Forging Ahead in Florida: Teaching and Supervision Strategies in the Face of Legislative Restrictions and Medical Bans

As a nation and a profession, we have witnessed a spark in the momentum and uplifting of social justice movements and advocacy concerning the ongoing oppression of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) as well as sex and gender-expansive (SGE) people in our community. In response, Florida and other states face an onslaught of restrictive medical bans and legislative bills surrounding how counselors and educators address race, sexuality, and gender in treatment and training programs. Florida has notably been at the forefront of adopting this legislation, not only regulating instructor-led discussion around racism, same-sex relationships, and gender identity in various educational settings but also banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. In this article, we review the legislative and regulatory impacts of race, sex, and gender-based legislation in Florida on education and healthcare, providing strategies for counselor educators, counselors, and trainees in the areas of teaching and supervision

Antecedents of Brand Authenticity in Cause-Related Sport Marketing Campaigns

Cause-related sport marketing (CRSM) has been a popular managerial technique over the last two decades. There is a common perception that for CRSM to be effective, consumers must perceive the sponsoring brand to be authentic in its actions. Minimal empirical research has analyzed the antecedent factors that lead consumers to perceive a brand as authentic in CRSM. Using multiple linear regression, six antecedent factors’ impact on brand authenticity were tested. Perceptions of the brand’s motives and brand transparency were found to have a statistically significant impact on brand authenticity

Empowering Voices: The Unsung Role of Women in Establishing and Sustaining the Pelindaba Treaty for an African Nuclear Weapon–Free Zone

The Pelindaba Treaty, officially known as the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (NWFZ) Treaty, stands as proof of Africa’s collective commitment to a nuclear-weapon-free continent. It was opened for signature in 1996 in Cairo, Egypt, and entered into force in 2009. Its main aim is to prevent the development, acquisition, possession, or stationing of nuclear weapons within the zone, thereby promoting peace and security for all African nations. The treaty outlines an array of comprehensive measures to achieve this goal. State parties are prohibited from engaging in any nuclear weapon–related activities. Also, the treaty requires parties to maintain the highest standards of physical protection of nuclear materials, facilities, and equipment to prevent theft or unauthorized use and handling. Additionally, the treaty requires parties to concurrently achieve the highest standards of physical protection of nuclear material, which can be used for peaceful purposes. According to the United Nations (UN), 51 of the 55 African states have signed the Pelindaba Treaty, and 43 of them are parties to the treaty. Although the treaty is rightfully viewed as a monumental diplomatic achievement, the indispensable groundwork and ongoing stewardship by African women activists and policymakers that enabled its success often remains overlooked. This paper illuminates the bold vision and vital contributions of female diplomats, protest organizers, and governance leaders in actualizing and faithfully upholding the Pelindaba Treaty over the past three decades by review women’s involvement in African peace and security organizations operating. Additionally, this work highlights women’s contribution to disarmament efforts and their engagement’s effect in the NWFZ, sustaining and enforcing the Pelindaba Treaty within their positions of influence. The paper profiles pioneering negotiators such as Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, former chairperson of the African Union Commission, known as the depositary of the African NWFZ Treaty, noting her role in overseeing the treaty\u27s implementation and compliance. On the diplomatic front is Nigeria’s Ambassador Joy Ogwu, whose wise leadership guided the treaty from conception to ratification, building consensus across diverse African interests

“I feel as though I would not be able to empathize”: Intersectionality and Counselor Intergroup Anxiety

Researchers applied a thematic analysis in this study to examine the nature of master-level counseling students’ (N = 19) intergroup anxiety (IA), a form of bias characterized by an anxious response to others based on negative views of that person’s identity (Stephan, 2014). Students cited stronger IA reactions toward persons with multiple identity traits (i.e., intersectionality). Traits chosen varied widely, some being dominant (e.g., White, male, able-bodied), and others, minoritized in nature (e.g., Black, Muslim, disabled). Thematic explanations for IA reactions varied, including a fear of client judgement, prior negative experiences with persons of certain traits, limited knowledge of clients’ experiences, and opposing views from certain clients. Participants expressed doubt that they would be able to connect with, or feel empathy for, clients of named intersectional traits. Findings suggest the salience of intersectionality and the importance of providing a more complex, nuanced, open, and adaptive curriculum and supervisory experience to meet students’ learning needs

Analysis of Nuclear Security and Safety Integration Using Survey Responses and Pairwise Comparison Methods

Integrating nuclear security and safety is important for implementing and sustaining nuclear technology because it promises improved and effective management. This integration is an ongoing effort to ensure that both work together with minimal conflicts. This research aimed to determine the preferred level at which nuclear security and nuclear safety integrate by using the pairwise comparison methods of decision-making. This methodology used survey responses from women nuclear professionals to identify the most-desired criteria at three levels: strategic, operational, and cultural. The strategic level includes actions that government officials and regulators can take. The operational level encompasses actions that deliver the integration. The cultural level involves actions that must be taken to change an organization’s attitude toward integration. The survey results indicated that a majority (75%) of respondents agree nuclear security and safety integrate when the organizational structure and legal framework support integration at the strategic level. A majority (75%) of respondents agreed that nuclear security integrates with nuclear safety when the organizational structure and the legal framework support integration at the strategic level. A majority (70%) of respondents agreed that work comprising support for implementing an integrated interface and reporting mechanisms to report and address nuclear security and safety conflicts facilitates integration at the operational level. At the cultural level, more than half (55%) of respondents agreed that nuclear security and nuclear safety integration occurs when leadership is supportive and clearly accountable and staff fully understand their roles and responsibilities. Applying pairwise comparison methods to the survey data, nuclear security integrates with nuclear safety most at the operational level (with a priority of 0.44). The strategic level rated as the second highest priority (0.37), and the cultural level had the lowest priority (0.19). The results show that integrating nuclear security and safety is most recommended at the operational level. The sensitivity analysis (both sum rank and equal weights) showed that the best alternative for integrating nuclear safety and security is at the strategic level

Using Graphic Memoirs in a Counseling Children and Adolescent Course: A Phenomenological Arts-Based Study

Graphic memoirs in learning environments can facilitate deep educational processes, such as dismantling stigma and biases. There is limited research on the use of graphic memoirs in counselor education. This arts-based phenomenological investigation explored 26 CITs’ experiences with a graphic memoir assignment in a counseling children and adolescent course. There were four themes and one subtheme identified: (a) understanding the Deaf experience and advocacy, (b) professional growth and counseling insights, (c) personal reflection and connection, and (d) educational impact and engagement and one subtheme of using bibliotherapy and creative activities in counseling practice. Discussion and implications for counselor educators are provided

De-labeling Inaccurate Penicillin Allergies: Improving Referral Rates for Penicillin Allergy Testing

BACKGROUND: An estimated 8%-25% of the global population has a penicillin allergy label; however, only 1% have a true allergy when tested. Patients with a penicillin allergy label incur higher healthcare costs, have worse health outcomes, and are more often prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics. LOCAL PROBLEM: The setting for this evidence-based quality improvement project is a university-based student health clinic. Patients often present for bacterial infections best treated with beta-lactam antibiotics. Inappropriate penicillin allergy labels contribute to suboptimal treatment. The project aimed to increase recommended penicillin allergy testing referrals for patients with penicillin allergy labels by 50% within three months of implementation. METHODS: The Evidence-Based Practice Improvement Model (EBPI) was used to guide this project\u27s development, implementation, and evaluation. PDSA cycles were used to introduce and test the practice change processes incrementally. Outcome measures evaluated the number of patients recommended to receive referrals for penicillin allergy testing for 3 months pre-implementation and post-implementation. INTERVENTIONS: An education session was provided to clinicians to discuss the importance of addressing penicillin allergy labels and introducing the standardized penicillin allergy assessment tool. A standardized penicillin allergy assessment template was integrated into the electronic health record (ERH) workflow to prompt providers to address penicillin allergy labels and recommend referrals for penicillin allergy testing. RESULTS: Recommended referrals for penicillin allergy testing in patients with penicillin allergy labels increased from 3.8% to 57.8%, a 1421% increase over pre-implementation rates. CONCLUSIONS: Using a standardized penicillin allergy assessment template increased recommended penicillin allergy testing referral rates in patients with penicillin allergy labels. The results of this project demonstrate that with simple interventions, primary care providers can be key drivers in increasing referrals for penicillin allergy testing. Project sustainability is high since the process was integrated and accepted into clinical flow, and there was no cost associated with the process