This month we are featuring the scholarship from our programs in human services psychology, and social work. These programs represent the diverse disciplines that provide theories and insights about the human condition and how to treat the emotional and psychosocial problems that sometimes arise.
The human condition is shaped by many biopsychosocial variables. To understand the complex processes of growth and development, practicing clinicians depend on research. The articles in this issue address some of these variables and related research.
As a note, one of our students, Marcia Hestand, has requested that we offer a Printable copy of The Scholar Practitioner. We are working on it and hopefully will be available shortly. Both the September and October editions will be reproduced in printable formats. Marcia, thanks for the suggestion.
Faculty Corner Dr. Sylvia Y. Kaneko examines “The Role of Attachment in Human Functioning,” including its origins and consequences, leading to a greater understanding of the early formative years.
Scholar-Practitioner Corner Three dissertation abstracts cover a range of clinical topics: “Attachment Styles and Compassion Fatigue Among the Mental Health Clinicians of Traumatized Victims of Terrorism,” “The Effects of Choice Theory Principles on High-School Students' Perception of Needs Satisfaction and Behavioral Change,” and “Difference on Intelligence, Personality, Addiction, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Among Incarcerated African American Females in Washington, DC.” Read more
Therapist's Corner In “Leave Him Alone!” Chris Kerno reflects on his experiences as a clinician working with adolescents with attachment disorders. Read more
Research and Counseling Corner Dr. Savitri V. Dixon-Saxon brings new insights about African American women in her study on “Internalized Oppression and Positive Self-Definition: Two Constructs Toward Understanding the Psychosocial Identity Development of African American Women.” Read more
Interdisciplinary Counseling From an Intercultural Perspective Dr. Bonnie Kaul Nastasi reports on her project on “Reducing Sexual Risk Among Married Couples in India: A Pilot Intervention Program.” Dr. Nastasi will share her research on this project over the next few months to show us how we can be effective scholar-practitioners in a different culture. Read more
Research Corner Dr. Victor Lofgreen continues to discuss mixed methods and invites your questions. Read more
Library Corner Our librarian, Rita Barsun, continues to provide helpful information on selecting the right database for your scholarly research. Read more
The Writing Guy Jeff Zuckerman reflects on something valuable that he learned in grammar school. Read more
Closing Previews of Coming Attractions in The Scholar-Practitioner Upcoming articles and instructions for contributing.
