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Mentorship and Clinical Supervision Through Haley's Strategic Model: A Composite Case Study in Legal Literacy
No full textLockhart, E. N. (2025) Mentorship and Clinical Supervision Through Haley's Strategic Model: A Composite Case Study in Legal Literacy. Journal of Systemic Therapies,1-19.
Please contact the NU Library at [email protected] to to request the .pdf.In this article, I explore the critical role of clinical supervision in developing legal literacy among early career clinicians, emphasizing the impact of refined supervisory practices on ethical practice, professional identity, and client outcomes. Using a mentorship-apprenticeship framework, I present an approach to supervision that integrates systemic thinking, cultural humility, and inclusivity. Through a composite case study involving a supervisee of color, I examine how Haley's Strategic Model addresses complex dilemmas such as racial and gender discrimination and systemic biases in clinical practice. I highlight the effective application of Haley's Strategic Model to clinical supervision, showcasing its dynamic and creative problem-solving approach. The model's adaptability facilitated significant progress in the supervisee's professional development while upholding ethical standards in clinical practice. I evaluate the model's strengths and limitations, underscoring the need for adaptive and culturally responsive supervisory practices. Ultimately, my aim is to prepare clinicians to navigate modern clinical challenges effectively
The Lived Experiences of South Asian Adult-Child Caregivers to Parents with Dementia Living in Western Nations
No full textThis capstone has found that while there are some positive elements to providing care to a parent with dementia within South Asian communities in Western countries, it is also a role that comes with many challenges. The caregivers face various systemic barriers related to medical systems, culture, religion, and language when trying to access external support. A cultural expectation of filial duty to care for one’s parent in old age without help can also act as a barrier to seeking support. These barriers leave adult children in a position of taking on most of the care on their own. Minimal awareness of dementia within South Asian communities leaves caregivers struggling to learn about it while trying to adopt a new way of life. Caregivers often do not open up because of the ignorance, stigma, and shame surrounding dementia and the social pressure to be self-sufficient. This can prevent them from opening up to family and friends about what they are going through. The hardships ultimately result in decreased mental wellbeing for South Asian adult-child caregivers which warrant the need for mental health support specific to these populations
Grit as the Moderator of the Relationship between Anxiety and Mental Health
No full textAbstract College athletes face ongoing mental and physical stress. Although grit may play a role in supporting psychological well-being, athletic pressure can exacerbate anxiety and adversely affect overall mental health. This research aimed to provide further information about the role of grit as a moderating factor between anxiety and mental health in the context of sports. The problem addressed is the limited understanding of grit as a moderator in the relationship between anxiety and mental health in sports. The purpose of this quantitative descriptive correlational study was to explore grit as a moderator of the anxiety-mental health link, which is a logical, explicit research response to the increased need to support athletes who experience elevated levels of anxiety and pressure in sports competition. The study examined potential gender differences in athletics under Title IX, using Duckworth et al.'s (2007) definition of grit, which includes passion, perseverance, and resilience. The theoretical frame for this study was the social cognitive theory by Bandura (2007). Recruited for the study were college athletes from a university in Hawaii (N = 70). An online survey was conducted using Qualtrics. Multiple regression analysis assessed the extent to which grit moderated the relationship between anxiety (independent variable) and mental health (dependent variable). Descriptive statistics included predictors such as race, gender, academic year, and type of sport. The results indicated that the data were insufficient to demonstrate grit’s moderating effect on the anxiety-mental health link as well as the relationship to gender. However, a significant main effect was found, showing that athletes with higher anxiety had lower mental health scores. The author recommends prioritizing clinical mental health services over character-building programs, acknowledging grit’s value for performance but not as a substitute for professional support. Larger, more diverse studies are encouraged that would consider identity, mindset, social support, and stress. Though no gender differences or moderating effects were found, grit remains relevant for future research on athlete mental health. The findings provide data for health and sports psychologists to further study grit as a potential protective factor in the relationship between anxiety and mental health among college athletes, supporting investigation into the role grit may play in athletes' mental health. Abstract College athletes face ongoing mental and physical stress. Although grit may play a role in supporting psychological well-being, athletic pressure can exacerbate anxiety and adversely affect overall mental health. This research aimed to provide further information about the role of grit as a moderating factor between anxiety and mental health in the context of sports. The problem addressed is the limited understanding of grit as a moderator in the relationship between anxiety and mental health in sports. The purpose of this quantitative descriptive correlational study was to explore grit as a moderator of the anxiety-mental health link, which is a logical, explicit research response to the increased need to support athletes who experience elevated levels of anxiety and pressure in sports competition. The study examined potential gender differences in athletics under Title IX, using Duckworth et al.'s (2007) definition of grit, which includes passion, perseverance, and resilience. The theoretical frame for this study was the social cognitive theory by Bandura (2007). Recruited for the study were college athletes from a university in Hawaii (N = 70). An online survey was conducted using Qualtrics. Multiple regression analysis assessed the extent to which grit moderated the relationship between anxiety (independent variable) and mental health (dependent variable). Descriptive statistics included predictors such as race, gender, academic year, and type of sport. The results indicated that the data were insufficient to demonstrate grit’s moderating effect on the anxiety-m
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy in Alleviating Treatment-Resistant Depression
No full textEmerging research is showing ketamine has rapid anti-depressant effects in patients struggling with treatment-resistant depression. Using ketamine alongside therapy in what is called ketamine-assisted therapy is reported to maximize these anti-depressant effects and help integrate these psychological gains into flourishing over the long-term. Current conventional treatments have not been recording adequate efficacy, and reportedly failing to meet the ever growing demands for effective anti-depressant treatments. However, ketamine is also not safe for everyone, and researchers call for further investigation into its safety, efficacy, and suitability to treat mental distress in clinical populations with short-term, repeated, and long-term use. This paper uses the therapeutic framework of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) to discuss how therapy and ketamine can work together to provide both symptom reduction and flourishing
The Impact of Parental Pressure on 12-17-year-old Competitive Athletes' Psychological Well-Being
No full textThis capstone investigates the impact of parental pressure (PP) on the psychological well-being of adolescent athletes (ages 12–17) in competitive sports. The investigation is guided by Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and supported by Attachment Theory and Erikson's psychosocial stages of development (Erikson’s model). The purpose of the capstone is to synthesize empirical literature to explore how parental behaviours shape athletes' motivation, autonomy, relatedness, and overall mental health. Through the synthesis, the literature indicated that autonomy-supportive parenting fosters intrinsic motivation, resilience, and confidence, whereas controlling or outcome-focused behaviours that result in perceived PP increase stress, diminish self-esteem/worth, and hinder identity development. Significant gaps were found during the literature review, such as reliance on cross-sectional and self-reported data, underrepresentation of minority and lower socioeconomic populations, no formal treatment modality or regulations, and a lack of longitudinal studies. To address these limitations, the study has recommendations for counselling psychology, including psychoeducation for parents, identity-based interventions for athletes, and policy changes in youth sports organizations. Furthermore, a therapeutic framework, Athlete-Centered Resilience Therapy (ACRT), is proposed that needs to be investigated through conducting studies that integrate cognitive-behavioural, narrative, and family systems approaches with culturally responsive care. This capstone highlights the importance of providing knowledge to clinicians, parents, and coaches to create autonomy-supportive environments that foster athletes' long-term psychological well-being and identity
Sustainable Leadership and Supply Chain Management in the Manufacturing Sector: A Multiple-Case Study
No full textThis qualitative multiple-case study explored how senior leadership in mid-sized manufacturing firms in the United States engages in sustainable supply chain management to address the persistent problem of limited leadership involvement in advancing sustainability practices. The study examined how this lack of engagement constrains operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term competitiveness, while also affecting broader societal goals related to environmental and social responsibility. Guided by transformational leadership theory, stakeholder theory, and the triple bottom line framework, the research examined leadership strategies, stakeholder collaboration, and cultural dynamics that facilitate or hinder the adoption of sustainability. Data were collected through semi-structured virtual interviews with 17 senior leaders, including chief executive officers, chief operating officers, and supply chain directors, and analyzed using thematic analysis in NVivo. The findings revealed that leaders overcame adoption challenges by diversifying their supplier base, integrating sustainability into strategic decision-making, and leveraging innovation to build resilience. Leadership effectiveness was enhanced by long-term vision, adaptive decision-making, and collaborative approaches, while cultural alignment was strengthened through shared purpose, values, and recognition systems. The study concludes that senior leadership is central to embedding sustainability in supply chains, with implications for practice that emphasize leadership development, cross-sector collaboration, and supplier partnerships. It also recommends future research across industries and leadership levels, using longitudinal and mixed-method approaches to explore how organizational culture interacts with external pressures in advancing sustainable supply chain management
Exploring Labour Division and Parental Stress During Early Parenthood
No full textThe transition to parenthood is a critical period marked by high stress, particularly when caregiving and household responsibilities are unequally divided. This capstone explores how the equitable division of unpaid labour between partners impacts chronic stress and mental well-being in new parents. Guided by the question How does an equitable distribution of co-parenting tasks impact chronic stress in new parents? The author synthesises empirical studies from psychology and family research. Using thematic analysis of 13 peer-reviewed articles selected through comprehensive database searches, the author identifies recurring themes related to gendered labour inequities, their psychological effects on mothers and fathers, and the central role of partner support. Major findings indicate that unequal labour division elevates parental stress, emotional exhaustion, and depressive symptoms, which in turn affects family functioning and child development. The review highlights a notable gap in the literature concerning the protective and relational benefits of equitable labour sharing. In response, in Chapter Four the author examines clinical interventions and recommendations for counsellors who support clients who are navigating these inequities and their associated mental-health impacts. Drawing on feminist and systemic frameworks, the author emphasises that relational therapy models can help couples to recognise and renegotiate the power dynamics embedded in caregiving roles. The author concludes by underscoring the importance of integrating these perspectives into research and practice to promote relational equity, reduce chronic stress, and enhance family well-being, with implications for adaptation across diverse family structures
Evaluation and Acceptability of Generative AI Solutions in Online Product Information, Recommendations and Reviews
No full textThis quantitative comparative experimental study assessed the performance differences between open-source Generative AI (GenAI) solutions in curating online product information. The research evaluated six Large Language Models (LLMs)—Llama-3, Mistral-3, FalconMamba-7B, Gemma-3, XGen-9B, and DeepSeek-R1—focusing on their capabilities to generate accurate and meaningful product descriptions. The evaluation utilized established Natural Language Processing (NLP) metrics: Recall-Oriented Understudy for Gisting Evaluation (ROUGE), Bilingual Evaluation Understudy (BLEU), Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT Score), Precision, and Recall (P/F1) scores. Secondary datasets from Amazon and Walmart provided the benchmark for assessing GenAI-generated content. Results indicate statistically significant performance variations among the models for most metrics, except BLEU. The study highlighted the efficacy of NLP metrics in evaluating GenAI content generation, offering insights for businesses seeking to adopt GenAI solutions for marketing and e-commerce. Recommendations for future research include expanding to multimodal GenAI applications covering text, images, and videos
An Interpretive Descriptive Study of Curriculum Developers’ Experiences Integrating AI in Technology-Driven Fields
No full textEducational institutions in technology-driven fields face challenges with lengthy curriculum update cycles, resulting in outdated content and graduates ill-prepared for industry demands. This qualitative interpretive descriptive study explored curriculum developers’ experiences and perceptions regarding integrating artificial intelligence tools into development processes. The conceptual framework integrated constructivism, connectivism, cognitive load theory, and adaptive learning theory. Ten curriculum developers from higher education, corporate, and military training sectors participated. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis via NVivo software. Key findings revealed that integrating artificial intelligence reduced development timelines by 40% to 50% through the automation of routine tasks. However, participants identified trade-offs regarding content accuracy, necessitating robust quality assurance processes and validation by subject matter experts. While developers perceived these tools as valuable for aligning curricula with evolving industry standards, they emphasized the necessity of human decision-making to balance efficiency with pedagogical creativity. Implications for practice highlight the need for hybrid development models leveraging automation for speed while relying on human expertise for quality control and innovation. Recommendations include establishing institutional guidelines for ethical use and providing professional training to optimize the integration of artificial intelligence in curriculum design, ultimately bridging the gap between education and workforce requirements
How Meaning-Making Impacts Identity Formation within Posttraumatic Growth
No full textMeaning-making impacts identity formation within posttraumatic growth, yet the linkage is described unevenly across the literature. This project examines how meaning processes shape identity formation and clarifies the mechanisms, conditions, and boundaries under which identity repair is most credible. The methodology adopted is a critical literature review and analysis. Thirteen core studies were reviewed. The majority were quantitative studies. Due to most included designs being correlational, conclusions are framed as practice-relevant inferences rather than causal claims. Findings cluster into three areas. First, mechanisms, identity repair appears most credible when discrepancy between global and situational meaning narrows, reflective style shifts toward more deliberate processing, and clarified purposes are enacted in roles that others can recognize. Second, contextual conditions, belonging, routine, and realistic access to roles support enactment, while material strain and service limits require careful pacing. Third, boundaries, single-time self-report is not sufficient for durable claims, so monitoring pairs brief self-report with behaviour-adjacent indicators and applies cultural and ethical safeguards. Implications for Alberta practice include a brief, clinician-facing workflow that reads self-report alongside role-based indicators to keep change visible under session caps and documentation demands. Recommendations include integrating light, role-based monitoring into short-term services and strengthening cultural adaptation and longitudinal designs in future research so identity repair is assessed through both reflection and enacted change