CityU Scholarly Work (Open Access)
Permanent URI for this collection
Contains open access scholarly work from City University of Seattle students, faculty, and staff.
Browse
Recent Submissions
Item Multicultural Supervision and Black Female Counsellors(2024-11-11) Wilson, JenicaThe literature review in this capstone paper addresses the dynamic between Black female supervisees and supervisors. The author researched Black women’s experiences in supervision to fill a gap the current literature on the topic. Little research exists on the effect of the supervision dynamic on Black women. The research question for this literature review is "In what ways do supervisors' and supervisees' dynamic relationships impact Black women in counselling supervision?" The major findings include the following themes: the skewed power dynamics in supervision, the inference of metastereotypes in supervision, the internalisation of stereotypes, the experience of microaggressions in supervision, and cultural humility in supervision as a panacea. This study shows that Black women in counselling supervision risk multiple adverse effects from the supervision dynamic. The author makes recommendations for aspiring supervisees and supervisors to mitigate these challenges. The author also recommended relational-cultural theory, strength-based supervision, and an ecological-systems approach to future practice in the supervision of Black women. The study concludes with clinical recommendations for practice, future research questions, and a reflective statement.Item Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: An Introduction to Clinical Practice & Theoretical Concepts(2024) Sahjpaul, NavinPsychedelic-assisted therapy is an emerging therapeutic modality within the healthcare system. The use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes, spiritual exploration, and personal growth has garnered increased attention in the past few decades. The evidence-based research through clinical trials conducted by reputable clinicians and healthcare institutions has demonstrated the legitimacy of psychedelics for treating mental health conditions, and for being healing tools to increase an individual’s quality of life. As a result, there has been a significant rise in curiosity from the general public regarding psychedelic-assisted therapy as a treatment modality. This has led to a demand for clinicians to be thoroughly and competently educated as to how psychedelics can be utilized within clinical, therapeutic environments for healing purposes. Drawing from the research and literature reviews, this paper intends to provide an in-depth guide for clinicians who are interested in learning about this therapeutic modality. It will also discuss the core foundational therapeutic philosophies, three theoretical frameworks and interventions which are utilized in clinical research and practice, a summary of psychedelics in Western culture and healthcare, and key ethical considerations within this healing modality.Item Addressing Counselling Barriers for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Rural British Columbia(2024-12) Cairnie, KatherineIn British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, rural survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) face significantly higher rates and severity of abuse than their urban counterparts, yet are much less likely to access counselling and other support services. Survivors of IPV in rural B.C. face many intersectional barriers which impact their access to counselling, including financial, geographical, systemic (related to criminal justice and social services), cultural (affecting marginalized populations), social (influenced by rural norms and values), and technological barriers. This capstone will explore the barriers and risk factors affecting access to counselling for rural B.C. survivors, culminating in a collaborative workshop grounded in decolonial feminist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed counselling theory. The workshop aims to help B.C. counsellors and agencies gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by IPV survivors in rural B.C., and support them in developing strategies to address community- and region-specific barriers to counselling. Strategies and recommendations will focus on key themes including community-based resource collaboration; education and awareness-building at personal, professional, and community levels; centering survivors' expertise; providing safe and appropriate services for Indigenous and otherwise minoritized rural IPV survivors; and remaining flexible to the diverse needs of different rural B.C. communities. Ultimately, the goal of this capstone project is to support more IPV survivors in rural B.C. who want to access counselling to be able to do so, and to feel understood and supported when they do.Item Building Financial Awareness and Empathy in Therapeutic Spaces(2024-12-22) Sulek, JamieA vast range of financially rooted concerns arise in therapeutic settings, often intertwined with client-presenting issues. Despite the strong ties between financially related stress and overall well-being and its role as a significant source of personal and relational conflict, clinical research and evidence-based guidance on addressing this area remains limited. Although sparse, existing research suggests that many counselling clinicians tend to avoid assessing and leaning into money-related topics despite their deep connections to client identity and well-being. Whether or not existing research represents what occurs in practice, this capstone invites all clinicians, no matter their experience, to explore this impactful and complex area, fostering greater financial awareness and empathy within their work. This capstone aims to uncover financial assessment and inquiry barriers that may limit valuable insights and holistic client care. Offering clinicians introductory steps for deconstructing these barriers where relevant, this work encourages the cultivation of financial empathy through self-reflective practice, self-reflexivity, and a commitment to ongoing learning. Just as cultivating cultural humility helps clinicians understand diverse backgrounds, developing financial empathy enables them to better comprehend their clients’ and their own experiences with money-related matters. A core outcome of this capstone is to unpack financially rooted concerns, proposing a more nuanced framework to clarify which aspects fall within and beyond clinical scope. Findings suggest that while clinicians are well-positioned to explore many aspects of money-related stressors, many require additional support through training and evidence-based practices to navigate this territory confidently, even when it means making informed referrals. Ultimately, this capstone serves as an ethical call to action for clinicians, scholars, and leaders to lean in and amplify underrepresented voices and perspectives in the literature—voices that can better equip clinicians to approach financial matters with attunement to their profound impact on client identity and well-being.Item Chronic Health in Youth: Deconstructing Shame and Dismantling Isolation(2024-12-31) Keira, HousemanChronic health conditions in adolescents have significant impacts on personal, social and academic functioning. The review of literature demonstrates youth diagnosed with chronic conditions exhibit higher levels of anxiety, depression and psychosomatic conditions inhibiting their ability to engage with schooling, peers, and the development of self. Often these medical and social complications result in low self-esteem, feelings of shame, stigma, victimization, and isolation. Additional factors examined in the review of literature that contribute to negative health, social and personal outcomes include social determinants of health. These social determinants of health are viewed through the theoretical lens of Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory and Fish et al. (2022) Indigenists ecological systems theory. Selected social determinants of health include socioeconomic status, race, gender, and trauma backgrounds. The purpose of the review of literature in this capstone is to highlight the complexity surrounding chronic health diagnoses and how medical and social factors contribute to the experience of not only health but also shame and isolation. Finally, possible therapeutic interventions and resources for educational staff, parents/guardians and youth are discussed. Therapeutic interventions include compassion focused therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy. Resources examined cover bullying programs for educators, parent/guardian groups, integrated youth services, and finally, provincial and national organization that address psychoeducational needs along with a government housing organization to support disadvantaged families.