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Exploring Acculturation Effects on Mental Health of Filipino Immigrants and Implications on Treatment Planning
No full textThis research explores the dynamic process of acculturation and its effects on the mental health of Filipino immigrants as well as its implications for treatment planning. As approximately 23% of Canada's population comprises immigrants, this capstone paper aims to bridge the gap in the literature by focusing on the specific acculturation experiences of Filipino immigrants in Canada. Through an extensive literature review, the paper reveals a gap in the research regarding the acculturation experiences of Filipino Canadians. Additionally, the paper delves into the cultural and historical dimensions unique to the community, highlighting how acculturation influences mental health. By addressing critical gaps in current research, particularly the limited focus on specific ethnocultural groups, this research serves as a catalyst for future studies. The findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive approaches in mental health care for Filipino immigrants and advocate for in-depth, longitudinal studies. This research contributes to a more inclusive treatment landscape by advancing counsellors' knowledge and understanding of the Filipino community. The implications highlight the importance of culturally informed treatment planning for Filipino immigrants in Canada to promote a comprehensive and effective approach to mental health care
Increasing Older Adults’ Engagement with Psychotherapy
No full textThis capstone project aimed at finding evidence-based ways to increase older adults' engagement with psychotherapy. The aging population underutilizes psychotherapy, and their mental health concerns are underrecognized and underrepresented in research. As the older adult population continues to grow, the underutilization issue could increase the rate of untreated mental health concerns. Some prominent barriers to older adults' lack of engagement with psychotherapy are attitudinal barriers, including mental health literacy and internalized stigma. Although literature and policy have argued for strategies and interventions to support older adults' engagement with psychotherapy, this does not imply successful outcomes. Therefore, this paper attempted to fill in the gaps by reviewing the relevant evidence-based practices conducted in research to address the issue. Following an in-depth research analysis, there was no consistent or conclusive evidence for any intervention or strategy to increase older adults' engagement. However, particular themes and successful aspects of the research led to important implications for clinical practice and recommendations for future research
Mindfulness-Based Practices for Female Survivors of Sexual Violence: A Feminist Lens
Get PDFThe purpose of this research was to answer the question, how can a feminist lens to mindfulness-based practices support the healing process for female survivors of sexual violence? Feminist theories describe how women internalize cultural narratives after experiences of sexual violence, which can lead to self-blame, shame, and disconnection. Mindfulness and self-compassion may help offset these negative impacts. There is little research available on mindfulness-based approaches to help women who have experienced violence that simultaneously incorporate a social justice lens. To address this question, ten quantitative and qualitative peer-review studies were examined through a systematic literature review. The article's methodological approaches were examined to ensure academic rigor. Data was collected from the ten articles for thematic analysis to answer the research question. Findings from the study indicated that sexual violence is rooted in a sociocultural context and has direct impacts on women's experiences with shame and self-blame, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. The combination of feminist and mindfulness-based approaches has benefits for women who have experienced sexual violence by acknowledging the oppressive context in which sexual violence persists and providing women with tools and skills to regain control over their bodies after that control was lost due to the violence. In conclusion, a Mindfulness-Based Feminist Therapeutic approach was proposed that could be utilized in clinical practice, but further research is encouraged to determine the best use of this model
Walking Through the Valley of Grief: How to Effectively Support Bereaved Parents
No full textThe death of a child is recognized as one of the most catastrophic, painful, devastating, and intense forms of grief. The loss of a child has a significant impact on parents and is often associated with poor psychological and physical outcomes. Even though there is available literature on this topic, it seems that most people lack an understanding exactly how profound the bereavement process is for parents. Unfortunately, there is also limited research on what is most helpful to support bereaved parents because of the sensitivity of the subject. The aim of this capstone is to examine available and relevant information that can be shared with community members who are working with bereaved parents or those who wish to. Moreover, the hope is that the information gathered will strengthen the ability to support bereaved parents in ways that optimize their adjustment process. The research for this capstone explores grief and how bereaved parents experience it to gain a better understanding of the grieving process. The research also attempts to gain a better understanding of some of the more modern grief models Finally, this research explores supportive interventions for bereaved parents. The following themes that were revealed in the literature that will be shared are: talking about the death, support from other bereaved parents, continuing bonds and meaning making
