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State Sanctioned Censorship and Stonewall
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Songs of Hall-joys and Wandering: A Poetry Reading
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Teaching Counselors to Work with Infants and Young Children: Why It Matters
Get PDFInfant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) is a culturally informed, relationally focused area of clinical expertise which addresses the social-emotional needs of very young children and their families. At this time, although counselors are often providers of this type of clinical work, very little training exists in counselor education programs. This brief explores the integration of this work into counselor education by describing a seamless integration of the IECMH concepts into already existing course work
Exploring Race in Addiction Treatment and the Need for an Anti-Racist Approach
Get PDFExtensive literature documents that Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color (BIPOC) have been historically and systematically discriminated in addiction and substance use disorder treatment and services. This systemic oppression is the result of the creation and intersection of multiple systems that are rooted in White supremacy, which continue to fail to recognize racism as a critical factor in health disparities. The complexities of the structural factors that contribute to these racial health disparities, and opportunities to better address these disparities were reviewed to discuss their impact on BIPOC clients and the necessity for anti-racist approaches to addressing addiction in clinical practice and counselor training. Anti-racist clinical practice and training to promote anti-racist approaches based on the review were discussed and implications for future research are suggested
Changing Trajectory: An Academic Recovery Program for First-year Students at Risk of Non-continuation at a Four-year Public University
Get PDFThis study investigated the impact of an academic recovery initiative implemented at a four-year public university to address the high attrition rates among first-year students not making satisfactory academic progress. The study employed quantitative methods to compare retention outcomes and academic progress between students who participated in the program and those who qualified but did not participate over a three-year time frame. Using archival data, including retention rates for both Fall and Spring semesters, cumulative grade point averages, and credit accumulation, the research also examined how demographic factors (race, gender, first-generation status, and Pell Grant eligibility) were associated with program participation and retention. The findings indicated that participation in the Summer Reboot Program was significantly associated with improved academic progress and retention. This suggests that targeted academic recovery interventions can serve as a critical tool in reducing attrition and bolstering institutional performance. The findings aim to inform strategies for program expansion and provide critical insights for institutional leaders aiming to develop or expand support programs to address student attrition, ultimately enhancing both student success and institutional sustainability
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Therapeutic Adjuncts to Support Autistic Adults Between Counseling Sessions
Get PDFThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into mental health care presents innovative opportunities for therapeutic interventions. This pilot study examined the use of a customized Artificial Intelligence Therapeutic Adjunct (AITA) as a supplementary counseling tool for adults with level one autism spectrum disorder who attended weekly counseling sessions. Using a Single Subject Design to review trends in mental health symptoms and perceptions of the AITA, participants engaged with the AITA over four weeks, completed weekly anxiety and depression assessments, and post-intervention and satisfaction surveys. Thematic Analysis identified common counseling concerns and the AITA’s use of counseling techniques. Although findings suggest AITAs may offer emotional support and potentially reduce distress, further research with larger samples is needed to assess its broader impact
Academic Persistence and Rural Social Work Students: An Analysis of Factors Impacting Decisions to Persist
Get PDFAcademic persistence of rural students in higher education remains a growing concern as institutions across the United States seek to address changing patterns and trends in enrollment and graduation rates, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. National trends show a relatively small increase in rural student enrollment. However, significant disparities in persistence and degree completion continue to exist between rural student populations and their urban and suburban counterparts. This study examines the factors that influence persistence among undergraduate social work students, specifically focusing on students from public, mid-sized universities in West Texas. Using a quantitative approach, the study explores the relationship between student persistence and variables such as perceived stress, rural versus non-rural designation, race, gender, socioeconomic status, interpersonal support, and access to technology. The findings from this study contribute to a deeper understanding of factors influencing undergraduate students\u27 decisions to persist to the next academic semester within their social work programs. This study aims to inform how to increase degree attainment and enhance support services for social work students, focusing on rural populations. Given the growing demand for social work practitioners, understanding their educational decisions in their journey toward degree completion is essential for advancing professional practice and addressing service shortages in rural communities
Engagement in Generalist Social Work Practice: Exploring Conceptual Theory and Textbook Pedagogy
Get PDFSocial work has a distinctive orientation to engagement that sets it apart from other helping professions. Engagement occurs both at the beginning and throughout every stage of social work practice with client systems. Despite its inherent and almost synonymous nature with social work practice, the profession has found it challenging to establish a theoretical conceptualization of engagement in social work or a definition of engagement in social work.
This study explored existing literature to establish a construct of engagement and a description of its underlying concepts, variables, and attributes. The construct informed the development of a methodology for comparing how contemporary social work textbooks present and teach knowledge and skills associated with engagement. Findings from the study reinforce existing literature that indicates there is a gap in social work’s theoretical understanding and conceptualization of engagement. Additionally, the study found that contemporary social work textbooks sampled in the study approach organization and teaching engagement very differently, and, importantly, rarely explicitly define engagement or its associated concepts, knowledge, or skills. The study’s author concluded that textbook authors rely on two assumptions: that readers share their understanding of engagement and that instruction of engagement skills occurs outside of textbooks. Study outcomes include recommendations for social work theory development, education, and practice as well as future research opportunities. Finally, the study also provides models of construct design, definition development, and textbook content analysis that can be adapted for future research