Drug Use and Treatment of Hispanic Immigrants
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A 19 page paper discussing the influence of culture on addiction treatment. Much of the research into drug use among Hispanics of the past has identified Hispanics only by cultural identification, without giving a clear picture of those cultural matters that can influence whether a Mexican American chooses to seek help in breaking an addiction. There are several aspects of the Mexican American culture that prevent Mexican Americans from moving along the same path of addiction resolution that individuals of other ethnic groups navigate in similar journeys. This paper discusses some of these points, including acculturization and the tradition of relying on family groups in times of crisis. Counselors need to realize that Hispanics who enter treatment likely already have used these social structures without success. Includes an abstract and an outline. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: KSpsychImmi.rtf

Drug Use and Treatment of Hispanic Immigrants
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A 24 page paper discussing the influence of culture on addiction treatment. This paper includes a 5-page section on clinical implications not contained in the shorter paper of the same name. Much of the research into drug use among Hispanics of the past has identified Hispanics only by cultural identification, without giving a clear picture of those cultural matters that can influence whether a Mexican American chooses to seek help in breaking an addiction. There are several aspects of the Mexican American culture that prevent Mexican Americans from moving along the same path of addiction resolution that individuals of other ethnic groups navigate in similar journeys. This paper discusses some of these points, including acculturization and the tradition of relying on family groups in times of crisis. Counselors need to realize that Hispanics who enter treatment likely already have used these social structures without success. Includes an abstract and an outline. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: KSpsychImmi2.rtf

DSM IV Assessment/Asperger's Disorder
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A 5 page research paper that takes the form of a clinical assessment based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition (DSM IV) criteria for Asperger's Disorder, which is similar to the criteria for Autism. The writer pictures a hypothetical patient as a means for demonstrating the assessment process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khaspd.rtf

Dual Recovery Program: Past And Future
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6 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses staying clean and sober, as well as describing the difference between the former and recovered self. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCDualRecov.rtf

Eating Disorders and Archetypes
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This 5 page paper provides a look at Carl Jung's archetypes as well as eating disorders and provides an analysis to merge the two bodies of ideas. Contemporary songs featuring women with eating disorders are noted as the archetypes are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA230eat.rtf

Effecting Organizational Change through Gestalt Therapy
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A 10 page paper discussing the difficulties of effecting real and lasting change, and the value that Gestalt concepts can add to any change initiative involving organizational learning. The paper includes discussion of Senge’s concept of the “fifth discipline” and some of the approaches that consultants have taken in designing change initiatives in the past. Change initiatives undertaken under the Gestalt approach have clear goals; articulate the reasons behind them; and provide reinforcement in the process of implementing identified changes. These are features that many failed change initiatives have lacked; the Gestalt component greatly increases the likelihood of success. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtOrgLrnGest.rtf

Effects of Bipolar Disorder on Families
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A 7 page paper which examines the effects of bipolar disorder on families, specifically considering changes in behavior and proposed coping strategies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGbipolr.wps

Effects of Deployment on Military Families
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A 4 page paper which examines the effects of deployment, when soldiers return home, on military families. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAdepml.rtf

Elderly Studies
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6 pages. Four articles pertaining to gerontology or aging have been chosen in which the author compares the research done on topics relating to the elderly. Many issues concern the elderly population. With the baby boomer generation, more people are going to be in the category of elderly. This will continue for several years, and is one of the reasons that studying the elderly is of great importance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PCgeron.doc