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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prefrontal cortex structure and mental health of PTSD patients
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Unveiling the Interplay: : Bayesian Insights into the Intersection of Cancer Diagnoses and Mental Health Challenges
Get PDFMeasuring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prefrontal cortex structure of PTSD patients
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From Grove to Temple: Effects of Sanskritization, Hinduization, and templisation of sacred groves in the ritual performance of teyyam, in North Kerala.
Get PDFSacred groves are very important elements of Hinduism, and take on different characteristics in different parts of India, just like Hinduism does.
However, due to political, cultural or social processes, some of these forests have been converted into temples, and the rituals practiced there have been brought closer to the dominant Brahminical cult, with an evident loss to the richness and cultural diversity of Indian spiritual practices.
Those processes can mostly be viewed as Templisation, Sanskritization, and Hinduization. In this short essay we examine the consequences of those procedures upon the sacred groves of northern Kerala, and especially upon the ritual of the teyyams, living gods who inhabit these woods
Book Reviews, Vol. 6
No full textCreole Religions of the Caribbean from Vodou and Santería to Obeah and Espiritismo: An Introduction by Margarite Fernàndez Olmos and Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert (Edmund Lingan); Puppet and Spirit : Ritual, Religion, and Performing Objects. Volume I Sacred Roots : Material Entities, Consecrating Acts, Priestly Puppeteers edited by Claudia Orenstein and Tim Cusack (Pallama Ghosh
Divisive Subjects in the Classroom : Controversial Topics in the Classroom
No full textThis paper focuses on how current social studies teachers can improve discourse in the classroom regarding controversial topics. Social studies is a subject that involves many different topics for educators to cover. This includes current events such as the presidential elections, the legalization of substances, bans on abortions, and border control. Teachers need to be prepared to have these conversations and teach these lessons in their classrooms. Things like professional development, modeling respectful dialogue, and making sure the discourse between students is respectful are all ways teachers can keep their classroom a safe and beneficial place for students to be.
Jewban Diaspora Narratives on Identity, Belonging, Resilience, Privilege and Community
Get PDF Immigration, migration, and diasporas are growing areas of study for scholars of peace and conflict. Such studies address reasons for migration and displacement, the experience of emigrating, treatment of immigrants, relevant policies and more (See, for example, Toivanen & Baser, 2020; Vertovec, 2005). Cuban American Jews, or Jewbans, as they are called (and call themselves), are a unique diaspora. They reside in many places in the US, although South Florida is home to the largest group. On the large, the Jewbans are a highly successful demographic in Miami and other locations. Many factors contribute to this success and are part of Jewbans’ narratives that have been passed down intergenerationally. Other factors, however, do not seem to be part of Jewbans’ narratives yet may be equally relevant to their success. As much research has shown, immigrant narratives shape how subsequent generations identify, socially, economically, and politically. This in turn is connected to how and in what ways they build community.
This paper begins with a brief discussion of the Jewban diaspora, emphasizing key milestones and timelines. It focuses largely on the wave of Jewbans known as exiles and their families who were raised in South Florida. The paper then highlights themes related by one family of Jewbans, most of whom currently live in South Florida and all of whom lived there for many years. I am a participant researcher, as the family that I interviewed are all members of my husband’s immediate or extended family. Although much has been written about the Jewbans, most was authored by persons who are themselves Jewban. I am not Jewish nor Cuban. Further, this paper adds to the literature about the Jewban experience by identifying themes that emerged across three different generations related to identity, belonging, resilience, privilege, and community
The Effects of a Structured Resiliency Program on Indicators of Burnout in Medical Residents
Get PDFBecause of the well documented burnout and stress experienced by medical residents, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Education (ACGME) has directed training programs to address these issues in their residents. The current study describes a resiliency enhancement program administered to residents from differing residencies. Method: Residents received group-based sessions focusing on awareness of stress reactions, mindfulness, cognitive coping skills and balancing life and work. All sessions were interactive. The training occurred over a 9-month time span. Residents provided informed consent so that data could be collected. The percentage of burnout was calculated based on one indicator (high emotional exhaustion, high depersonalization, or low personal accomplishment using the Maslach Burnout Scale). Standardized assessment instruments were administered at the beginning (September) and the end of the program (May) to assess the impact of the intervention. Residents were in training at a medium-sized academic medical center. They came from urology, internal medicine, emergency medicine and neurology training programs. Eighteen female and 51 male residents participated. Results: Baseline rates of burnout were as follows: urology residents, 89%; internal medicine, 73%; neurology, 50%; emergency medicine, 22%. There was a significant decrease in perceived stress for the overall group following the intervention. Residents who significantly improved on mindfulness measures also showed significant improvement on resiliency, stress, and personal accomplishment scores. Residents who significantly lowered perceived stress also lowered emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and increased resiliency and compassion satisfaction. Discussion: This study demonstrated that a resiliency enhancement program and data collection after IRB approval is feasible and effective during medical residency. Based on our analysis, mindfulness, and cognitive skills to reduce perceptions of stress seem to be critical components. Future research is necessary to identify elements of the program most relevant to specific residencies