The demographics of children in the United States are rapidly changing (US Census Bureau, 2020). Play therapists working with diverse children carry the responsibility of[...]

Family engagement with schools has been shown to be a predictor of student success (Powell et at., 2010) and federal statute supports school/ family relationships through[...]

This dissertation examined the experiences of self-criticism among counseling students in practicum while in session with clients. This study utilized a phenomenological [...]

Considerable research has documented the effects that high-quality preschool programs can have on children’s early learning and cognitive development, including language,[...]

Burnout and secondary traumatic stress are critical issues for those in the mental health profession with rates of burnout at round 60% (Chen et al., 2019; Kelly et al., [...]

Overall, the United States’ population continues to substantially increase in cultural diversity (NCES, 2018; NCES, 2020a; NCES, 2020b), therefore increasing the overall [...]

Reduction of stress and anxiety for hospitalized children has been studied for years. Certified child life specialists take on the role of providing interventions to supp[...]

Research has demonstrated the prevalence and cumulative nature of trauma and its lifelong adverse effects on physical, cognitive, emotional, and social wellness (Felitti [...]

ABSTRACT Systemic Lupus Erythematosus patients are living longer with an unpredictable and incurable chronic condition (Dua, Touma, Toloze, & Jolly, 2013). Quality of[...]

Considerable research documents the importance of social emotional development for children’s short- and long-term outcomes, including academic outcomes and long-term hea[...]