In response to calls from the scientific community for improved conceptualizations and measures of spirituality, we describe concept “spiritual transcendence” development Spiritual Transcendence Index (STI). transcendence refers a perceived experience sacred that affects one’sself–perception, feelings, goals, ability transcend one’sdifficulties. The STI is an eight–item measure this construct developed refined based on rational considerations, input three focus groups religious leaders,...

Expatriate humanitarian aid workers are embedded in global crises, exposing them to traumatic and occupational stress putting at risk for job burnout. Aid (N = 111) from an international faith-based agency completed interview assessing perceived social support, support their organisation, God, It was hypothesised that the three types of would be significantly related each components burnout as measured by Maslach Burnout Inventory. The subscales measurements were orthogonalised facilitate a...

Suicidal behavior is a leading cause of injury and death, so research identifying protective factors essential. Research suggests gratitude life hardships patience are character strengths that might protect against the deleterious association struggles with ultimate meaning suicide risk. However, no studies have evaluated their utility among people experiencing acute/severe mental health concerns.We tested function cross-sectional data from adults (Mage = 31.83 years; SD 14.84; range 18-82)...

Few studies in positive psychology have examined associations between virtues and mental health highly distressed samples. This study demonstrates the relevance of virtue patience, conceptualized as capacity to calmly face frustration suffering, within a spiritually integrated treatment program offering inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Previously evaluated non-distressed samples, patience may increase during hospitalization facilitate outcomes. The present found was inversely related...

Family interactions were examined longitudinally over 2 years in 79 middle-class African American families with early adolescents. Mothers and adolescents (as well as fathers triads 2-parent families) videotaped discussing a conflict for 10 min. A macro-coding system (J. G. Smetana, J. Yau, A. Restrepo, & L. Braeges, 1991) was modified to be culturally sensitive families. Interaction ratings reduced, through principal-components analyses, into composite variables. After control family...

In a study of psychosocial factors related to prostate cancer screening (PCS) African American men, researchers achieved significant success in recruitment. Key strategies included addressing specific barriers PCS for men and placing recruitment efforts conceptual framework that addressed cultural issues (PEN-3 model). To conduct prevention research the community, engage health promotion collaboration with churches, recruit culturally competent approach incorporates values community is...

Recent developments in brain imaging have enhanced our understanding of how individuals respond to racial cues and stereotypes. Evidence suggests that stereotypes are more emotional nature than other phenotypic One challenging emotion may be evoked is shame. The experience shame impede self-reflection, interfere with one’s awareness potential implicit biases, the exploration considerations. group therapy setting provides a rich context for addressing bias as well emotions interactions often...

Anger has been at the center of religiopolitical conflicts and associated with well‐being. This study examined role Muslim anger in sociopolitical events perceived as a sacred violation. A sample ( N = 151) identified adverse political that have deeply affected them; completed measures anger, violations, perceptions injustice, religiousness. Sacred violations injustice were greater levels being stronger predictor. Post hoc analyses revealed surrender problem‐solving style increased control....

In this article, the authors discuss application of Sue's cultural competence differential hypothesis testing, dynamic sizing, and specific expertise as a model for considering factors in treatment an African American family. Three dimensions are highlighted: spirituality, womanism, community exposure to trauma. Given centrality spirituality family, prayer is used facilitate therapeutic process. Discussion from womanist perspective highlights spiritual, communal, personal that aunt faces...

Abstract Background Meaning in life is a benchmark indicator of flourishing that can likely mitigate the severity depression symptoms among persons seeking mental healthcare. However, patients contending with serious health difficulties often experience painful void or absence ultimate meaning their lives might hinder recovery. This two‐wave longitudinal study examined temporal associations between perceived presence life, struggles meaning, flourishing, and adults spiritually integrated...

Spirituality and purpose in life have been associated with positive mental health outcomes. This study examined the effects of spirituality, religiousness, on self-objectification disordered eating. An ethnically diverse sample college women (N = 161), aged 18–25, who were enrolled undergraduate level psychology courses, participated by completing a survey assessing relational intrinsic life, as well Results supported relationship between Intrinsic religiousness was also after controlling...

The author describes the development of a 20-hour curriculum to train clinical managers enhance cultural competence their staff. After training, reported improvements in multicultural and ability staff's competence. El autor describe el desarrollo de un plan currículo 20 horas entrenar directores clínicos para aumentar la competencia su personal. Después del entrenamiento, los informaron mejoria en y habilidad

Anne Alonso was passionate about the practice of supervision. An excellent supervisor herself, she sought to identify and teach ingredients effective supervision throughout her career. Her first book, The Quiet Profession (1985), supervisory relationship various influences on it from within without relationship, insisted that Center for Psychoanalytic Studies training program directed many years include a required course While usual focus in is supervisee clinical material presented,...

Cultural differences and similarities provide rich opportunities for interpersonal learning, understanding, growth. Metaphors may help group leaders members explore pertinent cultural issues. Illustrations from an interpersonally oriented process demonstrate the use of metaphors to facilitate multicultural understanding.

Objective Latina and African American breast cancer survivors (BCS) are affected by health disparities that have negatively impacted their outcomes quality of life more than other BCS. Examining the relationships among social support, culture, well-being in underserved groups may help clarify critical factors influence survivors. Methodology Ethnic salience (impact ethnicity on identity), religious were examined using archival data. Participants included 320 (28% 72% Latina) ranging from...

Multicultural competence and attention to diversity in clinical practice are professional ethical mandates a natural expression of the Christian ethics hospitality, compassion, justice. The course Clinical Interventions: Diversity, is embedded an integrative understanding psychotherapy psychology. Our teaching philosophy that creating cultural lens for viewing ourselves our clients allows us be both authentically present work God wants do counseling, as well attentive person who intends...