The drinking of alcoholic beverages is an increasingly accepted part of contemporary life. Wide societal acceptance of alcoholic beverages have led to some severe problems. As societal restrictions on the use of alcohol lessen, the need for more posit . . .

The major health threats facing the American public today are largely the result of unhealthy habits. Six of the ten factors associated with America's number one killer, cardiovascular disease, are clearly the result of lifestyle. In addition, health . . .

The purpose of this project is to facilitate the selection of self-help books by members of the mental health profession. All of the books reviewed were selected to be used as an adjunct to therapy. Professionals in this field usually have insufficien . . .

This workshop is intended for guardians of adolescents who are returning from a residential care facility. This is a one-day, eight hour workshop. The material covers; 1) the purpose of the workshop, 2) the importance of the workshop, 3) why adolescen . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine whether people who seek counseling help show characteristics of hypoglycemia. A search of the literature supports the hypothesis: People in counseling could exhibit the characteristics of people with hypoglyc . . .

The prevalence of substance abuse-related disorders is alarmingly high among adolescents and adults in the United States. Some of these individuals seek alcohol and drug treatment voluntarily as a result of personal, family, and relational problems. M . . .

ABSTRACT CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MALES IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION TRANSITIONING TO RETIREMENT By Deanna Gurrola Master of Science in Counseling, Career Counseling The career development needs of males retiring from the law enforcement fi . . .

First semester graduate students are expected to write with technical proficiency; yet many do not have the necessary skills and writing competency to achieve this expectation (Singleton-Jackson & Lumsden, 2009). Over the past five years, students enr . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate the counseling needs of community college students as perceived by the students themselves, assuming that a needs assessment can provide valuable input in planning counseling programs to meet the needs of t . . .

Since paraprofessionals have begun to be used in many schools to augment the educational programs on a fairly large scale, this pilot study was initiated to investigate the effects and possible benefits of the participation of parents as paraprofessio . . .

This graduate project is a handbook developed to assist people in choosing toys for children up to 4 years of age. A review of the literature associated with proper toy selections for children is followed by criteria and procedures which will enable a . . .

During the last few years, more and more of the students enrolled in the Master's program in Guidance and Counseling at California State University, Northridge have been using their degree as a stepping stone to a Marriage, Family, and Child Counselin . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-esteem and locus of control on achievement motivation in women. The hypotheses for the present study were that there would be a positive relationship between self-esteem and ac . . .

Meditation, which was developed millenia ago, has become of current interest in a world searching for ways to live harmoniously with nature. Many of the c1aims about meditation are made in terms of a philosophical system which is unfamiliar to the Wes . . .

Over the years, the number of single mother households has increased (United States Census Bureau, 2011). Single mothers represent approximately 70% of single parents (Kotwal & Prabhaker, 2009). Correspondingly, these women represent a large populatio . . .

Fifty-five secondary students were selected for a pilot study to test the relationship between the cognitive styles of reflection and impulsivity with performance on speed reading tasks. Ss were divided into three treatment groups--(group I--high pres . . .

A greater amount of empirical research utilizing adult (Buhsnell, Wells, & Oakley-Brown, 1992; Dansky, Brewerton, Kilpatrick, & O'Neil, 1997, Garfinkel et al., 1995 Pribor & Dinwiddie, 1992; Steiger & Zankow, 1990; Wonderich, Donaldsonet al., 1996; Wo . . .

This study compares the opinions and attitudes related to the deaf population between deaf counselors and hearing counselors. The data was gathered from 35 subjects. Fifteen of the subjects were deaf counselors and 15 were hearing counselors from vari . . .

This study examined thirty-six subjects who had converted from Judaism to Christianity in the 1970's while in their teen-age years. The sampling was small, reflecting not necessarily the limitations of the researcher, but the very limited number of pe . . .

Bullying in elementary school is very common and is extremely detrimental to children's emotional health, social welfare and academic success. Although there are many anti-bullying programs implemented all over the world in every level of school, bull . . .

The purpose of the project is to collaborate with African American churches to create an intervention curriculum addressing the needs of African American women survivors of domestic violence (DV). The faith-based intervention includes an instructors' . . .

The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to provide a resource/reference guide to professionals working with families with mentally retarded children. In the acceptable literature the children were diagnosed as being mentally retarded. The childr . . .

The Structure of Intellect model, developed by J. P. Guilford and enhanced by the work of M. N. Meeker, presents a new concept of intelligence. Through Meeker's work with the Structure of Intellect (SOI) model there exists the potential for employing . . .

The purpose of this project was to develop a program that will foster a sense of empathy and respect toward students at the middle school level who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) by providing middle school coun . . .

Sibling relationships are an integral part of a family system that is influenced by the attitudes and behaviors of parents, along with the emotional climate in the family. Having an autistic child in the family presents a distinctive set of challenges . . .

The Southern California Counseling Center is a community counseling institution for all types of psychological problems. The counseling staff consists of paraprofessionals supervised by professional psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers. It . . .

Family involvement plays an important role in a student's education. A large body of research suggests that school-family connections positively influence various aspects of a student's education (Delgado Gaitan 2012; Chadwick, 2004; Epstein et al., 2 . . .

Suicidal ideation is not uncommon during adolescence due to the struggle they have trying to find the own identity as they prepare for adulthood. For those adolescents who are multiracial, discovering an identity can become even more complex. The inab . . .

The recent homework debate among scholars, educators, and parents has focused primarily on how much homework students should be assigned. Some argue that American students are falling behind without enough academic practice at home. Others suggest chi . . .

With Latinos comprising the largest ethnic minority group in the United States (Census, 2006) and immigration as a constant at a rise, it is more critical than ever to consider the impact of cultural values and explore the distinctive nature of parent . . .

The purpose of the study was to enhance my knowledge about Anglo middle class junior high age students coming from divorced homes. I undertook the research in order to see if some of the discipline problems and poor grades on the junior high level are . . .

“Dissolution:, the current California legal term for divorce, is commonplace in today's society. Statistics have shown that one out of every two marriages will end in dissolution. The people going through the necessary legal procedures are too often s . . .

The aim of this project is to create a program that is geared toward providing the bully guidance and support in learning how to change his or her aggressive behaviors. Often, programs that exist have been negatively based (i.e. suspending the bully w . . .

This paper focuses on the bilingual education for Chinese in California. It begins with an historical, chronological overview of the education of the Chinese from the mid 1800's to the present time. It concludes with an up-to-date examination of two c . . .

This study of responsibility as an aspect of moral judgment focuses on the instruments that have been used to assess the construct of responsibility operationally. The philosophical definitions of responsibility range from duty or obligation to person . . .

Abstract This graduate project provides a guide for professional school counselors to conduct a career development workshop for eighth grade at-risk Latino students. The workshop allows students to proceed with their development process based on aptit . . .

Of the many influences available to the youth of America during the 1960s, none may have been more influential to a sub-section of the population that read comic books than the stories and characters being created at Marvel Comics. Today, Marvel is be . . .

The purpose of this project is to create a 3-week-long summer program to address the transition to high school with ninth grade students and their parents. Ninth grade is an extreme predictor of high school graduation. This 3-week-long summer program . . .

Psychodrama has been used in a variety of therapeutic situations -- group therapy, formal psychodrama groups, conjoint marital and family therapy, and adapted for use in individual therapy. Psychodrarna, the formal method devised by J. L. Moreno, uses . . .

ABSTRACT Undocumented Students Can: A Program to Increase Parent Awareness, Involvement, and Educational Opportunities for Latino Undocumented Students in Secondary Education By Laura Faviola Jose Master of Science in Counseling, School Counseling Lat . . .

Abstract Art Therapy Group for Child Survivors of Abusive Homes: The Therapist's Guide By: Tracy Gilmour Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy The purpose of this project is to provide clinicians with a guide for implementing gr . . .

The rapid economic growth in Korea (Lee, Ahn, Yoo, & Kim, 2014) has prompt successful academic achievements for young children. The push for early academics seemingly has led to counter-force to emphasis children's social-emotional development in Kore . . .

There has been conflicting research regarding perception of sibling relationships with a sibling diagnosed of autism. The current study seeks gain a better understanding of play relations between a neurotypical sibling and his/her sibling diagnosed wi . . .

According to Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, Competence (n.): (1) Means sufficient for the necessities of life; (2) the quality or state of having requisite abilities or qualities. As a result of national and state assessments, government . . .

This descriptive study investigated the areas of psychological and emotional concerns encountered by women afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis. Four primary areas were determined: 1) the common problem areas subjects face due to their arthritic condit . . .

The purpose of this project thesis is to create a twelve week support group for women that focuses on enhancing both body image and sexual functioning. The curriculum covers the five stages of grief and takes women on a journey toward the final stage, . . .

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of alcoholism on people who grew up in a home in which alcohol was abused. This group of subjects was compared to a group of subjects whose parents were not alcoholic. There were four hypotheses fo . . .

INTEGRATING CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION INTO A-G CURRICULUM By Linda Kang Master of Science in Counseling, School Counseling This graduate project examines the relevance of career technical education and how it can be integrated into traditional core a . . .

1979 is the Year of the Child. This thesis concerns itself with child abuse and neglect, and those persons and/or agencies that not only contribute to the problem, but also those that are attempting to deal with and eliminate the problem. A working de . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf concerning their perceived role concepts and functions. This study had originally been conducted on a nation-wide basis in 1970 by Norm Tully in partial fulfillment of . . .