Community college human services students comprise a significant number of nascent and future professionals for the social services and social work workforce. An associate degree in human services prepares students either to enter this workplace or to begin a four-year college program. Regrettably, these important future providers are…

Mindfulness has become a popular topic of intellectual and experiential study in multiple disciplines, including healthcare, business, education, and various human service professions. We designed a study abroad experience where undergraduate and graduate students from various human service disciplines engaged in academic study, personal…

The research reported in this paper explored links between the work of Carl Rogers on person-centered education and the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, which posits a model of supports for social collaborative learning. Findings suggest significant links between the Rogerian constructs of level of regard and empathy and the CoI concept of…

This Viewpoint argues that the absence of worldwide social ethics is at the root of our present social, political, and economic crises. More to the point, the current COVID-19 pandemic is, in part, a consequence of insufficient scientific research, inappropriate education systems, and globally fragile health structures and human services.

Purpose: This research explored the impact that the relatively new role of the Health and Wellbeing Lead upon the health and wellbeing of children and their families at this school. Design/methodology/approach: This case study took place in a primary school (children aged 4-11) in the South-West of England. Data was collected through activities…

The aim of this paper is to explore how practical knowledge can enhance higher education and Bildung for the human service professions. The paper sheds light on how governance reforms such as New Public Management have influenced higher education, where we argue that scientific rationality has weakened the professional's autonomy and…

Background: Social media is increasingly used by young people, including those with communication disability. To date, though, little is known about how speech-language therapists (SLTs) support the social media use of young people with communication disability. Aims: To explore what services SLTs provide to facilitate the social media use of…

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a systematic approach that utilizes human learning and behavioral principles to assist individuals and groups in achieving their objectives. Despite the increasing diversity of the US population, the ABA field is predominantly represented by White cisgender women. Existing literature stresses the importance of…

Purpose: Americans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) represent an emerging vocational rehabilitation (VR) clientele. Method: Following an overview of the etiology, incidence, prevalence, and impact of RA, the authors present strategies to meet the service and support needs of Americans with RA across the phases of the VR process. Results: The…

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote school psychological services have increased notably in many countries. With the aim of supporting evidence-based practices, we conducted a rapid systematic evidence review on the efficacy of remote as compared to in-person school psychological services. From a total of 3,873 references identified…

The "Annual Partnership Report" catalogs partnerships that Wyoming community colleges establish and maintain for each fiscal year. This partnership report fulfills statutory reporting requirement W.S. 21-18202(e)(iv), which mandates the development of annual reports to the Legislature on the outcomes of partnerships between colleges and…

The Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) scholarship marked a significant advancement in education by offering expanded opportunities for Georgia students earning a high school GPA of 3.00 or higher to attend a University System of Georgia (USG) institution. This quantitative study examined individuals who earned a bachelor's degree…

This qualitative study aimed to explore retention at human service organizations by identifying employees' level of attachment to their organization. The results of this study can directly impact the quality of care for individuals utilizing inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment services and increase the quality of employee experience.…

In this study, dropout from counseling sessions were investigated in order to examine the underlying causes of dropout. Forty-five university students who applied for counseling but dropped out after the preliminary interview or after any of the sessions participated in the study. The data of the research were collected by Counseling Dropout…

Educators across the country utilize technology in innovative ways to bridge the gap between education and practice. This emphasis is prevalent within helping professions that rely heavily on field placements for further development of students. Digital pedagogy can be used by human services educators to bridge the gap between education and human…