Strength-based Counseling Research Articles

Breaking the shackles of nomophobia: a school-based intervention using strength-based counseling, co-curricular activities and blended learning

Breaking the shackles of nomophobia: a school-based intervention using strength-based counseling, co-curricular activities and blended learning

Korean transgender and nonbinary workers' development of critical consciousness through interpersonal relationships at work: A grounded theory.

Research on the experiences of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) individuals in counseling psychology is expanding, but studies focusing on their work experiences remain limited and primarily address workplace discrimination. This study aimed to develop a grounded theory on Korean TNB workers' interpersonal experiences at work, exploring not only their challenges but also their growth through workplace relationships. Using constructivist grounded theory methodology, the authors interviewed 16 Korean TNB workers from diverse professions and industries. The resulting theory demonstrates how TNB workers develop critical consciousness of gender, self, and society through significant changes in workplace social interactions and status. This heightened awareness enables TNB workers to balance their authentic selves with others' expectations and to engage in social advocacy. The study concludes with implications for strength-based counseling practices, advocacy needs, and directions for future research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

The effectiveness of strength-based counseling on the tendency toward marital infidelity and self-compassion of conflicted couples

Objective: It is natural for differences and conflicts to arise between husband and wife. Due to the nature of spouses' activities, it sometimes happens that differences of opinion occur or needs are not met. As a result, spouses feel angry, disappointed, and unhappy towards each other. The current research aimed to determine the effectiveness of strength-based counseling on conflicted couples' tendency toward marital infidelity and self-compassion. Methods and Materials: It was quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with an experimental group, a control group, and a three-month follow-up period. The statistical population of the research included all couples referring to a private counseling center in District 10 of Tehran. For sampling, 30 couples were selected and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (15 couples) and a control group (15 couples) using the available sampling method. This research used the strength-based counseling package compiled by Parsakia and Darbani (2022). Also, in order to collect data, Neff's self-compassion scale (2003) and Bashirpour et al.'s marital infidelity questionnaire (2018) were used. Findings: The results of the data analysis showed that strength-based counseling significantly increased self-compassion scores (F = 13.08) and decreased the scores of the tendency toward marital infidelity of the experimental group (F = 9.52). Also, Bonferroni's post hoc test results indicated good stability of these effects. Conclusion: Therefore, the strength-based approach can increase the self-compassion of conflicted couples and decrease their tendency toward committing marital infidelity. Conclusion: It can be concluded that parent-child interaction training was effective on behavioral problems and aggression of children with ADHD symptoms, and this effect was stable

Investigating the effectiveness of strength-based counseling on adolescent resilience

Background and Aim: Problems can be used as situations to help a person to gain insight and develop effective coping behavior. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of strength-based counseling on increasing the resilience of adolescents. Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental type with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of this research was teenagers aged 14 to 17 who referred to Mehravar Counseling Center in Tehran in the second half of 2021. A sample of 20 people was randomly selected from among the teenagers who had a lower score in the resilience scale of Connor and Davidson (2003) and were assigned to two experimental (10 people) and control (10 people) groups. Teenagers in the experimental group received 10 90-minute sessions of the strength-based counseling package developed by Parsakia and Darbani (2022) as a group, and members of the control group were placed on the waiting list. Both groups responded to the resilience scale before and after the experiment. Data analysis was done with descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and repeated measure variance with SPSS version 26 statistical analysis software. Results: The results showed that strength-based counseling significantly increased the resilience of 14-17-year-old teenagers (F = 8.20 and P = 0.001). This effect was also stable in the follow-up phase. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that counseling based on strength increases the resilience of teenagers.

Comparison of the effectiveness of schema mode cards and the effectiveness of strength-based counseling on resilience in conflicted couples

Comparison of the effectiveness of schema mode cards and the effectiveness of strength-based counseling on resilience in conflicted couples

Strength-Based Counseling: Alternative Counseling to Increase Student Hope during the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 has affected the world of education in particular. The COVID-19 pandemic created a new conceptualization of schools with learning methods changed to learning from home, having limited interaction with teachers and classmates. Transitioning and adapting to a new way of life has an emotional impact on students. The current situation creates uncertainty, fear, and hopelessness. The emergence of despair in students is an example of the low power of hope in students, which will have a broad impact on other dimensions of life. This study is a literature review that discusses how strength-based counseling can help increase student hope during COVID-19. This literature review can be used as a reference for counselors through the self-strength counseling model.

The effectiveness of strength-based counseling on the self-esteem of marital conflicted women

The effectiveness of strength-based counseling on the self-esteem of marital conflicted women

The effectiveness of strength-based counseling on the reduction of divorced women's depression

The effectiveness of strength-based counseling on the reduction of divorced women's depression

Effectiveness of strength-based counseling on self-worth of divorced women

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of strength-based counseling in increasing the sense of self-worth of divorced women. Method: This research was quasi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. This research's statistical population was divorced women referred to Mehravar Counseling Center in Tehran in 2021. Among those who had obtained a lower score on the self-esteem scale of Crocker et al. (2003), a sample of 20 people was randomly selected and assigned to two experimental groups (10 people) and control groups (10 couples). The experimental group members received ten 90-minute sessions of Smith's (2006) strength-based intervention as a group, and the members of the control group were placed on the waiting list. Both groups responded to the self-esteem scale before and after the experiment. Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that strength-based counseling significantly increased self-esteem scores (F=63.23, P=0.001) and its subscales: family support (F=46.31, P=0.001); Divine Love (F=32.10, P=0.001); Scientific competence (F=29.58, P=0.001); piety and piety (F=6.16, P=0.019). This increase was stable in the follow-up phase. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that counseling based on strength increases the self-worth of divorced women.

Pengaruh model Strength-based Counseling dalam LMS Schoology untuk meningkatkan kesehatan mental dan kesejahteraan psikologis siswa

Students’ mental health is one of the central issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Various studies have reported increasing psychological disorders experienced by students. An effort is needed to help students improve their mental health and psychological well-being. This study reports the effect of online strength-based counseling (SBC) model through LMS Schoology. The randomized control trial experiment design performed to examining the effect of intervention on this study to students well-being, resilience and Health life style. This study involved 465 students who were randomly assigned to the first experimental group assign the online SBC through LMS Schoology, the second experimental group assign to the SBC by the paper based module counseling guide, and the third is waiting list control. Manova and Anova statistic analysis used to test the hypothesis of this study. The results of this study show that online SBC through LMS Schoology is an effective intervention to help students improve healthy lifestyles and behaviors, resilience, and well-being. The findings in this study have implications for the implementation of guidance and counseling services in schools as an effort to improve students' mental health and psychological well-being.

Nutrition-focused group intervention with a strength-based counseling approach for people with clinical depression: a study protocol for the Food for Mind randomized controlled trial

BackgroundDepression is a highly prevalent mental disorder with major public health effects globally. It impairs the quality of life and reduces the ability to work and function, leading to increasing costs of sick leaves and disability pensions. Current treatment strategies focus on biological and psychological pathways while understating the role of lifestyle factors. Epidemiological studies have shown convincing evidence of an inverse relationship between diet quality and depression. However, only limited data are available on the therapeutic effects of diet quality improvement on depression. Using a randomized controlled trial design, our primary aim is to investigate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a behavioral nutrition group intervention compared to a social support intervention in the treatment of depression.MethodsParticipants (N=144, aged 20–65 years) with a diagnosis of moderate or severe depression recruited in collaboration with outpatient care units will be randomized into two arms: Food for Mind (FM) nutrition intervention (n=72) or Bring Good Mood (BGM) social support control group (n=72). Both arms will be provided with 6 group sessions over an 8-week period. FM involves improving diet quality by applying strength-based behavioral nutrition counseling and activities facilitated by a registered dietitian. The control arm comprises a befriending protocol. During the interventions, all participants will continue their treatment for depression as usual. Longitudinal data are collected at baseline, at 8 weeks, and at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. Depressive symptoms, diet quality, eating behavior, ability to work and function, and quality of life are assessed by self-reported questionnaires. A treatment expectancy questionnaire will be administered at baseline and an acceptability questionnaire at 8 weeks. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale is used as the primary endpoint at 1 year. The results will be analyzed with linear mixed-effects models. Economic evaluation includes both cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analysis. Two incremental cost-effectiveness ratios will be calculated to evaluate the incremental cost per QALY and the incremental cost per improvement in CES-D.DiscussionIf the intervention proves to be cost-effective and acceptable, it be can be implemented in healthcare to support the treatment of depression.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03904771. Retrospectively registered on 5 April 2019

The Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing Counseling to Improve Psychological Well-Being on Students with Online Game Addiction Tendency

Psychological well-being is a condition of a person who is not only free from pressure or mental problems but a mental condition that is considered healthy and functioning optimally. This study aims to determine the strength-based counseling intervention based on motivational interviewing to improve psychological well-being. This study uses an experiment with a pretest-posttest control group design. 32 eleventh-grade students in high schools in the city of Semarang involved as participants. Participants were selected using purposive sampling (low psychological well-being and online game tendency), then divided into a control group and an experimental group. The results showed that during the measurement period pre-test, post-test, and follow-up here was a significant difference (t = -9.670, p > .05) in the experimental group, while in the control group (t = -7.936, p > .05). It can be said that when viewed from the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up intervention the use of motivational interviewing to increase the level of psychological well-being is more significant than the intervention in the control group. As the result, there is a significant change in student's psychological well-being after counseling with motivational interviewing.

It Takes A Village: Strength-Based Approaches And Interventions For Children And Adolescents With Learning Disabilities In Combination With Depression And Anxiety

Children and adolescents with learning disabilities often carry a stigma associated with their disability, which makes them vulnerable to struggle with diagnoses of depression and anxiety. The dual diagnosis can create challenges outside of the classroom and within the home environment as well as the community and within the school setting (Maag & Reid, 2016). Therefore, working with this specific adolescent population requires an understanding from mental health providers in regard to their specific brain development, age appropriate responsiveness, and creative problem solving skills (Murray, 2003). Accordingly, mental health professionals and the front line workers are encouraged to work in harmony with the family, school, and community providers as inclusive protective factors within the adolescent and child’s life. This can be instituted by recognizing the challenges of dual diagnosis in children and adolescents with learning disabilities as well as learning appropriate and beneficial interventions (Murray, 2003). Appropriate interventions may help with the negative impact that anxiety has on social and learning processes. Studies have shown that only one third of students with mental health disorders receive sufficient treatment (Maag & Reid, 2016). In order to recognize the challenges, the mental health provider must also be able to understand what raises the risk of development or increase in symptoms. This paper, therefore, employs a meta-analysis and statistical analysis of literature reviews and seminal knowledge to construct the importance of utilizing strength-based collaboration approach of community mental health, school supports and home providers to promote optimal social and emotional growth, which can assist in long-term successful outcomes for the learning disabled student. Keywords: Learning Disability, Protective Factors, Depression, Strength-based Counseling, Resiliency, Positive Psychology, Mental Health

Examining the Utility of Group Counseling for LGBTQ+ Young Adults in the Coming Out Process

ABSTRACTAlthough the need for counseling specific to LGBTQ+ coming out concerns is recognized, limited empirical evidence exists to substantiate such claims. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between LGBTQ+ young adults’ (ages 18–24) group therapeutic factor scores and their levels of coping, appraisal of social support, and coming out growth following their participation in a strength-based group counseling intervention. Significant relationships were identified between the participants’ group therapeutic factor score and their adaptive coping and coming out growth scores. Implications for group counseling and counselor education are discussed.

The effects of Prospective Specialized Technical High School Students’ Strength-based Counseling Program on Positivity and Self-efficacy in Career Decision Makings.

본 연구는 특성화 고등학교에 진학하는 중학교 3학년 학생들의 진로결정 자기효능감을 높이기 위해 강점기반의 진로상담 프로그램을 개발 및 적용하고 그 효과를 검증하는데 목적이 있다. 교육복지우선지원사업을 시행하고 있는 P시의 중학교 3학년 예비 특성화 고등학교 입학을 앞둔 남녀 학생을 대상으로 본 프로그램을 홍보하여 참가를 희망하는 학생 36명을 모집하였다. 프로그램은 실험집단 각 8-9명씩 총 4개 집단과 인근 지역 중학교의 예비 특성화고등학생 통제집단 15명으로 구성되었다. 실험집단에는 강점기반 진로상담 프로그램을 주 1회 90분씩 총 10회기 실시하였다. 프로그램의 효과를 검증하기 위하여 측정도구는 진로결정 자기효능감과 긍정성척도를 사용하였으며 동질성검증과 실험집단 사전사후 검증을 실시하였다. 동질성검증 결과 두 집단은 서로 동질한 집단으로 확인되었으며 사전사후 비교 결과 진로결정 자기효능감과 긍정성 모두 실험 집단의 경우에서 유의하게 향상된 것으로 나타났다. 연구결과에 기초하여 예비 고등학교에 대한 진로프로그램 지원과 교육복지우선지원사업의 질적·양적 확대를 모색하고자 하는 제언 및 시사점을 제시하였다.

STRENGTH: A System of Integration of Solution-Oriented and Strength-Based Principles

The STRENGTH acronym denotes a systematic approach to the integration of solution-oriented and strength-based counseling principles and provides a mnemonic for mental health counselors, counselor educators, and students. Foundational ideas from leading theorists and practitioners in various strength- and solution-oriented therapies are organized under representative letters of the acronym. Checklists to assess the focus of counseling sessions are part of the model. The acronym is a practice tool to guide the counselor in promoting positive, collaborative change strategies that emphasize client strengths rather than clinical pathology.

Infusing Cultural Competence and Advocacy Into Strength‐Based Counseling

Strength‐based counseling represents a welcome shift from prevailing deficit perspectives. However, the literature often treats enhancing strengths as an acultural concept, minimizing or ignoring the essential role of culture in forming and defining strengths. Integrating cultural competence and advocacy into strength‐based practice is examined as an antidote to ethnocentric practice.

Try Strength-Based Counseling Programs for Teenagers

Try Strength-Based Counseling Programs for Teenagers

The Strength-Based Counseling Model

This article proposes a strength-based model for counseling at-risk youth. The author presents the assumptions, basic concepts, and values of the strength perspective in counseling and offers strength categories as a conceptual model for viewing clients’ behavior. Propositions leading toward a theory of strength-based counseling and stages of this model are given, representative strength-based counseling techniques are examined, and a case study is used to illustrate risk factors, protective factors, and strength assessment. Ethical, research, and training implications of the strength-based model of counseling are discussed.

The Strength-Based Counseling Model

Sometimes, it is difficult for a profession to move forward because its members interpret emerging conceptual models from the perspective of old frameworks. Each of the five reactants in this issue of The Counseling Psychologist interpreted the strength-based counseling model within their own self-adopted framework—Adlerian psychology, role strain theory, optimal development, self-efficacy, or wellness. Only one reactant had the courage to say that although counseling psychology has historically “talked the talk” about building strengths in individuals, it has steadily embraced the medical model. If counseling psychology is to go forward, we will need honest appraisals of what goals we have and have not accomplished. Strength-based counseling represents a paradigm shift in psychology from the deficit medical model to one that stresses clients’ strengths. The model will hopefully encourage the profession to act on its espoused commitment to strength development for individuals across the life span.