Bioecological Implications of Narrative Exposure Therapy in Low‐Resource Settings: Individual,Family, Community,and Socio‐Political Contexts

Traumatic stress can have detrimental effects on individuals, families, and communities. Narrative exposure therapy (NET) is an evidence‐based intervention for decreasing individuals’ post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and has been tested in some of the most challenging contexts, such as in post‐conflict refugee camps. Although the focus of NET is on reducing individual PTSD symptoms, the impact of NET can be seen beyond the individual level. The purpose of this paper is to examine some of the ecological implications of using NET with trauma‐affected populations in low‐resource settings. We describe the implications of NET at the family, community, and sociopolitical levels using several case examples. Finally, we outline limitations and future directions for improving the delivery of NET in settings with limited resources.     

The Career Decision‐Making Difficulties Questionnaire: A Case for Item‐Level Interpretation

The Career Decision‐Making Difficulties Questionnaire (CDDQ; Gati, Krausz, & Osipow, 1996) has long been demonstrated as a useful instrument for career counseling practice. Several case studies have demonstrated how and why using the CDDQ facilitates the career counseling process (e.g., Amir, Gati, & Kleiman, 2008; Gati & Levin, 2014; Levin & Gati, 2014). This study explores how an in‐depth analysis of a case study conducted at the item level can provide career counselors with a richer understanding of their clients’ needs. The case study also emphasizes how administering and providing feedback on the CDDQ in career counseling sessions is likely to foster working alliances. The study concludes by presenting an intervention map based on the CDDQ taxonomy.     

Work-related factors associated with psychological distress among social workers

The current study assesses the association between several work-related factors and psychological distress among social workers (SWs) in Israel. The data were collected through structured questionnaires, administered to a sample of 494 SWs. The findings suggest that most of the examined work-related factors (namely, years of professional experience, personal work-related subjection to violence, burnout, compassion fatigue, and sense of coherence), with the exception of compassion satisfaction, significantly predicted psychological distress among SWs. The conclusion is that it is important to embed within the social work practice strategies for reducing sources of psychological distress (job demands) and increasing material, professional, and personal resources. Reducing the levels of psychological distress experienced by SWs will benefit not only themselves, but also their families and colleagues, as well as their clients. Moreover, this has potential benefits for the social work profession and for the general community.     

Social policies and solidarity during the Greek Crisis

This article provides a succinct overview of the phenomenon of solidarization in crisis‐ridden Greece. Brief accounts of the pre‐ and post‐crisis situation in four core social policy areas (health, employment, housing, education) are combined with the presentation of four illustrative case studies, one for each of the aforementioned areas. Drawing on a broad range of primary and secondary data, including 20 in‐depth interviews with key stakeholders and end‐users of the actions examined, we argue that while the crisis provoked a further “residualization” of the institutionalized solidarity system, it also triggered the development of new solidarity ventures, both by state and non‐state actors, often even including partnerships between them. These ventures reflect the building of a bridge between institutionalized and informal solidarity in Greece and the shift towards a new type of mixed, although fragmented, mode of solidarity.     

构建基于突发公共卫生事件的社会心理支持体系

文章重点阐述了突发公共卫生事件的概念及特点．分析了突发公共卫生事件期间社会公众疑病、恐慌、焦虑、抑郁、强迫、盲从等社会心理特点,最后提出构建突发公共卫生事件的社会心理支持体系,包括建立良好的风险沟通机制、发挥主流媒体功能、建立应急处理机制、改善认知模式、增进人际交往。     

金融危机下高校学生就业心理教育的对策研究

本文针对当前金融危机对大学生就业产生的不利影响,结合国家就业政策和其他学校工作经验,探讨金融危机下高校学生就业心理及做好大学生就业过程中思想政治教育工作的方法和途径。     

金融危机对我国劳动力就业的影响

现阶段,由美国次贷危机引发的金融危机席卷全球,在全球经济一体化背景下,我国自然无法置身事外。金融危机对我国的影响表现在方方面面,其中对劳动力就业的冲击是最重要的问题之一。在现阶段的就业问题中,大学生就业和农民工返乡成为最为重要的两个方面。要应对金融危机对我国劳动力就业的影响,缓解就业压力,需要中央、地方政府、企业和个人的密切配合,从多方面入手寻求解决问题的根本途径。     

高职院校大学生心理健康教育的现状分析及对策探讨

加强心理健康教育工作,是新形势下全面贯彻党的教育方针,积极推进素质教育,构建社会主义和谐社会的重要举措,是新时期努力促进学生全面发展和健康成长的迫切需要,同时也是当前和今后一个时期加强和改进高职院校德育工作的重要组成部分。心理健康教育工作必须有科学的理论来指导,在建设中求发展,在新形势下谋思路,在不断实践中构建新模式。     

从美国次贷危机看我国金融监管法律制度的完善

美国次贷危机引发了全球性的金融危机,显示了金融监管的重要性。为防范金融危机,减少其对经济的冲击,必须进一步加强金融监管,建立健全完善的、系统的、可操作性的,金融监管法律制度。     

金融危机分析与扩大就业问题的研究

2008年美国次级贷款危机引发了美国金融危机,对全球和中国经济产生了较大影响.金融危机的最重要的表现和特征就是失业现象严重,扩大就业是中国应对金融危机的重要措施之一.为此,国务院办公厅1月19日发出<关于加强普通高等学校毕业生就业工作的通知>,高等教育要努力提高教育质量,适应扩大就业的要求.