The Counselor Education Capstone collection includes graduate students’ in-depth literature explorations of a topic important to them and their professional field.
Capstone Papers from 2018
Addressing Student Motivation in the School Setting, Hanna Niccum
Implementing a Trauma-sensitive School Approach, Janelle Studnicka
Positive and Negatives Outcomes of Social Media in Adolescents, Emily A. Norton
Suicide Prevention and Response in the College Setting, Emily Peterson
Best-Practice Treatment Approaches for Working with Survivors of Sexual Assault, Anne Marie Riddle
The Impact of Animal Assisted Therapy in Elementary Schools, Nathan Tuma
Capstone Papers from 2017
Impacts of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Adult Psychosocial Functioning, Kristen Brown
Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Women in Adulthood, Elizabeth Stiernagle
Assessment & Access: Considerations When Working with Sex Offenders, Kaitlin Flesch
Strategies for Addressing the Impact of Secondary Trauma on Mental Health Professionals, Ashley Bauer
How the Socialization Norms of Athletics Affects High School Student-Athletes, Hailey Brown
Internet Gaming and Aggression in Adolescent Males, Michael Forsythe
Physical Activity Integration in Schools: A Review of Benefits to Academics Success and Mental Health Stability, Kayla Kujak
Risk Factors and Interventions for Suicide Among College Students, Amy McAulay
A Literature Review of the Public Stigma of Mental Illness, Lisa Rogers
Are Cultural Adaptations of ESTs an Appropriate Response to Unfavorable Treatment Outcomes of Ethnic/Cultural minorities? An Appraisal of the Response, David A. Scales
Working with Students Living in Poverty: What Can School Counselors Do?, Krystle Seekamp
Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the School Setting, Katlyn Trumm
Capstone Papers from 2016
Treating Trauma with Exposure Therapy, Gretchen Otto
Effects of Poverty on Adolescent Mental Health, Morgan Dannecker
The Effectiveness of Animal Assisted Activity and Animal Assisted Therapy in Reducing Symptoms of Depression, Alexis J. Hauser
Veteran's Deaths Due to Suicide Have Increased to an Alarming Rate, Jason D. Marquardt
Integrating Nature into the Helping Professions, Jacob Radtke
Behavioral Activation Therapy in Treating Depression, Brian Strauss
Administration Policy Impacts on Counselor Productivity and Overall Job Satisfaction, Bailey Ziemann
Families Living in the Crisis of Poverty: Why a Motivational Interviewing Approach Makes Sense, Martha Lyn Thomford
Improving Academic Motivation, Whitney Ryan
Treatment for Complex Trauma and Substance Abuse for Adult Males in Residential Addiction Treatment, Kristin J. Wilson
Comprehension of Counselor Education Course Materials in Online Versus Face-to-Face Courses, Chelsee J. Ahumada
Environmental Enrichment and Substance Use Disorders, John Ambrose
First and Second Generation Immigrant Students: Breaking Down the Barriers to K-12 English Language Learner Success, Sarah J. Campbell
Consequences of the Bystander Effect in Relation to Bullying, Underage Alcohol Consumption, and Suicide/Suicidal Ideation, Dana Erickson
Recommendations to Practitioners for Adolescent Clients with a History of Trauma, Keiko L. Heitman
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Amanda Jensen
Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and the Role of the School Counselor, Ryan A. McRae
Psychosocial and Psychological Challenges Faces Women Diagnosed with Cancer, Nancy L. Miller
Perceptions and Choice Theory in Schools and Counseling, Ryan M. Schaller
Spirituality in Mental Health Counseling, Matthew Welacha
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders, John Newman
Substance Abuse Prevention Programs: A Review of Risk Factors, Fundamental Program Components and the Coping Power Program, Mary Sussenguth
Use of Art Therapy in Treating Children with PTSD, Kelly Puent
Communication in the 21st Century: Implications of Counseling in a Digital World, Rebecca Johnson
The Cycle of Victimization of Incarcerated Women, Michelle Woodworth
Capstone Papers from 2015
The Effects of Bullying on Sexual Minority Youth: The Importance of Creating an Inclusive School Climate, Elizabeth A.M. Strunz
Peer-Mediated Interventions for Students Classified with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Erin M. Burns
Impact of Abuse Throughout a Child's Psychological Development, Michael Wurdeman
The Relationship of Coaching Football and Counseling: Building a Championship System, Brent E. Schroeder
Barriers for Rural Victims of Domestic Violence, Malorie Wolf
Gender Role Conflict and Men's Attitudes Towards Mental Health Counseling, Alcohol Use and Depression, Mario Carrillo
Supporting College Students with A.D.H.D., Justin Huegel
Mindfulness-Based Practice in Schools, Nicole E. Klein
Mediation of Adolescent High-Risk Behaviors: A Curriculum Based Risk Assessment Approach, Daniel Lindenfeld
Helping to Health Through Yoga: Exploring Yoga as an Adjunctive Therapy Tool for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Sara Richeson
Intervention Strategies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mika Baer
Effectively combining PBIS and the Nurtured Heart Approach, Erin Bremer
Effects of Childhood Trauma on Students: The Role of School Counselors, Emily R. Dierling
School Connectedness: An Analysis of Students' Relationship with Their School, Marshall Kading
Emotional Freedom Techniques: Tapping with Adolescents in a School Setting, Megan E. Leisen
Capstone Papers from 2014
Creating an Inclusive School Climate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students, Tosha Farrell
Professional Development and the Growth of Professional Learning Communities in Education, Chelsie Hinrichs
Sexual Trauma and Eating Disorders: Current treatments and direction for further study, Kate Radsek
Effects of Sex Education and Media on Teenage Pregnancy, Jennifer Coppens
Exploring the Use of Animal Assisted Therapy in School Counseling: Using AAT with Adolescents Who Have Internalizing Disorders, Leah Jagodzinski
Students Seeking Attention, Dan Lecheler
School-wide Bully Prevention Programs Designed for use in Elementary Schools, Melissa Pannell
Anticipatory Grief and Compassion Fatigue: Definitions and Guidelines for Caregivers, Mary Kay Haupt
Combating Eating Disorders by Addressing Body Image Issues in Schools, Brittany Ballweg
K-12 School-Based Interventions Effective with Children and Adolescents from Divorced Families, Michelle McCoy
Social Cognitive Career Theory, Generativity and Job Loss, Kevin Miller
The Effects of Multicultural Immersion Programs on Students’ Multicultural Competency Development, Robert Christiano
The Effects of Competition in the K-12 School Setting and its Relationship to Behavior Modification, Andrea Heinrich
Gender Differences and Impact on Addictions Treatment: Special consideration for working with Female Clients, Amy Horihan
Taking a Mindful Approach to Substance Abuse Treatment Through Dialectical Behavior, Nicole Kirchner
Animal-Assisted Therapy In Elementary Schools, Steve Kurschner
Benefits of a School-based Resilience Program for Adolescents Faced with Adversity, Madeline McRae
Allowing Horses to Heal: The Healing Power of Equines in Therapeutic Settings, Bethany Mota
Evolving Mentoring into E-mentoring for Future Applications and Improvement, Andrew James Wood
Enhancing the Administrator-School Counselor Relationship, Courtney Zeimet
