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Death Experiences -- Are They Real ? : A 9 page research paper examining the
validity of alleged Near Death Experiences (NDE). Since
Raymond Moody coined the term with the publication of Life After Life in 1975, the
entire issue has been under debate. Though some researchers maintain that the NDE is
nothing more than a product of physiological changes the body undergoes when death is
imminent, their scientific logic is found to be faulty. The body of knowledge surrounding
the NDE is too vast to be dismissed because of our inability to clinically replicate the
events encompassed by the NDE. That same inability does nothing to prevent the stars from
existing and maintaining their positions, either. Those who have returned unshakably hold
that their experiences were in fact very real, regardless of what some researchers want to
say about those experiences. Thus, the writer of this paper makes a strong argument that
NDEs are indeed, very real. Bibliography lists 9 sources. FREE Outline included. Nde.wps
Review of Three Articles About Near Death
Experiences : This 5 page paper compares and criticizes three articles written
about near death experiences. The author of the paper establishes which paper is the most
credible of the three and to which the author had the strongest response. Bibliography
lists four sources. Neardeat.wps
ESP Does It Really Exist? -- Yes ! : A 4
page paper describing three personal-knowledge experiences of the writer with ESP-related
experiences, followed by some of the history of Joseph Banks Rhine’s Parapsychology
Laboratory opened at Duke University in the 1930s for the purpose of empirically
investigating the existence of ESP and psychokinesis. The paper states that nearly all of
us have had some sort of unexplainable extrasensory experience, and works to the
conclusion that ESP does in fact exist. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ESPyes.doc
The Case Against the Existence of ESP :
A 4 page paper refuting the claims of parapsychology researchers. The paper acknowledges
that there are indeed occurrences that we cannot understand based on the knowledge that we
now have, but maintains that our own lack of knowledge is far from sufficient reason to
conclude the existence of ESP. Many phenomena that were unexplainable in years past have
since been shown to be attributable to natural laws, and there is little reason to
conclude that there are no more natural laws left to discover. Explanation for the
unexplainable may well come at a later date. For now, no psychic research has been shown
to be duplicatable, a prime rule of scientific investigation. Bibliography lists 4
sources. ESPno.doc
Remote Viewing : A 40 page paper that
provides an overview of the paranormal phenomenon of remote viewing and then considers it
in terms of recent issues surrounding the CIA's Star Gate project. Bibliography
lists 20 sources. Remotevi.wps
Transpersonal Psychology & The Paranormal
: A 6 page essay discussing the relationship between transpersonal psychology and the
paranormal. Specific examples are given with discussion relating the effects of induced
hypnosis and ESP which is then related to the precepts of the transpersonal movement.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Transper.wps
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Career In Psychology : An 8 page report detailing the writer's personal aspiration
towards a career in psychology. Various job opportunities, salaries, and so forth, - are
discussed. Bibliography lists 3 relevant sources including a one-on-one interview with a
professional in the field on psychology. Psychwhy.wps
A Systematically Eclectic Model Of Counseling
: A 5 page paper discussing eclectic theory as it applies to psychological counseling.
Bibliography lists four sources. Eclectic.wps
Psychiatric Social Worker : A 5 page
paper on the job of the P.S.W. either as a contractor to or full-time employee of the
institution. The paper concentrates on the duties, including diversity, and retained
autonomy combined with the advantages of teamwork. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Psycsocl.wps
Counseling the Addicted Teen : 8 pages
in length. Discusses addiction, counseling, treatment, and various pertinent programs
available to assist adolescents involved with the use of drugs & alcohol. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Drugteen.wps
Cost of Treatment for Chemical Dependency
: In today's fast paced, technology oriented and capitalistic world the issue of
mental health care and , specifically, chemical dependency treatment, has become very cost
oriented. Because of the nature of addiction, the addict is often without resources to
cover the cost of treatment. "Drug and alcohol dependency are escalating rapidly as a
percentage of the total patient population among all social classes. This 9 page paper
asserts that cost effective treatment can best be served by assessing the individual's
circumstances and providing the least restrictive setting best suited for the attainment
of abstinence, both in the immediate future and for the duration of the individual's
lifetime. This is best accomplished by a flexible system that allows both inpatient and
outpatient services to be accessed, with inpatient services being utilized only when other
alternatives have been explored and are found to be lacking in feasibility. Bibliography
lists 9 sources. KTcdcost.wps
Assessing Chemical Dependency : An 11
page research paper that examines the assessment phase of aiding a patient with a chemical
dependency problem. One of the key problems in substance abuse treatment concerns issues
that have to do with assessment. The writer examines research that addresses the
assessment criteria established by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and relates
current assessment techniques to the treatment of substance abuse by adolescents.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Chemdep.wps
Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy :
A 10 page research paper on the process of cognitive behavioral group therapy. The writer
describes cognitive theory, cognitive therapy and cognitive group therapy, as well as
providing a group model and studies of group effectiveness. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Cognbeha.wps
Depression / Psychotherapeutic Treatment :
A 5 page research paper investigating the effects of drug therapy compared to
psychotherapeutic intervention. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, physicians
continue to treat depression with mediations rather than referring their patients to
therapy. Numerous research studies have consistently revealed that specific models of
therapeutic interventions are more effective in treating depression. Cognitive behavioral
interventions have been the most successful in treating this condition that affects more
than 50% of the population at some point in their lives. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Deptreat.wps
Divorce / An Argument Against Breaking Up :
Divorce is a controversial topic and act, to say the least. In this 5 page essay the
writer explores the arguments against divorce and refutes each. Finally, the writer offers
a creative new concept for marriage licenses which, in effect, eliminate the need for
divorce. No bibliography. Divorce2.wps
Behavioral & Experiential Approaches to
Family Therapy : A 15 page paper using literature analysis to prove the hypothesis
that though there is a much greater volume of current research and reporting based in
behavioral therapy rather than experiential, the lack of similar work based in the
experiential model is not indicative of that method’s validity or effectiveness.
Rather, there is a common blurring of boundaries between the two methods in which therapy
will begin with emphasis in one method but then introduce aspects of the other. The
behavioral model is more easily quantitatively analyzed for research reporting, lending
itself more readily to analysis than does the experiential model, which has a more
emotional base and is more difficult to verify through standard research means.
Bibliography lists 16 sources. Famther.wps
Family Counseling & The Therapist : A
5 page paper on different methodologies (behavioral, etc.;) and the role of the therapist
in family counseling. Textbook-orientated, No bibliography. Countheo.wps
Approaches to Family Therapy :
This is a 5 page paper that examines Bowen's ideas concerning the reciprocal relationships
within the family system, systemic theories as postulated by Milan and the concepts
inherent in the behavioral/cognitive approaches to theory and practice. Of special
interest will be the time frame factor, the distinction between insight versus action, the
goals of treatment and the major theorists within that area. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Famthapp.wps
The Benefits of Art Therapy : A 10 page
paper discussing the utilization of therapeutic art programs in the rehabilitation of the
emotionally-traumatized & disabled. Bibliography lists six sources. Artther.wps
Group Counseling for Senior Citizens Addicted to
Drugs & Alcohol : 11 pages in length. Discusses relevant problems, solutions,
and methodologies in detail. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Grpcnslg.wps
Senior Citizens / Individual Or Group Programs?
: A 5 page paper discussing the merits of whether it is better to implement
individualized programs for seniors or government programs that target seniors as a group.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. seniors.doc
Helping Adolescents to Achieve Abstinence : 12
pages offering methodologies for helping adolescents to achieve sexual abstinence. Using
various documented studies, the writer offers a balance approach, a realist approach, and
so forth. Also included is a realistic socio-psychological perspective on love and sex for
adolescents. Bibliography lists 10 comprehensive sources. Abstinen.wps
Treating Gay & Lesbian Patients In
Therapy : A thorough discussion on therapy for the gay and lesbian patients is
explored in this 12 page paper. The subject of choosing a homosexual vs. heterosexual
therapist is addressed. Specific guidelines useful to therapists treating patients with
sexual identity issues are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Gaylest.wps
Investigating Advice on Communication Between
Couples : An 8 page paper comparing the theories of 5 self-help relationship books
to the findings of current communications research reports. There are very good self-help
books available discussing the male-female romantic relationship, but the reader does
indeed need to be aware of the discrepancies of many of them with both current
communications research findings and common sense. With the exception of Gray, every one
of the problems discussed in both the books and the communications journal articles
referenced for this paper has as its base a lack of honesty on the part of at least one,
and normally both involved players. Whether that lack of honesty is intentional or not, it
nevertheless is there and blocks the path of any true and lasting relationship.
Bibliography lists 11 sources. Coupcom.wps
Multicultural Marriage Counseling : An 8
page overview of the difficulties involved in providing multicultural marriage counseling.
Emphasizes the differences and the feelings of isolation which a multicultural couple, or
a couple whose cultural background is different from the counselor might experience. It
also suggests that it is the role of the counselor to overcome these feelings and to gain
the trust of the clients. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Marcouns.wps
Marriage Counseling & Keeping Couples
Together : A detailed, 6 page examination of marriage counseling theory &
technique today. The writer cites key statistics concerning marriage/divorce rates and
pointing at the work of certain theorists, argues that there exists a grave need for
change. Much of this essay is written from a "Christian perspective" on marriage
counseling in which the emphasis is to be upon keeping the couple together and
helping them to both understand and appreciate their sacred vows. FREE abstract included !
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Marrcoun.wps
Marital & Family Therapy / Techniques : A
12 page examination of the history and central features of Marital and Family Therapy as a
social movement and an institution. Significant trends and contributions are highlighted
including : Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Transgenerational Family
Therapy, and Behavioral Family Therapy. The writer also provides a brief overview of
treatment modalities that have developed under the umbrella of marriage and family therapy
and formulates a theory of marital and family therapy based upon the "better
parts" of that which already exists. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Marrfami.wps
Love
Is Never Enough, Or Is It? : An 8 page paper discussing the book by Aaron T. Beck
entitled, Love is Never Enough. This book is based a cognitive therapy approach to
marriage counseling. Beck offers many constructive ideas and exercises for the
couple who wish to more fully understand each other while ceasing to bring in their
negative, and pointless, emotions into the relationship. While this book may apply to many
people, if not all people in some way, it is presumptuous to assume that love is
"never enough." Lnevere.wps
Talking With A Family About Incest :
This 5 page report is written from the counselor’s perspective after being assigned
by the court to a case where a 35 year-old man is arrested for having intercourse with his
13 year old daughter. How should the situation be handled? Bibliography lists 5 sources. Fmincest.wps
"Christian" Vs.
"Biblical" Mental Health Counseling : A 5 page paper briefly discussing
the differences between and the controversy surrounding the two modes of mental health
counseling and therapy. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Christbib.wps
Issues and Problems in Multicultural
Counseling : 9 pages in length. A comprehensive overview of issues concerning
multicultural counseling. Examined are considerations and problems faced by counselors
working with culturally-diverse groups, models in multicultural training, and the
bi-racial identity development model (clearly explained). Bibliography lists approximately
12 sources. Multicou.wps
David Sue On Counseling The
Multiculturally Different : A 7 page essay discussing the aspects of
cross-cultural counseling emphasizing the work of David Sue. The area of multicultural
counseling is one that is becoming increasingly more important in this country. The writer
discusses specific areas in which changes may need to be considered. Davidsue.wps
Behavioral Change Contract Instrument As A Tool
In Counseling : A 30 page proposed behavioral change counseling dynamic through
the introduction of an instrument in the commitment phase of the counseling
process—which further acts as a contract between the counseling psychologist and the
client in determining the initial and ongoing direction of treatment. The instrument
would, therefore, offer a continuous means to not only provide the adolescent with eating
disorder pathology an autonomous relationship with self within the behavioral change
program, but recreate the program through a simple tool. The pros and cons of the tool are
discussed in the discussion section of the proposal. Bibliography lists 30 sources. Bcci.wps
Transactional Analysis : A short, but
detailed 4 page research paper on the therapy and its uses by the counselor. The writer
details the substance of the therapy and how it is applied. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Transact.doc
Support Groups / Mentally Retarded Adults &
Their Parents : A 5 page research paper that discusses the need for and benefits
of support groups for mentally retarded or developmentally disabled adults. Discussion of
the benefits of the same sort of support group for parents of adult children with
developmental disabilities is also offered. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Supptgrp.wps
The Mentally Retarded Person In The Community
: This 9 page research paper investigates the issues involved in mentally retarded
persons making a successful transition into community. Specific approaches and programs to
help them make this transition are discussed as are the reasons for the movement to this
way of living as opposed to institutions. Bibliography lists 12 sources. MRcomm.wps
Group Counseling / People with Developmental
Disabilities : A 5 page research paper exploring the benefits of group counseling
of persons who are mentally retarded. There are very few studies to be found in the
literature because this approach has historically been ignored for this population.
Research does, however, point to the benefits of group counseling. Bibliography lists 11
sources. Grpcoun.wps
Counselor Identity & the Necessary
Characteristics of an Effective Counselor :
A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the prominent characteristics of effective
counselors and considers factors ranging from communications skills to race as they
influence counselor/client relationships. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Counsel.wps
Male Suicide & The Impacts on the
Family : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to male
suicide and the impacts on their family members, from both a psychological and social
perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Malesuic.wps
Conflict Resolution / Eight Essential Steps
: A 10 page overview of conflict resolution using the Dudley Weeks’ The Eight
Steps to Conflict Resolution and William Wilmot’s and Joyce Hocker’s Interpersonal
Conflicts. Bibliography lists three sources. Conflict8.wps
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