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A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Internal Family Systems and Narrative Therapy on the Treatment of Individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
No full textThe growing body of evidence indicates that Narrative Therapy (NT) and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) are effective, trauma-informed models. However, there is a lack of comparative research of IFS against other modalities, including NT, in treating PTSD. The purpose of this research proposal is to determine the effectiveness of NT compared to IFS in treating PTSD. This longitudinal proposal will include a total of 30 participants randomly assigned to the two treatment groups, IFS treatment (n=15) or NT treatment (n=15). Participants will be given the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) and Trauma and Attachment Belief Scale (TABS) before and after treatment. This study aims to include findings comparing IFS and NT as potential effective treatments for individuals with PTSD
Narrative therapy and Neuroplasticity: Rewriting personal stories to reshape the brain
No full textWith the growing prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders, understanding how these conditions effect people on a neurological level may be important. While much research has explored the emotional and behavioral symptoms of anxiety and depression, less attention has been given to how therapeutic practices might directly impact the brain. Neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to reorganize and adapt, provides a nice lens for exploring these possibilities. “Gold standard” treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy have already shown significant effects on brain structure and function, mostly in regions linked to emotion regulation and self-awareness. However, one approach that remains unknown in its effects on neuroplasticity is narrative therapy. Narrative therapy is a practice centered around re-authoring personal stories to foster new identity, meaning, and healing. By examining the therapeutic effects of storytelling and self-narrative reconstruction, this research aims to bridge the gap between neuroscience and more novel therapeutic approaches. The purpose of this study it to provide data showing that narrative therapy can not only bring psychological relief, but also contribute to meaningful neurological change in clients
Rewriting the narrative: Challenging transphobia and depression through therapy with transgender clients
No full textIncreased awareness of transgender identities has been followed by a rise in transphobia, contributing to the marginalization in social, educational, and occupational settings (Nylund & Temple, 2017). Despite advances for LGB rights, transgender individuals continue facing discrimination, negatively impacting their mental health. Research shows higher rates of depressive symptoms among transgender people compared to the general population (Budge et al., 2013). Social stigma, rejection, and systemic violence contribute to unstable housing, employment, and education. The proposed study will examine narrative therapy as a tool to resist cisnormative and transphobic narratives, instead moving towards preferred narratives (Freedman & Combs, 1996; Nylund & Temple, 2017)
The effectiveness and perceived helpfulness of utilizing IFS with PTSD survivors exiting homelessness
No full textA growing body of evidence highlights the strong connection between traumatic stress and homelessness, underscoring the critical need for trauma-informed care. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach, has shown increasing effectiveness in treating PTSD. This study proposes to explore the effectiveness of IFS for individuals with PTSD who are exiting homelessness—defined as having moved into housing within the past six months. Fifteen adults will be recruited through housing agencies to participate in an uncontrolled trial, receiving 20 sessions of IFS therapy delivered by Level 3 IFS-certified therapists. PTSD symptoms will be assessed using the PTSD Checklist (PCL) before and after treatment. Results are expected to provide preliminary support for IFS as a promising intervention for reducing PTSD symptoms among adults transitioning out of homelessness
Allelopathy of Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, and Western Hemlock on seed germination
Full text linkUnderstanding the allelopathic interactions of native Pacific Northwest conifers, Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar is crucial to understanding the interactions of each species within their ecological niche. As of now there is little research on allelopathy of PNW conifers, specifically how different damaged states of the conifer tissue could impact the germination rates and radicle growth of a model organism. Analyzing these allelopathic interactions may be crucial to help predict forest regeneration of the PNW in the future. Presented here is the analysis of Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar tissue that is undamaged, damaged, and water extracted on the germination rate and radicle growth of lettuce seeds. Also, pure Thujone from Western Red Cedar and b-Pinene from Douglas Fir were analyzed as well. The undamaged tissue was found to have no significant interaction on germination or radicle growth. The damaged tissue was found to have a significant distance interaction on both germination and radicle growth. The monoterpene exposure was found to have a significant interaction on germination and radicle growth. Lastly, the water extracts were found to have significant interactions on germination and radicle growth between different concentrations. The severity of allelopathic interactions between the lettuce seeds and the treatments was dependent on the concentration of the treatment and the condition of the treatment tissue. These results provide evidence that these native conifer species might be so dominant due to the unique environment of the PNW facilitating perfect allelopathic interactions with competing species
Leadership Approaches and Behaviors that Positively Impact Collective Teacher Efficacy in Refugee Education
No full textCollective teacher efficacy (CTE) has been shown to positively influence student learning, yet research on the role of leadership in cultivating CTE is still developing, even in mainstream schools. Even less is known about how leadership supports CTE in refugee-serving schools, where the challenges of displacement and interrupted education create additional complexity. This qualitative case study explored how leadership behaviors supported the development of CTE in Blue School, an international educational organization serving refugee youth. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with teachers and leaders and through organizational documents. Inductive analysis revealed seven themes: shared purpose, trust and well-being, collaboration, structured learning and reflection, leadership through coaching and facilitation, systems, and continual efficacy growth. Participants also identified the accreditation process as a collective mastery experience and described challenges that complicated efficacy-building. Deductive analysis showed strong alignment with the leadership literature and with Bandura’s four sources of efficacy. Findings demonstrate that leadership behaviors most effectively supported CTE when embedded in systems, grounded in mission, and reinforced by organizational structures. The study extends existing scholarship by highlighting the role of onboarding, accreditation, and cross-role problem solving as additional practices that contribute to collective efficacy in refugee-serving schools
The role of employee well-being and job performance on organizational success.
No full textThis research proposal, grounded in the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, examines how employee well-being and job performance predict organizational success while controlling for work location (in-person, hybrid, online). A multiple regression analysis will be conducted using data from 138 employees across industries. Well-being will be assessed using the Psychological General Well-Being Index and job performance with the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire. Findings aim to inform workplace wellness and performance strategies. Future research will examine long-term trends and utilize multi-source data to enhance generalizability across diverse organizational settings
Examining the impact of school-based versus outpatient settings on psychotherapy for middle schoolers: a comparative study
No full textSchool-based therapy has grown in prevalence over recent years in an effort to increase access to children who may be challenged in paying for private mental health services. This research proposal hypothesizes that children’s externalizing and internalizing symptoms will improve with therapy conducted in school and outpatient settings, but that the effect will be higher in outpatient settings. For our proposal, each participant will receive five psychotherapy sessions and complete a Youth Self-Report assessment pre- and post-test to measure therapy effect. Comparative analysis of the outcomes between the school and outpatient groups will be conducted and results interpreted