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- Trauma counselling: a comprehensive overview for undergraduate and graduate students
- Contributors
- Sonia Isabelle Thibeault (author), Linda O'Neill (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- Throughout the literature on trauma, various researchers have pointed out the necessity of incorporating trauma education into academic settings. The purpose of this project is to present a comprehensive overview of trauma counselling to undergraduate and graduate students. The twelve sections encompassing this project are the following: (1) What is trauma? (2) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and symptomatology (3) Complex Trauma in adults and symptomatology (4) Complex Trauma in adolescents and children (5) Assessment of PTSD and Complex Trauma in adults, adolescents, and children (6) PTSD modes of treatments (7) Phases of treatment for PTSD and Complex Trauma (8) Culture and trauma (9) Historical Trauma (10) Intergenerational Trauma (11) Secondary Traumatic Stress, Vicarious Traumatization, and clinician self-care and (12) Coping strategies and Posttraumatic Growth. This project ideally will prepare future clinicians to effectively deal with trauma issues in their clinical work and, ultimately, to provide quality services to trauma survivors. --P.ii.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Social constructivism in public alternative education
- Contributors
- Larry Johannesen (author), Colleen Haney (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- The central idea of social constructivist thought is that knowledge is not objective but characterized by interpretation. Because knowledge is seen as deriving from individual interpretations of reality, knowledge is subject to change. This understanding contrasts with the present transmission approach taught in public schools. If knowledge is individual and socially constructed, then teachers employing the social constructivist approach in the classroom may be able to move education toward a more pluralistic and inclusive model. Interestingly, it seems that in public alternate education classrooms, many teachers may have avoided the traditional model of school, in which rewards and penalties dominate student-teacher relationships. A focus group research design was used to explore teacher-student relationships in public alternate schools, focusing on the use of social constructivist principles and practices. Data were collected through five focus groups, four groups of students and one group of teachers. All participants were drawn from public alternate schools in northern British Columbia. The results of the focus group study indicated that public alternate teachers rely on some components of a social constructivist approach to teaching and learning. For example, students have been provided with a student-centered learning environment. Findings also reveal that a strong relationship has developed between the teachers and the students in these alternate schools. It seems important for alternate school teachers to become aware that they are exercising some social constructivist learning practices so that a common approach and purpose can be employed in all alternate settings. The implications for counsellors using a social constructivist approach to counselling is discussed.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Discussion of ethical issues for counsellors as related to mandated reporting of child abuse
- Contributors
- Annabelle June Roang (author), Colleen Haney (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- Society progressively alters its attitude towards children and their welfare. Therefore, expectations of parents are reviewed and changed. So to it is with child abuse. Social welfare is guided by the prevailing social beliefs, theories, and knowledge which shape political initiatives legislating the ground work and practices which frame child welfare responses to child abuse. Child abuse consists of neglect, physical and sexual abuse. This study contends that counsellor's decision around reporting suspected child abuse is influenced by a variety of factors. The defining factors of child abuse and related ethical issues for Counselling Professionals will be examined. Most child abuse occurs within the family, therefore, I will focus in this area. As professionals are mandated to respond to child abuse, this paper will speak to different issues in terms of social work and issues related to reporting child abuse to Child Protection Services. In this paper, I will use the descriptors 'counsellor' and 'therapist' inter-changeably.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Telling a different story: Implications of contructivism for the counselling of parents of children labelled with disabilities.
- Contributors
- Jay Alan Goddard (author), Ron Lehr (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- No abstract available.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- School-based evidence for the validity of curriculum-based measurement norms for French immersion students in School District #57
- Contributors
- Sheralee Thibault (author), Peter MacMillan (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- No abstract available.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Adolescence and school transitions: what are the issues?
- Contributors
- Michelle Leanne Smith (author), Tom Strong (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to review the research on issues related to adolescent school transition. The definition of school transition in this paper includes the adjustment experienced when leaving one's elementary school and moving to a middle, junior, or secondary school. The specific transition issues reviewed are students' perceptions of the transition, and defining the challenges and contexts of adolescence. This paper looks at the characteristics that hinder success during school transition: perceptions of competence and motivation, culture and socioeconomic status and gender differences. Conversely, the characteristics fostering success during transition are discussed: risk and resilience, attachments and friends ' influence on adolescence during transition. The implications of these issues are important in planning and implementing counseling and transitional programs. The effects of full, partial or no program are also discussed. Suggestions are made to those working with adolescence at the school level during transition to utilize a team approach.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- The use of narrative therapy in counselling bridging participants
- Contributors
- Andr~a McKenzie (author), Peter MacMillan (Thesis advisor), Judith Lapadat (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- No abstract available.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Intergenerational programming: attitudes of children and perceptions of older adult participants
- Contributors
- Shannon Ableson-Toronitz (author), Bryan Hartman (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- The purpose of this study was to extend the intergenerational research by examining children's attitudes toward older adults and older adults' perceptions of children following participation in intergenerational programs. The connection between children's attitudes toward the elderly and the characteristics and perceptions of older adults in intergenerational programs appears to be overlooked in the intergenerational literature. The question arises whether intergenerational contact within long-term care facilities can result in childrens' positive attitudes toward the elderly when participants in nursing homes tend to fulfill the negative physical and behavioral stereotypes that perpetuate negative attitudes toward the elderly. Thirty-six, elementary students and twenty elderly institutionalized residents participated bi-weekly in two programs: (a) a general program with residents in a main facility, and (b) a dementia program with residents in a dementia unit. Students completed the modified Analysis of Attitudes of Students for the purpose of deductively examining the relationships between the variables of gender, program affiliation, and number of years of participation. Statistical analyses identified that: (a) there was no significant difference in attitude between students in the general and dementia programs, (b) there was no significant difference in attitude between male and female students, and (c) students participating for two years demonstrated a significantly more positive attitude than did those participating for one year. Students in both the general and dementia programs provided more positive than negative responses when they were asked what they liked and did not like about the programs. Residents in the general program were interviewed using the modified Older Adult Interview for the purpose of deductively exploring the perceptions of the residents toward the children and the program. Residents in the general program provided more positive responses than either negative or neutral responses in reference to the program and the children. In the general program, both the residents and the students identified many aspects of the program that they liked and only a few aspects they disliked.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Single-gender classrooms: Improving achievement of grade 9 males.
- Contributors
- Pamella Groves (author), Dennis Procter (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- This qualitative research project examined the experience of participants in single gender Math and English classes within a coeducational middle school in British Columbia, Canada. Through interviews, 30 boys and 2 teachers described a typical day in single-gender and mixed-gender classes. Responses provided insight into the attitude, behavior and achievement of Grade 9 male students. Teaching strategies tailored to best meet the needs of male students were investigated. Students and teachers documented gains in achievement. The greatest improvement in achievement occurred with below average students; students with A-averages disliked the class. Conversation, comfort, support, participation, joking around, and physical interactions increase, yet bullying behaviors decrease. The boys\u2019 culture does not change; it is merely strengthened. Finally, classroom management with boundaries and lessons that reflect the boys\u2019 need for physical and verbal interactions leads to a classroom that serves the academic and social needs of the boys.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Parents appreciating their adult children with Down syndrome
- Contributors
- Susanne Muirhead (author), Glen Schmidt (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- No abstract avaialble.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- HIV primary prevention and verbal attitudes and behaviours: a study of two interventions
- Contributors
- Maria A. Walsh (author), Ronald Lehr (Thesis advisor), Peter MacMillan (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- No abstract avaialble.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Stress in nursing: an examination of stressors and coping mechanisms of nurses in rural hospitals in northern British Columbia
- Contributors
- Cheryl Marie LeSergent (author), Colleen Haney (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- This survey study examined stress, coping and social support mechanisms in a sample of 87 nurses working in rural hospitals in northern British Columbia. Instruments included the Tension Thermometer, a control appraisal measure, the Ways of Coping Questionnaire, a social support check list and the Nursing Stress Scale. Evidence was found to support the concept that nursing is stressful. While most of the stressors identified by the nurses fell into Parkes' categories of nursing stress, the number one stressor was workload/overload as indicated by forty-six percent of the respondents. As hypothesized there was a positive relationship between nurses' appraisal of a stressful situation and the use of emotion-focused coping. In addition, general social support was positively related to nursing stress while specific measures of social support were not related to nurse stress. Implications for counselling are discussed.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Working with teens through grief and loss: a resource manual
- Contributors
- Gaylene Clark (author), Linda O'Neill (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- No abstract available.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- A collection of aboriginal stories and wisdoms for counsellor development
- Contributors
- Judy Letendre (author), Tina Fraser (thesis advisor), John Sherry (thesis advisor), Rheanna Robinson (committee member), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- Current mainstream counselling education is Euro-American based; a practice presenting other worldviews, including Indigenous, as sidelines categorized under umbrella terms such as multiculturalism, diversity or cultural competency. This relatively singular lens misses the depth in counselling practices and often sees other cultures incorrectly and leads to misunderstandings or unhelpful, even harmful practices like racism. Aboriginal stories and wisdoms have been gathered to develop Indigenous curriculum that will share equal educational space. For this project, I combined Indigenous principles and protocols and standard qualitative methods to gather and analyze the information. I interviewed Aboriginal people I had known previously from various BC Nations as unique individuals holding wisdom and knowledge passed to them through their Indigenous ancestry, and with various connections to counselling as a client, counsellor, educator and/or course developer. Their collective voice suggests Indigenous knowledge be delivered in an Indigenous way using heart learning and spiritual purpose, teachings seen as absent in in western based counselor education.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Picture book bibliotherapy: a handbook for individual and group counselling
- Contributors
- Leah Jackson (author), Linda O'Neill (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- Picture storybooks offer situations that are at once universal and unique, and they do this through the skillful interweaving of art and text. Unfortunately, their potential as instruments of bibliotherapy is rarely realized. This project was undertaken to present the multidimensional nature of picture books and their efficacy as therapeutic tools. To that end, I researched bibliotherapy approaches and combined tenets of affective bibliotherapy with methodologies of reading theorists and practical applications from reader response theory to create a new therapy, which I christened picture book bibliotherapy. I crafted a handbook of read aloud strategies, processing activities, group workshops, and therapy termination procedures to use with 12 commercial picture books, in order to inspire therapists and clients to explore the world of talented writers and illustrators, with the ultimate goal of finding new ways of experiencing personal growth and change. --P. ii.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Treating intimate partner violence from an attachment theory perspective: a men's healing group
- Contributors
- Troy Forcier (author), John Sherry (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- The objective of this project is the development of an integrative, attachment-focused domestic violence intervention program and manual to educate professionals involved in facilitating treatment groups for men. --P. 1.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Spirituality, religion and counselling practice: a guide to competent integration
- Contributors
- Tyrell R. Arnold (author), Linda O'Neill (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- No abstract available.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- Relationships over rules
- Contributors
- Katrina Infanta (author), John Sherry (thesis advisor), Deborah Kohen (committee member), Judy Polysou (committee member), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- Attachment theory is an integral aspect of relationships and bonds that form between people: parent and child, friends, teacher and student and intimate partners. Most of the literature available on attachment theory is focused on these relationships. It is evident that educators are in a profession where they have the opportunity to develop long-term bonds and relationships with their students.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- Title
- "Pick Me, Pick Me, I Want to Be a Counsellor": Assessment of a MEd-Counselling Application Selection Process using Rasch Analysis and Generalizability Theory.
- Contributors
- Stefanie Sebok (author), Peter MacMillan (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- The purpose of this research project was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Many-Facet Rasch Model and Generalizability Theory as applied to the application selection committee for the Masters of Education in Counselling Program at UNBC. These two models investigated the items used to score applicants and assessed the rater characteristics of each member on the application selection committee. This evaluation was used to inform the School of Education and provide feedback to refine the selection process in the future. Overall, the applicant selection process at UNBC produced a unitary score that can be used to rank all individuals applying to the counseling program. The 5-point rating scale used to evaluate applicants served as an appropriate measurement tool for assessing applicants. The raters who participated as members on the selection committee were fitting both as groups and as individuals in selecting applicants for the counselling program. To conclude, the Many-Facet Rasch Model and Generalizabiilty Theory served as appropriate measurement tools for describing the details of items, raters, and applicants. --P.ii.
- Discipline
- Education-Counselling
- 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