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Item A comparison of personality variables and predicted counseling effectiveness of guidance associates and counselor trainees(Texas Tech University, 1977-05) Payne, Lester LeonThe major purpose of the study is to gain evidence as to whether or not undergraduate trained counselors could potentially be as effective as graduate trained counselors The indirect evidence will consist of similar personality characteristics and a similar "estimate of effectiveness" as a counselor. Specifically, the purpose of the study is to compare the personality characteristics and predicted counseling effectiveness of guidance associates with the personality characteristics and predicted counseling effectiveness of students in the Masters' level counselor training program.Item A Study of the Organization and Use of Advisory Councils in Selected Homemaking Programs(Texas Tech University, 1957-08) Purvis, MarieNot Available.Item An evaluation of counseling record data in terms of academic success(Texas Tech University, 1957-08) Herod, Thomas MNot availableItem An examination of some of the factors influencing a tendency to specialize within the field of rehabilitation counseling(Texas Tech University, 1969-05) Crawford, Jim DwightNot availableItem Counseling and guidance programs in junior colleges of the United States.(Texas Tech University, 1960-08) Sowell, Cornelia Klipstein FryNot availableItem Critical factors in differentiating between effective and ineffective counselors: a dissertation in psychology(Texas Tech University, 1964-08) Horsman, Virginia GlennNot availableItem The effect of practitioner title and gender socialization on men's attitudes, stigma, and preferences for seeking help(2008-08) McKelley, Ryan Andrew; Rochlen, Aaron B.Men’s underutilization of mental health services continues to be one of the most consistent findings in the help-seeking literature. Many scholars suggest that the culture of therapy may be at odds with masculine socialization and men who might be most in need of help are not seeking or receiving it. Interestingly, this aversion to seeking help is not reflected in the recent growth in the practice of executive coaching. However, no studies have investigated coaching as an alternative treatment option. The purpose of this study was to explore men’s attitudes and preferences about seeking professional help based on practitioner title (psychologist or executive coach), examine the stigma of seeking professional help based on intervention (therapy or executive coaching), and provide additional data on barriers to seeking help. It was hypothesized that men’s conformity to masculine norms would be related to attitudes, stigma, and preferences for seeking help in several important ways. First, most men would have more positive attitudes toward seeking help from executive coaching than therapy. Second, differences in attitudes would be most pronounced for more “traditional” men. Third, executive coaching was expected to be less stigmatizing than therapy. Finally, although men might view a psychologist as more expert and trustworthy, coaching would be a more attractive treatment option. Two-hundred-nine working adult men in the U.S. participated in the online study. After filling out demographic information and assessing their conformity to masculine norms and help-seeking attitudes, participants chose one of three audio vignettes depicting a man getting professional help for a work concern. Afterwards, their attitudes toward seeking help, evaluations of the session, and ratings of stigma for the vignette character were collected. Participants also listed reasons for and against seeking professional help. Results indicate that men in the study had similar help-seeking attitudes for therapy and executive coaching; however, conformity to masculine norms predicted stigma for seeking help, and therapy was viewed as the more stigmatizing intervention. Several interesting themes around reasons for and against seeking help for both modalities also emerged. Implications of the study, as well as limitations and directions for future research, are discussed.Item Effects of couples' perceptions of genogram construction on therapeutic alliance and session impact: a growth curve analysis(Texas Tech University, 1998-12) Coupland, ScottPreliminary evidence of the predictive validity of therapeutic alliance to outcome in couple therapy has recently been empirically established. Clinicians have asserted that genogram construction is an effective method for building the therapist-client relationship and impacting specific aspects of therapy sessions. However, this claim had not been empirically tested in a therapeutic context. The purpose of this study was to examine how the construction of a therapist administered genogram (TAGE) or a self-administered genogram (SAGE) would affect the therapeutic alliance and the session character in couple therapy across time. Eight student marriage and family therapists conducting couple therapy with 17 couples administered a TAGE, SAGE, or control treatment intervention in the second therapy session. Clients' perceptions of therapeutic alliance and session impact were measured with the Couple Therapy Alliance Scale (CTAS, Pinsof, 1986) and the Session Evaluation Questionnaire (SEQ, Stiles, 1984; Stiles & Snow, 1984a), respectively, following the first five sessions. A growth curve analysis was used to investigate within-couple member growth trajectories for individual patterns of change on the CTAS and SEQ and their subdimensions, and between-couple growth trajectories for treatment group-based patterns of change on the CTAS and SEQ and their subdimensions. Also examined was whether the growth curves of couples who completed five sessions were different from couples who terminated therapy prior to completing five sessions, and if Pinsof and Catherall's (1986) concept of split alliance was identifiable. A series of simple regressions were conducted on mean CTAS and SEQ ratings. Inspection of individual growth curves revealed minimally positive slopes on both dependent variables for the sample as a whole. Results of one-way MANOVAs showed no significant differences in couple members' growth curves based either on their participation in one of the three treatment groups, or when they were divided into therapy completer and noncompleter groups. In other words, the efficacy of genogram construction to affect the therapeutic alliance or the depth and smoothness of sessions in early therapy was called into question. When Spearman's rho and Kendall's tau correlation coefficients were used to examine the associations between domains of CTAS and SEQ by treatment group, only the CTAS tasks subscale was positively correlated with the SEQ depth index in the SAGE plus couple therapy (-HCT) group. This finding indicated that couples who completed a SAGE related the therapist's understanding of, and methods for addressing their difficulties, with the "deep" work of therapy. Finally, a two-standard deviation rule was applied to differences in mean slope scores between couple members to evaluate the presence of a split alliance. When this rule was applied to differences in mean slope scores for the whole sample, six percent of the couples experienced a split alliance. When applied within treatment groups, 14% of couples in the TAGE+CT group and 13% of couples in the SAGE+CT group experienced a split alliance. Relatively few couples, therefore, had disparate attitudes regarding their alliance with their therapist. This result may have reflected a strength of genogram construction. When considered in light of the studies limitations, particularly a small sample size and data collection weaknesses, these findings, in general, do not support genogram construction as a method for building a therapeutic alliance or enhancing the depth and smoothness of early couple therapy. Recommendations were made for future genogram construction research.Item An exploration of racial identity, perceived racism, and religious orientation as predictors of cultural mistrust in African Americans(2011-05) Holman, Andrea Chantal; Cokley, Kevin O. (Kevin O'Neal), 1969-; Bentley, KeishaCenturies of overt and covert segregation, oppression and discrimination against persons of African ancestry in America by their white counterparts have conditioned this marginalized group to be mistrustful of their relations with white Americans. This response, known as cultural mistrust, significantly contributes to negative help-seeking attitudes and underutilization of mental health services because the majority of practitioners are white (Grier and Cobbs, 1968; Whaley, 2001). This report will use multiple regression statistical analysis to explore racial identity, perceived racism, and religious orientation as predictors of cultural mistrust to propose ways practitioners can increase African-American utilization of mental health services. Gender differences in cultural mistrust will also be explored.Item Financial counseling management(2012-12) Mazzolini, Angela; Durband, Dorothy B.; Froeschle, Janet G.; Nieto, Meredith J.This portfolio is a compilation of work done in an Interdisciplinary Master’s program entitled Financial Counseling Management. The three areas of study are Personal Financial Planning, Counselor Education and Management. The reflection paper illustrates how all three of the areas of study work together to form one degree and also illustrates how learning objectives from each area were put to use in an organization. The remainder of the portfolio is comprised of papers that best represent each of the three areas of study.Item Florence(2015-05) Kuntz, Caleb Brandon; Raval, P. J. (Paul James); Rifkin, Edwin; Spiro, EllenFlorence is an 8-minute narrative film about an adolescent girl with a spectrum of Asperger's Syndrome that is medically misdiagnosed and prescribed psychotropic medication. The following report gives and account of the conception, pre-production, production and post-production phases of the film's realization. The lessons learned through both successes and failures will be considered as well as the future life of the project.Item Gender role conflict and college men : an introductory guide for counselors(2011-05) Sellers, Jeffrey Harlan; Rochlen, Aaron B.; Sherry, AlissaMany young men struggle with mental health issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and suicide. Further research has shown that many men have an aversion to help seeking, placing them at greater risk for unresolved mental health issues. In the past thirty years, the Gender Role Conflict framework and related research has emphasized the impact of societal gender roles on men’s psychological problems. Higher education counselors who are familiar with Gender Role Conflict theory and related research will have a potentially useful skill set in counseling male students. This document overviews the Gender Role Conflict paradigm and highlights the most relevant literature for college counselors. Further, practical ideas are offered to help guide counselors in their work with college males, and suggestions for future research are also provided.Item Generation Y : a new generation of learning(2013-05) Wallace, Elizabeth Marie; Svinicki, Marilla D., 1946-In this paper the so-called Generation Y and its impact on education and counseling is examined. The shared experiences of this group of individuals are identified, which contribute to the defining characteristics of this generation. The implications of these characteristics for the learning styles of Gen Yers are discussed. Recent research has shown that Gen Y differs from previous generations in several ways. Most importantly, Gen Y students have developed a different brain structure, which processes and uses information in a way that is radically different from previous generations (Abram, 2007; Black, 2010; Doidge, 2008; Prensky, 2001a,b,c; & Oblinger, 2003). In this paper the inevitable consequences suffered when schools do not specifically address Gen Y’s unique learning styles are explored and outlined. Further, ways in which school counselors and student advocates can address the needs of these students to give them all of the skills they need to succeed in school are examined.Item Helping skills in the implementation of a project to assist the rural aged: effectiveness of a microtraining model(Texas Tech University, 1981-08) Mickey, Callie ParkerNot availableItem Identity, mobility, and marginality : counseling third culture kids in college(2012-05) Downey, Dana Leigh; Awad, Germine H.; Moore, Leslie A.The number of Americans living abroad currently is estimated at over four million, with over 37,000 matriculating into U.S. universities each year. If the social media giant Facebook were a country, it would be third largest in the world, with over 300 million users outside of America. The trajectory of our society is increasingly global. Amidst this shift, there is a unique multicultural subpopulation emerging-- Third Culture Kids (TCK), who experience a collision of cultures and form hybrid identities in the course of their development. TCKs are more specifically when a person spends a significant part of their developmental years outside their parents’ culture. The TCK takes on pieces of each culture, while never fully ‘belonging’ to any. They are most at home around others of a similar transient background. This report synthesizes research about globally mobile populations from across disciples, highlighting grief and ambiguous losses, acculturation stresses, and identity development. Potential implications for the college campus— at institutional and individual levels— will be discussed. This overview of current research and resources equips college counselors with a frame of reference for engaging this third culture in a holistic and contextualized manner.Item Left waiting, not forgotten : current research available to school counselors for support of military adolescents(2010-05) Piazza, Kathryn Manner; Rochlen, Aaron B.; Cokley, KevinThe purpose of this report is to increase counselor’s competence about military culture and the effects on adolescents in military families. This paper will address the developmental needs of the adolescent as it relates to their experience of familial deployment and how school counselors can develop programs to best support these students. Specifically it will a) identify unique military stressors and the subsequent impact of developmental milestones, b) identify available treatment models, c) identify out-of-school support systems, and d) identify ways to support the military adolescent population in the future.Item Marriage and family therapists' experience of creativity in the therapy room(Texas Tech University, 2008-05) Drew, Faith; Kimball, Thomas G.; Wampler, Karen S.; McGovern, Thomas F.; Morelock, Catherine N.Research stresses the importance of creativity in family therapy, yet a paucity of information describes how Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) define and experience creativity in their practice. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to describe MFTs’ experiences of creativity in their work with individuals, couples, and families. The study discusses creativity within various disciplines and frames the concept within a stage and a systemic model, illustrating an individual creative process and a system of interconnected components. The study uses a phenomenological methodology, as outlined by Moustakas (1994). Data were gathered through in-depth interviews from 10 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists practicing in the West Texas region. The interviews revealed 3 main categories, 8 main themes, and 15 subthemes describing how MFTs experience creativity personally and professionally. The study concludes by discussing the essence of the phenomenon, as well as implications and guidelines for behavioral health professionals, specifically MFTs, to promote creative development in their practice. Recommendations are made for future studies.Item Master Portfolio for Interdisciplinary Master Degree(2013-04) Lin, Annie Y.; Crews, Charles R.; Elkins, Leann; Mulsow, MiriamThe relationship between Counselor Education, Special Education, and Human Development and Family Studies as they relate to college student-athletes in various aspects. Some aspects involve the self-efficacy theory and the negative perceptions that non-student athletes have of student-athletes. Other aspects involve the challenges that student-athletes have to overcome in higher education including the media, transitions from high school to college, and learning disabilities. Included in this portfolio are works done throughout the writer’s graduate education. Personal experiences have been drawn from working closely with college student-athletes at Texas Tech University’s Marsha Sharp Center giving the writer first-hand experience in this field focusing specifically on tutoring and counseling student-athletes. The writer is pursuing a professional field working with college student-athletes by helping them with counseling, learning disabilities, transitions, academics, and time-management.Item Near Peer Advising: A Case Study of the Perceptions of Advisers' Preparedness(2013-04-11) Martinez, Roger RodriguezThis case study examines the National College Advising Corps advisers? perceptions of their preparedness to assist and encourage underrepresented and low-income students to matriculate to a postsecondary education. The methods utilized in this study were qualitative in nature. Four semistructured questions were asked of the 10 participants who were members of the National College Advising Corps (NCAC). Purposive sampling was utilized based on gender, ethnicity, and first-generation status and was reflective of the NCAC chapter?s demographics. The interviews were transcribed with codes and themes assigned to the participants? responses. Peer debriefing was utilized in validating the participants? responses, which provided insight on what preparation was effective and insight on ways to improve the preparation of advisers. The participants were actively involved in coaching and mentoring students. They spent the majority of their time assisting students in the functional tasks of completing admissions, financial aid, and scholarships applications. The preparation that they received prior to assisting students in their respective high schools was sufficient for the participants to accomplish their assigned duties. Learning while performing the functions of the adviser position was critical because the initial preparation could not cover all situations that the participants could encounter. Preparation for tasks outside the functional area was noted as being deficient at varying degrees. Once advisers started working in their assigned schools, they generally had issues with managing their time in light of the numerous tasks to be completed each day, asking other school staff members for assistance in preparing students for college, ensuring that they maintained a balance between work life and personal life, and navigating the relationships between the advisor and school staff. Knowing how to handle these issues was classified into the theme of professional development and was critical to the advisers? success. Having the right balance of functional preparation versus professional preparation can improve the participants? success in assisting and encouraging underrepresented and low-income students to matriculate to a postsecondary education.Item Perceptions of wellness from adults with mobility impairmentsSnook, Joy-Del T.