Clinical Research Papers from 2017
Alternate Endings: Insight into Alternative End of Life Care Options, Rachelle Henkel
An Exploration of Resilience and Post-traumatic Growth Following Traumatic Death, Shannon Henry
Contingency Management Effect on Cocaine Use While Using Methadone, Matthew Holkup
Changing The Narrative: How People with Disabilities Overcome Discrimination in Employment Settings, Gabrielle Holloway
Fostering Resilience in Emancipating Foster Care Youth, Kelsey Howland
Services and Supports for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs: Rural vs Urban Settings, Jackie Johnson
Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood, Jaclyn Jones
Emotional Dysregulation in Children, Alison Kath
The Social Work Perspective: A Systematic Review of Best Practices for Social Workers in Healthcare Teams, Sarah Kirschbaum
Punishment, Pathology or Possibility: Caseworker Discretion, Mental Illness, and Welfare Sanctions, Andrew Kishel
Chronic Care Management Implementation, Nathan Klein
The Black Male Achievement Gap: Strategies for Intervention, Bryssa Koppie
Group Cognitive Processing Therapy for Veterans Experiencing Trauma: A Systematic Review, Rachel Kouba
Identifying Postpartum Mood Disorders in Men, Melissa Larson
Warrior Pose: Evaluation of Yoga Programming for Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness, Stacey Lillebo
The Common Benefits of School Based Mental Health Programs: A Systematic Review, Briana Lindsey
Assessing and Addressing Family Caregiver Burden: Palliative Care Social Work Perspective, Taylor Logeais
Systematic Literature Review: Programmatic Considerations for Grief Groups in Elementary Schools, Gabrielle Lottie
Assessing for Barriers Prior to Advance Directive Execution: A Descriptive Study of Social Work Practice Behaviors, Katherine Mackin
Practitioner Use of Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Children’s Mental Health, Andrea Markworth
Best Practices for School-Based Mentoring Programs: A Systematic Review, Rebecca McCoy
Factors Associated with Suicide Risk in Female Service Members and Veterans, Christine McDonough
The Body Recovers: Practitioner Perspective on Somatic Experiencing, Saoirse McMahon
Clinical Applications of Aerobic Exercise with Adolescents Experiencing Depression and Anxiety, Sarah Mergens
“Lost in Translation”: Medical Social Workers’ Perspectives on Using Interpreters, Amalia Mongiat
Police Officers and Mental Health: The Efficacy of CIT Training, Ian Morris
Psycho-Social Variables Contributing to Disparities of Hmong Students in Postsecondary Education, Mai Yang Moua
Use of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Veterans with Combat-related PTSD, Nicole Nelson
Moral Injury – The Lesser-Known Reality for Veterans: A Systematic Review, Ryan Normandin
The Role of Hope and Optimism in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review, Jennifer Novalany
Creation of the Myth The Lived Experience of Native Americans in Schools, Michael Olson
PrivLineage: A Conceptual Model for Exploring a Legacy of Privilege, Derek Otte
Fostering Awareness, Inclusivity, and Self-Efficacy: Facing Social and Internalized Recovery Stigma, Trinity Parker-Grewe
The Impact of Witnessing Domestic Violence on Children: A Systematic Review, Terra Pingley
Cultural Competency in Medical Social Work with Elders, Alexandra Pray
Residency Status and Discrimination among Immigrants in Minnesota, Lisa J. Rawlins
Social Work or Social Control: Power, and the Values and Contradictions in Social Work Practice and the American Indian, Kayla Richards
Engagement of Latino Mental Health: Voices from Professionals in the Minnesota Community, Maria Rios
Adolescent Yoga: Goals and Settings in Therapeutic Practice, Alison Roberts
How Mental Health Service Delivery Models Address The Needs of Refugees, Sarah Rogers
Music Therapy in the Treatment of Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Disorder: A Systematic Review, Aubrie Roley
Best Practices of Building Therapeutic Alliances with Clients Living with Psychotic Disorders, Nicole Rominski
School Based Interventions for School-Aged Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder: A Systematic Review, Kelly Ross
Grief as a Skill, Michael Sadowsky
The Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Adolescent Depression: A Systematic Review, Rachel Samuelson
Social Work Perspectives on Working with Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder, Ann Schroeder
Financial Fraud on Elders and Interventions, Molly Schuneman
A Systematic Review of the Primary Material Hardships of Post-Welfare Reform TANF Recipients, Matthew Schwer
Clinical Interventions that Reduce Recidivism among Female Offenders: A Systematic Review, Brittani Senser
Professional Satisfaction within the Mental Health System, Mary Pat Seter
The Role of Social Work on College Campuses: A Systematic Narrative Review of Social Work Roles and Values, Ryan Sheats
View of Self and Its Effects on Higher Educational Goals in Mexican-American Youth, Rebekah Simpson
The Benefits of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Individuals with Dementia: A Systematic Review, Nicole Sintler
Choose Your Own Ending: An Arts-Informed Action Research on Creating a “Good Death”, Molli Slade
Post-Adoption Support in Rural Minnesota: An Exploratory Study of Parents' Experiences, Jean Soehl
Benefits of Adult Day Services for Dementia Caregivers: A Systematic Review, Jessie Sorvaag Marg
The Effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Reducing Student Anxiety in School Settings, Emily Staples
Effectiveness of Self-Care in Reducing Symptoms of Secondary Traumatic Stress, Angie Stockwell
Incorporating Caregivers into Adolescent Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review, Kelsey Taylor
Urban Youth Homelessness: The Role that Past Trauma has upon Housing Instability, Jacqueline Thompson
Breaking Free of Generational Poverty: Empowered Single Mothers Who Overcome the Odds, Angela Trenda
DBT-A and Parental Inclusion in Skills Training Groups, Esther Vogelzang
The Impact of Acculturation among Hmong Caregivers, Mai la Vue
Factors Which Put Social Workers at a Greater Risk for Burnout, Brittney Wacek
Crossing the Line: Is Corporal Punishment Child Abuse?, Jade R. Wallat
Treating Trauma Among Veterans Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Systematic Review, Brianne Wallgren
Disproportionality of American Indian Children in Foster Care, Victoria White
Culturally Specific Interventions to Support Adolescent Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health, Lynn Whitfield
Mental Health Care for Clients who are Incarcerated: a Systematic Literature Review, Deborah Williams
The Impacts of Sex Trafficking on Children of Survivors: Stakeholders’ Perspectives, Christine Wills
Does Guided Imagery Help Older Adults’ Overall Well-being?, Darcy Winsor
Clinical Research Papers from 2016
Best Practices for After-School Programming for Youth Identified as "At Risk", Brittany Abdallah
Academic Achievement Gap and After-School Programs: Implications for School Social Workers, Ryann Adkins
Benefits of Exercise for Individuals in Remission from Substance Use Disorders, Tiffany Amdahl
Support for Mental Health Workers After Client Suicide: A Systematic Review, Nicole Arndt-Wenger
Crime and Prevention: A Textual Analysis, Rebekah Aronson
Family Based Treatment for Adolescents with Eating Disorders: A Clinician’s Perspective, Madeline Asp
Complicated Confinement: Exploring Modifications to Solitary Confinement Practices in Adult Correctional Facilities, Lesley Babb
Mindfulness and the Oncology Patient: A Systematic Review, Kristina Babcock
OCD and Exposure Response Prevention, Nita Bakke
Participation in Veteran Organizations, Kevin M. Beaudry
Interventions for Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Systematic Review, Hallie Bergeson
Treating Compassion Fatigue among Those Working With Trauma and High Risk Populations, Jaime Birr
Effectiveness of Utilizing Components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Eating Disorder Treatment, Caitlin Block
The Effectiveness of Theraplay as Treatment for Older Children with Attachment Difficulties, Ruby Brayman
Restorative Practices in the School Setting: A Systematic Review, Laura Byer
Shelter Response to Intimate Partner Violence in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community, Raelene Carlson
The Development of Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice and Education, Laura Carpenter
Accessibility and Reliability of Early Childhood Mental Health Services, Rae Lynne Chase
Effective Interventions When Working With Cambodian Refugees: A Systematic Literature Review, Saream Chhith
Systematic Review: Social Work School Interventions for Food Accessibility Among Impoverished Children, Rebecca Christensen
How is Social Networking Sites Effecting Teen’s Social and Emotional Development: A Systemic Review, Jenna Palermo Christofferson
Effective and Ethical Measures of Predicting Criminal Offenders’ Risk of Recidivism and Treatment Needs on Risk-Need Assessments, Chelsie Clemens
Mental Health Social Workers: The State of their Well-Being and Support, Laura Conway
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review, Melissa M. Conway
The Effectiveness of Play Therapy and Reactive Attachment Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review, Katelin M. Cranny
The Impact of Social Work Education on Social Justice Practice Behaviors, Nicole Dahl
Urban Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions of Challenging Behaviors and Childhood Trauma, Megan David
Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescence: Issues and Practice, Rebecca Denaway
Implementation and Utilization of Alternative Interventions in Hospice, Kayle Jo Dietrich