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

Psychology Research: Effect of Pre-Marriage Counseling on Length of Marriage
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An 8 page paper describing a quantitative study assessing whether pre-marital counseling positively affects length of marriage. Despite all of the attention that the problem of divorce receives, divorce rates continue to increase. Most couples do not undergo pre-marital counseling, which anecdotally is viewed as being beneficial in strengthening and preserving marriages. The hypothesis tested here is that couples who undergo pre-marital counseling remain married longer than those who do not; results of the empirical study support the hypothesis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSpsycResMarCoun.rtf

Q&A: SOCIAL READJUSTMENT RATING SCALE
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This 3-page paper focuses on the Holmes-Rahe Social Readjustment Rating Scale.
Filename: MTsocreaju.rtf

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

Reflection on Counseling Ethics
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An 8 page essay that is a reflective paper that follows an interview format in which the writer/tutor, taking on the persona of a counselor, offers answers to questions pertaining to ethical conduct. While not specifically cited, these answers draw upon the ethical code indicated by the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and those of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). No bibliography is offered.
Filename: khmhcint.rtf

Research Design and Methods Analysis
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A 3 page research paper that offers a study critique on 2 sections of a study article. In a research study article posted on the National Criminal Justice Reference Service site, Herrara, Vang and Gale (2002) offer a detailed description of their study design and methodology, which examined the characteristics and efficacy of three group mentoring programs. This examination of this study describes the research design and methods analysis that was utilized in completing this investigation. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khrdma3.rtf

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