. Moreover, they stated that this is achieved when they are involved in decision making, when they are treated as equal to other team members, and when they are regarded as being an expert on their own child.--Page iii.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-04-10T22:12:30.523Z

Title: An exploration of young adult women's experiences of using physical aggression in intimate relationships: A phenomenological study.
Contributors: Kayla Adams (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: Both men and women use physical aggression in intimate relationships however the research examining the many nuances of women's use of physical aggression is sparse in comparison to the research available on men. Because little is known about the motivations and contextual factors leading to women's use of physical aggression in comparison to men, theories of violence and offender treatment programs that were developed for men are being used to understand and treat women. This is problematic because research suggests male and female aggressors differ in some very important areas. The present study used transcendental phenomenology to explore the experience of young adult women's use of physical aggression in intimate relationships. From the interviews with eight women, five themes were discovered: altered state, observations of self as someone else, others not seeing authentic self, moving towards ideal self, and managing connection/disconnection. Implications for counselling and future research are discussed.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-03-30T17:06:24.098Z

Title: Using dialectical behaviour therapy to treat clients with left temporal lobe epilepsy
Contributors: Cheryl Andersen (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: The purpose of this project is to address the gap that exists in the literature in regards to providing counselling to clients with left temporal lobe epilepsy (LTLE). In many ways, the psychological symptoms of LTLE and those of borderline personality disorder are similar. Both client populations can have difficulty regulating emotions and with maintaining healthy relationships. Both populations have high rates of suicidal ideation and depression. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was developed to treat clients with borderline personality disorder. Due to the similarities between many of the symptoms of borderline personality disorder and those of LTLE, counsellors should be successful when teaching the skills of DBT to LTLE clientele. This project provides a description of LTLE and of DBT, and it demonstrates how DBT can be applied to counsel clients with LTLE.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-04-10T22:06:14.946Z

Title: A course in cross-cultural counselling for central and northern British Columbia
Contributors: P. Lynne Garner-Pakenham (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: The purpose of this masters' project is to present a rationale for cross-cultural counselling education in central and northern British Columbia and to provide a graduate-level 13-unit course in cross-cultural counselling. I begin by reviewing the findings of the American Psychological Association Division 17 Position Paper (1982) along with subsequent studies investigating the effectiveness of cross-cultural education in helping counsellors work successfully with clients from other cultures. The three dimensions of awareness, knowledge, and skills suggested the framework for the development of the course and informed the learning objectives for each major topic. Learning outcomes for counselling students include the development of cultural self-awareness, recognising bias and racism, improving knowledge about cross-cultural issues, and developing cross-cultural counselling skills appropriate for working with specific populations prevalent in central and northern British Columbia.--P.ii
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-04-10T22:14:14.027Z

Title: 'He said he loved me. I wanted to be loved': Young women's experiences of coping with violence in intimate relationships.
Contributors: Marina Ursa (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: This study examined lived experiences of coping with physically violent common-law or marital relationships for women 19 to 24 years old. Information was collected from five women through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Moustakas' transcendental phenomenological approach. Findings revealed that young women reduced stress, engaged in a variety of cognitive strategies, used communication with partners, managed violence, escaped, disclosed or hid evidence of abuse and violence from other people, were supported and hindered from family and friends, and relied on strangers and acquaintances. Findings indicate young women's coping was not about healthy or unhealthy strategies. Whether she remained in the relationship, tried to change dynamics, or left her partner, coping was an attempt to retain personal power and control. Findings highlight the importance of studying both how young women cope and their motivations for coping with abuse and violence. Implications for counsellor education, professional practice, and future research are discussed. --P.ii.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-03-30T17:06:47.951Z

Title: Helping transgendered clients: a workshop
Contributors: Allison Crosby (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: The purpose of this project is to develop a workshop to train mental health practitioners to effectively help transgendered clients. A review of the literature on transgendered mental health is provided, including the history of transsexualism and the gender identity diagnosis, the social and psychosocial experiences of transgendered individuals, biological and surgical treatments, and recommendations for counselling. The format of the workshop, the target audience, and ethical concerns are described. Finally, a detailed description of the workshop, outlining the intended schedule, activities, and lectures is presented. --Leaf ii.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-04-10T22:07:02.454Z

Title: A manual of best practice for counsellors working with adolescents who self-injure
Contributors: Judith Polysou (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: Self-injury (SI) is the intentional harm of oneself in order to manage emotions and provide relief from unbearable stress. Methods of self-injury include cutting, burning, hitting, and hair pulling. Many counsellors are working with adolescent self-injurers but are struggling with how best to provide therapy. The role of counsellors may vary, depending on whether they are school or community-based. This project present a manual focusing on adolescent self-injurers and the psychotherapeutic treatment. The manual presents and interprets information that is difficult for practicing counsellors to access into a succinct document. Topics addressed are the nature of adolescent self-injuring behavior, risk factors associated with SI, strategies for working with self-injurers within the public school system, assessment of the adolescent self-injuring client, and therapeutic treatment. Working with adolescent self-injurers is a challenging undertaking and this manual offers information and strategies to aid the counselor in providing appropriate client care.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-04-10T22:08:59.355Z

Title: Teaching counselling ethics: a resource book
Contributors: Shandee M. Whitehead (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: The purpose of this project is to present active learning activities and instructional strategies that will allow counselling students to: (a) become familiar with ethical codes, (b) understand their application to their professional conduct, (c) strive to adhere to the codes' principles and values, (d) translate formal codes and standards into day-to-day professional practice, and (e) critique the codes for applicability in real-life scenarios. This project explores the following ethics topics: multicultural and diversity issues, client rights and counsellor responsibilities, confidentiality, boundary and multiple relationship issues, professional competence and training, supervision and consultation, research ethics, couples and family therapy, group work, and rural counselling. The elements used to explore the ethics topics include: discussion questions, case studies, activities, assignments, and annotated bibliographies.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-04-10T22:09:08.867Z

Title: Daily experiences of parenting a child with suspected FASD and the applicability of a psycho-educational group.
Contributors: Stephen David Robert Bennett (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: The present study explored the types of challenges parents with children of suspected FASD face on a daily basis and parents' experiences of those challenges. Participants were 7 foster and biological parents who were raising children with suspected FASD these parents were scheduled to participate in a psycho-educational parenting group and their children were on a waitlist for assessment. Qualitative data was gathered using semi-structured interviews and journals. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis and incorporated aspects of the constant comparative method. Results suggest that participants have faced challenges related to a challenging environment, the child's impaired cognitive functioning, other medical conditions, seeking to facilitate the child's independence, and the child's confrontational attitudes. Meta themes included parents having hope that improvement was possible, parents' self-awareness and self-reflection, parents' flexibility and creativity, and parents' understanding of situations form the child's perspective. Implication for programming, counselling, and future research are discussed. --Leaf ii.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-04-11T21:14:21.187Z

Title: An experiential and narrative journey in resisting substance misuse: a group therapy program
Contributors: Robert John May (author), Trudy Mothus (Thesis advisor), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: No abstract available.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-04-10T22:11:46.07Z

Title: Women in midlife: experiences of the mind and body movement of Nia.
Contributors: Martha Lynn Switzman (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), Sylvia Barton (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: Midlife is a time when many women encounter life changes. Mind and body exercise programs such as t'ai chi and yoga continue to increase in popularity as a way to manage with life stressors and enhance well-being. A new form of exercise called Neuromuscular Integrative Action, ...also known as Nia, has been added to the mind and body paradigm. I used a hermeneutic phenomenological approach to better understand the role Nia has as a mind and body movement form with eight women in midlife and its potential for counselors to consider, as an adjunctive therapeutic means to aid in managing and enhancing greater well-being. The findings were set within the reflective interpretations across the four lifeworld existentials of time, body, relationship, and space. The women's narratives revealed: 1) reflections through time in representations of stories of the past - childhood, shifting and tragic, living in the moment, and future glimpses, 2) the body's wisdom ~ the body's movement in representations of body being ~ body listening, music ~ movement ~ emotions, and energetic connections ~ spiritual connections, 3) transforming relationships were understood through representations of self-discovery ~ self-acceptance, self-expression ~ self-care, and compassionate responses, and 4) living well-being in midlife spaces emerged as representations of a welcoming and safe space, making connections with other women, and well-being in midlife ~ lived as a life style. Further synthesis and discussion focuses on an overarching theme of how the revisioning of self-identity of midlife women practicing Nia leads to a sense of wellness through reconstructions of the reflective self, the connected self, the authentic self, and the contextualized self. Finally, considerations related to aligning social identity with well-being are also discussed.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-03-30T17:05:01.441Z

Title: Women's perceptions of helpful and hindering incidents in coping with sexual harassment.
Contributors: Tracey Garber (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Abstract: This qualitative study employed the Critical Incident Technique to examine women's perceptions of helpful and hindering incidents in experiences of coping with sexual harassment. Fifteen women completed individual interviews as participants for the study. Incidents were extracted from interview data and sorted into helpful and hindering incidents in the context of actions of participants versus actions of others. Fifteen major categories and nine subcategories were formed. Emotional support, seeking social support (i.e., protecting younger coworkers, banding together with other women, confiding in female coworker), and incidents which helped stop the harassment were described as significantly helpful. Incidents in which harassment did not stop or was perceived to get worse, or incidents in which the participant did not feel emotionally supported and even blamed for being in the situation were described as significantly hindering. Implications for counseling practice and employers are presented and recommendations for future research are discussed. --P.ii.
Discipline: Education-Counselling
Date added: 2017-03-30T17:07:07.807Z