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Professional Counseling, 2008.
A look at the motivation behind and the impact of supervision standards for professional counseling.
1,551 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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Abstract
This paper discusses how, in 1989, a great movement swept the counseling profession, one calling for the creation of supervision standards for professional counseling, and how the primary goals of such measures were to protect the best interests of the public and the clientele served by the counseling communities. The paper then examines how many historical events necessitated this movement, the impact of those standards and the need to constantly review and update them.
Outline:
The Motivation Behind Supervision Standards for Professional Counseling
Impact of Standards on Professional Counseling
Need to Update, Revise or Add to Existing Standards
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"Currently, there is a great need to update and revise the existing standards, created almost 20 years ago (Cobia & Pipes, 2002). To this date, roughly 20 years following the creation of the standards in 1989, many new trends and theories have predominated in the field of professional counseling. It is now important to build on the existing standards to meet the needs of a changing clientele, one that faces problems very different from those faced during the previous 20 years. In addition to this, many recent researchers not multiple studies suggest there are "barriers" that prevent professionals from utilizing standards in the most efficient way possible, in part because many professional counselors do not agree on the definitions related to supervision and training, and also because many studies of the past leading to the original set of standards did not correctly identify the validity of the studies nor utilize methods for identifying threats to the methodology of the studies (Goodyear & Bernard, 1998; Schult, 1996; Cobia & Pipes, 2002)."
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An Analysis of Biblical Terms Used for Counseling, 2008.
A research paper examining the debate over secular, as opposed to religious, approaches to counseling.
4,744 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 121.95
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This paper discusses examples of Biblical terms and their relationship to modern counseling concepts and terminology. The paper also takes into account the secular- religious debate. The central thesis that is explored in the paper is that Biblical terms can not only provide a useful tool for counseling in a social and cultural contact but that a study of these terms extends the understanding of counseling concepts and widens and enriches the area of discussion, research and application.
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Introduction
Research Methodology
Analysis
Healing
Discussion
Correlation with the terms wisdom and communication
Counsel
Discussion
Help
Summation and Conclusion
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"However a slightly different emphasis which relates to modern counseling is found in Isaiah 40:31. "Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary" . This refers to the enhancement of the ability to help others through the strength and wisdom provide by God. This aspect is more directly referred to in Romans 16 "That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. This tendency towards helping others is dependent on God and the physical and spiritual assistance an insight that He provides.
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Deviance, 2008.
A review of the reasons why persons enter into prostitution and the challenges facing them in exiting the "profession".
1,487 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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The paper highlights that prostitution does not occur overnight and is instead, a process with no clear pathway. Individuals who choose to exit prostitution assume the task of re-defining themselves and their roles in society while dealing with multiple social, and emotional challenges along the way. The paper discusses several researchers who determine if there is a common process of exiting prostitution and what the needs of those individuals would be. The paper further notes that interview style studies of ex-prostitutes identified common types of events that prompted individuals to exit prostitution. The paper concludes that if individuals are to leave prostitution successfully, society and social services need to recognize that prostitution is not always a preferred choice. Some individuals are trying to cope with life the only way they know how. To successfully exit prostitution, prostitutes will need help re-defining themselves and their role in society.
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"Sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, poverty, neglect, addiction, lack of education, low self-esteem, and homelessness are prominent negative factors that push individuals into prostitution and these can be the most challenging experiences to overcome in the exit process. In a study of current and former prostitutes, Barker and Farley (1998) found that 57% had been sexual assaulted or exploited during childhood, 49% had a history of physical assault, and 84% reported current or previous periods of homelessness. The researchers also found that positive pull factors such as financial freedom, attention, flexible work hours, a sense of power and control, and the ability to support others close to them created the illusions that the individual is coping with past traumatic experiences and making the best of a bad situation. With the exception of long-term residents in prostitution who eventually phase out, a life-changing event usually occured to prompt them to begin or to speed up the exit process."
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Juvenile Delinquency, 2008.
Explains that juvenile delinquency has become a major crime issue in the United States and elsewhere.
2,160 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper relates the stage of adolescence and the manner in which it can lead to patterns of juvenile delinquency is an important topic to discuss because juvenile delinquency has become a major crime issue in the United States and elsewhere. The paper then reviews and discusses readings about several psychological theories relating to adolescence and juvenile delinquency. The paper points out that none of the readings explain why an adolescent who lives in the suburbs and in a generally positive environment may engage in criminal activity.
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Resources / Summaries
Discussion Section
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"The readings also confirm my personal belief that adolescents students do better when their parents are involved in their education and upbringing. Parents that become involved in an adolescents education at school and in the community, result in higher grades and test scores, better attendance and regularly completed assignments, fewer placements in special education and remedial classes, and more positive attitudes and behavior in school. It appears that in the adolescent stage that there is no substitute for the consistency and nurturing provided by parental care, especially if the alternative is poorly funded childcare."
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Eric Erikson, 2008.
This paper discusses Eric Erikson's theories and stages of development.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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In this article, the writer discusses Erik Erikson's theories and stages of development and notes that they have become a sort of cornerstone from which many have built basic ideas about human development from infancy to adulthood. The paper relates that Erikson's theories surround several rather concrete stages that, if completed, allow the individual to move forward to the next stage of development, but if not, hinder the individual, possibly for a life time in his ability to function through change. The paper then briefly outlines and describes the eight stages of development according to Erikson.
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"Autonomy vs. shame and doubt where the child learns to be in control of his or her own body and ability to make decisions and where allowed function somewhat independently from caregivers, Erikson believed that this stage frequently revolved around issues of toilet training and the result of incomplete functioning in this stage is shame and doubt of the individuals ability to do so. Erikson believed that this stage surrounded muscular anal development and admonishes the use of shame as the main guiding force behind discipline as it will leave the child unable to progress past shame and doubt to autonomy. The stage lasts roughly 18 months to 3 years."
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Fashion Models, 2008.
A discussion on how the media influences women to be thin, affecting even those females who are not overweight.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper states that no media outlet strives to influence public perception more than fashion magazines, and in their quest to mold public opinion, fashion magazines have had a negative impact on how women perceive their bodies. The paper comments that the consequences have been frightening. Images of overly-thin fashion models have had a negative effect on the self-esteem of women, and this low self-esteem has led to dangerous conditions, such as eating disorders. The paper highlights that the desire to be thin among American women, which has largely been driven by media influence, affects even the youngest females who are not overweight. The paper concludes that it is time for the fashion magazine industry to stop claiming that it cannot control this problem.
Outline:
Introduction
Fashion and Self Esteem
Wrestling with a Solution
Conclusion
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"Is there a way to remedy the hazardous effect that super-thin models have on women's self esteem? It's possible, of course, for women to simply stop purchasing magazines that are making them feel poorly, although they will likely encounter these same models in other media, such as television. Also, some would argue that models should look thinner and more beautiful than the average woman -- they are, after all, models. But turning a blind eye to the problem is to ignore overwhelming research that shows that ultra-thin models are posing a public health risk for America's women, let alone the risks those models are enduring themselves. To solve this problem, the fashion industry should borrow a strategy from high school and college wrestling, which have dealt with dangerous weight problems by requiring wrestlers to maintain a certain level of body fat in order to compete."
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Qualitative Vs. Quantitative Research, 2008.
A review of the articles, "Listening to Voices of High-Risk Antepartum Patients," by M. Richter, C. Parkes and J. Chaw-Kant and "Uncertainty and Stress in Women Hospitalized with High-Risk Pregnancy" by M. I. Clauson.
984 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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The paper reviews "Listening to Voices of High-Risk Antepartum Patients," that is a qualitative study that showed the stressors of antepartum patients. The writer relates that he gained considerable insights about how the women personally felt through their comments. The paper also reviews "Uncertainty and Stress in Women Hospitalized with High-Risk Pregnancy" that is a quantitative study of a sample of hospitalized antepartum women. The writer explains the ramifications of this research and relates how he gained more insights about how the women personally felt through their interviews and discussions than from the statistics. The paper appends M.I. Clauson's article to the paper.
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"Research can be conducted in several different ways. One of the main distinctions is whether the study is qualitative or quantitative. Qualitative research is helpful to explore and better understand people's emotions, values, personal experiences, thoughts and actions. Instead of percentages and measurements, it supplies non-numerical data, for example recording a patient's concerns about not taking a medicine compared to handling the possible side effects. In health care, researchers often use the qualitative approach to acquire more information on how people deal with chronic illnesses."
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Anger Management, 2008.
A research paper that investigates merging two anger management programs together to help resolve the growing violence in public schools.
5,980 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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This paper deals with the issue of anger management in the public school system, - a pervasive problem for which a solution is needed quickly. This research outlines a study that attempts to marry two of the leading anger management programs in the USA, creating a new program that will effectively curtail violence in the school systems. The results of this study are expected to provide an excellent resource for schools and parents to help their children curtail bursts of temper that result in violent episodes
Outline:
Action Research Project Verification Form
Chapter I: Introduction Problem Statement
Description of the Community
Description of the Work Setting
Writer Role
Chapter II: Study of the Problem
Problem Description
Problem Documentation
Literature Review
Causative Analysis
Chapter III: Outcomes and Evaluations
Goals and Expectations
Expected Outcomes
Measurement of Outcomes
Analysis of Results
Chapter IV: Solution Strategy
Statement of Problem
Selected Solutions/Calendar Plan References
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"The community chosen for this research is located south of San Francisco, Santa Cruz, California. The town has a markedly rural population. In 1956, the current district was created through the combining of five separate districts into one. Some of these districts had beginnings long before the Gold Rush of 1849. The current population is 173,339 people spread over 199.5 square kilometers. There are 62,400 families depending or will be depending on New City's only school district in the future, a district of 31,530 students (New City California Resource Guide, 2003). To accommodate these children, there are 27 elementary schools, five junior high schools, and six high schools. The average home costs about $600,000. The major language groups are: English (42%), Spanish (50%), and Mandarin (8%), (FUSD, Office of Federal and State Projects, 2007). The neighborhood is working-class and a recent census indicated that close to one-third of the population fell below the poverty line. There has been a long history of domestic violence and the divorce rate is quite high in this community. These factors might contribute to the high occurrence of violence in the local school system."
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