In this thesis, the researcher applied grounded theory methodology to the question of what combination of conceptual framework and explanatory principles accounts for the differential stress of the parents of children ...

Parental infidelity is believed to be the leading reason for divorce in North America, and much research has been conducted on how to help the couple in crisis. However, the impact of parental infidelity reaches far beyond ...

This thesis establishes a best practices protocol for counsellors working with adults who are experiencing stress as they provide care for aging parents, and identifies the factors and contexts that create stressful ...

When working with clients experiencing chronic pain, counsellors need to have as wide a range of understanding as possible. Some clients experience chronic pain as a barrier to return to optimal functioning and quality of ...

The decisional process and ethical principles of Mandela, the leader of the African National Congress who later became the President of South Africa, were analyzed and compared with the principles and decisional process ...

The effects of Alzheimer’s disease are devastating not only to society, but in particularly to those affected by it through family, friends, and loved ones. There are only a limited number of studies pertaining to the ...

This thesis explores and develops a method of practice for Teacher Wellness Groups (TWGs). This thesis describes how such groups can help teachers develop both personally as well as professionally by offering a safe place ...

The Response-Based approach to therapy embodies an alternative paradigm to traditional therapy by looking in a new way at people seeking help and at how therapy is performed. In this study, I explored the potential of ...

This study examines the similarities and differences between childhood trauma and substance abuse. The nature of suffering, the coping strategies, the importance of incorporating spirituality into the treatment plans, and ...

The aim of this study was to investigate whether the variables of counselling professionals’ attitudes towards sexuality and their graduate level education on the topic, were related to the frequency of their sex-related ...