This document discusses issues facing stepfamilies and implications for clinical practice. It provides an overview of common challenges in the first two years as a stepfamily, including unclear roles and boundaries, loyalty conflicts between children and parents/stepparents, and discipline issues if the stepparent takes on an active parenting role too quickly. The presentation aims to examine stepfamily functioning, implications for practice, and discuss a case study example.
Expatriate; local remuneration differences across six countries,Ishbel McWhaNZ Psychological Society
The document discusses a study examining pay disparities between local workers and expatriate workers across six countries and the impact on motivation and turnover. The study found pay ratios between local and expatriate workers ranged from 10:1 to 2:1, exceeding what locals viewed as a tolerable threshold of 2-3:1. Locals reported feelings of injustice and lower motivation due to the disparities. Organizations were also found to influence these relationships, and workshops with local stakeholders proposed ways to close the pay gaps.
Este manual proporciona normas y recomendaciones para la administración segura de medicamentos por diferentes vías. Incluye consideraciones generales sobre la administración oral, por sonda nasogástrica, vía rectal, y vía parenteral, así como consejos específicos para diferentes tipos de medicamentos. El objetivo es mejorar la calidad de los cuidados prestados a los pacientes a través de un uso adecuado de los recursos y la formación continua de las enfermeras.
1. The document discusses key takeaways from a design thinking course, including that change is natural and iteration is better than perfection, and discovery works best with guidance and framework.
2. It explains the design thinking process, from empathizing with users to defining problems, ideating solutions, prototyping, testing, and repeating.
3. The reflection notes how natural and important the design thinking process is, and that trying different solutions and getting user feedback leads to unexpected whole solutions that work better.
This document provides an overview of the organization and content of an English proficiency course aimed at developing language skills, study strategies, and preparing participants to pass an English exam. The course is organized into 10 units covering topics like people, activities, administration and messages. Each unit contains instructions, tasks and forums for discussion. Participants will be assessed through written assessments (60%) and discussion forum participation (40%). The estimated study time is 5 hours per week. The document also outlines the administrator's responsibilities to support participants' learning.
Este documento habla sobre la introducción de un nuevo producto en el mercado y el análisis de modelos relacionados. Explica que cuando una empresa nueva contrata empleados, estos pasan por una etapa de adaptación, por lo que la empresa debe desarrollar sistemas de capacitación. También analiza el comportamiento a corto y largo plazo. Finalmente, presenta un diagrama que muestra que a mayor cantidad de vendedores, mayor serán las capacitaciones y los pedidos, pero si los pedidos son demasiado altos puede haber retrasos
This document describes a demonstration of an online gift suggestion tool called Rattle the Box. It walks a user through selecting gift options for their daughter Jane, who is starting her freshman year at Penn State. The tool asks questions to get to know Jane and her interests. It then provides personalized gift suggestions, including dinner with her roommate and plants for her dorm room. The user can customize a message to Jane that will be revealed with the gift.
Expatriate; local remuneration differences across six countries,Ishbel McWhaNZ Psychological Society
The document discusses a study examining pay disparities between local workers and expatriate workers across six countries and the impact on motivation and turnover. The study found pay ratios between local and expatriate workers ranged from 10:1 to 2:1, exceeding what locals viewed as a tolerable threshold of 2-3:1. Locals reported feelings of injustice and lower motivation due to the disparities. Organizations were also found to influence these relationships, and workshops with local stakeholders proposed ways to close the pay gaps.
Este manual proporciona normas y recomendaciones para la administración segura de medicamentos por diferentes vías. Incluye consideraciones generales sobre la administración oral, por sonda nasogástrica, vía rectal, y vía parenteral, así como consejos específicos para diferentes tipos de medicamentos. El objetivo es mejorar la calidad de los cuidados prestados a los pacientes a través de un uso adecuado de los recursos y la formación continua de las enfermeras.
1. The document discusses key takeaways from a design thinking course, including that change is natural and iteration is better than perfection, and discovery works best with guidance and framework.
2. It explains the design thinking process, from empathizing with users to defining problems, ideating solutions, prototyping, testing, and repeating.
3. The reflection notes how natural and important the design thinking process is, and that trying different solutions and getting user feedback leads to unexpected whole solutions that work better.
This document provides an overview of the organization and content of an English proficiency course aimed at developing language skills, study strategies, and preparing participants to pass an English exam. The course is organized into 10 units covering topics like people, activities, administration and messages. Each unit contains instructions, tasks and forums for discussion. Participants will be assessed through written assessments (60%) and discussion forum participation (40%). The estimated study time is 5 hours per week. The document also outlines the administrator's responsibilities to support participants' learning.
Este documento habla sobre la introducción de un nuevo producto en el mercado y el análisis de modelos relacionados. Explica que cuando una empresa nueva contrata empleados, estos pasan por una etapa de adaptación, por lo que la empresa debe desarrollar sistemas de capacitación. También analiza el comportamiento a corto y largo plazo. Finalmente, presenta un diagrama que muestra que a mayor cantidad de vendedores, mayor serán las capacitaciones y los pedidos, pero si los pedidos son demasiado altos puede haber retrasos
This document describes a demonstration of an online gift suggestion tool called Rattle the Box. It walks a user through selecting gift options for their daughter Jane, who is starting her freshman year at Penn State. The tool asks questions to get to know Jane and her interests. It then provides personalized gift suggestions, including dinner with her roommate and plants for her dorm room. The user can customize a message to Jane that will be revealed with the gift.
Bobby's Books uses children's literature to help children cope with grief, loss, and change. The organization was started to empower adults to think like children and help them through difficult experiences like death, divorce, and moves. Common feelings associated with grief include sadness, emptiness, anxiety, and guilt. Myths suggest children only grieve briefly or in stages, but grief is unique to each individual. Reading stories, discussing feelings, and using art can help children process losses in relationships, possessions, environments, skills, and habits. Bobby's Books recommends selecting age-appropriate books and including caregivers to recognize and understand children's experiences with change and suffering.
Bobby's Books uses children's literature to help kids cope with grief, loss, and change. It provides books, seminars, and resources to empower adults to support children experiencing difficult emotions. The program highlights how stories can be teaching moments and offers tips for reading with kids. Its goal is to normalize grief and help both children and adults discuss difficult topics.
Running head SWK313 ASSESSMENT 2 CASE STUDIES .docxtodd521
Running head: SWK313 ASSESSMENT 2 CASE STUDIES 1
SWK313 ASSESSMENT 2 CASE STUDIES 8
SWK313 Assessment 2 Case Studies
Student's Name:
Institutional Affiliation:
Case Study 1: Bailey
Organisation type: Youth support service
In the discussion, the paper will explore in details the case study of Bailey who is at her 16th year of age and faces a lot of difficulties for that matter. Bailey being a tender girl has the capacity of getting a good education, access to information, good healthcare, and good parental care. From the case, we can realize that the lady is facing a challenge of parental care and she does not have a stable place or home to stay according to the context in the case study. Therefore, as a counsellor, I would advise the lady to get home and find the peace of her mind at her family’s care and support. Therefore, this paper will discuss in details how Bailey may be helped to meet her life objectives (Bourke, & Ready-Ed Publications, 2004).
To equally look into the life of Bailey, she is still at the tender age for her to decide on making her personal decisions and for the choices that she may make for her life may not help her for the long term planning of her life and for the success of herself. Her deciding to stay with her grandmother madam Karen could be the best option for herself and for the good parental care of her older grandmother, but things turn not to be the way we expect. I could stand strong to blame the grandmother for not having a firm stand to stop Bailey from moves again from her place to find shelter at her friends’ places.
In this case, I can say, it is the poor parental care by her parents both the mother and the grandmother that did not set a good foundation on how to care for their family members such that Bailey is left with all the freedom to move from one place to another without being cautioned and being seriously summoned over the same (Emery, 2012). We as the audience to the case study, we don’t find the clear evidence of what might have been the indifference between Bailey and her stepfather. This is the most critical path that we should find to know and get to find the solution form that point of view.
The foundation of the issues that Bailey is facing could be originating from the inner cycle of their parental and guidance system that we can say lack clear principles of good parenting and social care for the family members. I could have started by knowing what could be the issue that keeps Bailey outside the brackets of their family with her claim that she does not get in terms with her stepfather. In the application of the psychosocial theory of human learning and behaviour change, I would wish to monitor and find out the problem by sitting down with Bailey and trying to find out her problem. Through good guidance and counselling, I believe that the problem c.
The Taylor family is at the center of the television show Friday Night Lights. They consist of parents Eric and Tami Taylor and their two daughters Julie and Gracie. Throughout the show, the family undergoes numerous changes in their family structure and financial situations that affect them. Eric works as a high school football coach whose job consumes much of his time, while Tami works as a high school counselor after staying home to raise their daughters. The family demonstrates traits of independence and flexibility in adapting to uncertainties and changes in their lives.
The document summarizes a student group project to create a short video exploring psychological concepts. It introduces the story of a girl named Yee who is sent abroad for studies against her wishes. The group implemented concepts like stereotypes, conformity, persuasion, affective forecasting, ageism, and upward counterfactual thinking into the script. It describes the filming process, which involved locations, props like passports and teapots, and discusses how the concepts were applied to different scenes in the video.
The professor does not fully agree with the conclusions of the study described in the text. The study assumes that the environment is the same for identical and fraternal twins, but this assumption may be incorrect in many situations. The professor argues that any study needs to acknowledge its underlying assumptions when evaluating its results.
This document outlines the stages and activities of a teaching sequence exploring family photos and memorabilia. The sequence includes:
1. Initiating discussion by brainstorming what a family is and reading a book on different family structures.
2. Gathering information by having students bring in a family photo and treasured item, and answering questions about them.
3. Analyzing the data by having students create treasure boxes for special family members containing their photos and items.
4. Synthesizing the information by students presenting their boxes to the class and completing a worksheet on their special family member.
5. Applying their knowledge by comparing their families to different poster families and reflecting on the importance of
Oom not doom a novel method for improving psychological science, Bradley WoodsNZ Psychological Society
The document summarizes a novel method called Observation Oriented Modeling (OOM) for improving psychological science. OOM aims to address issues with traditional research methods like overreliance on group-level analyses and improper use of null hypothesis significance testing. It uses binary coding of observations and matrix algebra operations to model causal relationships between deep structures in data. Statistics like the Classification Strength Index and Percent Correct Classification evaluate how well a target matrix is conformed by a rotated conforming matrix, indicating causal relationships.
Consideration of symptom validity as a routine component of forensic assessme...NZ Psychological Society
This document discusses the importance of assessing symptom validity as a routine part of forensic psychological assessments. It provides examples of response biases and incentives that could influence self-reported symptoms. The document argues that evaluating symptom validity strengthens psychological contributions to forensic settings by testing alternative hypotheses and conclusions. It also provides case examples and practice points for incorporating symptom validity assessments.
The document summarizes a study that explored the experiences of previously clinically depressed adults in New Zealand. [13 participants were interviewed and discussed perceived causes of their depression such as early trauma, bullying, attachment issues, and avoidance behaviors. The predominant theme was stress and anxiety. Many participants linked experiences like childhood trauma, loss, and bullying to causing their depression. The study highlights the importance of addressing social factors and stressors rather than solely biological explanations for depression.]
Qualitative research as an adjunct to the therapeutic training of counselling...NZ Psychological Society
The document discusses how undertaking qualitative research can improve therapeutic abilities for counselling psychologists. It describes the six phases of qualitative research: choosing a topic, conducting research interviews, initial data analysis through coding, abstract/symbolic analysis, theory construction, and writing/presentation. Throughout each phase, maintaining empathy, curiosity, flexibility and openness is important. By tolerating uncertainty and avoiding premature conclusions, deeper meanings and insights can emerge from the data to inform therapeutic understanding. Qualitative research done well involves fully engaging with participants' experiences while maintaining optimal distance to allow patterns and theories to form.
Do increased levels of wellbeing lead to increased levels of resilience in ad...NZ Psychological Society
The document summarizes research on factors related to resilience in children and adolescents. It discusses the history of resilience research and factors studied like risk factors and protective factors. It describes a longitudinal study conducted over 3 years with 1,774 New Zealand adolescents to examine the relationships between resilience, well-being, and positive affect over time using surveys. The study found that well-being predicted increases in resilience, but positive affect did not. Resilience and well-being showed a bidirectional relationship. Mediation analyses found that social resources and reductions in negative attributes mediated the relationships between resilience and well-being.
Breaking through the “cinderella bias” barrier stepfamily relationships, Celi...NZ Psychological Society
This document summarizes research on positive functioning stepfamilies. It acknowledges past research showing factors like fairness, acceptance, forgiveness, and quality family time contribute to stepfamily success. The study involved 40 stepfamilies totaling 155 participants who completed family meetings and questionnaires. Common fairness situations involved differential treatment of children and household chores. Resolutions generally involved clear rules and communication. Participants reported feeling less negative emotions like anger after resolving issues. Forgiveness was seen as important for family functioning. Advice focused on treating all family members equally, communicating openly, and spending quality time together.
The document discusses the experiences of a non-Māori therapist working with Māori clients in New Zealand. It emphasizes the importance of working in a culturally safe way to honor the Treaty of Waitangi and better serve clients. This involves understanding how one's own background and culture can influence perspectives as well as familiarizing oneself with Māori values, worldviews, and cultural practices to provide holistic and responsive care.
1. The document discusses a study on treatment options for insomnia in primary care settings in New Zealand. It examines how patients view available treatments and the relationship between sleep beliefs, treatment choices, and insomnia symptoms.
2. The study found that patients were not accessing effective non-medication treatments and those using prescription medication had greater sleep difficulties. Greater endorsement of unhelpful sleep beliefs was related to longer term medication use.
3. The conclusions suggest cognitive behavioral therapy could help patients improve sleep and reduce medication use by addressing unhelpful sleep beliefs.
This study applied the Massachusetts Treatment Centre Revised Rapist Typology (MTC:R3) to classify 10 high-risk rapists in New Zealand who were selected for a sex offender treatment pilot program. The study found that the MTC:R3 typology could successfully classify this sample and mean differences were observed in risk assessment scores between the typology groups. The results suggest the typology may help differentiate patterns of risk for rapists and could have applications for treatment programs.
This study explored the social relationships of 4 immigrant adolescents in New Zealand, 2 living in nuclear family settings and 2 living in communal family settings. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand the nature, frequency, and purpose of relationships with family and non-family members. Preliminary findings suggest those in communal settings did not necessarily have more relationships than those in nuclear settings. The small sample size limits conclusions but generates questions around acculturation and social support networks for immigrant youth.
This document discusses the challenges facing organizations in coordinating recovery efforts following the Canterbury earthquakes in New Zealand. It notes that recovery will require integrated decision making across many organizations with differing interests. As time passes, organizations are finding they have insufficient resources to maintain early recovery collaboration. There is also a risk of growing inter-organizational strain as linkages between groups break down. To fully recover, it will be important to address both structural needs like rebuilding infrastructure as well as social needs to support economic recovery and community wellbeing over the long term. Effective ongoing leadership will be critical to sustain recovery efforts and maintain morale.
The document discusses several studies related to assessing dynamic risk factors for parolees and offenders. It finds that parole officers can achieve moderate to high accuracy in predicting recidivism when assessing dynamic risk factors, even with limited tools. Multiple reassessments of dynamic risk over time provide better predictions than a single pre-release assessment. Studies also found parole officers focus more on superficial engagement than targeting criminogenic needs and using cognitive behavioral techniques, as associated with reduced recidivism. The document introduces a structured tool called DRAOR for assessing dynamic risk, acute risk, and protective factors.
Children, adolescents and families make up 50% of clients seen in psychology clinics across New Zealand and Australia. Half of respondents report offering family therapy, but only 27% require one family therapy course, and over 50% integrate it into general courses or have little training. A literature review found nothing on family therapy training in New Zealand except a 2009 report recommending postgraduate courses and national training programs recognizing cultural contexts. Potential training models include seminars and sessions with reflecting teams. A Family Therapy Reference Group was formed to promote workforce development through conferences, standards, and a national association.
The document summarizes the New Zealand Defense Force's (NZDF) response to the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. It discusses (1) the NZDF's involvement in relief efforts through Operation Awhina, with 1800 personnel deployed across the navy, army, and air force; (2) the psychological response which aimed to reduce stress through education and identifying at-risk personnel; and (3) lessons learned, including the need for responsive capability and supervision for personnel providing support.
The document summarizes a study on the effects of brachytherapy and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) on quality of life and sexual function in prostate cancer patients. The study found that brachytherapy had negative impacts on urinary symptoms, quality of life, and sexual function over time. Patients receiving ADT in addition to brachytherapy experienced worse urinary symptoms. Sexual function scores declined significantly following treatment. Younger patients reported more side effects initially. While some symptoms may stabilize over longer periods, short-term impacts persisted at two years post-treatment.
Bobby's Books uses children's literature to help children cope with grief, loss, and change. The organization was started to empower adults to think like children and help them through difficult experiences like death, divorce, and moves. Common feelings associated with grief include sadness, emptiness, anxiety, and guilt. Myths suggest children only grieve briefly or in stages, but grief is unique to each individual. Reading stories, discussing feelings, and using art can help children process losses in relationships, possessions, environments, skills, and habits. Bobby's Books recommends selecting age-appropriate books and including caregivers to recognize and understand children's experiences with change and suffering.
Bobby's Books uses children's literature to help kids cope with grief, loss, and change. It provides books, seminars, and resources to empower adults to support children experiencing difficult emotions. The program highlights how stories can be teaching moments and offers tips for reading with kids. Its goal is to normalize grief and help both children and adults discuss difficult topics.
Running head SWK313 ASSESSMENT 2 CASE STUDIES .docxtodd521
Running head: SWK313 ASSESSMENT 2 CASE STUDIES 1
SWK313 ASSESSMENT 2 CASE STUDIES 8
SWK313 Assessment 2 Case Studies
Student's Name:
Institutional Affiliation:
Case Study 1: Bailey
Organisation type: Youth support service
In the discussion, the paper will explore in details the case study of Bailey who is at her 16th year of age and faces a lot of difficulties for that matter. Bailey being a tender girl has the capacity of getting a good education, access to information, good healthcare, and good parental care. From the case, we can realize that the lady is facing a challenge of parental care and she does not have a stable place or home to stay according to the context in the case study. Therefore, as a counsellor, I would advise the lady to get home and find the peace of her mind at her family’s care and support. Therefore, this paper will discuss in details how Bailey may be helped to meet her life objectives (Bourke, & Ready-Ed Publications, 2004).
To equally look into the life of Bailey, she is still at the tender age for her to decide on making her personal decisions and for the choices that she may make for her life may not help her for the long term planning of her life and for the success of herself. Her deciding to stay with her grandmother madam Karen could be the best option for herself and for the good parental care of her older grandmother, but things turn not to be the way we expect. I could stand strong to blame the grandmother for not having a firm stand to stop Bailey from moves again from her place to find shelter at her friends’ places.
In this case, I can say, it is the poor parental care by her parents both the mother and the grandmother that did not set a good foundation on how to care for their family members such that Bailey is left with all the freedom to move from one place to another without being cautioned and being seriously summoned over the same (Emery, 2012). We as the audience to the case study, we don’t find the clear evidence of what might have been the indifference between Bailey and her stepfather. This is the most critical path that we should find to know and get to find the solution form that point of view.
The foundation of the issues that Bailey is facing could be originating from the inner cycle of their parental and guidance system that we can say lack clear principles of good parenting and social care for the family members. I could have started by knowing what could be the issue that keeps Bailey outside the brackets of their family with her claim that she does not get in terms with her stepfather. In the application of the psychosocial theory of human learning and behaviour change, I would wish to monitor and find out the problem by sitting down with Bailey and trying to find out her problem. Through good guidance and counselling, I believe that the problem c.
The Taylor family is at the center of the television show Friday Night Lights. They consist of parents Eric and Tami Taylor and their two daughters Julie and Gracie. Throughout the show, the family undergoes numerous changes in their family structure and financial situations that affect them. Eric works as a high school football coach whose job consumes much of his time, while Tami works as a high school counselor after staying home to raise their daughters. The family demonstrates traits of independence and flexibility in adapting to uncertainties and changes in their lives.
The document summarizes a student group project to create a short video exploring psychological concepts. It introduces the story of a girl named Yee who is sent abroad for studies against her wishes. The group implemented concepts like stereotypes, conformity, persuasion, affective forecasting, ageism, and upward counterfactual thinking into the script. It describes the filming process, which involved locations, props like passports and teapots, and discusses how the concepts were applied to different scenes in the video.
The professor does not fully agree with the conclusions of the study described in the text. The study assumes that the environment is the same for identical and fraternal twins, but this assumption may be incorrect in many situations. The professor argues that any study needs to acknowledge its underlying assumptions when evaluating its results.
This document outlines the stages and activities of a teaching sequence exploring family photos and memorabilia. The sequence includes:
1. Initiating discussion by brainstorming what a family is and reading a book on different family structures.
2. Gathering information by having students bring in a family photo and treasured item, and answering questions about them.
3. Analyzing the data by having students create treasure boxes for special family members containing their photos and items.
4. Synthesizing the information by students presenting their boxes to the class and completing a worksheet on their special family member.
5. Applying their knowledge by comparing their families to different poster families and reflecting on the importance of
Oom not doom a novel method for improving psychological science, Bradley WoodsNZ Psychological Society
The document summarizes a novel method called Observation Oriented Modeling (OOM) for improving psychological science. OOM aims to address issues with traditional research methods like overreliance on group-level analyses and improper use of null hypothesis significance testing. It uses binary coding of observations and matrix algebra operations to model causal relationships between deep structures in data. Statistics like the Classification Strength Index and Percent Correct Classification evaluate how well a target matrix is conformed by a rotated conforming matrix, indicating causal relationships.
Consideration of symptom validity as a routine component of forensic assessme...NZ Psychological Society
This document discusses the importance of assessing symptom validity as a routine part of forensic psychological assessments. It provides examples of response biases and incentives that could influence self-reported symptoms. The document argues that evaluating symptom validity strengthens psychological contributions to forensic settings by testing alternative hypotheses and conclusions. It also provides case examples and practice points for incorporating symptom validity assessments.
The document summarizes a study that explored the experiences of previously clinically depressed adults in New Zealand. [13 participants were interviewed and discussed perceived causes of their depression such as early trauma, bullying, attachment issues, and avoidance behaviors. The predominant theme was stress and anxiety. Many participants linked experiences like childhood trauma, loss, and bullying to causing their depression. The study highlights the importance of addressing social factors and stressors rather than solely biological explanations for depression.]
Qualitative research as an adjunct to the therapeutic training of counselling...NZ Psychological Society
The document discusses how undertaking qualitative research can improve therapeutic abilities for counselling psychologists. It describes the six phases of qualitative research: choosing a topic, conducting research interviews, initial data analysis through coding, abstract/symbolic analysis, theory construction, and writing/presentation. Throughout each phase, maintaining empathy, curiosity, flexibility and openness is important. By tolerating uncertainty and avoiding premature conclusions, deeper meanings and insights can emerge from the data to inform therapeutic understanding. Qualitative research done well involves fully engaging with participants' experiences while maintaining optimal distance to allow patterns and theories to form.
Do increased levels of wellbeing lead to increased levels of resilience in ad...NZ Psychological Society
The document summarizes research on factors related to resilience in children and adolescents. It discusses the history of resilience research and factors studied like risk factors and protective factors. It describes a longitudinal study conducted over 3 years with 1,774 New Zealand adolescents to examine the relationships between resilience, well-being, and positive affect over time using surveys. The study found that well-being predicted increases in resilience, but positive affect did not. Resilience and well-being showed a bidirectional relationship. Mediation analyses found that social resources and reductions in negative attributes mediated the relationships between resilience and well-being.
Breaking through the “cinderella bias” barrier stepfamily relationships, Celi...NZ Psychological Society
This document summarizes research on positive functioning stepfamilies. It acknowledges past research showing factors like fairness, acceptance, forgiveness, and quality family time contribute to stepfamily success. The study involved 40 stepfamilies totaling 155 participants who completed family meetings and questionnaires. Common fairness situations involved differential treatment of children and household chores. Resolutions generally involved clear rules and communication. Participants reported feeling less negative emotions like anger after resolving issues. Forgiveness was seen as important for family functioning. Advice focused on treating all family members equally, communicating openly, and spending quality time together.
The document discusses the experiences of a non-Māori therapist working with Māori clients in New Zealand. It emphasizes the importance of working in a culturally safe way to honor the Treaty of Waitangi and better serve clients. This involves understanding how one's own background and culture can influence perspectives as well as familiarizing oneself with Māori values, worldviews, and cultural practices to provide holistic and responsive care.
1. The document discusses a study on treatment options for insomnia in primary care settings in New Zealand. It examines how patients view available treatments and the relationship between sleep beliefs, treatment choices, and insomnia symptoms.
2. The study found that patients were not accessing effective non-medication treatments and those using prescription medication had greater sleep difficulties. Greater endorsement of unhelpful sleep beliefs was related to longer term medication use.
3. The conclusions suggest cognitive behavioral therapy could help patients improve sleep and reduce medication use by addressing unhelpful sleep beliefs.
This study applied the Massachusetts Treatment Centre Revised Rapist Typology (MTC:R3) to classify 10 high-risk rapists in New Zealand who were selected for a sex offender treatment pilot program. The study found that the MTC:R3 typology could successfully classify this sample and mean differences were observed in risk assessment scores between the typology groups. The results suggest the typology may help differentiate patterns of risk for rapists and could have applications for treatment programs.
This study explored the social relationships of 4 immigrant adolescents in New Zealand, 2 living in nuclear family settings and 2 living in communal family settings. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand the nature, frequency, and purpose of relationships with family and non-family members. Preliminary findings suggest those in communal settings did not necessarily have more relationships than those in nuclear settings. The small sample size limits conclusions but generates questions around acculturation and social support networks for immigrant youth.
This document discusses the challenges facing organizations in coordinating recovery efforts following the Canterbury earthquakes in New Zealand. It notes that recovery will require integrated decision making across many organizations with differing interests. As time passes, organizations are finding they have insufficient resources to maintain early recovery collaboration. There is also a risk of growing inter-organizational strain as linkages between groups break down. To fully recover, it will be important to address both structural needs like rebuilding infrastructure as well as social needs to support economic recovery and community wellbeing over the long term. Effective ongoing leadership will be critical to sustain recovery efforts and maintain morale.
The document discusses several studies related to assessing dynamic risk factors for parolees and offenders. It finds that parole officers can achieve moderate to high accuracy in predicting recidivism when assessing dynamic risk factors, even with limited tools. Multiple reassessments of dynamic risk over time provide better predictions than a single pre-release assessment. Studies also found parole officers focus more on superficial engagement than targeting criminogenic needs and using cognitive behavioral techniques, as associated with reduced recidivism. The document introduces a structured tool called DRAOR for assessing dynamic risk, acute risk, and protective factors.
Children, adolescents and families make up 50% of clients seen in psychology clinics across New Zealand and Australia. Half of respondents report offering family therapy, but only 27% require one family therapy course, and over 50% integrate it into general courses or have little training. A literature review found nothing on family therapy training in New Zealand except a 2009 report recommending postgraduate courses and national training programs recognizing cultural contexts. Potential training models include seminars and sessions with reflecting teams. A Family Therapy Reference Group was formed to promote workforce development through conferences, standards, and a national association.
The document summarizes the New Zealand Defense Force's (NZDF) response to the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. It discusses (1) the NZDF's involvement in relief efforts through Operation Awhina, with 1800 personnel deployed across the navy, army, and air force; (2) the psychological response which aimed to reduce stress through education and identifying at-risk personnel; and (3) lessons learned, including the need for responsive capability and supervision for personnel providing support.
The document summarizes a study on the effects of brachytherapy and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) on quality of life and sexual function in prostate cancer patients. The study found that brachytherapy had negative impacts on urinary symptoms, quality of life, and sexual function over time. Patients receiving ADT in addition to brachytherapy experienced worse urinary symptoms. Sexual function scores declined significantly following treatment. Younger patients reported more side effects initially. While some symptoms may stabilize over longer periods, short-term impacts persisted at two years post-treatment.
The document discusses three research projects that used methodology to analyze what is not directly said in interviews. The researchers hypothesized that answers may lie outside of conscious knowledge and aimed to have a relational process where the researcher is also a participant. Psychoanalytic ideas and narrative theory were used to analyze interviews on multiple levels, looking beyond what was said to subjects' constructions of self and stories. The women in STEM project found complex family relationships important. The youth connectedness project found secure attachments and achievement provide scaffolding for development, though some rely on little support. The research itself created new connections for some youth.
This document summarizes a qualitative study exploring service users' subjective experiences of an early intervention service for psychosis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 service users about their life prior to engaging with the service, factors influencing recovery, and their experience of the recovery process. The therapeutic relationship was found to be the most commonly cited factor positively influencing recovery. Key aspects of the therapeutic relationship that helped recovery included clinicians taking a personable approach, forming a collaborative treatment partnership, and providing a client-focused service. A lack of these relationship elements was seen as negatively impacting recovery. The quality of the therapeutic relationship affected other recovery factors. Clinical implications include tailoring the relationship to better meet clients' needs.
The document provides an update from the New Zealand Psychologists Board. It discusses the current board members and structure. It also summarizes the board's major activities including developing best practice guidelines, quality improvement processes, and proposals from the Health Workforce New Zealand. Registration and complaints data from the past year are also presented.
This document provides information about diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults. It discusses the diagnostic process, including conducting a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's history, skills, behaviors, and functioning. Formal diagnostic tools like the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule are recommended. Differential diagnosis is important to rule out conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia, and psychoses. The presentation provides clinical case examples and resources for professionals and individuals diagnosed with ASD.
Wairua is a fundamental aspect of life and being for Māori. It provides a connection between the physical and spiritual realms. Wairua exists within all people, lands, words, generations and ancestors. It gives Māori a sense of identity, strength and balance. Expressions of wairua can be seen through te reo, waiata, whakapapa and other cultural practices. Maintaining connections to wairua, whenua, tikanga and each other is important for Māori wellbeing.
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdfJim Jacob Roy
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
Rasamanikya is a excellent preparation in the field of Rasashastra, it is used in various Kushtha Roga, Shwasa, Vicharchika, Bhagandara, Vatarakta, and Phiranga Roga. In this article Preparation& Comparative analytical profile for both Formulationon i.e Rasamanikya prepared by Kushmanda swarasa & Churnodhaka Shodita Haratala. The study aims to provide insights into the comparative efficacy and analytical aspects of these formulations for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
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1. Working Clinically with Stepfamilies
Aims of the presentation
New Zealand Psychological Society Conference Provide an overview of the issues confronting stepfamilies
Queenstown, August, 2011 and the clinician/s
Examine stepfamily “architecture” or functioning
Implications for practice
A case discussion
Claire Cartwright PhD, DipClinPsych
University of Auckland
c.cartwright@auckland.ac.nz
CASE DISCUSSION Current Issues
Ann works from home so is responsible for children after school
TONY
ANN
Tries to get all the children to do homework, complains that SCh
fight, don’t cooperate, and go back to playing when she leaves
room
Ann also says she doesn’t get any time much with Tony
Tony arrives home at around 6.30. Ann does the dinner.
Bob Jack Jo Jill
13 6 7 15 Tony thinks they work things out well. Ann thinks that the rules
for the children are unclear.
2. Complex Stepfamilies The first two years
Children experience difficulty
with the family changes
Two adults in a relationship and both have
children from previous unions living in the Often a lack of preparation/
household repartnering can occur quickly
(Cartwright, 2010)
Parents want the change – children often don’t
Children’s perspective Stepfamily “architecture”
and the first year or two
Children often do not want a stepparent or another change in the
family situation:
Parent-child relationship is well-established
New partner enters as an “outsider” to the system
SON: Well, I didn’t really feel bad but I didn’t feel really happy or
anything. I didn’t feel sad but I didn’t feel happy.
(When asked what he would have liked?)
SON: I wanted Mum and Dad back together.
3. Children and loyalty issues
Stepfamily “architecture”
and the first year or two
Children often feel jealous or threatened by
the time and attention going to the new
Couple’s relationship lacks “middle ground” partner
Because your parent and stepparent are still getting to
Children can feel like “outsiders” to the new know each other you don’t become nearly as, well in
your own eyes, as important. I definitely felt a bit
couple’s relationship (Cartwright) isolated especially going from a household with one
parent to two. There’s a lot less attention from
anyone really. (Female, Young adult study)
And you know how dare he come and steal our, what
we had, because we became really close, us three
girls and Simon and Mum, became really close and
you know how dare Mum think that she needs
someone else. (Young woman from Life Stories Study)
(Cartwright & Seymour, 2003)
The stepparent role and SP-Ch
relationship
Stepfamily “architecture”
Stepparent role:
Stepparent-child relationships also lack “middle
ground” Viewed as “ambiguous”
Lack of consensus amongst SFs
And between adolescents and adults
Loyalty issues are prevalent
Stepfamily boundary challenges Relationships between stepparents and children are often
troubled in the early stages
Building a relationship - “a crawling occupation”
(Pryor, 2005)
4. Lack of stepfamily norms Challenges of “Stepfamily architecture”
Stepfamily couples attempt to form a “nuclear family”
Stepfamily “architecture” creates problems for adults and children
and use these norms to guide them
Single parents - can be more permissive (guilt/concern for
As do therapists not experienced with children)
stepfamilies/unaware of the research/knowledge
Stepparents – can tend towards authoritarianism (partly in
response to “bad” behaviour of stepchildren)
So parents and stepparents can polarize each other
Problems with an active stepparent role
Discipline - a key issue
It is generally accepted by researchers and stepfamily
therapists that adoption of a parenting role by
I think one of the things that my Dad did wrong was, stepparents is often problematic
I think he sat back quite a lot with Ann (stepmother)
coming in and doing the disciplining of us and my Many stepparents, sometimes with partner’s
little brother. He’d just sort of sit there, and not encouragement, assume an active parenting (esp.
want to look at what she was doing, and say: No, discipline/control) role too early
that’s wrong! You’re not supposed to do that to a
kid. And he’d just sit there cause he didn’t want Stepchildren most often respond to this negatively
more conflict because it would just go on and on.
(Male) Even sensitive or authoritative parenting by the
stepparent is often unwanted by children in early stages
5. Rescue Fantasies The stepparent role
(Hetherington & Kelly, 2002)
The rescue fantasy Researchers and clinicians conclude:
The stepparent thinks they will “shape the kids up”
and rescue children from inadequate discipline Best if the parent continues to have main
Or rescue the parent from his/her badly behaved or responsibility for children - discipline/care
over-demanding children
SP attempts to build a relationship - a friendship, to
Another rescue fantasy in stepmother families: earn trust
The father thinks that the stepmother will take over
primary responsibility for the care and nurturing of
the stepchild/ren Supports the discipline of the parent
Our stepfamily’s architecture Our stepfamily’s architecture
The children have lived in single parent households and The step/mother has taken responsibility (or expected to) for
become used to having parent to themselves care of the stepchildren after school- and for homework. She
is also doing most of the cooking.
Oldest boy especially loses his position in the family/and Hence, the stepmother has taken on a parenting role.
with siblings
The children are all living away from their biological other She is experiencing a lack of cooperation from the
parents stepchildren including fighting amongst themselves/she
appears frustrated and stressed
Each parent now has a new partner and increased
competition for time – less time with parents The father’s children are being cared for less by their own
parent than the stepparent
The couple are developing their relationship with 4 children
in the house SM is an outsider but is playing a central parenting role
6. Therapeutic Interventions
Common practices to avoid with stepfamilies
(Browning, 2011)
Psychoeducation and normalization
Asking the entire stepfamily to come in
(Instead, usually sees the stepcouples first and concentrates on sub- It takes time for stepfamilies to adjust (two to four years)
systems in early to middle stages)
Stepfamilies work differently in some ways - important to work out what
works.
Establishing heirarchical boundaries
(One of the couple is not a parent - so development of a parenting Interventions aimed at developing an adaptive stepparent
alliance will most likely include a lesser role for the stepparent) role - Also some psychoeducation/normalization around this
Establishing family rules too early/too easily Stepmum has taken on responsibility for the children and their
homework/ she’s having some difficulties with this /and it might be a
good idea to give her a break from that / children might like Dad’s
assistance, and do better at the homework
Therapeutic Interventions
Recommended Stepfamily Authors
Involving adults in finding alternatives to try/experiments
Patricia Papernow
How can we try out Tony (Dad) doing some of the homework with
children? Perhaps the youngest two? Maybe oldest by self and show Scott Browning
Dad? Jan Rodwell (NZ)
Interventions aimed at strengthening relationships:
Parent-child
Couple’s
Stepparent-child
The importance of being empathic/building empathy
within the relationship