Browsing Counselling & Psychotherapy by Subject "Cultural studies"
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Attitudes to male victims of rape. A study of attitudes among therapists, counsellors and crisis intervention practitioners in dealing with male victims of rape and an investigation of levels of care available to male victims of rape
(Dublin Business School, 2008)Most research on the subject of rape and sexual assault regards the perpetrator as male and the victim as female. Rape is prevalent across all cultures and the reporting of rape tends to be contingent on societal attitudes ... -
Dyad to triad: exploring the presence of the interpreter in the therapeutic relationship with asylum seekers and refugees in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2009)This research project set out to explore the presence of the interpreter in the traditional dyadic relationship between client and therapist where the client is an asylum seeker or refugee. It is hoped that this research ... -
The importance of culture in the counselling process : an exploration of counsellors' perceptions of cultural influences in the counselling process in Zambia
(Dublin Business School, 2001)This study explored the impact of culture on the counselling/psychotherapy process, and how this impact is perceived by counsellors in Lusaka, Zambia. A general review of the literature on culture and counselling relates ... -
The meaning of miscarriage. A study of the perceptions about miscarriage, in comparison to other types of loss
(Dublin Business School, 2008)It is reported that one out of every four women experience miscarriage. Literature reports that many who have experienced such a loss felt the need to speak about their loss in order to move on through their grief. ... -
The percieved effectiveness of the use of cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of clients diagnosed with Myalgic Mncephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as ME/CFS)
(Dublin Business School, 2008)The Objectives of the study was to investigate the perceived effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the treatment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Otherwise known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). As CBT is ... -
The psychological effects of working in the emergency services
(Dublin Business School, 2007)This study set out to explore the psychological impact of working in the emergency services. The aim of the research is to identify the effects on those particular employees and if there is a problem availing of support ... -
The psychology of coming out : a study of the difficulties faced by gay men when coming out to parents and an analysis of whether the process has changed in the past twenty years
(Dublin Business School, 2008)What is it like to come out to parents? This project is a look at what it is like for young gay men to reveal their sexual identity to their parents for the first time. It is a study of the psychology of the gay man in the ... -
A study of eating attitudes in the general population of Ireland and the link, if any, to self esteem
(Dublin Business School, 2006)This research project attempts to ascertain the level of risk of developing an eating disorder in the general population of Ireland. Eating attitudes are measured using the Eating Attitudes Test 26 ("EAT26), (Gardner, ... -
A study of kinship patterns , support mechanisms and depression in relation to suicide with Filipino people living in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2008)This research explores if there is an aspect of the culture of the Philippines that influences a lower rate of suicide and if so, can this be utilised in Irish society towards the prevention of suicide in this country. The ... -
A study of the relationship between general medical practitioners and counsellors & psychotherapists in the treatment of depression and anxiety. A study of a sample of general medical practitioners and counsellors & psychotherapists in Wicklow, Wexford, Galway and Clare, in regard to multidisciplinary co-operation and referals in relation to the treatment of depression and anxiety
(Dublin Business School, 2008)The object of this research project was to discover general attitudes that GPs had towards the Counselling & Psychotherapeutic profession. It also set out to discover how the GPs saw Psychological Therapy as beneficial in ... -
Women and alcohol. A study into the use of alcohol and its place in the everyday lives of women
(Dublin Business School, 2008)This study examines the meaning and practice of alcohol use within the context of working women. The women in this study mainly thought of alcohol as a source for relaxation and to escape from the demands of everyday life. ...