scholarly journals Diagnosis and treatment of participants of support groups for hypersexual disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Els Tierens ◽  
Johan Vansintejan ◽  
Jan Vandevoorde ◽  
Dirk Devroey
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Worker ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Sex Addiction ◽  
The Other ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Individual Psychotherapy ◽  
Hypersexual Disorder ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
The Way

Background: The aim of this study is to examine the extent to which members of support groups for hypersexual disorder meet the proposed criteria for hypersexual disorder of Kafka, how the diagnosis of hypersexual disorders is made and what treatments are currently given. Methods: In this non-interventional research survey, members of support groups for hypersexual disorder received a questionnaire in which the criteria for hypersexual disorder according to Kafka were included as well as the way the disease was diagnosed and treated. Results: The questionnaire was presented to 32 people but only 10 completed questionnaires were returned. Five of the ten respondents met the criteria of Kafka. For the other five respondents a hypersexual disorder was not confirmed but neither excluded. Only for three respondents the diagnosis was made by a professional healthcare worker. The treatment included – besides the support group in nine cases – also individual psychotherapy. Two respondents took a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI), as recommended in the literature. Conclusions: The members of support groups for sex addiction were difficult to motivate for their participation. The way hypersexual disorders were diagnosed was far from optimal. Only two participants received the recommended medication.

scholarly journals ThroughBlue: A support group for women affected by depression

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-63
Author(s):  
Trish McBride ◽  
Jane Fuller
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Australian Study ◽  
Therapeutic Value ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Way

Recent US research has validated the benefits and therapeutic value of peer support groups as a treatment component for depression, as has a 2008 Australian study of a women’s mental health support group. As facilitators working weekly with ThroughBlue, a support group of women who have experience of depression, we had already discovered the truth of their findings. This paper is a description of the way this Wellington group works, and may be of use to others looking to set up or facilitate similar groups elsewhere.

561 Impact of Support Group for Teen Burn Survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S121-S122
Author(s):  
Alexis Castro ◽  
Marissa Muro ◽  
William Dominic ◽  
Nicole M Kopari
Keyword(s):  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
The Other ◽  
Child Life ◽  
Burn Survivors ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Curriculum Topics ◽  
Positive Results

Abstract Introduction The recovery of a burn survivor continues long after the physical wounds are healed. Peer support groups offer survivors an opportunity for psychosocial recovery, particularly in the areas of self-acceptance, changes in perspective, and identity. Multiple published studies have found group support to be beneficial. We identified a need to provide a separate teen burn survivor support group to optimize engagement and to address specific age appropriate discussions. Methods The support group included female burn survivors 14–17 years of age. The group sessions were facilitated by a child life specialist and a burn nurse. Meetings were held on the same evenings as adult support groups to allow parents of the teen survivors to attend the adult meeting. During the first meeting, participants were given the opportunity to share topics they would like to discuss, and these were incorporated into the curriculum. Topics specific to teens included identity issues, body image, peer relationships, and what it means to be a burn survivor advocate. Additional outings have been incorporated such as family dinners and movie nights. After 15 months, participants were surveyed on their overall experience. Results The group was established in February 2018 and has had a steady participation of teen burn survivors. All teen burn survivors completed the participation survey. All teens strongly agreed their experience was positive, felt more connected to the other participants through the group activities, felt accepted by the other group members, and would recommend the teen support group to other teen burn survivors. Teens rated positive results for learning about themselves as a burn survivor, changing their perspective on their recovery, and the importance of participating in a support group. Conclusions Teen burn survivor support group has been shown to be a sustainable method to support these burn survivors and provide them with an opportunity for psychosocial recovery. Applicability of Research to Practice By sharing our experience with a teen burn survivor support group, we hope to inspire other burn centers in developing ways that their facility can meet the needs of burn survivors.

scholarly journals PELAKSANAAN SUPPORT GROUP PADA ORANGTUA ANAK DENGAN CEREBRAL PALSY

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Adina Riska Anindita ◽  
Nurliana Cipta Apsari
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Scientific Journal ◽  
The Other ◽  
Group Support ◽  
The People ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

 AbstrakKeluarga, khususnya orangtua merupakan orang yang paling dekat dengan anak, sehingga orangtua memiliki peranan yang sangat penting di dalam kehidupan anak, terutama anak yang memiliki kondisi cerebral palsy. Namun, di sisi lain, orangtua yang memiliki anak dengan cerebral palsy memiliki peluang lebih besar untuk mengalami kondisi yang menyebabkan stres. Metode yang digunakan dalam jurnal ilmiah ini adalah dengan studi literatur. Agar dapat menjalankan peranannya sebagai orangtua bagi anaknya yang memiliki kondisi cerebral palsy, orangtua memerlukan dukungan sosial. Pekerja sosial dapat berperan dalam mengatasi hal ini yaitu dengan pemberian pelayanan kelompok melalui support group. Support group memiliki kekuatan penyembuhan karena orangtua yang memiliki anak dengan cerebral palsy akan mendapatkan dukungan yang sifatnya timbal balik.  AbstrackFamily, especially parents are the people closest to children, so parents have a very important role in the lives of children, especially children who have a condition of cerebral palsy. However, on the other hand, parents who have children with cerebral palsy have a greater chance of experiencing stressful conditions. The method used in this scientific journal is the study of literature. In order to be able to carry out its role as a parent for children who have cerebral palsy, parents need social support. Social workers can play a role in overcoming this, namely by providing group services through a support group. Support groups have therapeutic powers because parents who have children with cerebral palsy will get reciprocal support.

Group Experiences and Individual Differences in Stuttering

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (12) ◽  
pp. 4335-4350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth E. Tichenor ◽  
J. Scott Yaruss
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Group Experiences ◽  
History Of ◽  
Adults Who Stutter

Purpose This study explored group experiences and individual differences in the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings perceived by adults who stutter. Respondents' goals when speaking and prior participation in self-help/support groups were used to predict individual differences in reported behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. Method In this study, 502 adults who stutter completed a survey examining their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings in and around moments of stuttering. Data were analyzed to determine distributions of group and individual experiences. Results Speakers reported experiencing a wide range of both overt behaviors (e.g., repetitions) and covert behaviors (e.g., remaining silent, choosing not to speak). Having the goal of not stuttering when speaking was significantly associated with more covert behaviors and more negative cognitive and affective states, whereas a history of self-help/support group participation was significantly associated with a decreased probability of these behaviors and states. Conclusion Data from this survey suggest that participating in self-help/support groups and having a goal of communicating freely (as opposed to trying not to stutter) are associated with less negative life outcomes due to stuttering. Results further indicate that the behaviors, thoughts, and experiences most commonly reported by speakers may not be those that are most readily observed by listeners.

Stuttering-Related Podcasts: Audio-Based Self-Help for People Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1131-1138
Author(s):  
Lauren E. Dignazio ◽  
Megan M. Kenny ◽  
Erik X. Raj ◽  
Kyle D. Pelkey
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members

Purpose It is known that people who stutter (PWS) benefit from self-help experiences, such as attending support groups or conferences. However, limited research has been done to explore the listening of stuttering-related podcasts as a form of self-help for PWS. This study seeks to understand the reasons why PWS listen to stuttering-related podcasts and provide descriptions of their listening experiences. Method Thirty-three PWS who have listened to stuttering-related podcasts were recruited to participate in an online survey that included multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Responses were analyzed and grouped into descriptive themes. Results Participants reported listening to stuttering-related podcasts as a way to gain information and perspective. They also reported experiences that fit themes of empowerment and camaraderie, as a result of listening. Conclusions Stuttering-related podcasts seem to be a positive self-help tool for PWS. Stuttering support group leaders and/or speech-language pathologists may consider introducing their group members or clients who stutter to this type of audio-based self-help experience.

Development and regional planning within the decentralized administrative frame: case study (the Jordanian Experiment)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-72
Author(s):  
Mansour Safran
Keyword(s):  
Regional Planning ◽  
The Other ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Administrative Procedures ◽  
The Way

This aims to review and analyze the Jordanian experiment in the developmental regional planning field within the decentralized managerial methods, which is considered one of the primary basic provisions for applying and success of this kind of planning. The study shoed that Jordan has passed important steps in the way for implanting the decentralized administration, but these steps are still not enough to established the effective and active regional planning. The study reveled that there are many problems facing the decentralized regional planning in Jordan, despite of the clear goals that this planning is trying to achieve. These problems have resulted from the existing relationship between the decentralized administration process’ dimensions from one side, and between its levels which ranged from weak to medium decentralization from the other side, In spite of the official trends aiming at applying more of the decentralized administrative policies, still high portion of these procedures are theoretical, did not yet find a way to reality. Because any progress or success at the level of applying the decentralized administrative policies doubtless means greater effectiveness and influence on the development regional planning in life of the residents in the kingdom’s different regions. So, it is important to go a head in applying more steps and decentralized administrative procedures, gradually and continuously to guarantee the control over any negative effects that might result from Appling this kind of systems.   © 2018 JASET, International Scholars and Researchers Association

Speech Acts by the Governor Candidates of North Sumatera in Political Debates

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vidya Dwi Amalia Zati ◽  
Sumarsih Sumarsih ◽  
Lince Sihombing
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
The Other ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
Direct Speech ◽  
Dominant Type ◽  
Political Debates ◽  
The Way ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

The objectives of the research were to describe the types of speech acts used in televised political debates of governor candidates of North Sumatera, to derive the dominant type of speech acts used in televised political debates of governor candidates of North Sumatera and to elaborate the way of five governor candidates of North Sumatera use speech acts in televised political debates. This research was conducted by applying descriptive qualitative research. The findings show that there were only four types of speech acts used in televised political debates, Debat Pemilukada Sumatera Utara and Uji Publik Cagub dan Cawagub Sumatera Utara, they were assertives, directives, commissives and expressives. The dominant type of speech acts used in both televised political debates was assertives, with 82 utterances or 51.6% in Debat Pemilukada Sumatera Utara and 36 utterances or 41.37% in Uji Publik Cagub dan Cawagub Sumatera Utara. The way of governor candidates of North Sumatera used speech acts in televised political debates is in direct speech acts, they spoke straight to the point and clearly in order to make the other candidates and audiences understand their utterances.   Keywords: Governor Candidate; Political Debate; Speech Acts

Ibn-Ul-Arabi's Cultural Environment that Influenced Him

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Assist. Prof. Dr. Kazım Yıldırım
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Cultural Environment ◽  
Ibn Rushd ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The One ◽  
The Way

The cultural environment of Ibn al-Arabi is in Andalusia, Spain today. There, on the one hand, Sufism, on the other hand, thinks like Ibn Bacce (Death.1138), Ibn Tufeyl (Death186), Ibn Rushd (Death.1198) and the knowledge and philosophy inherited by scholars, . Ibn al-Arabi (1165-1240), that was the effect of all this; But more mystic (mystic) circles came out of the way. This work, written by Ibn al-Arabi's works (especially Futuhati Mekkiye), also contains a very small number of other relevant sources.

Investigation of the “alternative” effects of an online support group for mental health problems among Japanese adults: A cross-sectional study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osamu Kobori ◽  
Naoki Yoshinaga
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Online Support Groups ◽  
Online Support Group ◽  
Usage Frequency

BACKGROUND Owing to the rapid development of social networking services, online support groups vary widely both in goal and structure. Several studies have shown the potential effectiveness of online support groups, such as reducing psychological distress (eg depression) among individuals with mental health problems. However, online support groups often do not aim at effectiveness regarding distress-relief-related outcomes. OBJECTIVE The U2plus.jp (hereinafter U2plus) is an online support group for individuals with depression; in it, people support each other in structured ways while engaging in simple cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) exercises. This study aimed to examine if usage frequency of the U2plus functions are associated with decreased stigma and increased consumer. METHODS In total, 355 U2plus users took part in an online survey. They were asked what therapy they had ever received, how often they logged into it and used each of its functions, and completed the following questionnaires: The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the Perceived Devaluation Discrimination Scale, and the General Help Seeking Scale. RESULTS Regarding the therapy they received, 89.3% (n=308) had been on medication for mental health problems, and 67.5% (n=233) had received psychotherapy or mental health counselling. Regarding the usage frequency, approximately 20% of the participants signed in to U2plus and used its functions more than once a week. The usage frequency of U2plus functions was not associated with perceived stigma. However, usage frequency of some functions was correlated to help seeking intentions from formal sources (eg doctors and psychologists). Moreover, 90% of the participants had a history of medication for their mental health. Additionally, the more depressed participants were, the more frequently they used U2plus. CONCLUSIONS It was suggested that online support groups may serve as an alternative treatment option for those who are already undergoing pharmacological treatment and are willing to seek help from whatever source they deem helpful.

Reflections on the Freedman School

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Gow
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
The Way

This chapter considers Freedman’s contribution to scholarship and the nascent elements of a school of thought relevant to both academic and policy realms, as well as introducing a more skeptical and critical approach to the subject’s scholarship. It considers Freedman’s engagement with the policy world and why this has managed to be both extensive and successful, as well as its outcomes. It also introduces discussion of possible challenges to Freedman’s work, presenting a balancing perspective to positive appreciations of his oeuvre. The chapter concludes by indicating the weaknesses of such challenges and reaffirms the sense of a school of thought informed by a distinctive approach. This is the blend of scripturalism and constructivism, on one side, with realism, on the other, that is the hallmark of the nascent school, and the way in which it is germane in both academic and policy domains.

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