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Assessing the Influence of Social Media on Female Identifying Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing
No full textSocial media is an integral part of most female-identifying adolescents' daily lives. As social media use has grown, the question of its influence on mental health and wellbeing has been examined without concrete answer. Due to this and the prevalence of social media use, it has been recommended that counsellors working with adolescents assess for social media's influence on adolescents' mental health and wellbeing. This capstone examined the research on assessing social media use in counselling and research on the influence of social media to determine what categories should be included in such an assessment. This research concluded that the following factors should be included in such an assessment: the duration and frequency of social media use, what social media platforms adolescents use, what forms of use they partake in, how adolescents are behaving online, the person of the adolescent user, and the role social media plays in their life. Finally, this capstone proposed a study to solidify the inclusion of these factors in a framework for counsellors to use to assess female identifying adolescents' social media use and its influence on mental health and wellbeing
Teaching Healthy Relationship Skills to Emerging Adults
No full textThe purpose of this Capstone Research Project is to identify the skills and knowledge that should be included in a short-term, individual-oriented relationship education program designed to teach general relationship literacy and skills to prevent future relationship problems in a population of emerging adults in North America. Chapter 1 will offer an examination of the background of the topic, including a discussion about related theoretical and practical psychology and prevention theory, and a discussion about the purpose and significance of the paper, followed by some key definitions. In Chapter 2, a literature review will locate the evolution of relationship education in an historical context, describe what relationship education aims to do, and reveal emerging opportunities in the field. Next, it will describe existing individual-oriented relationship education programs for emerging adult populations and offer insight into the body of research about the effectiveness of these programs. Chapter 3 contains a detailed look at each of the four existing individual-oriented relationship education programs for emerging adults, including an analysis of their strengths and limitations. Finally, the paper will conclude with a summary of findings and implementation recommendations
Exploring the Usefulness of the Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviours (T-SIB) Approach
No full textThe lifetime prevalence rates in community populations for adolescents and young adults who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is between 13%-32%. There is no optimal counselling approach for working with NSSI, and few that are specifically designed for use in non-clinical populations. The Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviours (T-SIB) is a behaviour-based approach that can be standalone or adjunctive, and combines psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, functional behaviour analysis and skill development. A review of T-SIB in the context of broader NSSI literature suggests its usefulness as a non-pathologizing and flexible methodology. However, its emphasis on behavioural change is limiting and I propose that T-SIB would be more effective as an adjunctive rather than standalone intervention so that nonbehavioural aspects of self-injurious behaviours are not overlooked
Why Are Some People More Resilient Than Others? The Neuroscience of Resilience
Get PDFWhy are some people more resilient than others? Resilience is the ability to bounce back or adapt after a traumatic event. Over the decades, research has determined numerous factors influencing and impacting the ability to be resilient. Due to technological advances, the current topic of research in this area is the neuroscience behind resilience. Specific brain structures and systems have a significant impact on resilience. Early life experiences can compromise the development of these structures and impact the ability to cope with, and adapt to, adversity and trauma. Early attachment styles and adverse childhood experiences change the structures of the brain, resulting in long-term challenges in relationships, coping strategies, and prevalence of psychological disorders and other mental health challenges. Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to rewire and create new neuropathways, is the key to increasing resilience regardless of early conditioning or negative patterns of behaviours. Strengthening parts of the brain that impact resilience through behavioural, cognitive, somatic, and integrative approaches may result in greater resilience. The purpose of this capstone research project is to gain a better understanding of the brain's role in resilience and the strategies and interventions involved in assisting clients in therapy to develop greater resiliency. Greater resilience is important to be able to navigate life's many challenges and live a meaningful and productive life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an Effective Treatment for Comorbid Depression and Anxiety and the Transdiagnostic Factors
No full textDepression and anxiety are highly prevalent and debilitating mental health concerns worldwide with high comorbidity rates that are linked to severe health problems and elevated mortality risks. The purpose of this literature review is to explore Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as an effective treatment for comorbid depression and anxiety by examining its effects on the transdiagnostic factors of depression and anxiety: rumination, expressive suppression, avoidance. This paper presents evidence for the transdiagnostic factors, the effectiveness and mechanisms of change in ACT, and techniques that have been shown to improve depression and anxiety. The paper will end with workshop recommendations. This review may be helpful for mental health professionals. By using ACT, professionals may incorporate a more effective treatment when working with clients struggling with both depression and anxiety
Getting the Right Fit: Expatriate Selection and Global Mobility
No full textLeaders at multinational enterprises (MNEs) often lack defined specifications for selecting candidates for expatriate leadership roles and training. A gap in the literature exists in how leadership at small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) with limited human capital and financial resources can apply an efficient process for identifying expatriate candidates who are the right fit for an overseas assignment. The intent of this study was to explore what hiring professionals at SMEs consider in selecting and training candidates for expatriate leadership roles to secure continued engagement and fit. A qualitative phenomenological research design was used in this study to understand the participants' lived experiences and examine how the construct of vital engagement could be applied as the basis for evaluating a candidate's motivation and personal characteristics for an international assignment. The target population for this study included executives in HR, line management, and at the C-level who had SME experience and were involved in selecting employees for expatriate assignments and training. Participants were identified through criterion-based and snowball sampling techniques. Individual semistructured interviews were conducted, and the data were analyzed and coded to identify common themes, conceptual categories, and subcategories to make sense of those shared experiences. The findings of this study revealed approaches and recommendations for action that hiring managers at small and mid-size MNEs could take in selecting candidates for expatriate assignments and training. Asking interview questions that focus on the inevitable difficulties of living abroad may lead the expatriate candidate to reflect on the various factors impacting their motivation to work overseas. Since several participants discussed an industry trend to limit the benefits and compensation extended to expatriates, future related research may focus on how a reduction in the offered expatriate benefits might alter how hiring professionals recruit for overseas assignments