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Treatment for Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: Investigating Supporting Factors and Barriers in the Development of the Therapeutic Alliance
Get PDFThe objective of this literature review was to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that impact the therapeutic alliance in the treatment of female survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Much of the existing literature on this topic focuses on perpetrators of IPV and intervention strategies for survivors. A gap in the current literature exists around the role of the therapeutic alliance when working with IPV survivors and the intricacies of the factors that could hinder or support the alliance. The literature review was conducted by collecting existing research and articles on topics related to the research question investigating supporting factors and barriers in the development of the therapeutic alliance for female survivors of intimate partner violence. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods articles were included based on relevance to the research topic, publication within the past seven years, and an inclusion of both practitioner and survivor participants. The findings from the literature review highlighted six major themes. Themes that support the development of the therapeutic alliance with IPV survivors included non-judgement, empowerment, and survivor-led practice. Themes that arose throughout the literature as posing a barrier to the development of the alliance included blame-attribution, power dynamics, and intersectional identity. Recommendations for practitioners include self-reflection of personal identity, increasing survivors' feelings of autonomy during treatment, avoiding language that implies blame, and engaging in additional psychoeducation around IPV dynamic
The Impact of Toxic Masculinity on Adolescent Male's Self-Disclosure and Help-Seeking Behaviours of Mental Health
Get PDFThis capstone aims to utilize previous literature and research on patriarchy, colonialism, traditional norms and gender role expectations, societal expectations, and the existing school system to explain how they all play a role in being key determiners of whether or not an adolescent male between the ages 12 to 18 with mental health issues will self-disclose and engage in help-seeking. This capstone highlights a current gap within our Canadian education system in educating adolescents about mental health literacy and how the current system fails to reinforce positive masculine behaviours. This paper contributes to counselling psychology as it contributes to shifting views and preconceptions about men and adolescent males and their behaviours. The paper also highlights the importance of mental health professionals developing rapport, creating a safe space, and practicing male-friendly counselling within their practice
Impacts of Colonialism in the Philippines on Second Generation Filipino Canadians in Counselling
No full textColonization and oppression are heavily involved in the history of the Philippines. Consequently, colonial legacies are deeply ingrained in Filipino culture and society. This project highlights how colonial impacts persist intergenerationally, continuing to influence the experiences of second generation Filipino Canadians. Insights from the literature review are outlined in a handout for counsellors. This handout intends to educate counsellors about the present-day impacts of colonialism on second generation Canadians and to promote a decolonized approach to counselling practice. This capstone emphasizes the importance for counsellors to recognize the present impacts of colonialism for this demographic and highlights the significance of cultural competence in counselling practice
A Polyvagal Lens on Trauma-Informed Care in Post-Secondary Education
No full textPost-secondary educational institutions are in a unique position to remove the separation barriers of the trauma survivor's recovery process between their clinical care and their educational experience. Adopting a Polyvagal lens (Porges 1999, 2011, 2011) as a platform for creating a shift in the culture of trauma-informed care supports a unified perspective on trauma allowing for a shared language and accountability. Stephen Porges' (2022) science of safety guides a view of the autonomic nervous system which allows for an understanding of both the response to and the recovery from trauma in such a way that leaves hope for the reshaping of the nervous system as part of the healing process. Research on the roles of safety and co-regulation as mechanisms in the trauma recovery process suggests students might benefit from experiencing these directly in the classroom as a means of supporting optimal learning. Introducing a means for a shift in the culture of trauma-informed care such as a multi-tiered or whole-school approach supports the unique position of the post-secondary institution in providing implicit care within the collective pedagogy as opposed to on the periphery of the student's education
Addressing Sexual Dysfunction in Therapy With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Sexual Script Theory
No full textThis capstone aimed to explore and critically analyze if cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sexual script theory (SST) can be combined as a therapeutic approach to treating sexual dysfunction. An exploration of both modalities and critical analysis highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of both CBT and SST is conducted in this literature review. The literature review highlights that combining the modalities is likely to be beneficial for both the therapist and the client as the combined modalities counteract the limitations of each independent theory. Together, both CBT and SST complement each other with their strengths, which can support the therapist and client(s) to address both surface and underlying contributions to sexual dysfunction. The combined modality aligns with the College of Alberta Psychologists' (2022) Standards of Practice and the Canadian Psychological Association's (2017) Code of Ethics for Psychologists
Empowering Resilience: A Trauma-Informed Approach to High-Conflict Divorce in Children
No full textThis capstone explores the use of trauma-informed care to build resiliency in children who have experienced high-conflict divorce. The research explores the traumatic experience of high-conflict divorce in children and how this childhood trauma can have life-long effects. The literature review highlights how trauma-informed care and resilience can influence the effects of trauma on children. The literature review outcomes illustrate the implications of using trauma-informed care to help foster a higher level of resilience through building coping mechanisms and providing safe places for children. Recommendations for counselling practice and next steps for research are discussed. Trauma-informed care with children experiencing high-conflict divorce aligns with the Canadian Psychological Association's (2017) Code of Ethics for Psychologists and the College of Alberta Psychologists' (2023) Standards of Practice
Examining The Factors That Influence Sub-Elite and Elite Athletes' Body Image After Transitioning Out of Sport
No full textAs majority of current research on athletes and body image focuses on actively competing athletes, this paper focuses on the factors that influence retired athletes' body image. Nine peer-reviewed qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies were organized into a Google Sheet to then narrow down the studies according to a theme, research paradigm, and if they were original peer-reviewed works prior to deciding on the studies to analyze in depth. Each study explored the factors that influence body image in current and retired athletes and what are facilitators to minimizing the risk of developing body image issues. Body image is defined as how someone feels or thinks about their body. It can change over time, highlighting the importance of determining protective factors for athletes as they adopt new training and diet requirements upon leaving sport. In following the guiding research question of what factors influence sub-elite and elite athletes' body image in retirement, seven themes emerged throughout the research: psychosocial, media, parents, coaches, type of sport, and psychological and physical factors. These themes allowed the researcher to focus on the unique influences each theme has on retired athletes and identify barriers and facilitators that retired athletes are facing and what the best responses to these influences are. Research shows current and effective interventions for actively competing sub-elite and elite athletes by encouraging athletes to focus on their bodies' ability to perform rather than their appearance matching Western body image ideals. However, there remains a gap in the research on supporting athletes' body image once they have retired from their sport. These findings may provide more insight to therapists who work with athletes and coaches and help develop psychoeducational programs for therapists to implement with sports teams and organizations to support athletes transitioning into retirement from their sport to minimize the impact of psychological and physical distress related to body image
Using Traditional Healing Practices in Addiction Recovery of Young Adults in the Indigenous Population diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
No full textThis capstone paper investigates the role of traditional healing practices in the addiction recovery and FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) diagnosis process among young Indigenous adults. Focusing on the intersection of FASD, addiction rehabilitation, and Indigenous culture, the study critically analyzes methodological approaches in existing literature, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. The research found that traditional healing practices, deeply rooted in Indigenous culture, are essential in addressing the complex needs of Indigenous youths diagnosed with FASD. The study highlights the challenges faced by this demographic, including a lack of culturally appropriate programs and the significant impact of trauma on their lives. Recommendations emphasize the integration of Indigenous cultural perspectives into addiction rehabilitation, recognizing the importance of traditional healing, and establishing specific support networks for Indigenous youths. Additionally, the study underscores the need for preventative interventions connected with Indigenous beliefs and ethical considerations in conducting research on this sensitive topic