Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Healing the Mind and Body: Practitioner Perspectives on Integrating Cognitive and Somatic Approaches in Psychotherapy with Refugees, Asylees, and Asylum Seekers, Amanda Ament-Lemke
Professional Perceptions of Youth Homelessness and Strengths Developed, Joelle Bellows
Sleep Deprivation and the Health of Firefighters, Bridget Bender
Effective Social Work Practice with Military, Veterans, and their Families, Katherine Boyer
Promoting Resilience and Preventing Sexual Offenses in Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review, Cassie DeGraw
Therapist, Know Thyself: Self-Reflective Practice through Autoethnography, Nikki DiVirgilio
Foster Care and Education: Exploring the Success of Interventions Aimed to Improve Academic Achievement of Foster Children, Olivia Erickson
Early Interventions: Preventing at-risk youth from the path of Sexual Exploitation: A Systematic Review, Rahma Farah
Treatment Barriers in Mental Health: Perspectives of Using Mobile Technology, Ryan Goman
“Make ’em Laugh” The Interaction of Humor in the Therapeutic Treatment of Trauma: A Narrative Review, Katherine Goodman
The Role of Somatic Psychotherapy in Treating First Responders: Providers’ Perspectives, Maggie Graham
Utilization of Social Media in Strengthening Communication in Long Distance Relationships, Lexie Gutzmann
Medical Social Workers’ Best Practices in Supporting Autonomy at End of Life, Morgan Hanley
Women’s Prisons and Substance Abuse Treatment: A Systematic Review of Shame Interventions, Jamie Herman
Trauma-Informed Care For Youth In Foster Care, Jordyn Hubin
Integrating Trauma Informed Care into the Treatment of Adult Male Sex Offenders: A Systematic Review, Erica Janssen
Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing Geriatric Mental Health Services in Rural Minnesota, Kassara Kneeland
Professional Opinions of Effective Interventions for Adults with Psychotic Disorders Who Experienced Childhood Trauma, Jennifer Metzger
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Co-housing Options for Older Adults to Age in Place, Kasey Meyer
Using an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Approach to Help Adults Cope with Chronic Pain, Bethany Miletich
Secure Attachment Without Bars: Alternatives to Incarceration and Clinical Interventions to Treat the Mother-Infant Relationship, Krista Murphy
Trauma-Informed Care: Training and Implementation in the Foster Care System, Danielle Norgren
The Impacts of Supervision on Social Workers Who Experience Client Suicidal Behavior, Chelse Paulzine
The Impact of Minnesota Warriors Hockey on Post-Military Service Reintegration: A Pilot Study, Andrew Qualy
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples: A Treatment for Depression and Anxiety, Courtney Reinitz
Chemical Dependence Harm Reduction: A Needed Application for Social Workers, Josie C. Schmitz
Exploring Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia: A Social Work Perspective, Ashley Schoonover
Is Marketing Messing with Your Clients’ Heads? Brands, Identity, and Clinical Practice, Paul Schuster
A Systematic Review: Examination of Yoga-Based Interventions to Determine their Benefits and Effectiveness in Treating PTSD in Women, Jessica Skaare
Rural Service Providers’ Perceptions of Cultural Responsiveness to LGBT Older Adults, Lisa Twomey
The Effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Older Adults with Dementia, Alison Waid Higgins
Impacts of and Alternatives to Solitary Confinement in Adult Correctional Facilities, Sarah Zyvoloski
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Mapping Social Justice: A Case Study of a School of Social Work Student-Led Social Justice Initiative, Lauren Abdill
Evaluating Child Maltreatment Prevention Programs & Services: A Qualitative Study, Laura Abrass
“I’m Tough, It’s Fine”: Prohibiting Restrictive Procedures and Seclusion in Educational Settings, Kaitlin Adams
Developmental Impact of Inclusion Classrooms on Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review, Emily E. Aller
Involuntary Civil Commitment and Sobriety, Ana Anderson
A Case Study of Veteran Identity as a Female, Kimberly Anderson
Racial Differences in Veteran Service Connection Disability, Jonathan Arnold
A Qualitative Investigation of Parental Experiences with Play Therapy, Kaitlin Bach
Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review, Crystal Barrera
Systematic Review of High School Dropout Prevention Programs, Dayne Bartlett
Identity and Belonging: Documentation Status and Mexican-origin children: A Systematic Review, Alicia Bauers
What Can We Learn from Death and Dying? One Man’s Experience, Brooke K. Benson
Trauma in schools: Identifying and working with students who have experienced trauma, Amanda E. Berg
Unintended Rehabilitation: A Comparative Analysis of Prison Animal Programs, Mielissa Beseres
Understanding the Mental Health Impacts of Non-Kinship vs. Kinship Placements, Lena Bessas
Social Worker Perceptions on Education for Generalist and Specialist Roles, Jamie Blackledge
Strategies and Outcomes in Working with Adolescents Diagnosed with Conduct Disorder, Elisabeth A. Boegeman
Domestic Violence: How to Treat the Unseen Victims, Sarah Callahan
Birth Parents: Blogging The Emotional Journey Through Adoption, Kayla L. Christensen
Factors that Increase Successful Parenting Skills in Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma, Neglect, and Abuse: A Systematic Review, Victoria A. Christian
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Veterans Experiencing Insomnia: A Systematic Review, Dustin Cobb
Posttraumatic Growth in United States Military Veterans, Angela Cox
Examining Post-Adoption Services: What Adoptive Families Need for Beneficial Outcomes, Lindsey Crawford
Addressing Needs Among Students Affected by Domestic Violence: Social Workers’ Perspectives, Kiah Dahlquist
Making & Sustaining Change from Psychotherapy: A Mixed Method Study, Kelsi Dankey, Heather Karson, Arielle R. Yahnke, Sara Lemon, Tricia Downing, Danae Hoffman, and Natia Wilcek
What is the Impact of Mental Health Courts? A Systematic Literature Review, Rachel Dean
Best Practices for Engaging Birth Mothers in Post-Adoptive Grief Work, Melanie DeJong
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Vocational Rehabilitation in Economic Outcomes for Adults with Disabilities, Susanne Desmond
Bicycles and Youth: Impacts, Elizabeth Drews
Lessons for Social Workers: A Review of the Latino/a Undocumented Immigrant Experience, Katie J. Ducklow
Aging Americans: Family Factors and Satisfaction with Life and Aging, Miranda Eastham
Intervention with Intimate Partner Violence: Application of Attachment and Personality Disorders, MaryBeth Ehlert
Transgenerational Transmission of Caregiver Behaviors Promoting Secure Attachments in American Indian Communities, Bryan Ellingson
Interventions to Alleviate the Psychosocial Needs of Hospice Family Caregivers: A Systematic Review, Nicole Engen
Spiritually Integrated Care for Veteran Trauma Survivors: A Quantitative Analysis, Krystle Englund
Guardian ad Litem Perceptions of Child Protection, Carla Evans
Factors Contributing to Success in Treatment for Individuals with a Dual Diagnosis, Logan Evenson
Systematic Review: Considerations for Women with Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder and PTSD, Brittany Feller
Mindfulness Practice with Children who have Experienced Trauma, Margaret Fischer
Officer-Involved Homicides of Unarmed Black Males: Perceptions of the African American Community, Sarah Fox
Intimacy after Sexual Trauma: Clinical Perspectives, Melissa Franckowiak
Interventions that Support Caregivers of Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review, Melissa Franzen
Gaps in Mental Health Services in the Juvenile Justice System as Identified by Clinical Social Workers, Heather Fretty
Family Functioning and Secondary Traumatic Stress in Military Families: A Qualitative Study, Karlie Gams
Disability Accommodations in Postsecondary Education A Systematic Review, Kaitlyn Gartner
Perceptions of Diagnosing and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Complex Trauma in Schools, Megan Gauer-Kloos
Clinician Support to Caregivers of Children with a Mental Health Disorder, Lauren Gavin
Effects of Yoga and Mindfulness-Based Practices on Stress and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents, Amanda Geldert
Identifying Protective Factors for Adult Children of Alcoholics, Jessica Goeke
"Si No Estuviera Conmigo, Yo Seria Muda en Este País": A Systematic Literature Review of Language Brokering Among Latinx Youth, Manuela Gonzalez
Postpartum Depression and Opinions on Screening, Jana Gorman
Identifying and Mitigating Caregiver Burnout: The Role of Adult Day Social Workers, Annika Grafstrom
Work and Quality of Life for Individuals with SMI: A Systematic Review, Scott Grandt
Analysis of Implementing Trauma Informed Programs in Grade Schools, Lilli Gray
Making it Right in the End: Conflict on the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, Sarah Green
Supports and Barriers Experienced by Female Same-Sex Couples When Planning For Life as They Age, Johanna Guerkink
Sacred Shame: Integrating Spirituality and Sexuality, Alyssa J. Haggerty
Welfare Reform and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review, Brianna Heilman
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