Content Posted in 2015
Absenteeism, Building Relationships, and Standards-Based Grading, Patricia M. Romaine and Heather M. Sinkler
Academic Achievement Gap: The Case of Children of Immigrants, Dukassa Lemu
Acceptance Experience of Parents of Children with Mental Illness, Brieanne A. Gallaway
Access to Fresh Produce: A Corner Store Owner Perspective, Kelly C. Freeburg
Accounting for Student Engagement Through Pre-Service Teacher Assessment, Kelsey C. Odell
Adapting Parent Programs for Families Impacted by Incarceration: Community Providers’ Perspectives, Hilary Fasbender
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Other Risk Factors in a Homeless Youth Population, Michelle J. Goar
Aligning State Developmental Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials, Erin H. Conway and Amanda E. Fink
Alternatives to Zero Tolerance Policies Affecting Students of Color: A Systematic Review, Naomi E. Pitlick
Alzheimer’s Disease, Spousal Caregiving Relationships, and Attachment, Mary Sherman
Animal-Assisted Interactions: Impacts for At-Risk Youth, Emily M. Axen
Animal-Assisted Therapy as a Trauma Intervention, Erin E. McLaughlin
An Integrative Healthcare Approach to Empowering Older Adults in Creating Advance Directives, Rebekah J. Elling
A Positive Approach to Reducing Negative Student Behavior, Brittany Oslund
A Qualitative Investigation of Mindfulness-Based Practice with K-12th Grade Teachers, Jenna Trumbower
A Social Worker’s Perspective on Integrating Social Work into Assisted Living Facilities, Melissa M. Gudgell
Assessment Process of EBD Students: Professional Perspectives, Mallory A. Xurvein
A Systematic Literature Review of Effective Interventions For African-American and Hispanic Alzheimer’s Caregivers, Carolyn L. Lokensgard
A Systematic Review of Bullying Prevention Programs in Schools, Ashley R. Lanigan
A Systematic Review of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure with Veterans, Lauren Bares
A Systematic Review of the Effects of Family Conflict: Focusing on Divorce, Infidelity, and Attachment Style, Jacob B. Borst
A Three-Step Synthesis of an Alkyne Containing Farnesyl Derivative, Zhulan Dalbacka and Erin Klukas
A Three-Step Synthesis of Azo Dye, Meghan E. Reilly, Alexa Harnagel, and Ashly Solis
A Three-Step Synthesis of Fluoxetine, Kristine Her, James Wollack, and Meaghan Bruening
A Three-Step Synthesis of Hydrogenated Tamoxifen, Odilia D. Mentari and Sara B. Ramirez
A Toddler Mentor Program with Elementary Students to Improve the Development of Empathy, Michelle Aldrich
A Two-Step Synthesis of Avobenzone., Katie R. Zarbock and Brandi R. Winsor
Autism and the Impact of the Siblings’ Identities, Marya Dumke
Autism Spectrum Disorder Students in Mainstream Schools and Classrooms: Effectiveness and Empowerment, Kathleen Soltau
A Young African-American Woman’s Story: Risk and Protective Factors in Developing Identity, Jennifer A. Davis
Barriers that Impact Hmong Students in Post-Secondary Education, Francois Vang
Behind the Steel Curtain: Examining News Coverage of a Rape Allegation Case, Claire C. Anderson
Best Practice in Early Childhood Home Visiting, Shannon Melody Karsten
Beyond Good Manners: Gratitude and Student Engagement in Lower Elementary, Vanessa Callaghan
Beyond Therapeutic Techniques: Successfully Serving Hmong Families Living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Der Ariel Xiong Her
Blogging to Enhance the Classroom Experience, Christine Schmitt
Bride Wealth and its Implications for Hmong Women, Elizabeth K. Soung
Caregivers’ Perceptions of Day Treatment Programs, Julie Lochen
Causes and Solutions for High Direct Care Staff Turnover, Heather Micke
Challenges to Escaping Homelessness Among Male Veterans: A Systematic Review, Tiffany A. Groskreutz
Character Education Using Literature and Discussions, Molly A. Leifeld
Childcare Challenges: Impact on Low-income Working Single Mothers in Minnesota; a Qualitative Study, Proscovia Ojambo
Communicating Effectively with Parents in the Montessori Environment, Lindsey A. Seril
Creating A Normalized Montessori Classroom, Heather L. Somerton-Burkhardt
Cultivating a Collaborative Community of Mathematicians: Integrating Guided Mathematics into Daily Instruction An Action Research Report Catherine M. Kolb and Drew A. Rohl St. Catherine, Catherine Kolb and Drew Rohl
Cursive Handwriting with Kindergartners, Amy J. Carlson
Deep Breathing and Downward Dog: Supporting Students with an EBD through Yoga, Rachel A. Coates
Difference in Prison Philosophies: The Danish Prison System vs. the US Prison System, Bridget Ferrell
Differences in Hospice Care Between Veterans and Non-Veterans, Tonia Smith
Digital Archive Launch Program, Louise Edwards-Simpson
Digital Literacy, Linda Mork
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Does Identification with the LGBTQ Community Impact Reintegration Experiences? Female Service Members’ Perspectives, Jennifer Evans
Effective and Efficient Parent-Teacher Communication, Germaine M. DiJohn
Effectiveness of MBSR and MBCT in Reducing Clinical Symptoms in Adolescents, Amber Statz
Effective Ways Social Workers Respond to Secondary Trauma, Amy Fogel
Effects of a Conscious Breathing Intervention on Emotion and Energy Flow, Amy Heath, Heather Mashuga, and Ann Arens
Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma: A Systematic Review, Jessica Regan
Empowering Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease Through Psychoeducation of Community Services, Lindsay S. Walker
Examining the Effectiveness of Technology Workshops on Teacher Candidates’ Attitudes and Confidence, Alouisa Thames
Experiences of Personhood in Dementia Within Long-Term Care Settings: A Meta-Ethnography, Rebekah E. Taylor
Experiences with Birth Culture, Identity, and Feeling Different: Insight from Transracial Adoptees, Morgan McDowell
Experiencing Joy: Personal Narratives of Hospice and Palliative Care Social Workers, Kyle Paige Murray
Exploring Diet within Treatment of Persons with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, Farah Lee
Exploring the Use of Mindfulness with Individuals Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Gina L. Hemmesch
Factors Influencing Treatment Completion of Involuntary Groups, Charles Kalogo
Finding the Balance with Student Assessments, Zachary A. Calcutt and Crystal L. Helms
Flyer - What Does Homelessness Have to do with St. Kate's, Louise Edwards-Simpson
Food Insecurity: Providers’ Perspectives Regarding Improving Food Access for Low Income Americans, Sarah K. Barrett
From Scripture to Midrash to Postmodern Fantasy: Adaptation as a Contemporary Continuation of Tradition, Elea Ingman
Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis: Patient Profiles and Outcomes of Shoulder Arthroplasty, Lisa Carlson, Katie Kruger, Callie Larsen, and Kim Ruehlmann
Haste To No Waste: A Multi-Component Food Waste Study in a University Dining Facility, Lynn Luecke
Help Me Help Myself: The Role of Helper Flags as Tools for Self-Regulation, Lara G. Bergman
Homebase Curriculum and its Importance in Middle Schools, Kevin Schmitcke
Hospice Social Workers’ Perspectives on Place of Death Congruence: A Qualitative Study, Florence Wright
Housing Homeless Who are Diagnosed with Mental Illness: Social Service Professionals’ Perspectives, Kayla Sprenger
How Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy Addresses Military Sexual Trauma among Female Veterans: Systematic Review, Claire Niessen-Derry
How Hospice Social Workers Make Sense of Religious and Cultural Diversity as it Relates to Death and Dying, Andrea S. Hanson
How to Differentiate ADHD from PTSD in Children: Clinicians’ Perspectives, Rebecca A. Jabour
Impact of Emotional Support Animals on Student Stress, Alexandra Kennedy
Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on Mindfulness in Veterans who have PTSD, Marcus Kuboy
I’m Proud I’m Actually Writing: Analyzing the Poetry of Urban Youth with EBD for Risk and Protective Factors, Clara N. Bergene
Improving Letter Name Knowledge in Primary Montessori, Melissa Sue Brodin
Improving Reading Skills in Social Studies, Bradley Leingang
Inclusive or Elitist?: North Minneapolis as a Case Study to Examine How Plant-Based Diet Advocacy can be Respectful and Effective in the Face of Obstacles, Samantha Lorentz
Incorporating E-Therapy into Practice, Social Worker Perspectives, Kristine Strobl-Reichel
Increasing Advocacy, Awareness and Support for Transgender Individuals, Kacie Ervasti
Increasing Boys Engagement in Literature through Supplementary Texts, Jessica Spindler
Increasing Intrinsic Motivation and Reading Comprehension in Children, Lucy Amundson
Increasing Special Education Students’ Literacy Through the Use of Specific Assistive Technology, Elizabeth A. Davidson and Liana M. Lingofelt
Increasing the Amount of Time EBD Identified Students Spend in the Classroom, Jennifer Gruber
Instilling Reverence for Montessori Materials Through Rituals of Grace and Courtesy, Stephanie M. Van Fleet
Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Practice Among Mental Health Professionals, Jessica Rosendahl
Interview Questionnaire, Louise Edwards-Simpson
Latino Professionals’ Views on Employment Discrimination Towards the Latino Immigrant Community, Anali Crispin Ballesteros
Marital Satisfaction: The Impact of Premarital and Couples Counseling, Amanda Kepler
Maslow’s Hierarchy and Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease: Systematic Review of Stages and Interventions, Bethany M.M. Doerr
Mental Health Services and the American Inmate: A Systematic Review of Literature, Megan A. Lee
Millennial Men: A Correlational Study between Masculinity, Emotional Expression, and Mental Health, Kathryn L. Driscoll
Mindfulness and Meditation: Transforming Therapeutic Presence in Clinical Social Work Practice, Leah B. Ghali
Mindfulness as a Treatment Component for Adults Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Johanna L. Hauck
Minnesota Public Radio Interview, Louise Edwards-Simpson and Luci Russell
Mobile Technology Use and Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Scott Muer
Montessori in the Home and Connections to Parent Education, Barbara Bisceglia
More Than Just Writing: Handedness and Substance Use, Bradley Martin
Motivational Interviewing and Co-Occurring Disorders: Minnesota Correctional Agents’ Perceptions, Elizabeth J. Kalmon
Necessity Not Choice: Worker and Homeless Adult Perspectives on Shelter Usage, Michelle S. Smith
Needs of Families Post-International Adoption, Courtney M. Coulter
Needs of Veterans Transitioning out of Homelessness, Christa Reader
Original: A Screenplay Adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Novel An Old-Fashioned Girl, Taylor Harwood
Parent and Infant Occupational Performance in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Ashlea D. Cardin
Parents Perceptions of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Katelyn Retaskie
Perceived Effectiveness of Group Therapy in Elementary School Settings with Children Experiencing Parental Divorce, Jennifer L. Kronenberg
Perceptions of Depression in Older Adults, Kasey D. Weber
Permission Forms, Louise Edwards-Simpson
Perspectives from Hmong American Women about the First-‐Generation College Student Experience, Lacey J. Reierson
Playing to Find Out: Adapting Story Games for Group Therapy with Teens, Adam McConnaughey
Professional Perspectives: Views of Service Needs for Individuals Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia and Their Families, Karina M. Krosbakken
Program Development for Occupational Therapy Education in Haiti: Strategic Planning and Case Statement, Janet O'Flynn
Programming That Targets the Needs of Children Experiencing Homeless: A Systematic Review, Erin M. Foss
Promoting Parent Involvement, Erin A. Hlavaty
Providing Culturally Appropriate Physical Therapy to Somali Refugees in Minnesota, Jessica J. Scholl
Proximal Strength and Functional Testing Applicable to Patellofemoral Instability: A Preliminary Study, Samantha Alschlager, Danielle Honnette, Katelyn Ley, Brianna Ludtke, and Kristen Reed
Psycho-Social Variables regarding Military Reintegration, Krista Baysinger
Psychotherapists' Assessment and Treatment of Executive Functioning Skill Deficits in Clients with Eating Disorders, Sarah Russell
Public Attitudes Toward Prostitution and Sex Trafficking Awareness, Katelyn E. Nichols
Public School Administrators and Montessori Education, Katy Wright
Racism and the Media: A Textual Analysis, Kassia E. Kulaszewicz
Recovery of Nerve Function after Treatment for Childhood Cancer, Allison Baker, Alison Bottke, Maria Leider, and Timothy Mann
Recruitment Flyer, Louise Edwards-Simpson
Reducing the Amount of Antipsychotic Medication among Older Adults with Dementia in Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Twin Cities Area, Stehpanie D. Marshall
Research Methodology, Louise Edwards-Simpson
Retention and Mental Health: College and Single Parents, Lindsey Landgraf
School engagement and academic success of students with an EBD educational label: Perspectives among helping professionals in schools, Kristin Weeker
School Social Work and Expressive Art Therapies: A Systematic Review, Margaret M. Whipple
School Social Workers’ Role in Supporting Parents of a Child with Autism, Maureen V. Foster
SCU Voices of Homelessness Readers’ Theater Script, Students and Staff
Seeking Success: A Survey of Minnesota’s Education and Training Voucher’s Recipients, Larissa Peyton
Shame --- the Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Therapist Perspectives, Karen L. Hulstrand
Social Factors Related to Domestic Violence among Hmong Adults, Ace Chang
Social Media, Relationships, and Young Adults, Emma Shields-Nordness
Social Support: Coping and Stress Related Growth among Adults with Mental Illness, Tara J. Reopelle
Social Support of Clients with SMI: Professional Perspectives, Madeline A. Busch
Social Workers Advocating on a Macro Level After Graduate School, William L. Wilson
Social Workers Perception of Father Involvement and Infant Mental Health, Debra Bjorgaard
Social Workers’ Perceptions on Quality Hospital Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Mallory S. Clark
Somatic Psychotherapy: Illuminating an Embodied Experience of Self-Transformation through Autoethnography, Ellie E. Jones
Staff Retention and Job Satisfaction in Child Protection, Brittany B. Kowaleski
Standards-Based Grading That Results in Grades Accurately Reflecting Students’ Knowledge, Danielle Asplund
Student Perceptions and Experiences in Hybrid Courses, Diane Perry
Supporting Adults Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Achieving Community Integration: A Complex Task, Lyndsay Gomos
Supporting Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marnie Tuenge
Sustainable, Empowering Organizational Model for Intimate Partner Violence Services, Janet A. Mason
Systematic Review: Coping and Supports of Family Caregivers for Adults with Serious Mental Illness, Sheryl A. Cotton
The Caregiver Experience: Raising a Child with a Mental Health Condition, Kelly Mwei
The Development of a New Nonprofit and Targeted Programming, Jolene Castillo
The Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Preschool Settings, Samantha J. Drusch
The Effect of iReady Mathematics Intervention on Student Achievement for Students in Kindergarten & First Grade, Sarah Brilz, Whitney Fridley, Kristen Just, and Kim Stein
The Effects of a Daily Homebase Program in Middle School, Bridget Waldorf
The Effects of a Peace Curriculum on Reducing and Resolving Conflicts among Children Ages 3-6 Years, Maria T. Morningstar
The Effects of Choice on Reading Comprehension in 2nd-3rd Grade, Julie P. Fraumeni-McBride
The Effects of Creating Self-Assessed Work Portfolios on Student Learning Engagement in an Upper Elementary Montessori Classroom, Suzanne Clement Thorne
The Effects of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in a Middle School AVID Class, Julie Thoms
The Effects of Developing a Positive Class Culture on Student Participation in a Kindergarten Classroom, Ashley Garaas
The Effects of Differentiated Mathematics Rotations on Basic Facts, Samantha Bold and Alison Kaubisch
The Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Chronic Wound Healing: A Systematic Review, Elena Campea, Alice Fasnacht, and Allison Kirkvold
The Effects of Gender Grouping on Female Students’ Participation in Physical Education, Anthony Bender and Jill S. Litfin
The Effects of Gender on Resiliency for Children when a Parent has Huntington’s Disease, Jessica B. Marsolek
The Effects of Information and Communication Technology on Student Achievement, Thomas Johnson
The Effects of Integrating Mathematics into the Physical Education Setting, Steven D. Thompson and Jacqueline L. Robertson
The Effects of Interactivity, Scaffolding and Modeling on Children’s Attention and Engagement During Read Aloud Time, Sara Agnello and Mary Yengle
The Effects of Parental Response on their Children’s Trauma Experience, Carly S. Vaplon
The Effects of Physical Activity on Reading and Mathematics Achievement in an Elementary Classroom, Chelsey Earney, Emily A. Berg, and Jill M. Wallert
The Effects of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports in the Elementary Classroom, Stephanie W. Beard, Katherine L. Moe, and Julie L. Wieczorek
The Effects of Technology on Engagement and Retention Among Upper Elementary Montessori Students., Justin E. Tosco
The Effects of The Math Daily 3 Structure on Student Achievement and Growth in an Elementary School Setting, Lauren Ktytor and Kate Waechter
The Efficacy of Classroom Management Software on Parent-Teacher Communication, Michelle L. Ellis
The Elementary School Climate and Teacher Self-Esteem: A Study of Potential Relationship, Kelsey D. Stewart
The Experiences of Huntington’s Disease Caregivers, Alisa Kanuit
The Experiences of Latino Parents as they Navigate Care for a Child with Autism, Emily Tibbetts
The Experiences of Social Workers in Corporate America, Brianna O. Lorenz
The Experiences of Social Workers with Organizational Support for Professional Burnout and Vicarious Trauma, Halaina I. Howard
The Exploration of Human Service Workers Personal Bias in Regards Sex Offenders, Amanda Palmer
The Host Home Program Model for LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness: A Program Evaluation, Megan M. McTeague
“The Hunger Games” Media Representation of the National School Lunch Program, Danielle Lee
The Impact of a Flipped Classroom on Student Achievement in Mathematics, Science and Physical Education Classrooms, Paul Jundt, Kelly A. Moormann, Andrew M. Voorhees, and StaceyAnn Ziemann
The Impact of a Flipped Lesson on Secondary Language Arts Students’ Ability to Write a Cohesive Research Essay, Nafeesah Muhammad
The Impact of Birth Doulas on Post-Partum Depressive Symptoms: Mothers’ Perceptions, Devon Siegel
The Impact of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Among Residential Care Workers on Client Care: Implications for Social Work Practice, Amanda J. Hanson
The Impact of Creating Visual Arts on Reading Comprehension in Third Grade Students, Erica M. Mathieson
The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Effective Leadership: Exploring the Perspectives of Licensed Clinical Social Worker Leaders, Shannon Perry
The Impact of Reader’s Workshop on Reading Engagement, Erin Streefland and LeeAnn Eischens
The Impact of Regular Number Talks on Mental Math Computation Abilities, Anthea Johnson and Amanda Partlo
The Impact of Social and Family Support on the Psychological Well-being of Atheists, Justin R. Potter
The Impact of Social Media on Emerging Adults’ Grieving Experiences, Nikole M. Sharpe
The Impact of Student Editing and Error-based Instruction on Writing in a Fourth-Grade Classroom, Erin T. Hinton
The Impact of Weekly Math Tests and Strategy Instruction on Math Fluency, Anna Garnaas-Halvorson
The Impact Poverty Has on Adolescents’ Experiences at School According to School Social Workers, Kelly Williams
The Importance of a Creative Arts Program for Senior Housing Residents, Therese A. Wengler
The Importance of a Creative Dance and Story-Telling Program for Senior Housing Residents, Courtney Holmes
The Integration of Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study, Maja B. Smedberg
The Lived Experience of the Mandated Reporter, Courtney J. Duvick
The Neurology of Music for Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder Treatment: A Theoretical Approach for Social Work Implications, Maria Sorensen
The Personal Is Political: Integrating Clinical Social Work Practice through Narrative Therapy, Taryn M. Tessneer
Therapeutic Use of Self: The Impact on the Health and Wellness of Older Adults Involved in a Creative Dance Program, Anna K. W. Bruesewitz
Therapists’ Perspectives on the Use of Yoga in the Treatment of Trauma, Brianna Klatt
The Space Between the Notes: The Effects of Background Music on Student Focus, Duna L. Strachan
The Support Group Experience of Older Male Caregivers in Providing Care for a Relative with Dementia, Olivia T. Tise
Three-step economical and green alternative to Donepezil intermediate, Sophia Hani and Anna Lucia Krupp
Trauma Innovations: MDMA as a Treatment Intervention for PTSD, Anthony Christian, Andrea E. Grey, and Terra Sorg
Understanding College Staff’s Experiences in Responding to Student Domestic Violence Victims, Leigh Hartenberg
Universal Response Methods, Kristen J. Nordstrom and Robert L. Mathis
Use of High-Level Questioning to Increase Student Achievement in Reading, Amber A. Remark and Emily M. Ewing
Use of Supervision for Catholics Social Workers, Geoffrey Bornhoft
Utilizing Montessori-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions for People with Dementia, Jill Victoria Fyksen
Veteran’s Psychosocial Needs: How Higher Education Gets Impacted, Heather K. Schmidt
View from the Green Line: A Photographic Essay of University Avenue’s Linguistic Landscape, Ashley de los Reyes
Views on Seeking Mental Health Services in the Somali Community, Hamdi H. Adan
What is the Importance of Educating Women on Postpartum Depression?, Ashley Akwa
Which skillsets and other characteristics of a home visitor contribute to the effectiveness of a home-based child abuse and neglect prevention program?, Kimberly Quamme
Why Should a Doctor Read Nausea? A Philosophical Analysis of Depression for Health-Science Majors, Sophie Shogren
Wisdom from Experience: Understanding Men’s Experience of Marriage and Poverty, Aaron Rusnak
Women Creating Art for Peace & Gender Justice: 20 Years of Collaborations, The WILPF Arts Committee and Beverly Crosby
Working It Out Together: Teaching the Steps of Conflict Resolution to Preschoolers, Krista M. Macsata
Writer’s Workshop and Technology, Stephanie Pullman
Yoga As Therapeutic Intervention with Survivors of Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review, Julia C. Hutchinson
You’ve Got Mail: Using Personalized Authentic Reading Experiences to Increase First Graders’ Oral Reading Fluency, Krysten E. Halek