Masters Theses
Echoes of racism : an exploration into skin color bias within the African American community, Claretta D. Daniels, Masters Thesis
Racial hierarchy and mental health outcomes among rich nations, Jamie D. Daniels, Masters Thesis
Positive interventions for children diagnosed with learning disabilities : an exploration of educators' lived experiences, Chelsea M. Dann, Masters Thesis
The coming out process : an exploratory study of famiies with more than one LGBQ sibling, Kimberly Dasso, Masters Thesis
"I know that I'm strong" : survivors of sexual violence and their experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, Gretchen J. Davidson, Masters Thesis
Kinship diversion : exploring experiences of relative probate guardianship in Los Angeles, CA., Alison Davies, Masters Thesis
Do characteristics of children and families influence reported caregiver burden? : a secondary data analysis of the 2009-2010 national survey of children with special health care needs, Chelsea Davies, Masters Thesis
Recollective awareness meditation : a self-care process for meditating therapists, Sophie S. Davis-Cohen, Masters Thesis
Gathering strengths and resiliencies of low-income joint and custodial fathers of color : a focus group study, Jamil Malik Davis, Masters Thesis
We were treated like machines : professionalism and anti-Blackness in social work agency culture, Mark D. Davis, Masters Thesis
Embodying the therapeutic alliance : an exploration of the working alliance in the personal trainer-client relationship, Lindsay L. Davison, Masters Thesis
Reaching the end : an exploration of attachment and existential theory as a path to assist in the dying process, Jillian DeBenedetto, Masters Thesis
Identity, colonial mentality, and decolonizing the mind : exploring narratives and examining mental health implications for Filipino Americans, Ashley M. Decena, Masters Thesis
Patient perspectives on mental health therapy for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatique syndrome (CFS), Brooke Denmark, Masters Thesis
The use of specialization : ǂb are artists a clinically distinct population?, Camila D. de Onis, Masters Thesis
The problem of evidence : philosophy of science and evidence based practice in clinical social work, Bronwyn Deprés, Masters Thesis
A dissertation upon the influence of the French symbolist movement upon Anglo-American poetry, Maya Deren, Masters Thesis
Do clinicians perceive a connection between their personal and professional habits of self-disclosure? : a study exploring self-disclosure on social networking sites and in therapy, Marie H. Desloge, Masters Thesis
Multidisciplinary considerations for clinical work with the multiracial identity : a project based upon an independent investigation, Kate Lee De Soto, Masters Thesis
Three independent investigations on disclosure of childhood sexual abuse and psychological functioning, family and community violence, and trauma and non-sexual crime, Hillary Blythe Despres, Masters Thesis
Provider perceptions of people who inject drugs and harm reduction approaches, Ciara DeVozza, Masters Thesis
Awareness of trigger events among clinicians working with elders with dementia : a project based upon an independent investigation, Ashley K. Diaz, Masters Thesis
Homelessness as trauma : a theoretical analysis exploring treatment of symptoms of grief and loss in single African-American homeless women, Jesse J. Dice, Masters Thesis
The impact on the self of growing up with a sibling with autism spectrum : an exploratory study, Margaret M. Dickey, Masters Thesis
Gang stalking : internet connectivity as an emerging mental health concern, Elizabeth E. Dietrich, Masters Thesis
The voices of survivors of suicide : experiences with forms of support after a suicide loss, Nicole Dietze, Masters Thesis
The celebration of Black beauty in online spaces as a form of social and political resistance, Sabriya Dillard, Masters Thesis
Looking at substance use disorders through lenses of self psychology and existential psychotherapy : a theoretical study, Michael E. DiLorenzo, Masters Thesis
The intersection of religion and spirituality in clinical practice : bridging the gap between outpatient therapy and pastoral counseling : a project based upon an investigation at Hartford Hospital, Institute of Living mental health center, Hartford, Connecticut, Susan A. Dimauro, Masters Thesis
Beyond the office doors : the relationship between psychotherapists' disclosures of personal life events and their professional identity, Alana C. DiPesa, Masters Thesis
Identity development among Black gay men : the relationship between racial and sexual orientation identity development, Sandra Lauren DiPillo, Masters Thesis
Exploring spirituality/religion related interventions used by mental health workers in psychotherapy and counseling, Deanna Wilcoxson Dodd, Masters Thesis
More than unreal : clinicians' practice experiences with clients affected by chronic depersonalization and derealization, Meghan E. Doherty, Masters Thesis
Social capital in contemporary society : decline or change, Eleonor Domenichini, Masters Thesis
The marathon of life : an exploratory study of female cancer survivors' experiences with training for and participating in a marathon after their cancer diagnosis, Elizabeth Mary Donahue, Masters Thesis
Bringing the body into treatment : examining the clinician's experience of a trauma informed, body based intervention alongside play therapy for at risk youth, Erica Donahue and Alexandra K. Leiter, Masters Thesis
Women among men : the experiences of female staff in residential facilities for adolescent males, Jessica Rose Donahue, Masters Thesis
Oh God where art thou? : Does a relationship to the divine help women from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds make meaning in the aftermath of intimate partner violence? : implications for clinical social work, Lori Lucia. Donley, Masters Thesis
An examination of intergenerational father involvement : does history determine destiny? : a project based upon an independent investigation, Savann Donovan, Masters Thesis
Mental health and developmental factors related to juvenile adjudicative competence, Tracy Ann Donsky, Masters Thesis
Are we reaching the body? : a study of social workers' attitudes on the mind-body connection in trauma treatment, Samuel R. Douglas, Masters Thesis
"You are in a better position to protect people when you feel like you're protected yourself" : to what extent does union membership and ethical clinical social work practice align? : an exploratory study, Robyn K. Douglass, Masters Thesis
Perinatal depression screening : using antenatal depression screens and patient demographics to predict risk for postpartum depression :, Jackson Doyle, Masters Thesis
Anonymous sperm donor preferences of non-genetic mothers, Carmel Trinity Drewes, Masters Thesis
The kids feel (more than) all right : a study exploring the subjective experiences and perceptions of adult-male children raised in planned lesbian families as relates to their gender development, Naomi D. Drexler, Masters Thesis
Bystander empowerment amongst trained facilitators of the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) program : an exploratory study, Katherine H. Driscoll, Masters Thesis
An expression of deep concern : championing the needs of never married couples and their children coping with family related litigation and separation : a project in collaboration with the Hampshire Bar Association, Northampton, Massachusetts, Deborah J. Druar, Masters Thesis
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and career ideation : an application of hope theory and social cognitive career theory, Miya V. Drucker, Masters Thesis
Presenting image/presenting symptoms : clinicians' diagnoses of Black women in the therapeutic space, Kim Teresa DuBose, Masters Thesis
In their own words : a comparative study of the attachment experiences of special needs adoptive families, Colette Lynn Duciaume-Wright, Masters Thesis
The management of transference and countertransference in the wilderness therapy milieu, Jon E. Dukes, Masters Thesis
"Unconditional positive regard" : clinicians' reflections on the impact of animal co-therapists in therapy, Carolyn M. Duncan, Masters Thesis
It takes a village : a survey of women's experiences of emotional support during prenatal care visits, Elizabeth M. du Toit, Masters Thesis
Juvenile justice through a gender variant lens : an exploratory study of the experience of providers working with gender variant youth in California juvenile justice facilities, Laura Elaine Dutton, Masters Thesis
Religion, spirituality, and social work : a quantitative study on the behaviors of social workers in conducting individual therapy, Meghan Maureen Dwyer, Masters Thesis
Trauma-focused equine assisted psychotherapy : a quantitative study of intervention effectiveness, Nakita Dziegielewski, Masters Thesis
Transition home : an exploratory study of the transition from military to civilian life among veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Jillian Madgel Early, Masters Thesis
Found in translation : how social work education can support student practice with language-discordant client systems, Martha Ann Early, Masters Thesis
Filial responsibility in the family of origin experiences of social workers, Aphrodite Easton, Masters Thesis
Gender based differences in behavioral expression among sexually reactive children, Alexandra Celeste Ebken, Masters Thesis
"Because she's my mom" : an exploratory study of adult lesbian women's understanding and management of relationships with mothers who reject their sexuality, Ana Elisa Echevarria, Masters Thesis
Theoretical analysis of binge eating disorder through the perspectives of self psychology and cognitive theory/cognitive behavioral therapy, and an explanation of blending these perspectives, Llorin M. Edwards, Masters Thesis
Spirituality, community and action : an exploration of Catholic sisters in social work, Melissa L. Eells, Masters Thesis
Girls just want to be funny : the potential for increased self-esteem, self-efficacy and empowerment through all-female comedy groups : a project based upon independent investigation, Elizabeth S. Ehrenberg, Masters Thesis
Exploring participant perspectives on the relationship between social change theater and social change movements : a project based upon an investigation at the San Francisco Mime Troupe, Sins invalid and the OutLook Community Theatre Project, San Francisco, California, Jesse Ehrensaft-Hawley, Masters Thesis
Talking through the body : a comparative study of cognitive-behavioral and attachment based treatments for childhood trauma, Eric A. Eichler, Masters Thesis
Older women's perceived independence in post-widowhood repartnership, Jessica Weldon Eipper, Masters Thesis
School based mental health providers' perceptions of their training in serving LGBTQI youth, Sarah Eley, Masters Thesis
Meaning making after homicide : an exploratory study of experiences of people of color, Anna Sergeyevna Eliseeva, Masters Thesis
Social work as a healing vocation : the exploration of clinicians' trauma histories and implications for practice, Mira L. Elwell, Masters Thesis
The power of relationships : long-term outcomes for older adults with a history of interpersonal trauma : a project based upon an independent investigation, Miriam Lasden Elwell, Masters Thesis
How does homeless outreach work : the perspective of the homeless outreach worker, Carlos E. Encalada, Masters Thesis
Weighing the options : professionals' weighing procedures in the treatment of eating disorder patients, Sarah M. Englaish, Masters Thesis
The experience of early childhood educators on working with children who have attachment impairments, Aethena R. Enzer-Mahler, Masters Thesis
Strategy and power in contemporary clinical practice : a theoretical examination of family preservation philosophy and strategic family therapy in the context of poverty, Emily Erchick, Masters Thesis
Progressive care : an examination of male to female transgender sex workers' experiences within the health care and social service systems in San Francisco, California, Laura Maria Escobar, Masters Thesis
A metagenomic survey of the equine gastrointestinal tract pre and post treatment with an anthelmintic, Ashanta Chy'rell Ester, Masters Thesis
An exploratory study on the role that Christian spirituality and the Black church play in the healing process of adults of childhood sexual abuse : a project based upon an independent investigation, Jamecia Almarie Estes, Masters Thesis
Protective factors for African American suicide : a theoretical intersection of social integration and religious coping, Shaunna T. Evans, Masters Thesis
"Who's my family" : a qualitative analysis of young adults living with perinatal HIV infection : a project based upon an independent investigation, Kathleen Elizabeth Fanone, Masters Thesis
Veterans' stories of substance use, recovery, and moral injury : an exploratory study, Chelsea Faria, Masters Thesis
The role of military leadership in servicemembers' perceptions of mental health treatment, Peter M. Farley, Masters Thesis
Exploring clinicians' use of evidence-based interventions that treat attachment problems between children, five years of age and under, and their primary caregivers, Jean Faucher, Masters Thesis
Psychotherapists with psychiatric challenges : an exploratory study of their transference, supports, and their professional identity development, Lisa Laurene Favorite, Masters Thesis
In their skin : a discourse on the modern tattoo experience for adults aged thirty and over, Margaret Feeney, Masters Thesis
The danger of assumed realism in pornography : pornography use and its relationship to sexual consent, Hannah L. Fegley, Masters Thesis
Understanding the overall ingredients that contribute to satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the field supervisory relationship from the social work student perspective, Emy Fehmi, Masters Thesis
Relationships that appear to contribute to the development of an earned- secure attachment, Abby E. Feinberg, Masters Thesis
Bi the way : a quantitative, exploratory study of social workers' attitudes regarding bisexuality, Tova Emma Feldmanstern, Masters Thesis
Parents' and caregivers' experiences with their children's residential treatment centers : a project based upon an independent investigation, Elizabeth Cleveland Fenzel, Masters Thesis
The effects of a yoga nidra practice on mental health clinicians' perceived stress, Kyla L. Ferguson, Masters Thesis
Exploring mental health treatment for female veterans in the US : assessing the influences on female veterans in selection of treatment location, comparing VA and non-VA settings, Bethany J. Ferry, Masters Thesis
What we teach our children : a content analysis of racism in second grade textbooks, Mary G. Fesperman, Masters Thesis
Trauma and the body : a survey examining the use of therapeutic touch in psychotherapy, Sunshine Elizabeth Finneran, Masters Thesis
Negotiating agency and personal narrative in clinical social work practice : a qualitative study investigating how clinicians' experiences of multiple narratives influence their clinical work, Emily Rebecca Fischer, Masters Thesis
The use of psychoeducation in the treatment of PTSD with military personnel and their family members : an exploratory study from a clinician's perspective, Mary Elizabeth Fisher, Masters Thesis
Preferred methods of assessing suicidality in youth, Corina L. Fisk, Masters Thesis
Barriers to mental health treatment for refugees in Maine : an exploratory study, Hayley Fitzgerald, Masters Thesis
Sin in therapy : a cross disciplinary approach toward working with religious clients, Kelli L. Fitzgerald, Masters Thesis
Giving up on giving up : stories of people who were previously suicidal : a project based upon an independent investigation, Tricia Ann Fitzgerald, Masters Thesis