scholarly journals Experience of Spiritual Coaching for Peer Educators

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Preenapa Choorat ◽  
Nanchatsan Sakunpong ◽  
Surawut Patthaisong
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Spiritual Identity ◽  
Peer Educators ◽  
Work Strategies ◽  
Effective Coaching ◽  
Depth Interviews

BACKGROUND: To protect against burnout syndrome and enhance the work capacity of peer educators who work with those who inject drugs under “A project to end AIDS, reduce new HIV infections and decrease tuberculosis in vulnerable populations of People Who Inject Drugs (PWID)”. This research aimed to study the process of the spiritual development of peer educators through exposure to spiritual coaching. The spiritual coaching in this study incorporated theoretical techniques of counseling psychology as well as an effective coaching approach.METHODS: This study was a qualitative research using the narrative approach. The data were collected from five in-depth interviews of peer educators who received spiritual coaching. The data were then analyzed by using thematic analysis.RESULTS: Three focus areas of the spiritual development of peer educators were found to be important/central: 1) knowledge and understanding, 2) enhancing experience and practice, and 3) belief in the spiritual to help with the field work.CONCLUSION: Base on the interaction between the counseling psychology theories and other related theories, the results of this study supported the benefits arising from improvements in the spiritual identity of the peer educators. This was reflected in the enhanced mental energy and work strategies. The latter finding can be applied to other peer educators who work with those who inject drugs in other settings.

'I make sure my doctor doesn't know that I use meth': perceived barriers to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among community peer educators in Seattle (WA, USA)

Sexual Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Vanessa M. McMahan ◽  
Lauren R. Violette ◽  
Michele P. Andrasik ◽  
Aleks Martin ◽  
Lindsay Garske ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Peer Educators ◽  
Harm Reduction Program ◽  
Stigma Reduction ◽  
Transgender People ◽  
Treatment Cascade ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

Background HIV disproportionately affects cisgender men and transgender people who have sex with men (MSM/TG) and use methamphetamine. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake has been slow in this group. It is important to understand perceptions about PrEP and barriers to its use among MSM/TG who use methamphetamine to reduce new HIV infections. Methods: We conducted four focus groups with peer educators of a harm reduction program. We assessed their perspectives of PrEP and barriers across the PrEP continuum among MSM/TG who use methamphetamine. Results: Notably, stigma related to the multiple marginalised identities of MSM/TG who use methamphetamine (e.g. MSM/TG-related stigma, methamphetamine-related stigma) was a barrier at each step. We developed a framework that combined the PrEP continuum and a stigma-based treatment cascade to explore these themes and describe the effects of stigma on PrEP engagement. Methamphetamine-related barriers were also identified. Conclusions: The findings of this study emphasise the importance of incorporating stigma reduction into PrEP delivery for MSM/TG who use methamphetamine.

scholarly journals Healthcare Work in Marriage: How Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Spouses Encourage and Coerce Medical Care

2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 554-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinne Reczek ◽  
Lauren Gebhardt-Kram ◽  
Alexandra Kissling ◽  
Debra Umberson
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Emergency Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Healthcare Use ◽  
Work Strategies ◽  
Healthcare Work ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Heterosexual Marriage ◽  
Do So

Marriage benefits health in part because spouses promote one another’s well-being, yet how spouses facilitate formal healthcare (e.g., doctor’s visits, emergency care) via what we call healthcare work is unknown. Moreover, like other aspects of the marital-health link, healthcare work dynamics likely vary by gender and couple type. To explore this possibility, we use in-depth interviews with 90 midlife gay, lesbian, and heterosexual spouses to examine how spouses perform healthcare work. Our results show that in heterosexual marriage, women perform the bulk of healthcare work and typically do so in coercive ways. A minority of heterosexual men provide instrumental healthcare work for their wives. Gay and lesbian spouses appear to commonly use both coercive and supportive healthcare work strategies to effectively promote healthcare use. Our findings demonstrate the ways spouses are central to supporting and coercing one another to obtain medical care and how these patterns are gendered.

Swimming Coaches’ Perceptions of Sexual Exploitation in Sport: A Preliminary Model of Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joy D. Bringer ◽  
Celia H. Brackenridge ◽  
Lynne H. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Role Conflict ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Grounded Theory Method ◽  
Preliminary Model ◽  
Effective Coaching ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Coaching Effectiveness ◽  
Depth Interviews

Bringer, Brackenridge, and Johnston (2002) identified role conflict and ambiguity as an emerging theme for some swimming coaches who felt under increased scrutiny because of wider concerns about sexual exploitation in sport (Boocock, 2002). To further understand this emerging theme, 3 coaches who had engaged in sexual relations with athletes, or had allegations of abuse brought against them, took part in in-depth interviews. Grounded theory method (Strauss & Corbin, 1998) was adopted to explore how these coaches responded differently to increased public scrutiny. The findings are discussed in relation to how sport psychologists can help to shape perceptions of coaching effectiveness that are congruent with child protection measures. Reflective practice is proposed as one method by which coaches may embed child and athlete protection in their definition of effective coaching, rather than seeing it as an external force to which they must accommodate.

scholarly journals Steps on Life Change and Spiritual Transformation: The Project of the Self

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrada Tobias
Keyword(s):  
Life Style ◽  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Transcendental Meditation ◽  
Spiritual Transformation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Holistic Medicine ◽  
Life Change ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract The aim of the present paper is to analyse how individuals in contemporary Romania come to adopt a new life-style centred on the self and how new forms of spirituality contribute to this project. In order to document how powerfully immersed alternative forms of spirituality (yoga practices, transcendental meditation, bioenergy, holistic medicine etc.) and subjectification techniques (personal development, motivational practices) look like for people in Romania, I have combined participant observations with semi-structured in-depth interviews. First of all I have reviewed the literature on spirituality and self-development and overviewed the specific techniques of subjectification. These techniques have the power to change the individual’s view of life and have elements that serve the neoliberal governmentality. To continue, I have attended courses and workshops centred on spiritual development to uncover the communalities between literature and discourses on change. I was mainly interested in analysing the discourse of trainers, speakers and religious guiders and outlining the participants’ experiences, while understanding how they utilise the knowledge and support given throughout these courses when trying to enhance their day-to-day lives and careers. 2

scholarly journals Spiritual Development in Social Context: The Role of Christian Psychotherapy in the Formation of Identity

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Naum Ilievski ◽  
Angelina Ilievska
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Ego Identity ◽  
Practical Aspect ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Spiritual Identity ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
Spiritual Self ◽  
Pastoral Relationship

Spiritual growth and development enable complete self-actualization. In the three stages of spiritual development – described in Christian psychotherapy and based on a practical spiritual life established in Christian patrology – man from an individual becomes a person. He builds his identity during this process. The main goal of this paper is to represent the practical aspect of spiritual Christian life and its impact in a social context. In addition, it offers a representation of the spiritual development process – a model in Christian psychotherapy, as well as a description of each stage at which spiritual identity is formed. It is a descriptive paper where the basic methods of this process are elaborated: establishing a personal relationship with a spiritual father – psychotherapist, implementing the FCP and metanoia. Analysis of identity is made by utilizing two dimensions: personal and social one. The concept of personality is profoundly connected with the ego, identity, self and identification. Identification outside of the Divine Person with partial forms of existence leads to individual and social splitting, and polarization of particles. Building a spiritual identity enables formation of personality that exists out of their spiritual self and builds a pastoral relationship in all life areas: personal, family and social. A spiritually realized person – out of the borders of individual script – is socially useful, creative and functional in the wider social context.

Facilitating Change Among Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francois Aubry ◽  
Francis Etheridge ◽  
Yves Couturier
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Nursing Assistants ◽  
Nursing Assistant ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Informal Work ◽  
Work Strategies ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Informal Process

In this article, the authors consider the implementation of change in long term care organizations (LTCOs) and present their study describing the process by which new nursing assistants are informally integrated into LTCOs in Quebec, Canada. The study method included 23 in-depth interviews with nursing assistants in two long term care centres. The findings enabled the authors to describe the informal process by which new nursing assistants are integrated into LTCOs and the manner in which informal work strategies enhance the work of nursing care, thus enabling the nursing assistants to manage heavy workloads. The authors discuss whether this teamwork is a deterrent to change or a lever for change and address issues regarding the collective structure of nursing assistant teams. Implications for practice include a Five-Step Innovation Plan. In conclusion, the authors propose that organizational change among nursing assistants in a LTCO is best accomplished when the leaders consider the nursing assistants’ strong sense of community to be a change engine rather than a change obstacle.

scholarly journals Experiences of Burnout Syndrome and the Process of Recovery : A Qualitative Analysis of Narratives Published in Autobiographies

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-37
Author(s):  
Jaana Krantz ◽  
Madelen Eriksson ◽  
Martin Salzmann-Erikson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Family And Work ◽  
Analysis Of Narratives

Burnout syndrome limits work capacity and the ability to manage a social and family life. Such limitations may lead to alienation from oneself and can result in frustration and anger. The recovery process may include a search for quick fixes from professionals but responsibility is in the hands of the ill with support from professionals, family, and work. Learning about limitations, the need to rest and accepting illness, are vital in the recovery process, but they are also associated with feelings of shame and blaming oneself for causing one’s own burnout by neglecting bodily signals.

scholarly journals Spiritual-Based Entrepreneurship Education for Early Childhood: Lesson From Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-180
Author(s):  
Lailatu Rohmah ◽  
Dika Putri Rahayu ◽  
Muhammad Abdul Latif
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Interactive Analysis ◽  
Depth Interviews

Entrepreneurship education in early childhood has been applied to several kindergartens in Indonesia. However, some children still think that these activities are limited to playing games and have not lived up to the meaning of entrepreneurial values. This study aims to describe spiritual-based entrepreneurship education in early childhood. This research method is a qualitative case study. The research subjects were early childhood children at the Khalifah Kindergarten in Yogyakarta, aged 4-6 years. Collecting data in this study by in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model with interactive analysis through data reduction, presentation, and conclusions. The results showed that spiritual-based entrepreneurship education in early childhood is an activity that can instill entrepreneurial values, increase the development of children’s religious and moral values, and form pious, honest, and challenging Muslim entrepreneurs. Spiritual activities that support entrepreneurship education at Khalifah Kindergarten Yogyakarta are alms after-market day activities, dhuha prayer, sunnah fasting, talking about the example of the prophet Muhammad as an honest entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship activities are in the form of playing activities in the classroom and outside the classroom, internal and external market days, outing classes to entrepreneurial places, and mosques. This research contributes to the understanding of entrepreneurship education in early childhood that combines entrepreneurship education with Tauhid education to instill entrepreneurial values and foster the spiritual development of early childhood to form spiritual entrepreneurs who are pious individuals and pious socially.

Maternal Silences: Motherhood and Voluntary Childlessness in Contemporary Christianity

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn Llewellyn
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Christian Women ◽  
Voluntary Childlessness ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Church Teaching ◽  
Maternal Bodies

In Christianity, there is an ideology of motherhood that pervades scripture, ritual, and doctrine, yet there is an academic silence that means relatively little space has been given to motherhood and mothering, and even less to voluntary childlessness, from a faith perspective. By drawing on qualitative in-depth interviews with Christian women living in Britain, narrating their experiences of motherhood and voluntary childlessness, I suggest there are also lived maternal silences encountered by women in contemporary Christianity. There is a maternal expectation produced through church teaching, liturgy and culture that constructs women as ‘maternal bodies’ (Gatrell 2008); this silences and marginalises women from articulating their complex relationship with religion, motherhood, and childlessness in ways that challenge their spiritual development. However, this article also introduces the everyday and intentional tactics women employ to disrupt the maternal expectation, and hereby interrupt the maternal silence.

Changes Over Time in Parental Self-identity After the Loss of an Adolescent Child

2021 ◽  
pp. 003022282110331
Author(s):  
Yewon Kim ◽  
Dong Hun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
Spiritual Identity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relational Identity ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Bereaved Parents ◽  
Child's Death ◽  
Changes Over Time ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Over Time

This study explored bereaved parents’ responses to their child’s death in the 2014 Sewol Ferry sinking incident, focusing on identifying changes in parental self-identity two and five years after their loss. To understand the unique meaning of their loss and its impact on their self-perception, in-depth interviews were conducted with eight mothers and four fathers at two timepoints. Three patterns of parental self-identity: reintegration, disintegration, and coexistence emerged. Patterns emerged in five domains: (a) relational identity, (b) physical identity, (c) financial identity, (d) professional identity and (e) spiritual identity. Each of these domain-associated themes provided insights into the patterns and characteristics of the changes in bereaved parents’ self-identity following their loss. Recommendations for future research and potential implications are discussed.

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