Masters Theses
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
Women's social and emotional experiences with abortion, Alicia M. Flanagan, Masters Thesis
Exploration into pre-clinicians' views of the use of role-play games in group therapy with adolescents, Sarah H. Flashman, Masters Thesis
"I could never do that in real life" : an exploration of real world morality and moral decision-making in role-playing video games, Samuel E. Flescher, Masters Thesis
Emotional abuse : the subjective experience of professionals and the obstacles to prevention and intervention, Rachel H. Flichtbeil, Masters Thesis
Men in social work : a qualitative exploratory study of the male experience, James E. Flood, Masters Thesis
Navigating romantic relationships among individuals aging out of foster care, Margaux E. Flood, Masters Thesis
Cinematic sessions : the ethics of therapy in Hollywood film, Meredith Kendra Flouton-Barnes, Masters Thesis
The effect of mindfulness practice on the personal and professional lives of hospice bereavement counselors, Heather R. Floyd-Haupt, Masters Thesis
"My choice, my voice, my opinion" : an exploration of a strengths-based model used with youth in hip hop therapy : a project based upon an investigation at Beats, Rhymes, & Life (BRL), Julia S. Fogelson, Masters Thesis
The therapeutic use of nurturing touch with childen in play therapy, Scott S. Folsom, Masters Thesis
The development of racial-ethnic identity among international adoptees : the role of perceived parental cultural competency : a project based upon an independent investigation, Abigail Jin Forshay, Masters Thesis
Cross-racial therapeutic dyads : how does race play out in play therapy : a project based upon an independent investigation, Rebecca Lauren Fox, Masters Thesis
Taking it all in : how do psychodynamic social workers use social justice values in clinical practice?, Danielle S. Frank, Masters Thesis
The effectiveness of EMDR therapy on clients with addictions, Jennifer L. Franklin, Masters Thesis
A qualitative study of mental health experiences and college student identity, Erin M. Frawley, Masters Thesis
Language and the making of meaning for individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Kathleen Anne Freeman, Masters Thesis
The impact of sibling mental illness on the well sibling, Lisa N. Frierson, Masters Thesis
"She's such a borderline" : exploring the stigma of borderline personality disorder through the eyes of the clinician, Jessica C. Fritz, Masters Thesis
Amidst a culture of noise silence is still golden : a sociocultural historical analysis of the pathologization of introversion, Sara L. Fudjack, Masters Thesis
The war on women and the war in the self : a Foucaultian and Kleinian analysis of anti-choice ideology, Shoshana A. Funk, Masters Thesis
Content and metaphor : making meaning of voices, Emma P. Gabriner, Masters Thesis
Role model development in young African American males : toward a conceptual model, Christian Edward Gale, Masters Thesis
Cutting and self psychology : an exploratory analysis, Andrea Lynne Galeucia, Masters Thesis
Religion, spirituality and clinical practice : an exploration of practical applications, Julia E. Gallichio, Masters Thesis
Working with compassion : the impact of loving kindness meditation on compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue among social workers and other mental health workers, Dianne Gallo, Masters Thesis
Cultivating presence : effects of therapist's mindfulness meditation on therapeutic presence, Marianne Galus, Masters Thesis
Mothers' experience of having a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, Amanda Gane, Masters Thesis
Self-love or self-obsession? : a comparative theoretical analysis of Black women's natural hair selfies on social media, Rachael E. Gardiner, Masters Thesis
An exploratory study of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender veterans of recent U.S. conflicts, Kimberly J. Garland, Masters Thesis
How does bullying in the workplace impact mental health professionals : a project based upon an independent investigation, Hilary Sara Garrison-Botsford, Masters Thesis
Parents' perceptions of the impact of teachers' attitudes and behaviors on the social-emotional functioning of children with ADHD/ADD, Margaret Elizabeth Gaskell, Masters Thesis
Mapping the sexuality-health-technology nexus : an arts based exploration, Adam Joseph Gaubinger, Masters Thesis
How has legal marriage affected the experience of social supports for same-sex individuals who were married in Massachusetts, Dawn N. Geller, Masters Thesis
Determining outcomes and improving effectiveness : an outcome study of the East Bay Agency for Children's Therapeutic Nursery School, Elise Geltman, Masters Thesis
Estrogen receptor analysis after a single bout of exercise in murine biceps brachii, Justine Amber Gelzinis, Masters Thesis
Neurobiological research that confirms Freud's trauma theory and its implications for treatment with children diagnosed with reactive attachment disorders, Carla Gerber-Weintraub, Masters Thesis
Drawing autism : the parental perceptions of the impact art therapy has on communication patterns and the parent-child relationship, Alessandra C. Giampaolo, Masters Thesis
Perception and quality of life : contrasting personal faith based wellness and the traditional medical models of care used in alcohol abuse and addiction treatment programs, Cynthia Gibeau, Masters Thesis
The intersection of religion, spirituality and social work : implications for clinical practice, Andrea Leigh Giese-Sweat, Masters Thesis
Client's experiences and perceptions of the therapist's use of swear words and the resulting impact on the therapeutic alliance in the context of the therapeutic relationship, HollyAnne J. Giffin, Masters Thesis
Accessibility of animal-assisted therapy for children with autism : a parent's perspective : a project based upon an independent investigation, Cheryl P. Giglio, Masters Thesis
"I'm not done in any way" : an exploratory study of college-educated women at late midlife, Diana Giglio, Masters Thesis
The psychological and emotional experiences of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated women, Kimberly Erin Gillette, Masters Thesis
Socially supported exercise : implications for improving mental health in women, Sarah M. Gillio, Masters Thesis
Transparency of purpose and methods in a grass-roots agency :a program evaluation of the Unitas Therapeutic Community Inc., John Gill, Masters Thesis
An evaluation of clinical interventions and client satisfaction in a mandated Massachusetts driver alcohol education program : a project based upon an investigation at Spectrum Health Systems, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Adesholla L. Gionet, Masters Thesis
The demographic and clinical characteristics of female veterans who engage in complementary and alternative medicine, Heather W. Gladstone, Masters Thesis
It's time to talk about sex and social work : why human sexuality education matters for social work practice, Sophia R. Glass, Masters Thesis
Resilience and street level prostitution : a collective case study, Megan Glennon, Masters Thesis
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder : experiences of diagnosis, treatment, and management by African American caregivers, Lydie H. Gnacadja, Masters Thesis
The primiparious experience : an examination of body satisfaction and self-esteem, Keri L. Godfrey, Masters Thesis
What are the factors that influence whether a clinician discusses race in the crossracial therapeutic encounter?, Anna Cristina Goett, Masters Thesis
Parental rejection upon coming-out as a risk factor for substance abuse for gay/bisexual adolescents, Jessica Goheen, Masters Thesis
Experiences of intimacy and gender non-conformity in assigned female at birth (AFAB) same-sex partnerships, Denise E. Goitia, Masters Thesis