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Fall 2023
Despite accounting for a significant proportion of the transgender population, non-binary individuals are often neglected within research. Studies that do include non-binary participants are often focused on deficit, stigma, and mental health disparities, resulting in a narrow and one-sided...
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Self-Conscious Emotion and Existential Concerns: An Examination of the Effect of Shame on Death-Related Thoughts
DownloadSpring 2014
Shame is an emotionally painful experience that is commonly encountered in psychotherapy, typically involving a sense of exposure, negative self-judgment, and a strong desire to withdraw or hide. Such features reflect a perceived loss of status and safety in the world, issues that are of central...
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The influence of a self-compassion training program on romantic relationships: A multiple case study
DownloadFall 2016
Separation and divorce is a common occurrence within North America. Given that the transition out of a marriage increases psychological distress in both adults and children, preventative interventions are crucial for avoiding serious ruptures and increasing relationship strength and resilience. A...
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The Lived Experience of Human-pet Relationships Among Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
DownloadFall 2018
As a result of the prevalence (Murray, Nguyen, & Cohen, 2014; Sanderson, 2006) and severity of childhood sexual abuse (CSA; Colarusso, 2010; Fergusson, McLeod, & Horwood, 2013), it is essential to identify ways to support adult survivors. One potential and relatively unexplored, resource...
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The Rewards of Caring: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Experiences of Compassion Satisfaction in Psychologists Working with Justice-Involved Youth
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Psychologists who work with justice-involved youth face numerous workplace stressors, which can negatively impact the psychologists’ well-being and the care they provide to their clients. Identified as a potential protective factor against adverse reactions to helping work, compassion...