...Vicarious Trauma on Mental Health Counselors Secret Scott Walden University Dr. Johnathan Lent In March, 2011, those people living in Japan experienced the devastation and impact of an earthquake and tsunami which ended in the result of causing nearly 20, 000 deaths. The tragedy caused those individuals whom survived to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression amongst the Japanese. Not only did the Japanese population suffer but the effects and devastation was felt in other environments as well, such as Hawaii. Hawaii underwent a substantial amount of collateral damage which caused anxiety to run rampant amongst Hawaii’s population. This sort of traumatic situation and disaster would truly be the cause of mental disorders such as anxiety, PTSD and depression (Satcher, Friel, & Bell, 2007). Mental health counselors could experience indirect trauma from their clients they are treating that has experienced traumatic affects, this is known as vicarious trauma (Baird & Kracen, 2006; Harrison & Westwood, 2009). Vicarious trauma can be experienced though direct or indirect acquaintance from the traumatic occurrence. VT happens to only those counselors working specifically with trauma victims and survivors (McCann & Pearlman, 1990). VT has a unique progression. Vicarious trauma happens progressively (McCann & Pearlman, 1992; Pearlman & Saakvitne, 1995a). This theory suggests those suffering from VT build their realism through the growth...
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...GRUNEWALD I chose to explore the topic of if individuals in overall colder states have more cases of depression than in the warmer states. While doing research on this topic I stumbled upon many different reasons as to why my topic could be proven factual. The first disorder I found was Seasonal Affective Disorder which is primarily individuals whose moods are determined by the weather. Another topic I discover was that “normal” health individuals are affected by the weather as well. The topic that stood out the most to me is SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I chose to accept this topic because rarely so I hear anything about SAD let alone someone talking about it. WHAT IS SAD? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that tends to occur (and recur) as the days grow shorter in the fall and winter. It is believed that affected people react adversely to the decreasing amounts of sunlight and the colder temperatures as the fall and winter progress. It is important to note that although seasonal affective disorder usually presents in the fall and winter there are those who suffer from this condition during the summer instead of, or in addition to, during the fall or winter. Seasonal affective disorder has not been long recognized as an official diagnosis. The term first appeared in print in 1985. Seasonal affective disorder is also sometimes called winter depression, winter blues, or the hibernation reaction. The incidence of seasonal affective disorder increases...
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...Progressive Era (Chapter 4), An Emerging World Power (Chapter 5), World War I and Beyond (Chapter 6), The Twenties (Chapter 7), The Great Depression (Chapter 8), The New Deal (Chapter 9), The Coming of War (Chapter 10) and World War II (Chapter 11). There will be 75 questions consisting of multiple choice and true/false. You may use one small 3x5 notecard for notes on the test. Do not tell others about this benefit. If you mention the notecard to anyone else or out loud, you lose this benefit for you and the person you are talking to about it. It is a reward only for those of you who read directions. Chapter 4- The Progressive Era (1890-1920) Who were the Progressives? Urban Middle Class who wanted social reforms Muckrakers Journalists who sensationalized to drive social change Define recall Power to remove public servants What did the 19th Amendment do? Gave women the right to vote What is Americanization? Teaching minorities and immigrants to follow white, middle class ways of life Who were the three Progressive Era presidents? Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson Domestic policies of Progressive Era presidents (match them) Wilson-New Freedom/ Roosevelt- Square Deal Chapter 5- An Emerging World Power (1890-1917) Social Darwinism- Survival of the fittest Alfred T. Mahan and what he argued for a stronger America Strong modern Navy Four main causes of the Spanish-American War Cuban independence movement, Yellow Press, U.S.S. Maine incident, De Lome Letter Open Door Policy (China)...
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...Hawaii, the most recent state of the U.S., probably is one of the most popular tourism attractions around the world. Comprised of a chain of 132 islands, Hawaii attracts numerous tourists from around the world due to its gorgeous natural scenery, beautiful beaches, warm tropical climate and unique cultures. Compared to other leisure travel destinations, tourism industry in Hawaii has a longer history and unique features. This essay aims to analyze the development of Hawaii tourism as well as the typologies of tourists come to Hawaii according to a comprehensive research based on Butler’s (1980) model of tourist areas life cycle. According to the historical visitors data provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority (2012), Hawaii tourism witnessed a massive increase in the last half-century. The trend of development in the tourism industry in Hawaii from 1927 to 2012 (Data from 1942-1945 could not be found) is shown on the following two line charts. Figure1 & 2 sources: HTA 2012 Exploration Stage: 1870-1941 It is difficult to identify the starting point of tourism in Hawaii due to lack of access to reliable statistical data. Crampon (1976) noted that Hawaii’s tourist trade could go back to the early 19th century. However, his research showed that Hawaii became a real tourist destination in 1870 when regular steamship service between the U.S. west coast and Hawaii set up its first tourism bureau in 1903. It was obvious that the numbers of visitors at that time were restricted...
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...David J Blake page 1 English 102-12 Professor Kupillas 3.15.2011 Meditation the Real Medicine Writing an argument paper can be difficult, but my topic that I have chosen makes it somewhat easier since it is one that is used every day of my life. With it I can meet the daily challenges that most everyone take for granted. Like, eating and drinking we think nothing of those skills, well for me it is the same as eating and drinking. It has to be or I won't be able to function throughout my day. In 1981 I broke my lower lumbar spine in 4 places, a fall that accrued during a Special OP’s training exercise. I fell four stories and landed in water, but it felt like cement. For the next year my life was in a hospital traction bed and told I would never walk again. I walk today but the pain remains, a constant reminder of a day that changed my life forever and started me in the world of pain management. As one starts thinking about the argument topic they want to write about, this was a no brainier for me in choosing the topic to write about. A practice that is, as routine as eating or brushing one's teeth for most people. This routine is as important to me as to the daily challenges that most everyone take for granted. My argument topic is on meditation vs. alpha-medicine drug treatments. Let’s get some...
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...is a type of tropical cyclone, which is generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. The cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms and, the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth’s surface. Much like the trim levels of a vehicle, Hurricanes have a similar ranking. Starting off with a system of clouds, thunderstorms, and maximum wind speeds of 38 mph, the system becomes organized and categorized as a Tropical Depression. A step above that brings you into the category of a Tropical Storm where you will find: stronger winds speeds from 39 mph to a max of 73 mph, stronger thunderstorms, and a defined surface with an eye. Finally starting at 74 mph the storm becomes classified as a Category I Hurricane. Once the system reaches its Hurricane status, there are five categories. |Category |Wind Speeds (from xxx mph up to xxx mph) | |Tropical Depression |Maximum sustained winds of 38 mph | |Tropical Storm |39 – 73 | |Hurricane |...
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...The Health of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders -------- Grand Canyon University: NRS-429VN ------- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders (NHPI) Population In 1997, the Office of Management and Budget revised Statistical Policy Directive No. 15, Race and Ethnic Standards for Federal Statistics and Administrative Reporting and separated the 1976 racial category of “Asian and Pacific Islander” into two groups: “Asian” and “Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanderi Native Hawaiians, Samoans and Chamorros are indigenous peoples to the State of Hawaii, the U.S.Territory of American Samoa and the U.S. Territory of Guam respectively. 8 out of 10 Pacific Islanders in the U.S. are native to the United Statesiv. Pacific Islanders include diverse populations who differ in language and culture. They are of Polynesian, Micronesian and Melanesian backgroundsv. The Polynesian group is the largest and includes Native Hawaiians, Samoans, Tongans and Tahitiansvi. The Micronesian group, which is the second largest, includes primarily Chamorros from Guam but also includes other Chamorro and Carolinian from the Mariana Islands, Marshallese, Palauans and various others which include but is not limited to Pohnpeian, Chuukese, Kosraen, and Yapese from the Federated States of Micronesiavii. Of the Melanesian group, which would include Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Fiji, Fijian‐Americans are the largest in this groupviii. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, there...
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...Theodore Roosevelt was the President. Progressives said that the government needs to face most of the problems society faces and protecting welfare. There was a lot of causes for the Progressive Era. Women's suffrage, things that led to poor working conditions in factories, the rise of crimes, and the inequality of race, religion and ethnic backgrounds. Roosevelt took j.p. Morgan’s Northern Securities Company to court because he violated the Antitrust Act. The 18th Amendment was passed prohibiting liquor and the 19th Amendment was passed giving women the rights to...
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...illegal drug is wrong. Marijuana has the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, THC for short. THC has the painkilling effects like morphine but without the addictive trait. Marijuana is known to stimulate appetite or “munchies” which can aid people whom have poor eating habits. The media even portrays marijuana as a way to relax and relief stress, angry and anxiety. This generation heavily influences the use of marijuana. Marijuana is consumed in many ways such as smoking, inhaling vapor, pills, or in powder form. There is a great debate between the government and the people about the marijuana laws. However, sixteen states have legalized medicinal marijuana including Colorado, Washington, California, Delaware, Hawaii, and Maine. If those sixteen states were able to legalize medicinal marijuana then we are only thirty-four states away. What is stopping this country in...
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...supplies ready for war. Also I will be sharing a few details of mobilization as well as what I think the most impotent aspect of mobilization is. At last I will be explaining my reason for what I think on mobilization and well as some examples. Entry of the United States As we stated earlier the year was 1941, the true beginning of WWll stared in the year 1939 when Nazi Germany attack Poland. You may ask yourself why the US got involved in a war that was on the other side of the world. And why didn’t me feel it was necessary to send troops in when the conflict stared in 1939? The answer to this question in a simple one during that time the Unites states was in what we called The Great Depression. Now without getting to far away from our main topic but a quick detail of The Great Depression (1929-1939),...
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...The benifits of Same-sex Marriage I. Introduction http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20141012/PC16/141019796 Marriage itself contains many different aspects of ethical values and traditions concepts. The scope of same-sex marriages issues are far-reaching than the marriage itself. It was helpful business if we legalized gay marriage. For there are many different views on the same system of marriage, and I divided into three part to discuss the benefits after legalize same-sex marriage for country, society, and individual. II. The benefits for the country A. Care about one’s human rights The U.N. High Commissioner, Navi Pillay, was quoted on February 2011: Law regard same-sex as a criminal will seriously violate the basic rights of those people (Navi Pillay, 2011)If a country could legalized same sex marriage, it may means this country really care about the importance of basic human right. Start from country, ask people to give same sex couples a different sexual orientation and basic respect. And also, give same-sex couples the same rights with heterosexual people. With this same right and equal treatment. People will be more willing to perform their social obligation. At the same time, if it is able to legalize same-sex marriage, it could also decrease discrimination. Avoid same-sex couple treated as inferior. B. Good for economy The goverment will get positive boost if gay marriage are legalized. The legalization of same-sex marriage brings boundless business...
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...was consuming different parts of Asia and the Japanese military wanted to continue to grow. The United States, however, wanted to prevent further Japanese expansion by placing embargos that crippled their forces. The Japanese did not agree with the actions taken by the United States and decided to make some counter actions to end the United States’ involvement in foreign affairs. Soon, the Japanese planned a surprise attack against the United States’ Navy. In order to properly surprise the United States, Japan had to prepare for a long time, knowing that the United States’ government was on constant alert. In late November, Japanese military force began their journey across the Pacific Ocean, towards the Naval Base on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The strike force consisted of six aircraft carriers, nine destroyers, two battleships, one light/two heavy cruisers, and three submarines which had to be secretly transported across the Pacific without being detected. On the morning of the seventh of December, the Japanese reached their location a few miles north of the island and at around six in the morning, the military released the aircrafts striking the Naval Base at about eight. Commander Mitsuo Fuchida would soon notify the rest that the attack was a success; the enemy was completely caught by surprise. The aircraft carriers soon began to release bombs upon the base and gunned down anything visible. Soon after the attack began, those on the base realized that they were not...
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...with Germany and Italy in September 1940, creating the Axis Powers. On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan attacked the American military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack brought the United States into the war. By mid-1942, Japanese forces had conquered much of Southeast Asia. Japan had also swept across many islands in the Pacific. Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and the German-created states of Croatia and Slovakia eventually joined the Axis. In opposition, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and China formed the core of the Allies. The Allies totaled 50 nations by the end of the war. During 1942, the Allies stopped the Axis advance in northern Africa, the Soviet Union, and the Pacific. Allied forces landed in Italy in 1943. They reached France in 1944. In 1945, the Allies drove into Germany from the east and the west. A series of bloody battles in the Pacific brought the Allies to Japan's doorstep by the summer of 1945. Germany surrendered on May 7, 1945. Japan surrendered on Sept. 2, 1945. An uneasy peace took effect as a war-weary world began to rebuild after World War II. Much of Europe and parts of Asia lay in ruins. Tens of millions of people were dead. Millions more were starving and homeless. The United States and the Soviet Union emerged as the world's most powerful nations. But new threats to peace arose. Causes of the war The Peace of Paris. In 1919, after the end of World War I (1914-1918), representatives of the victorious nations met in Paris to dictate...
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...If legalized this “drug” can be used in the medical field; it can be used to bring in large revenue, also keep our streets clean from drug dealers and much more. People just need to open there mind to new ideas. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington all have one thing in common. These 17 states have currently legalized marijuana and it seems to be working to their advantage (medicalmarijuana.procon.org). It has been proven that medicinal cannabis can be used to help cancer patients with nausea, vomiting, and being able to eat more. It also helps with nerve damage, arthritis, or any other joint pain that people suffer from on a day to day basis (livestrong.com). So with all the good it can do, why is there so much negativity revolving around this plant? People like to argue that it is just a drug and being a drug it cannot help in any situation plain and simple, but the facts say otherwise. There is continuous research and tests that are currently being done to prove that marijuana may be the next big step in the medical field. It is no secret that we are slowly falling into a depression. With job layoffs money is becoming...
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...Control and Prevention. Childhood obesity continues to be a major concern because children represent the future of America, and obesity numbers among them continue to rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in the 30 years leading up to 2007, obesity among children between ages 6 to 19 more than tripled. Obesity not only impacts lifestyle but can also lead to lower self-esteem, cause depression and discomfort in social situations, and significantly diminish quality of life. Health Effects of Obesity Obesity also increases a person’s risk for developing serious disease, such as: * High blood pressure (Additional fat tissue in the body needs oxygen and nutrients in order to live, which requires the blood vessels to circulate more blood to the fat tissue.) * Diabetes (Obesity is the major cause of type 2 diabetes) * Heart disease (Atherosclerosis, Coronary artery disease, heart attack) * Sleep apnea (which causes people to stop breathing for brief period, interrupts sleep throughout the night and causes sleepiness during the day) * Cancer * Psycho social effect (In a culture where often the ideal of physical attractiveness is to be overly thin, people who are overweight or obese frequently suffer disadvantages. Disapproval of overweight persons expressed by some individuals may progress to bias, discrimination, and even torment.) ...
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