Pet Therapy in a Nursing Home Setting
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This 5 page report discusses pet therapy programs that generally consist of volunteers bringing a dog or cat (a shelter animal or their own pet) to an in-patient facility in order to interact with residents or patients. National studies have confirmed the therapeutic effects of animals upon humans, especially those individuals who are confined due to age or illness. Human-animal contact encourages socialization for the isolated, independent movement for the immobile, memory stimulation for the elderly and plain talking for nearly everyone. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWpetthp.wps

Pharmacotherapy and Cognitive Therapy
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5 pages in length: This paper reviews the fact that there is an ongoing debate as to whether the unipolar depressive patient responds better to pharmacotherapy or cognitive therapy based treatment. Studies reveal that patients do indeed benefit from a continued treatment of cognitive therapy in treating unipolar depression. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: JGAdeprn.doc

Psychiatric Social Worker
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A 5 page paper on the job of the P.S.W. either as a contractor to or full-time employee of the institution. The paper concentrates on the duties, including diversity, and retained autonomy combined with the advantages of teamwork. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Psycsocl.wps

Reactive Attachment Disorder; The Causes And The Role Of Intervention Therapy
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This 7 page paper looks at the theories regarding the development of this disorder and the way in which it may be treated, focusing on family therapy along with the flexibility as well as long term nature of any therapy. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEradthe.wps

Recreational Therapy
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It is known that exercise is good for both physical and mental health, that play reduces stress and provides an outlet for negative emotional response. Play therapy is an accepted therapeutic tool in the field of psychology and, yet, recreational therapists are often considered to be 'camp counselors' or, at best, diversionary experts. This 10 page paper explores the therapeutic usefulness of recreational therapy in a number of settings. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KTrectpy.wps

Rogerian Process And Theory
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Within the realm of psychology, social work and counseling there are a great many theories that apply to developmental processes, modes of therapy and the relationship between cause and effect of psycho-pathologies. This 5 page paper presents and compares Gene Kelly's theory of construct and Carl Roger's client centered therapy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KTrogcon.wps

Ruthellen Josselson's "The Space Between Us"
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This 5 page research paper provides a critical analysis to consider the importance of the sociology text, The Space Between Us, by Ruthellen Josselson. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Betweenu.wps

School Violence / Anti-Violence Programs & Conflict Resolution
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An 8 page outline of the problem of school violence and what is being done across the nation to combat it. The writer outlines several successful anti-violence and conflict resolution programs that have been incorporated in schools. Emphasizes one innovative program from Jacksonville Florida that developed distance learning curriculum. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Schlconf.wps

School Violence: A National Epidemic
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A 12 page paper examining this issue in the light of the shootings in Littleton, CO. The paper delves deeply into the many conflicting theories on the causes and solutions of the epidemic of school violence, and concludes that parents, schools, and society share the blame. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KBschool.wps

Shared Retrospective Research - Group Therapy & Inner Childhood Issues
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A 5 page paper that examines the psychological and sociological treatments of group therapy and psychodrama and explains the benefits this type of treatment offers individuals who suffer from problems stemming from inner childhood issues or trauma. Included is a brief history of the group therapy treatment process as it was developed and defined by Dr. Jacob Moreno in the early twentieth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCShared.doc

Similarities in Counseling Adults and Adolescents
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the similarities between counseling for adults and counseling for adolescents. In order to do this, the writer compares adult and adolescent counseling for sexual abuse and argues that, based on these observations, the two areas are quite similar when it comes to basics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khsimaa.wps

Social Needs Assessment Strategy for the Homeless
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A 6 page discussion of the assessment process for homeless clients. Emphasizes that while these clients typically need temporary shelter as well as food, clothing, and jobs but long-term intervention is often needed as well. The case counselor must be able to assess both the initial long-term needs of these clients in the short time frame of one interview so that appropriate arrangements may be made for obtaining shelter, meeting the immediate needs of the client, and steering that client in a direction which will also address their long-term needs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPhomels.wps

Social Work Has a Duty To "Warn and Protect"
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(5 pp) There are some who have stated it is "the duty of the social worker to warn and protect" their clients. Although there may be some dissention concerning the word, "duty," this discussion will show that is indeed the overall aim of the professional social worker. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BB-scwrk.doc

Stopping Drug Abuse Before It Begins
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A 15 page presentation & proposal designed to fulfill an unmet need in an inner-city community. The writer discusses how a social services center can be used to gather support from parents & teachers in proactively taking kids off the streets and helping them to avoid drug use before ever starting. Relevant social theories, constituents involved, and a plan for presenting the idea to the local government are presented. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Unmet.wps

Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
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A 12 page paper that explores present treatments for substance abuse. The paper is a discussion and comparison of twelve-step programs, individual therapy, family system therapies, and group therapies--but focuses primarily on the synthesis of these treatment programs, which mirrors current practice. The paper also provides statistics from several comparative analyses on the success of these program types. Bibliography lists twelve sources.
Filename: Subabuse.wps

Support Groups / Mentally Retarded Adults & Their Parents
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the need for and benefits of support groups for mentally retarded or developmentally disabled adults. Discussion of the benefits of the same sort of support group for parents of adult children with developmental disabilities is also offered. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Supptgrp.wps

Talking With A Family About Incest
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This 5 page report is written from the counselor's perspective after being assigned by the court to a case where a 35 year-old man is arrested for having intercourse with his 13 year old daughter. How should the situation be handled? Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Fmincest.wps

Teen Suicide: A Growing Epidemic
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5 pages in length. Have you or someone you know ever contemplated suicide? Teen suicide is nearly four times more common today than it was a few decades ago. Suicide is now the third leading killer of young people between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four. This paper considers what draws teens to suicide and what the alternatives are: most teenagers who are considering suicide don't realize how they can find that life is truly worth living. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JGAsuicd.wps

Temperament And Personality: Their Role In Crisis Intervention
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10 pages in length. Professional counseling and support groups are essential for those who have suffered crises. Crisis victims have a great deal of emotional and psychological issues to process, and these often cannot be accomplished without the intervention of trained counselors. However, the role of temperament and personality is a critical component of crisis intervention, inasmuch as that singular individual is responsible for a significant burden: guiding someone out of emotional and/or physical turmoil. Characteristics such as patience, understanding and empathy are not only essential for a crisis counselor to possess but they represent the very foundation of this particular type of personal assistance. In addition to this aspect, however, is that of a realistic knowledge of how to address certain crises, which is acquired only through proper training. While inherent temperament and personality traits comprise the foundation of crisis counseling, learned attributes are just as important. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCcrsis.wps

The "Rational Choice Model" in the Democratization of Brazil.
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(8 pp) In her 1997 book, Eroding Military Influence in Brazil: Politicians Against Soldiers, Wendy Hunter examines the situation under the auspices of the "rational choice model." Because she claims that politicians are primarily interested in their own political survival, the rational choice model is an excellent measuring device for the shift towards democracy within the political structure of Brazil. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BBratcho.doc

The Benefits of Art Therapy
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A 10 page paper discussing the utilization of therapeutic art programs in the rehabilitation of the emotionally-traumatized & disabled. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Artther.wps

The Issue Of Abortion In The Counseling Relationship
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It is the role of the counselor to support and empower clients in problem-solving endeavors that may be viewed as reparative. This 5 page paper addresses the problem of ethical differences between the counselor and the client wishing to have an abortion and argues hat the ethical dilemma of the counselor may be resolved through an understanding and use of the ethical standards set for those in the helping profession. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTabther.wps

The Mentally Retarded Person In The Community
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This 9 page research paper investigates the issues involved in mentally retarded persons making a successful transition into community. Specific approaches and programs to help them make this transition are discussed as are the reasons for the movement to this way of living as opposed to institutions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: MRcomm.wps

Treating Gay & Lesbian Patients In Therapy
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A thorough discussion on therapy for the gay and lesbian patients is explored in this 12 page paper. The subject of choosing a homosexual vs. heterosexual therapist is addressed. Specific guidelines useful to therapists treating patients with sexual identity issues are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Gaylest.wps

Violence in Our Schools / What Can Be Done ?
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A 12 page examination of violence in our schools and the anti-violence programs which are being implemented to deter it. Special emphasis is placed on one such program in Northwest Florida. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Vilsk.wps

When Personal Bias In Counseling Is A Good Thing
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A 5 page paper discussing it is impossible to avoid personal bias or personal values in a counseling setting and why that is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as the counselor does not project his or her biases onto their client. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Pbias.doc