Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) are serious public health concerns across the world today. This combined burden might have a significant impact on well-being, physical and mental health, and even spirituality. The aims of this study were tw…
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Youth with maltreatment and/or interpersonal trauma histories often demonstrate significant executive function difficulties, which may negatively affect self-regulation and represent a transdiagnostic risk factor for trauma-related psychopathology and impaired functioning across…
This dissertation examined experiences of clinical hypnotherapists who facilitate transpersonal or expanded states of consciousness, which have been described by Wilber (2017), Cortright (1997), Grof (2000), and Washburn (2003). Although such states have been a part of community…
Research shows that shame can account for significant variance in depression (Tangney, et al., 1992; Wei, et al., 2005; Ding, et al., 2012; Rice, et al., 2016), making the connection between the two factors a point of psychological interest. While the relationship between depres…
Conversations regarding human-horse relationships have varied throughout time as horses have had multiple uses in relation to humans throughout history. However, what has remained constant is the horse’s natural ability to sense and immediately react to the environment around th…
Therapeutic communities are communal spaces where individuals live for an extended period in hopes of recovering from personal crises, or while coping with severe mental illness. They provide a humanistic alternative to inpatient hospitalization. Although they are seldom studied…
The construct of wisdom has been studied over the past 30 years with the majority of the research focused on wisdom as “expert knowledge in the fundamental pragmatics of life” (Baltes & Staudinger, 2000). In the Christian tradition, wisdom can be divided into two categories: con…
This dissertation examines the clinical utility of mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) as an intervention to minimize and alleviate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in veterans. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to explore studies that addressed …
The current study sought to address a concerning treatment disparity within the psychological profession. While cultural minority groups are more likely to experience trauma and psychological distress, they are less likely to access and benefit from mental health services. Furth…
This project seeks to equip members of Freedom Church in Lincolnton, North Carolina to live in Grace-Centered Marriages. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Freedom Church, the partnership with Grace Roads Counseling Center and the goals of this project. Chapt…
Attachment relationships enhance an individual’s ability to adjust during times of stress, serving as a protective factor to negative psychological outcomes. One function of an attachment figure is to provide a safe haven, or comfort and support during threat. Prior research ind…
The purpose of this study was to explore the Christian leader’s process of meaning making after a traumatic event. A qualitative narrative inquiry was conducted with six participants to explore how perceived relational engagement with God during ritualized spiritual practices af…
Archetypes are images and at the same time emotions (Jung, 1961/1976d, para. 589). The archetypal images of trees are both natural and cultural symbols (Jung, 1954/1970c). Jungian analysts viewed images as bridges to the unconscious (Abt, 2005), and emotions as bridges between t…
Background: Perinatal depression (PND) disproportionally affects low-income, ethnic minority women (Fisher et al., 2016; Goyal, Gay, & Lee, 2010). Although there are effective treatments for PND (Werner et al., 2015), rates of professional help seeking are low among this vulnera…
The purpose of this qualitative dissertation was to explore the lived experience of psychologists’ perceived competency in discussing spirituality and religious concepts with clients and inform further research and training in this diversity area. This study’s research questions…
Intentional communities have a long history in the United States and across the globe. In recent years, the number of intentional communities has spiked, drawing interest from the media as well as the general public. Intentional communities are generally organized around one or …
Unaddressed religious and spiritual struggle (r/s struggle) can lead to poor mental and physical health, making identifying the pathways individuals take towards growth of great importance (Exline, 2013). To date, research has not illuminated how counseling influences these grow…
Research demonstrates the efficacy and benefits of utilizing technology mediated psychological interventions. While research in this field is in its early stages, it supports the effectiveness of e-therapy. Further, research demonstrates the growing public interest in utilizing …
Problem: The best outcome for attachment when an infant is born would be a secure attachment, but this is not always the case. Insecure attachments are likely to be formed when the mother has experienced domestic violence given the right environment (Huth-Bocks et al., 2011; The…