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Ministering to Survivors of Sexual Trauma
Get PDFTo what extent do ministers-in-training feel equipped to serve survivors of sexual trauma? Considering sexual trauma is a sensitive and complicated topic, education is key to understanding sexual violence and the ramifications on survivors- spiritually, mentally, and physically. To understand the problem of sexual violence, we must look at the psychological theory of congruence to understand victimization. We must look at how an incarnational view of theology frames the importance of physical healing, given the significance of Christ taking on flesh and living among us. Then we can develop an educational program assisting those working with survivors of sexual violence
Hmong Women in Leadership: Creating a Multicultural Identity While Preserving Traditions in the Modern Age
Get PDFThe life of a Hmong woman in America is dedicated to trying to find the perfect balance between professional achievements and cultural and familial expectations. This proves extremely challenging as there are occasions when professional and personal demands are in absolute contrast. This situation is even more prevalent in the life of a Hmong woman who endeavors to become a leader in society. The purpose of this phenomenological culture case study, whose data will be based upon a nine-month research project, is to examine how recognized Hmong women leaders have overcome the differences in value systems and have balanced the demands of Hmong culture while maintaining a successful career
TO Podcast: Game the Bigger Picture
No full textThis podcast is a production of the TO (Theater of the Oppressed) course in Guatemala of the spring 2020 study abroad program group of the College of St Benedict and St John’s University.
When we offer a TO course we always research the real-life oppressions that affect the student group, but this year due to COVID-19, the majority of the course was conducted online with the participation of each student from their own place of confinement.
We always conclude with a dialogue with the audience through a theater forum, but this year we couldn’t. However, we didn’t want to completely disregard the audience participation component, especially because the oppressions that came to light coincided once more with the essence of RAD (Reflection, Action, Dialogue). RAD was created by a group of students in Guatemala 2016 responding to the need to bring the debate about discrimination and racism created in Guatemala back to the university environment; today it reaches you in the form of a podcast.
But first, we want to share the definition we love so much that Radsters give to RAD:
It’s a community. It’s a movement. It’s a scream of hope to the world
Peace Education in the Philippines: Measuring Impact
Get PDFIn this essay I discuss the education and experiences that were important for my formation as a Peace Educator and Advocate. The essay also briefly looks at the issue of peace research, teaching and activism, and how we at the Miriam College –Center for Peace Education believe that research and teaching are important but not enough. I recount research I helped to conduct that shows that peace education had a positive impact on those who participated in it, and then go on to describe our successful Iobbying efforts with the Philippine government and at the United Nations. I conclude with examples of peace activities by those we educated that encourage us to persevere in our peace education efforts
Introducing Queer Theology
Get PDFThe paper works through the sources of queer theology, giving special attention to how these sources are used in published works. Further, the paper explores the doctrine of the Trinity as a model of “radical friendship”, a relational model that is inclusive to LGBTQ+ folks, as well as the inadvertent queerness of Von Balthasar’s writings on the Trinity
Challenges to the Single-Party Dominance of the African National Congress: Lessons from Kwazakhele
No full textThis article explores the challenges to the African National Congress (ANC) in its traditional stronghold of the Port Elizabeth workingclass township of Kwazakhele. The authors argue that this area has been the embodiment of singleparty dominance for decades. Using exit polling and a postelection survey, the article details the challenges to the ANC from both reduced voter turnout and rising support for the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The article concludes that the end of the ANC dominance in Kwazakhele in coming elections is possible but is not a foregone conclusion
Aromatherapy as an Intervention to Manage Chronic Pain in a Long-Term Care Facility: A Quality Improvement Study
Get PDFManaging pain effectively is a widespread issue in healthcare, particularly in the elderly population. Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota reports high levels of chronic pain in their long-term care patients when compared to the nationwide average. This could be due to an inaccurate pain scale, inappropriate medication management, or the lack of non-pharmacological intervention. Students from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University investigated this issue. Current nonpharmacological strategies in the facility include heat or cold application, mindfulness, and range of motion exercises. Pain medication, particularly opioids are used to maximize comfort. A review of the literature suggests that the daily application of lavender oil to the inner wrists of residents has been effective in providing pain relief and distraction along with relaxation. Given time constraints, the plan included application for ten consecutive days by the unit’s nurse manager. The sample for this quality improvement study includes those residents that exemplified extreme pain on the MDS, a comprehensive assessment completed to determine eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Of those ten residents triggering for pain in November of 2019, five were removed due to death since assessment or a diagnosis of dementia, making them unable to provide informed consent. The implementation plan included assessing these residents\u27 pain using a number-based scale prior to the first application, and again after the last. Implementation was halted due to the restriction of student’s in the facility as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Anticipated results were a reduction in pain following the application of lavender; thus improved pain scores for the organization
