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A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF TRUST-BASED RELATIONAL INTERVENTION IN REDUCING AT-RISK BEHAVIOR FOR CHILDREN IN CARE
Get PDFChildren in care face a breakdown of the family unit, which often puts them at risk of becoming victims to complex developmental trauma, insecure or disorganized attachments, and even the delinquency system. There are 424,000 children in the United States foster care system that face these dangers (Children’s Rights, 2021). The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of Trust-Based Relational Intervention in reducing the risk factors of incarceration for children in care. The participants in this study were 85 caregivers (50 TBRI-users; 35 non-TBRI users) who were recruited via email from the Pearl Project to complete an online questionnaire. Descriptive, inferential, and predictive statistical techniques revealed that while there was not a statistically significant difference in the perception of risk factors by TBRI implementation status of study participants, (a) caregivers of foster care youth who are trained in TBRI feel better prepared to handle trauma, (b) caregivers of foster care youth who implement TBRI feel better prepared to handle trauma, (c) caregivers who are trained in TBRI are 256 times more likely to implement TBRI, and that (d) caregivers who implement TBRI “rarely” saw risk factors displayed by children and “frequently” saw protective factors
Biblical Organizational Spirituality: New Testament Foundations for Leaders and Organizations
No full textThis book offers an in-depth exploration of various New Testament passages with the purpose of identifying lessons, values, and behaviors that can contribute to an understanding of organizational spirituality from a Christian worldview. Covering contemporary concepts such as women in leadership, cross-cultural leadership, transparency, and authenticity, each chapter examines an organizational leadership topic through the lens of specific New Testament principles. This volume with a fresh perspective provides theoretical and practical applications for scholars and practitioners in the field of organizational leadership.https://firescholars.seu.edu/faculty-books/1000/thumbnail.jp
A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE TRANSITION TO ONLINE INSTRUCTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to explore the unique lived experiences of four middle school science teachers from North Carolina and South Carolina during and following the transition from in-person to online instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Four predominant themes were identified from individual, semi-structured interviews of the teachers: technology change; organizational change; changes in curricula, delivery, and student interaction; and career and personal changes. The teachers in this study described the challenges and opportunities experienced during the rapid transition in March 2020 to virtual teaching and learning. The teachers’ lived experiences seamlessly aligned with the stages of change discussed by Lewin (1947) and other researchers (Bridges & Bridges, 2017; Kotter, 2012; Lewin, 1947; Page & Schoder, 2019). The teachers’ comments and experiences provided a unique perspective into the technical, personal, psychological, social, and cognitive shifts during unplanned, rapid, and disruptive change. The results of this study provided evidence of the teachers’ resilience and their ability to persevere in times of crisis
THE PREVALENCE OF UNADDRESSED TRAUMA IN THE LIVES OF MINISTERIAL LEADERS AND PASTORAL CARE-ORIENTED STEPS TO GREATER SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Get PDFMinisterial leaders carry an abundance of responsibility in innumerable areas while simultaneously managing life-threatening crises at the same time. They provide pastoral care for those they serve in addition to overseeing a plethora of areas such as discipleship, program development, fundraising, and conflict management. Pastoral leaders often keep unhealthy and unsustainable schedules and receive inadequate compensation particularly in comparison to their professional counterparts. The weight of the ministry alone lends itself to stress and burnout if the leader is not careful to maintain adequate self-care. If unaddressed trauma is present along with all of the stressors commonly found in the life of a ministerial leader, it can profoundly affect not only the leader but the church, ministry, or organization as a whole. Essentially, it can prove to be too much to bear and effect every area of a leader’s life, to their demise as well as those they lead and the church, ministry or organization they serve. The overarching goal of this project is to answer the research question: What are pastoral care-oriented steps in caring for the unaddressed trauma in the lives of ministry leaders? The research question is answered through quantitative and qualitative studies as well as the utilization of biblical and theological resources to create a pathway to living and leading from a place of wellness through a pastoral care resource for ministerial leaders
INTENTIONAL MALE ALLIES/ADVOCATES: HOW MALE LEADERS CAN SUCCESSFULLY CHAMPION FEMALE MINISTERS IN THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD U.S.A.
Get PDFWhile the Assemblies of God (AG) endorses women in ministry through its position paper and bylaws, a dichotomy has existed between its egalitarian theology and practice since its inception in 1914. One key to narrowing such a gap involves intentional and countercultural male leaders who actively train, empower, affirm, and mentor women called to ministerial leadership. This research defines biblical egalitarian leadership, identifies exemplary female leaders and their male champions in the Old and New Testaments, and explores the best practices of male allyship for female leaders through a literature review and a qualitative survey of active AG male allies or advocates. This research sought to provide a solution to the perpetuating problem of gender disparity in the male-centric leadership culture of the AG. The study also identified the common characteristics of a likely male champion: a male district/network leader or local pastor in the age groups of 50s or 60s with a graduate or post-graduate degree, who is married to a working wife outside the home. As a result of this research, a podcast series was created to resource aspiring male ministers, who desire to embrace their God-given responsibility to help advance called and qualified women into higher leadership
AWARENESS, ASSESSMENT, ASSISTANCE: COMBATTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH EDUCATION REFORM
Get PDFModern-day slavery, in the form of human trafficking, is an issue that affects countries, communities, and individuals around the world. In the United States, the National Human Trafficking Hotline receives an average of 141 calls per day, a number that doesn’t even encompass the many victims without access to or knowledge of this resource. Despite the prevalence of human trafficking in the United States, many Americans are uninformed and unaware of the realities of human trafficking. In the face of this growing concern, the United States must employ new tools and tactics to raise awareness, support victims of trafficking, and prevent future victims from being targeted. This paper evaluates anti-trafficking education reforms within four sectors: professional counseling, the healthcare system, the public education system, and law enforcement. These reforms would help to directly combat the negative effects of misinformation that allow traffickers to go unnoticed and victims unsupported, and increase understanding of human trafficking. The four sectors were evaluated based on efficacy, cost efficiency, practical feasibility, and political and public acceptability. This thesis concludes that education reform for law enforcement best fulfills the criteria, as law enforcement officers often act as the “front line” of human trafficking identification, prevention, and response
THE PREVALENCE OF NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTIONS AS TREATMENT IN THE AMERICAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: ASSESSING THE EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES OF ADULT PATIENTS
Get PDFIt is well known that good nutrition is effective in promoting optimal health and in preventing and treating disease. However, it is unclear whether this understanding is successfully being reflected in the treatment that patients are receiving from their healthcare providers in the United States. This study surveyed adult patients about their experiences in the American healthcare system regarding the treatment they’ve received from various providers, as well as their perspectives on the role of nutritional interventions in healthcare. The sample included 23 adults reporting one or more chronic illnesses and 19 adults never diagnosed with chronic illness. Medical treatment reportedly included prescription of medication more often than nutritional interventions from every type of healthcare provider and most medical specialties consulted, with larger gaps in some specialties than others. Study participants unanimously affirmed the importance of good nutrition in many aspects. However, study participants reporting chronic health conditions were in even stronger agreement than non-chronic patients in affirming the importance of making good nutrition a lifestyle, feeling they understood how to do so, and desiring that nutritional advice be given in healthcare settings. The responses of the sample surveyed suggest that nutritional interventions are not yet as prevalent as research suggests they should be, nor as prevalent as patients desire them to be, especially chronic disease patients. Similar further research should control for demographic variables, study larger populations, isolate specific chronic diseases, and include input from healthcare providers
An Exegetical and Phenomenological Study of 1–3 John as a Model for Developing Biblical Community Through Spiritual Leadership Practices
Get PDFPastors and church leaders have been trusted with the New Testament responsibility of building biblical community characterized by koinonia. For contemporary pastors, this means developing this community while addressing internal conflicts and an increasing level of opposition from a post-Christian societal culture. The leadership approach of the Apostle John and the biblical principles in the epistles of 1–3 John serve as a model for building and maintaining biblical community while addressing internal and external challenges. Spiritual leadership theory (Fry, 2003) and organizational culture (Cameron & Quinn, 2011; Schein, 1986, 1990) provide valid theoretical constructs that are compatible with the Scriptural approach as taught and modeled by the Apostle John. This study included an exegetical analysis of the New Testament epistles of 1–3 John, as well as a phenomenological study of contemporary church leaders as a model for developing biblical community through spiritual leadership practices in a post- Christian culture. The exegetical analysis produced seven broad leadership themes. The biblical themes formed the basis for in-depth qualitative interview questions that 11 Assemblies of God presbyters responded to. The results integrated Scripture, leadership theory, and phenomenological findings to serve as a guide for contemporary church leaders who are endeavoring to build and maintain biblical community in a post-Christian society
Predictive Factors in Nurse Retention: The Association of Authentic Leadership, Nurse Leader Caring Behaviors, and Burnout in Novice Nurse Retention
Get PDFThe demand for healthcare services in the United States is expected to dramatically increase in the coming decades. To meet the growing demand, a healthy workforce of nurses is necessary. In response to the identified problem of novice nurse retention, the researcher examined the concepts of authentic leadership, leadership caring behaviors, and burnout to determine the impact of these factors on intent to stay within an organization for novice nurses with less than 1 year of experience at a large community hospital. The study findings demonstrate a statistically significant correlation between the factors of authentic leadership, leader caring behaviors, burnout, and the intent to stay within an organization. Burnout was most predictive of the intent to stay within the organization. The ancillary analysis also demonstrated the predictive nature of authentic leadership and leader caring in burnout experienced by novice nurses. These findings add to the body of knowledge surrounding the factors influencing novice nurse retention. To mitigate the looming nursing shortage, healthcare leaders must understand and address factors influencing nurse retention during their first years of practice
THE EFFECTS OF FLOATATION-REST ON CORTISOL LEVELS OF PATIENTS WITH GLIOBLASTOMA GRADE IV: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Get PDFGlioblastoma is reported to be the most aggressive and common brain tumor in adults (Davis, 2016). To help alleviate pain in patients with glioblastoma, floatation-REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique) is proposed. Such therapy has been shown to benefit chronic tension headaches, muscle tension, and other stress-related pain conditions (Feinstein, 2018). The magnesium and sulfate components of Epsom salt combined with controlled warm water allow the muscles and joints to relax. Studies show that magnesium targets the Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) produced by the Anterior Pituitary Gland which in turn affects cortisol hormone levels to activate the body\u27s immune defenses and eliminate the cause of pain and possible tissue recovery. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework that can be used to determine the possible effect of floatation-REST on cortisol levels of patients with glioblastoma for pain management. KEY WORDS: glioblastoma, cortisol, cancer, hormone, sensory deprivation tank, floatation-REST, pai