A5056953662- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Counseling Practices and Supervision
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
- Jewish Identity and Society
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Disaster Response and Management
- Film in Education and Therapy
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
- Community Health and Development
- Psychological Treatments and Assessments
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Child Therapy and Development
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Empathy and Medical Education
Texas State University
2016-2021
University of Central Florida
2015-2016
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2014-2015
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,...
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)...
Intimate partner violence is a major public health issue that presents numerous potential challenges and negative consequences for survivors. The external barriers systemic oppression contribute to these are potentially relevant factors counselors address in social justice advocacy efforts. In addition initiatives led by counselors, can support their clients who have experienced IPV victimization engage self-advocacy, as well efforts designed promote positive change. This study examines how...
Few researchers have explored women's experiences of considering and navigating romantic relationships after leaving abusive partners. Findings from this phenomenological investigation suggest that survivors intimate partner violence (IPV) experience both challenging facilitative experiences, including reclaiming themselves through dating, learning to trust self others, negotiating boundaries control, communicating with new partners, engaging in sexual exploration, protecting children....
Jewish Americans represent both a minority religious group and ethnic with specific concerns related to identity, stereotypes, antisemitism, invisibility as minority. Counselors may lack spiritual, religious, overall multicultural competencies for working effectively this population. The authors offer brief primer on Americans, literature identity potential client concerns, practical clinical considerations, suggestions future research.
The current study utilized a single-group pretest-posttest design to evaluate students’ self-perceived competence and comfort of using variety play therapy techniques interventions with range client populations as result taking one-week intensive course in Play Therapy. In an effort conduct evaluation explore student’s related the researchers created Therapy Comfort Competency Survey based on content course. results indicated statistically significant scores between pre- posttest measures,...
Purpose – There is a growing emphasis on the need to integrate research and practice in fields of domestic sexual violence. However, additional needed identify strategies for key stakeholders use bridge these areas. The paper aims discuss issues. Design/methodology/approach current study analyzed qualitative data collected during statewide conference researchers practitioners whose work addresses and/or Findings findings provide information about building effective researcher-practitioner...
The purpose of this phenomenological investigation was to explore experiences altruism in the therapeutic relationship better understand how counselors‐in‐training (CITs) and their clients mutually perceived construct sessions. Findings from interviews with ( n = 14) included emotional–relational characteristics cognitive–behavioral aspects by counselors. CITs 10) explorations role counseling, overall counseling sessions, specific clients. Implications for practice research are discussed.
Article Antisemitism on College Campuses: A Phenomenological Study of Jewish Students' Lived Experiences was published March 17, 2020 in the journal Journal Contemporary (volume 3, issue 1).
American Counseling Association Fellows, past presidents of the for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in (ASERVIC), close friends, Drs. Craig S. Cashwell J. Scott Young have made a significant impact on field spirituality counseling over 20 years. This interview emphasizes their involvement ASERVIC course careers present, as well wisdom they gained from experiences.
Previous research on professional counselors’ lived experiences of disaster counseling has focused mainly single disasters. Researchers have identified a need to explore further the phenomenon post-disaster and shared trauma between counselors clients. In this article, authors sought answer following question: What are who live facilitate in areas repeatedly affected by hurricanes along Texas Gulf Coast? The describe their phenomenological study licensed (n = 6) worked impacted Coast....