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Counselling Interventions for Mothers Post Disaster
No full textNatural disasters cause havoc with millions of people's lives throughout the world every year. These repercussions can be felt for many years. British Columbia is particularly at risk for natural disasters with many people living in areas that are high risk. As climate change continues to have an impact on global weather patterns natural disasters are only set to increase. In BC children have not only had to navigate COVID-19 but also heat domes, floods and wildfires in a short space of time. It is a lot for them to process and make sense of in their short lives. The resilience of families after a disaster is impacted by not only the mental health of the family predisaster but also by how well the parents/caregivers cope post-disaster. There are distinct gender roles that become apparent in the aftermath of a disaster with mothers tending to act as the primary caregivers taking care of the children physically and emotionally. There are a lot of logistical factors to consider after a disaster, such as finding accommodation, as well as the immense stress that people find themselves under. Early therapeutic interventions after a disaster can support parents in managing their own emotions and thus being more effective parents. Preparing parents before a disaster on what to expect can help them know what to do once a disaster strikes. Support groups for mothers following a disaster can help them re-build a sense of identity and not feel so isolated which will in turn make them more competent parents. Acceptance and commitment therapy and existentialistic-humanistic therapies can help mothers answer some of the existential questions that the disaster may have given them as well as practical coping strategies so they can move forward
Promoting Resilience in Children and Adolescents Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences
No full textEvidence shows that early exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) results in lasting poor physical and mental health outcomes from childhood into adulthood. Resilience has been determined to help prevent or mitigate the adverse effects of ACEs. Children and adolescents need to have suitable systems at home, in school, in the community, and within the construct of society that promotes the development of resilience. This research project investigates how to foster resilience as an intervention during formative years in children and adolescents impacted by ACEs. This review of 10 recent studies shows several evidence-based therapeutic interventions and modalities for building resilience through the different levels of protective factors (individual, interpersonal (family), community, and policy), including CBT/TF-CBT, mindfulness interventions, EMDR, parent-child psychotherapy, and school-based psychotherapy. These findings benefit the study of ACEs as they provide clinical practitioners with evidence-based interventions that help minimize the negative impact and foster positive adaptation after exposure to ACEs
ESL Lesson Plan - Emotions
No full textObjectives:
Speak and read emotion vocabulary words
Assign the emotion vocabulary word to actions
Engage in conversation using emotion vocabulary words
Audience:
Beginning to intermediate adults or childre
Meeting Caregivers Where They Are At: The Need to Better Prepare Counsellors for Parent-Work
Get PDFThe aim of this capstone is to address the persistent gap between evidence-based best practices and clinical implementation of parental involvement in child-focused therapy. Despite research highlighting the importance of parental engagement, many child-focused clinicians lack confidence in integrating parents into therapeutic interventions. This capstone provides practical recommendations for clinicians to enhance their intake processes, with a focus on better assessing parental capacity for participation in their child's counselling. These improvements are designed to gather a more comprehensive understanding of the family system and the caregivers' social location while ensuring appropriate recognition of the child's consent and autonomy. The study proposes the implementation of evidence-based caregiver workshops and low-cost, self-directed parenting resources to enhance caregiver capacity. The findings have implications for improving the efficacy of child-focused therapy by optimizing parental involvement and support, ultimately leading to better outcomes for young clients
Adoption of Cloud Computing by Small-Medium Manufacturing Organizations
No full textSmall and medium-sized manufacturers are facing a decline in competitiveness in their industry due to the inability of their leadership to adapt their organizations and implement cloud computing. This study aimed to identify key factors that leaders in small-medium enterprises in the manufacturing sector can use to support their organizations in the process of adopting technology, specifically embracing cloud computing, to enhance competitiveness. A qualitative research methodology was employed to investigate how leaders develop practices that encourage innovation among their internal personnel. The research design was a case study, which focuses on contextual conditions relevant to the adoption of cloud technology, clarifying on the phenomenon in the adoption context. The research population consisted of small-medium manufacturing companies located in the Pacific Northwest that have successfully implemented cloud computing technology. The selection of organizations for the case study employed judgment and expertise to choose cases that specifically pertain to cloud computing adoption. Participants in this research included business leaders involved in decisions, implementation challenges, organization's changes to adopt cloud computing. Three sources of information served as research instruments: participant interviews, analytical responses captured from surveys using cloud computing technology, and relevant documents related to cloud computing implementation. The data analysis identified factors addressed by business leaders that foster engagement and participation among the organization's personnel, leading to successful adoption. Based on the analysis and interpretation of the data, the conclusions related to the research questions and discussions of the broader implications of the findings are elaborated. These were factors that corroborated by the observation of business activities utilizing cloud computing technology and subsequently documented as business practices by the organization and service vendors. This study intended to elucidate the business practices that contribute to the successful adoption of cloud computing, enhancing the understanding of adoption for researchers, business leaders, and information technology personnel. The research's recommendations are tailored to ensure leadership involvement, develop appropriate organizational structures that balance human expertise with automated processes, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Further research exploring causal relationships among the themes developed from this research may assist in improving the actual technology adoption framework
Reading Comprehension in Math Instructions: A Classroom Action Research Study
No full textThis was an action research project that took place in a first-grade general education classroom with 18 students participating in the study. It investigated the effectiveness of integrating reading comprehension strategies and solving math word problems. During the study students were pre-assessed for solving math word problems. Interventions were made by integrating retelling and visualization strategies for comprehending math word problems. The research indicated that there is an association between reading comprehension and solving math word problems. Practicing reading comprehension strategies as a tool and integrating them with math word problems displayed improvement in students’ confidence and attempts to solve the word problems using correct mathematical operations
The Effects of Caregiver Self-Compassion on Children’s Mental Health
No full textPrevious research has demonstrated the impressive mental and physical health benefits of self- compassion for individuals. However, it is not yet well understood how individual self- compassion may positively impact others in close relationship to the individual. One of the most important relationships in family systems therapy is the caregiver-child relationship. Through the lens of attachment theory, it is understood that caregivers have great influence on children's mental health and overall wellbeing. This study sought to explore the research question: How does caregiver self-compassion impact children’s mental health? Caregiver self-compassion was examined for its impact on caregivers' internal and external factors and how these may act as pathways to exert influence on factors related to children’s mental health. Using a systematic review process, ten articles were identified as fitting the scope established by the research question. These articles were reviewed and analyzed in order to identify key themes. Three themes that emerged highlighted some ways in which caregiver self-compassion may impact children’s mental health. These themes included the internal influence of caregiver self- compassion for caregivers, the external influence of caregiver self-compassion on parenting approaches, and the potential for caregiver self-compassion to be used as an intervention within a family system for improving children’s mental health. The articles were also critiqued for overall methodological practices and ethical approaches, including strengths and weaknesses. Lastly, clinical practices were recommended based on the research findings, including key takeaways and possible intervention practices for including caregiver self-compassion as a component of parenting programs aimed at improving children's mental health
A Community-Based Approach: Concurrent Disorders Services for At-Risk Youth
No full textAccessing mental health and substance-use services for at-risk young people comes with its own challenges (Graves et al., 2024). Looking at studies that discuss community-based programs and services targeting this population, reveals that outreach programs and peer support workers improve the chance of adolescents getting the care they need (Tuaf & Orkibi, 2023). By exploring and turning into the community, it was discovered that including young people in the creation and development of youth programs ensures their relevance and effectiveness (Settipani et al., 2019; Henderson et al., 2019). This capstone research highlights the importance of community-based youth services in providing hope and help to vulnerable young people. By finding studies on what works, we shed light on how increasing awareness of community-based approaches, the integration of peer support has emerged as a promising avenue to enhance mental health and substance-use services (Englander et al., 2020; Lennox et al., 2021). The limitations that were addressed include a variety of barriers, such as financial constraints, social stigma, cultural disparities, and geographical obstacles (Castillo et al., 2019; Graves et al., 2024). The purpose of exploring these complexities is to deepen our understanding of the issues that vulnerable youth experience. Additionally, it highlights potential strategies that might be useful to help young people, like community-based initiatives and joint efforts with peer support workers (Castillo et al., 2019). The purpose is to support young people through these barriers and improve health equity (Castillo et al., 2019)
The Gendered Division of Labour in Parenthood: Impacts on Women’s Mental Health
Get PDFThis capstone takes an in-depth look at the socio-cultural, structural, and psychological factors contributing to the unequal division of domestic labour among dual-earner heterosexual couples throughout parenthood, and the associated negative mental health implications for women. A review of the current literature demonstrated that despite dual-earner couples becoming the norm in recent decades, significant gender discrepancies in the division of labour among heterosexual couples remains. Although men are more engaged in domestic life than ever before, women continue to shoulder the majority of unpaid work demands. Research has found that this gendered and unequal division of household and childcare responsibilities has detrimental effects on women’s mental health. Exploring the topic from a feminist framework, recommendations include enhancing visibility of gender discrepancies, promoting egalitarian ideals, reinforcing the value of women’s work, prioritizing self-care for mothers, and advocating for men taking parental leave