The goal of this project is to provide awareness on the significance of reclassification for Latinx Long Term English Learner students (LTEL). The project consists of a series of workshops for all of the involved stake holders - parents, teachers, and . . .

Children from Middle Eastern American cultures raised in the United States may have difficulty integrating their two distinct cultures, thus resulting in conflict and anxiety and leaving the family prone to internal intergenerational conflicts. This t . . .

Every year, an estimated 3.3 million to 10 million children are exposed to domestic violence in their homes (Herrenkohl et al, 2010). Research demonstrates that children who have been exposed to domestic violence may experience various emotional, beha . . .

Gay and questioning adolescents are highly vulnerable people's opinions regarding their sexual orientation. Gay and questioning adolescents run the risk of being rejected from family and friends a based on homophobic and heteronormative beliefs. Recen . . .

This study compared the internal-external locus of control of Mexican gang and nongang members. Three hypotheses were tested: (a) Mexican gang members would be significantly more external than Mexican nongang members in their perceptions of control ov . . .

The impact of alcoholism on child development has serious consequences addressing many issues: self-esteem, domestic violence, sexual abuse, addictions, substance abuse, eating disorders, and suicide. My objective in this project is to study Adult Chi . . .

“The mere imputation of homosexuality in America may be enough to ruin a man's reputation, his livelihood, his relationship with his government, and any hopes he has for future happiness. Beyond these calamities, moreover, the American male who become . . .

As young low-income mothers enter the workforce, they encounter unique barriers and challenges (Acevedo, 2005; Albelda, 2011; Jennings & Santiago, 2004). The high number of low-income mothers alerts the community of the need to provide adequate progra . . .

This project explores the many different areas in which Hispanic couples with children struggle and need support with to continue nurturing their love for one another. After having children, Hispanic couples' focus shifts to the children and the love . . .

Insecure attachments are reflected in distressed adult intimate relationships. The infant who never learned to trust or depend on another, as an adult is faced with the task of doing so in an intimate relationship. The task of allowing oneself to depe . . .

There are currently no available objective or subjective means to analyze schools or programs which offer training for a professional career in counseling or psychology. One embarking on a career has no guide other than the school catalogs, and the di . . .

This study was conducted to assess the current practices, interest and needs for parent education in the San Fernando Valley Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools. Eight teacher/directors and seventy-four parents were surveyed for their pers . . .

This master's project reviews literature on how migration, separation, and acculturation affects immigrant families and their 1.5-Generation of children. Central-American immigrants continue to enter the United States, but the pre and post effects of . . .

This project develops an introductory workshop on binge eating disorder (BED). The workshop aims to educate mental health professionals on the diagnosis criterion as well as important correlations, risk factors and treatment options. While a majority . . .

The CACREP standards were developed in order to ensure that graduates from CACREP accredited programs develop a professional counselor identity and master the knowledge and skills to practice effectively. The purpose of this artifact is to demonstrate . . .

The purpose of this project is to create a workshop that will educate Marriage and Family Therapy Trainees, Marriage and Family Therapy Interns, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and licensed Psychologists about fibromyalgia syndrome. Once educa . . .

This study examines the relationship of perceptual ability, socioeconomic status, preschool experience and age among kindergarten children in two school districts in Southern California. The sample was limited to sixty children randomly selected from . . .

This project develops an introductory support group for black college-age males in the CSU system. The workshop is suitable for mental health professionals looking to consciously support black male psychology and academic health. This project provides . . .

The western modern nuclear family exists both in Los Angeles and in the Kibbutz. What impact have the Kibbutz's special life style, and the different role consigned to its family unit, on the psychological development of its emotionally disturbed chil . . .

This study examined some of the work and role factors that contribute to self-actualization in today's married woman. Contrary to many past studies, the focus of attention in this study was on the personalities, feelings, needs and values of women, co . . .

An 80 item True-False Instrument was developed for use by counselors to assist in determining if the spouse of the depressed person has experienced emotional difficulties that tend to produce conflict in the family situation and that may hinder the re . . .

The purpose of the study was to establish a criterion list of affective behaviors which would characterize the "loving teacher." It was hypothesized that teachers exhibiting such behaviors would foster in their students a lasting enjoyment and love of . . .

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is one of the most common blood cancers among children. When a child is diagnosed with a chronic illness such as ALL, parents and caregivers experience grief and a variety of emotions. In the process of a child's tre . . .

The United States has become more ethnically and linguistically diverse over the years due to the large influx of immigrants from different countries, as well as the cultural diversity among resident families who speak more than one language. States s . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between child abuse and the level of internal versus external locus of control of child abusing parents. The proposed hypothesis of this study was that child abusing parents or potential ch . . .

Developing an LGBTQ identity may be difficult for youth to do, as they grow up in a society that assumes heterosexual to be "normal" and often adheres to strict gender roles. As a result, when LGBTQ youth begin to form their sexual minority identity, . . .

With the advent of community based substance abuse treatment for men paroling from California's prisons, an opportunity became available to provide parenting training to these men. It has been shown that with more successful parenting strategies, some . . .

This project is an introductory workshop on how cinema or movies may be used throughout the therapeutic process as a tool to interact and create discussion. The workshop is set for professionals willing to learn the usefulness of cinema and film withi . . .

The purpose of the Core 2 major artifact is to demonstrate my proficiency and understanding of the selected 2014 CACREP standards. Through comprehensive literature reviews, theoretical analysis, and suggested implications for counseling and student af . . .

This graduate project presents a handbook derived from reviewing literature that students, parents and school counselors can use to ease the transition for middle school Latino students into high school. This handbook or guide describes the social, em . . .

The purpose of this master's graduate project is to develop a twelve-week therapy group for parents in the Orthodox Jewish community who have daughters between the ages of 9-13 who are suffering from generalized anxiety disorder. The purpose of the gr . . .

LGBTQ identity is considered a controversial topic for Armenians across the globe. This project was developed in an effort to develop communication lines and educational experiences for middle school adolescents who may identify as LGBTQ Armenian Amer . . .

An individual's career development is no longer viewed as linear and hierarchical, but as multifaceted, unstable, and transitional over time (Bimrose & Hearne, 2012). For middle-aged individuals who began their career at a time when stability was the . . .

This study attempted to show the relationship between two types of parent measures representative of those used throughout intervention programs, as well as the relationship between each of these measures and a widely used infant development inventory . . .

The purpose of this study was to develop a training program specifically designed to meet the needs of volunteer paraprofessional counselors. Forty-nine counselors from five non-profit, volunteer counseling centers responded to a questionnaire pertain . . .

The structural duality of the human brain has intrigued physicians, philosophers, scientists and psychotherapists for centuries. Late in the 1800s, as more technologically advanced medical and scientific research techniques were gradually developed, i . . .

Obesity or compulsive eating is a multifaceted problem with minimal solutions. It covers areas of behavioral, chemical and physical disturbances, and psychological problems. An integrated approach is needed for long term recovery. To be effective, a p . . .

The major artifacts presented meet specific standards set by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), each through a literature review and analysis about a related topic. Standards include social and c . . .

63 subjects were selected randomly from a population of 7th grade students at Maclay Junior High School in Pacoima, California. Maclay is located in an area where the majority of its residences are culturally different. The choice of the sex and race . . .

This project was designed to be used in a self-help group for people with eating problems who are interested in controlling their excessive eating and resultant weight fluctuations. The project consists of a series of scripts discussing principles, is . . .

Racial microaggressions are a relatively new form of racism and have been found to have negative effects on their victims. However, little research has been done with regard to microaggressions and their effects on the Latino community and this study . . .

This pilot project was conducted in order to determine if a lifestyle change group was a feasible project for a community. The premise of the program is that persons with any symptoms of disease, distress or anxiety are out of balance in his or her ph . . .

In modern times, the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) community has gained increasing political power and continues to foster safety for people living as homosexual or bisexual. Despite significant advances in civil rights, gay men and especial . . .

The objective of this thesis is to examine and integrate the usefulness of the therapeutic process through an exploration of its goals, its method, the relationship between counselor and client and its theoretical and philosophical base. It contains a . . .

The purpose of this project was to create a mentorship curriculum for high school students for the purpose of promoting global citizenship and internationalized education. With this proposed project School Counselors will be able to encourage students . . .

The main body of this graduate project is a handbook written for nursery school teachers. Social and emotional development in early childhood and implications for nursery school classroom curriculum and management are discussed. Ways of establishing a . . .

There are a variety of services available for troubled youth and/or their families from public and private agencies. One such service is providing temporary alternative living arrangements when adolescents and their families reach a point where stayin . . .

This project was inspired by my experience as a facilitator in Los Angeles High’s Human Awareness Program in the Spring of 1972. The experience was brought about because of student body unrest due to police sweeps around campus, drug problems, sharing . . .

This investigation focuses on a particular method of parent education which attempts to enhance new mothers' positive feelings in the maternal role as a means of promoting optimal mother-infant interaction during the first six months of life. Ten volu . . .