Eastern Roots of Psychology and Counseling (Editorial)

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Chinese culture, social work education and research

In the development of indigenous social work knowledge in China, the power relationship between teacher and student can act as a barrier to the development of scientific knowledge and practice research. Social work education and practice research in Chinese societies should focus on the empowerment of social work students, methodological pluralism and the development of a culturally specific practice research model.preprin

Social Workers' conceptions of the relationship between theory and practice in an organizational context

The research studies the relationship between theory and practice in the context of an agency. Eight social workers from an agency were recruited for in-depth interviews. Results showed that the conception of theory and practice was influenced by the self, the client and the agency.preprin

Utilizing eastern spirituality in clinical Practice: A qualitative study of Chinese women with breast cancer

Drawing on the empirical findings of a qualitative study on Chinese women with breast cancer, this article presents the women's experience of spirituality and discusses the implications of culturally competent practice that addresses spirituality. Following the constructivist research approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with 26 Chinese women with breast cancer. The findings reveal their spirituality is manifested through (1) experiencing a spiritual shock, (2) making meaning, (3) achieving connectedness, and (4) attaining transcendence. The Eastern cultural teachings of embracing suffering, letting go and living in the moment, and meditative practice have important implications for social work practice. Culturally competent practice requires social workers to appreciate the diverse ways that clients use spiritual resources and reflect on how our own spirituality may affect intervention. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.postprin

The associations between diurnal cortisol patterns, self-perceived social support, and sleep behavior in Chinese breast cancer patients

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Evaluating Compassion-Mindfulness Therapy for Recurrent Anxiety and Depression: A Randomized Control Trial

Objective: To evaluate the effects of compassion–mindfulness therapy (C-MT), an adapted version of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy that integrates compassion training.Method: Individuals aged 17–69 with recurrent depressive and anxiety symptoms were recruited from a community mental health service unit. Half of the participants were randomized to an 8-week C-MT program (n = 41) and the other half to a wait-list control condition (n = 41).Results: Intent-to-treat analyses showed significant improvements in all measures in the treatment group. The effect sizes for depression and anxiety were 1.11 and 1.10, respectively, and those for physical distress, daily functioning, positive affect, and negative affect ranged from 0.71 to 1.04. All improvements were sustained at the 3-month follow-up.Conclusions: The results provide preliminary support for C-MT as a viable treatment option for individuals with recurrent depression and anxiety symptoms. Time-limited treatments such as C-MT should be promoted in social work practice.postprin

Filial Piety and Dignity in End-of-Life Caregiving: Lived experience of Chinese families facing terminal cancer and receiving LTC care services in Hong Kong

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Overview of quality of life research in older people with visual impairment

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Absence of humanities in China’s training of psychiatrists

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Fate control and well-being in Chinese rural people living with HIV: Mediation effect of resilience

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