This article presents a diffusion of innovation theory‐based framework for addressing the gap between research and practice in counseling profession. The author describes nature research‐practice an overview theory. On basis application several major postulates theory to gap, practices questions are proposed.

To date, minimal research has focused on the recovery process for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). This study utilized a phenomenological methodology to understand lived experiences IPV ( N = 123) who had overcome abusive relationships and created violence-free meaningful lives. The researchers aimed key factors involved in their processes. Results indicated two main processes process: intrapersonal interpersonal Intrapersonal included (a) regaining recreating one’s identity,...

Previous research suggests that survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) experience stigma, which may affect their willingness to seek help and recovery process following the end abusive relationship. This article presents Integrated IPV Stigmatization Model, integrates previous on components sources stigma surrounding IPV. Content analysis procedures were used examine applicability model qualitative data from an electronic survey with 279 past relationships. The results demonstrated...

The authors present a review of literature examining dating violence among college students. They describe 6 key issues related to students that affect counselors' work. These relate the incidence and prevalence physical, sexual, psychological in students' relationships, risk factors relationship dynamics associated with violence, counseling issues—including symptoms reporting professionals.

Approaches to mentoring junior faculty in counselor education departments have received minimal attention the counseling literature. In this article, authors describe a successful program based on 10 principles for good recommended by Sorcinelli (2000). Application of within combined formal and informal approach is described, as are experiences whose careers been shaped system.

Technologies have rapidly become pervasive parts of people's lives and relationships. Within intimate couple relationships, partners may use technologies for many functions, including communicating, sharing affection, planning, learning about one another. There is growing recognition that these functions can create both positive negative outcomes couples. The purpose this study was to conduct an in-depth examination the potential impacts technology Data from electronic survey 225...

ABSTRACT This article presents a review of literature describing intimate partner violence (IPV) in same-sex relationships. The authors present definitions and the prevalence main forms violence-physical, sexual, emotional-that can occur within relationships, an overview existing research that examines dynamics broader social context IPV, implications for counseling affected individuals.

ABSTRACT Maternal substance abuse is a risk factor for child maltreatment, attachment insecurity, and maladaptive social information processing. The aim of this study was to conduct quantitative exploratory evaluation the effectiveness an attachment‐based parent program, Circle Security‐Parenting (COS‐P; G. Cooper, K. Hoffman, & B. Powell, 2009), with community sample 15 mothers in residential treatment abuse. Participants attended nine weekly group sessions were given three measures at...

This article discusses the controversies surrounding use of family systems theory as a framework for understanding violence. The author examines potential implications exclusion approaches in research and treatment In addition, describes several opportunities that may arise through application to violence theory, practice, research.

This article presents an empirical examination of the usefulness Bowen family systems theory as a framework for understanding fibromyalgia syndrome.This cross-sectional Internet-based survey included 201 participants diagnosed with syndrome.Results indicated that more severe symptoms syndrome are significantly correlated higher levels perceived stress, lower differentiation self, and emotional cutoff.In addition, indicators self (i.e., cutoff reactivity) were found to moderate relationship...

This article describes an action research evaluation of a service-learning advocacy project implemented in doctoral-level and masters-level classes CACREP-accredited counseling program. The involved students working together (a) to develop public policy guides related the 2008 Presidential election (b) plan implement event designed inform about policies relevant sexuality, career issues, mental health. qualitative focused on students’ perceptions throughout its implementation. results...

The decision whether to leave an abusive relationship is very complex for victims. A small but growing body of research demonstrates the importance turning points in these decisions. Situated within theoretical framework Transtheoretical Model Change, this study uses a phenomenological data analysis process analyze descriptions provided by sample 123 survivors past relationships who had been out any at least 2 years. Six distinct themes are identified: (a) facing threat severe violence; (b)...

The stigma associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major challenge facing those in abusive and violent relationships. This study explored the initial development validation of Intimate Partner Violence Stigma Scale, designed to measure related IPV. An exploratory factor analysis revealed four subscales including internalized stigma, anticipated perpetrator isolation. scale demonstrates evidence for clinical research purposes assess experiences IPV among survivors.

An Internet‐based survey about dating violence and self‐injury was completed by 1,777 undergraduates. A regression analysis tested if recent victimization perpetration experiences predicted whether participants self‐injured in the past 90 days, after controlling for demographic variables attitudes toward violence. Although model explained only 6% of variance self‐injury, relationship may indicate a co‐occurrence self‐injury.

The goal of this study was to develop an instrument operationalize the impact technology use on romantic relationship intimacy. sample consisted 241 undergraduate and graduate students who identified as being in a committed, monogamous intimate relationship. An exploratory factor analysis conducted initial set test items reduce number those that explained between structure psychometric properties resulting instrument, Technology Intimate Relationship Assessment, are described, along with...