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Understanding the Relationship Between Mental Health and Spiritual Warfare for Pastoral Care Ministry
Get PDFThis thesis paper discussed the ways to understand the relationship between mental health and spiritual warfare for people who are providing pastoral care ministry. It analyzes three biblical characters who may have appeared to have suffered from mental health symptoms and explores the latest literature on spiritual warfare and its connection to mental health. The literature explored various thoughts from a psychological perspective of those in pastoral care roles. The methodology was qualitative, grounded theory and case study, including interviewing counselors/therapists, pastoral care pastors, and practitioners in spiritual warfare. According to the findings effective pastoral ministry includes, psychological training, increased spiritual discernment in making referrals to mental health providers when needed, and the importance of experiencing inner healing. Themes included the recognition of spiritual warfare and the spiritual realm, integration of theological and psychological framework, and collaboration of participants for holistic ministry
Social Media Influence on Emotional and Behavioral Well-Being of High School Aged Students and Educator Intervention
Get PDFSocial media use plays a significant role in the lives of adolescents worldwide. Social media allows for adolescents to build connections, express themselves, seek information, and share or view content. Globally, adolescent mental health difficulties are rising, causing concern for parents/guardians, educators, and medical professionals. Depression, anxiety, and disruptive behavior disorders are the most commonly diagnosed mental health difficulties worldwide. Educators are concerned about the rising rates of mental health difficulties seen in adolescent students and the impact it has on academics. Researchers have been studying the influences social media use has on the development or worsening of adolescent mental health. A literary review is completed to gain a better understanding of the influences social media has on adolescent mental and physical well-being. Additionally, studies were compiled to provide insight on the role educators can take to support and educate adolescents on healthy internet use and mental health resources
Acute Effects of Mental Health on Concussion Testing
Get PDFThe process of diagnosing a concussion starts long before any hit on the field. At the beginning of each season, athletes are baseline tested using the same Sports Concussion Assessment Test 5 (SCAT5) that is used on the field when injury occurs. How they perform on this baseline test plays a major role in future diagnosis. Thirty-Five male and female subjects (mean years of age 20.8 years ± 1.6) free of concussion diagnosis came in for a total of three separate appointments. At each appointment, a mental health survey, reaction time test, and the cognitive portion of the SCAT 5 were administered. A Pearson correlation on SPSS found significance between immediate memory (IMMED) on the SCAT 5 and participants\u27 performance on the mental health survey (MHST). Significance occurred between the MHST and IMMED, p=0.047 and R2=0.037. In addition, significance between SCAT composite scores and 3 components of the SCAT5; orientation (ORT) p= .018, IMMED p=.001 and R2=0.267, and digits backward (DIGBACK) p=.001. Meaning, immediate memory scores have a significant impact on the individual\u27s SCAT5 composite score. This means that even if all other areas on the SCAT5 are not impacted this is enough to alter their overall score in a way that can cause inaccurate diagnosis. These findings demonstrate the importance of requiring a mental health survey at the same time as the administration of the baseline SCAT5, this may help decrease the amount of possible misdiagnosis due to mental health struggles and its impact on immediate memory
Implementing Positive Behavior Interventions in an Alternative Setting
Get PDFHistorically alternative settings are known for their punitive approaches to behaviors. In the early 2000s, alternative education and juvenile residential settings adopted and adapted a positive approach to behavior intervention called “Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions.” Throughout this research, common themes were found. The researcher asks, is it possible to reach a level of fidelity in alternative settings? The themes found are that it is difficult in these settings as there is such a high level of staff and student turnaround. It is important to involve students and staff in creating the layout of this Multi-Tiered approach as a way to catch their buy-in. It is also difficult to reach staff buy-in in both educational and residential settings. If school-wide interventions and supports (SW-PBIS) are implemented with consistency, it is possible that a level of success can be achieved
The Impact of Trauma on the Learning and Development of Students Receiving Special Education Services
Get PDFChildhood trauma is known as a health crisis in America. Trauma can be defined in multiple different ways, can be displayed in different behaviors, and can be supported within school if done so appropriately. Within this literature review thesis, trauma is defined in different ways. It also evaluates the different symptoms that students might bring into the classroom as a result of the adverse childhood experience. This literature review evaluates the different ways to support children of trauma, whether they receive general education or special education support through the different recommendations of trauma-informed education and creating supportive environments
Management of Uterine Fibroids: An Integrative Approach
Get PDFIntroduction: Uterine fibroids (UF) affect at least 1 in 4 adult women and are the most frequent type of tumor affecting the female reproductive organs of women of reproductive age. This integrative review will examine alternative methods used to manage symptomatic uterine fibroids to determine if they could be effective alternatives to invasive procedures. Methods: The official methodology was conducted using the CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus databases to identify relevant original research for inclusion. Articles were included if they were original research studies published between 2002-2023, written in English, and discussed integrative options for preventing and treating uterine fibroids. Citation searching served as a secondary search method. A matrix was completed, and quality was analyzed using the Johns Hopkins Appraisal Tool. Results: This integrative review includes eight studies on Traditional Chinese Medicine, two on lifestyle modification, and eight on supplementation. Daily supplementation with vitamin D, vitamin B6, and ECGC demonstrated a significant decrease in the volume and symptoms of uterine fibroids, improved anemia, and had positive effects on quality of life. This research found that Traditional Chinese Medicine was associated with a decrease in uterine fibroid-related symptoms, decreased risk of developing fibroids, and a reduction in fibroid size and volume. A sample size of 21 studies was concluded in this research. Discussions: The studies identified in this integrative review consistently demonstrated the potential positive impact integrative therapies of various modalities can have on uterine fibroid management with minimal to no risks. The overall recommendation is that additional, well-designed clinical trials with larger sample sizes and of higher quality be undertaken
Exploring the Characteristics of Physical Therapist Assistant - Doctor of Physical Therapy Bridge Programs that Increase Accessibility and Support for Nontraditional Students
Get PDFThe number of nontraditional students in higher education continues to increase. Despite the increase in the number of nontraditional students overall, the majority of students enrolled in doctor of physical therapy programs are considered traditional. In addition, physical therapy students are among the least racially and ethnically diverse which does not match the demographics of society and is a contributing factor in ongoing health disparities and inequity. Educational bridge programs are a known strategy for improving diversity in healthcare and supporting nontraditional students. There are two skilled and licensed providers of physical therapy; physical therapist assistants (PTA) who are educated at the associate degree level and physical therapists who are educated at the doctoral level. The purpose of this qualitative comparative case study was to identify the characteristics of two PTA to DPT bridge programs that increase accessibility and support for nontraditional students. Fourteen faculty and students involved with PTA-DPT bridge programs were selected via purposive sampling and interviewed for this study. Two themes and several subthemes emerged from the data and were framed within Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Model (1979) to describe the various systems, individual to societal, that impact an individual student’s access to and success in PTA-DPT bridge programs. The implications for this research highlight a new supportive educational pathway, which is responsive to current trends in society and higher education, for students interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy
Implementing literacy instruction through project-based learning
Get PDFThis thesis paper explores the implementation and outcomes of project based learning (PjBL) in an elementary literacy classroom setting. The research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of PjBL as an instructional approach and its impact on student learning outcomes. The research investigates the implementation strategies employed by educators to facilitate PjBL and examines the resulting impact on academic achievement and social-emotional learning (SEL). Findings reveal that PjBL significantly enhances student engagement by fostering active and collaborative learning experiences. Students involved in PjBL demonstrate increased critical thinking skills as they engage in authentic problem-solving and decision-making activities. Moreover, PjBL supports the acquisition and application of content knowledge in a meaningful context, resulting in deeper understanding and improved long-term retention. PjBL is a valuable instructional approach in elementary classrooms. The research is applied through the creation of unit and lesson plans for an elementary literacy classroom
Reducing the use of restraint and seclusion in public education
Get PDFThe use of seclusions and restraints in public schools is a controversial topic in education that has gained much media attention in the past few decades. Most scholars, educators, and policy-makers are in agreement that it should be used as little as possible, due to its potential for serious harm or even death of the students being subjected to it. In order to inform educators on how to reduce the use of seclusions and restraints, a review of the literature was conducted on what the best practices are, and what types of oversight and accountability measures need to be in place to enforce the widespread adoption of those best practices. Conclusions are that there are generally agreed upon practices that have already been implemented with success in some schools throughout the public education system, but that the widespread implementation of these practices has not happened due to the lack of federal legislation that mandates their adoption
Promoting Resilience Through Reading in Secondary School
Get PDFThis thesis reviews 33 articles to examine a possible correlation between resilience and reading and how reading might be used to promote resilience in the secondary-school setting. Resilience is in need, especially post —COVID-19. Globally and locally, in Minnesota there is a mental health crisis among adolescents. This paper explores the protective factors of resilience, the empathic effects of reading, reading habits, reading interventions, and using reading as a therapeutic tool, called bibliotherapy. The discussion includes a correlation between gender and reading habits, sociability and fiction reading, pleasure reading and positive emotions, and traits of resilient individuals and how pleasure readers may possess those traits. Implications for future research should include reading intervention to find causation between reading and resilience