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Ubiquitous Knowledge is Changing Our Pedagogy
(CreateSpace, 2015)Over 50 years ago, Marshall McLuhan stated, “the medium is the message” (McLuhan, 1964). McLuhan’s point was that the particular technology used to communicate a message will impact the content of that message. As teachers ... -
The Ugly Other, The Monstrous Self: An Auto-Ethnographic Research Inquiry into Abjection and Body Dissatisfaction
(2016-04)The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between operationalized concepts of body dissatisfaction and abjection. Auto-ethnography is used as a tool for analyzing the theoretical and semantic meaning of ... -
Uncorking the Bottle: A Study on Binge Drinking Women Aged 25–35
(2012)Women aged of 25–35 are largely unmentioned in news articles and scholarly studies on binge drinking. Although increasing numbers of female binge drinkers are being identified in studies, research on the topic of binge ... -
Understanding and Addressing the Importance of the Therapists Attachment Orientation
(2018)This study was done with the aim to develop a better understanding of the impacts of insecure attachment on a therapist’s work with clients. Understanding the specific ways in which attachment impacts a therapist’s clinical ... -
Understanding and Supporting Families With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
(2021-11-26)Families that have a member with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face considerable adversity. Although a large body of research already exists for ASD, more research is warranted in understanding how ASD impacts the family ... -
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder Through an Attachment and Trauma-Informed Lens
(2022-04)Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is currently classified as a psychiatric diagnosis characterized by various challenges, including difficulties in emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, and self-regulation. ... -
Understanding Phonemic Awareness
(2022-03-22)This professional development study is about my journey of researching the fundamentals of phonemic awareness. When I began my internship, I was fascinated by how phonemic awareness was taught. However, I had little knowledge ... -
Understanding Problematic Video Gaming Among Adolescents Through the Lens of Self-Determination Theory
(2021-12)Online gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry that is on the rise and fast becoming one of the most popular forms of leisure among children and adolescents in the modern world. With faster internet speed, greater ... -
Understanding Resilience: Uncovering The Common Themes
(2016-05)Research on resilience focuses on children and adolescents, with little attention paid to adults. The intention of this study is to broaden knowledge of resilience in adults, especially those in recovery from drugs and/or ... -
Understanding the Potential of Solitude
(2017)This thesis seeks to investigate the positive psychology of solitude. Solitude can be viewed as a kind of positive aloneness, a sought out and enjoyable experience that is not usually associated with negative emotions. ... -
Universal Design of Online Classes
(CreateSpace, 2013)Universal design (UD) promotes designing with the greatest diversity of users in mind so that adaptations and accommodations are forethoughts, not afterthoughts. This concept, invented by architect Ron Mace, has been adapted ... -
The Use of Adventure Therapy to Support Adolescents with Depression
(2021-08)Depression amongst adolescents is on the rise and is of great concern. Literature suggests that there is a lack of alternative therapies to treat adolescent depression. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is one of the most ... -
The Use of Dance Movement Psychotherapy in Trauma Intervention
(2021-06-07)This literature review explores the intentional use of movement in psychotherapy and trauma intervention. Several questions led to this research: How can movement be integrated pragmatically and seamlessly into the ... -
The use of language in developing emotional safety
(2020-05-22)This thesis explores how the language used by counsellors influences client experiences of emotional safety within the therapeutic relationship. This influence was explored through an online survey exploring counsellor and ... -
The Use of Media in the Undergraduate-level Social Science Courses
(CreateSpace, 2016)Using social and popular media and current news in the classroom can engage students and allow them to connect theory and practice. In addition, these tools can help students master critical thinking and media literacy ... -
The use of story as a therapeutic tool to improve mental health
(2019-07-26)The following paper explores the ways in which story can be utilized in the promotion of mental health. Story is a multi faceted concept, which can be adapted and delivered so as to give everyone access to its potential ... -
The Use of Synchronized Audio, Video, and Slides to Enhance the Online Learning Experience
(CreateSpace, 2011)Multimedia technologies are becoming more common in online education, and student response to materials presented in ways other than text is overwhelmingly positive. Multimedia presentations using synchronized audio, video, ... -
Usefulness of Targets in Supported Employment Programs for Persons with Severe Mental Illness: an Employment Counsellors Perspective
(2008)Over 20% of the population in Canada will receive a diagnosis of Mental Illness in their lifetime with 5% of this population experiencing symptoms of Severe Mental Illness (SMI) (Health Canada, 2002). Long term competitive ... -
Using a Mindfulness-based Substance Harm Reduction Program in Schools to Educate Adolescents on Substance Use
(2014-07)The experimentation and use of licit and illicit substances among teenagers is common. While experimentation can be inevitable, many are not aware of the effects drugs have on the growing adolescent brain. In particular, ... -
Using CMC for Conflict Resolution in Intimate Relationships
(2014-05)Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is used by individuals to communicate in the context of conflict resolution. This pilot study looks at the implications CMC use has on conflict resolution between intimate partners. ...
