Staying serene in a world of uncertainty

American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr wrote a very powerful prayer in 1932; you may recognize it. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. The nation was in turmoil when it was written. The Great Depression had a hold on our country, people were out of work, the land turned to dust, and families were starving. Niebuhr was looking for a way to comfort people and give them a sense of direction in a dark time. The Serenity Prayer became that source of comfort and a powerful reminder of what could be done when uncertainty and chaos invade our world

Alcohol abuse rising like COVID

Alcohol use is a common coping response to stress. Historically, it has increased during times of catastrophic events. The COVID-10 pandemic can be placed in both of those categories

How Communities Heal and Recover After Disaster Strikes

Last spring Nebraska residents experienced a historic weather event that continues to affect many communities. The historic bomb cyclone that occurred in March 2019 changed the land and communities in many ways. As we approach the anniversary of this historic event, it’s important to understand the recovery process and how communities heal

A Vector-valued Trace Formula for Finite Groups

We derive a trace formula that can be used to study representations of a finite group G induced from arbitrary representations of a subgroup Γ. We restrict our attention to finite-dimensional representations over the field of complex numbers. We consider some applications and examples of our trace formula, including a proof of the well-known Frobenius reciprocity theorem

Recycling attitudes and behaviors toward single-use plastics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Today, single-use plastics pose an issue in the world with pollution from improper disposal as well as from the manufacturing of single-use plastic products. There is a need for change, plastic products have begun to consume the planet and harm life on Earth. Many people look to college universities for an opportunity to change issues such as the overconsumption of single-use plastics. A college campus is the perfect environment to study what changes can be made to fix an issue as well as how to implement those changes. This study was conducted at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where the undergraduate student population was the target audience. This study was conducted through an empirical mixed methods survey which asked both open and closed-ended questions to collect data. Once the data was collected, it was then analyzed using a convergent mixed methods design. The results of this study indicate that there are both challenges and motivations to recycle on the individual level. Also found from the results, environmental behaviors fall on a spectrum from being very active to not very active. The findings from this study offer implications for the future at the individual and university level and also possibly beyond that. This study provides ample opportunities for future research on this topic beyond what has already been found

Competency based alcohol and drug clinical supervision model.\

A competency based supervision model is proposed combining the framework developed by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the Blended Model of Supervision, and the Integrated Developmental Model based on supervisee needs. The application and structure of the newly defined Competency Based Alcohol and Drug Clinical Supervision Model is presented

Generation COVID-19: Navigating life\u27s transitions

Every generation has face significant events and hardships that shape the way they view the world

An Integrated Relational Model of Substance Abuse Counseling in an Outpatient Setting

Historically, there has been a lack of formalized substance abuse counseling models in outpatient counseling settings beyond the 12-step model of treatment that honor the therapeutic relationship. An Integrated Relational Model of Substance Abuse Outpatient Counseling is proposed based on the therapeutic relationship and counseling for solutions. Person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy are integrated into a proposed phased model to use in outpatient counseling. The structure and application of the model is described, including goals, objectives, and intervention tools for each phase of counseling that honors the power of the therapeutic relationship

An Examination of Educational and Training Requirements in Addition Counseling

Addiction is a serious and growing problem in the United States and the demand for adequately trained addictions professionals has never been greater. The growing need for addiction counselors and the mandate that counselor training is rigorous, competency based, and inclusive of clinical training experiences in the field has implications for training programs. The purpose of this study was to begin to understand the training requirements for addiction counselors across the United States to begin to lay the groundwork needed to move the field forward in the pursuit of uniform licensure laws. A total of 78 programs were reviewed, examining the course requirements in addiction counseling training. The findings in this study indicate a continued lack of uniformity in educational training across the United States in the area of addiction counseling and a lack of skills based training. To address these concerns, advocacy for the profession regarding the need for uniform training standards based on accepted accreditation standards is needed

Assessing Counseling Students\u27 Attitudes Regarding Substance Abuse and Treatment

Undergraduate counselors-in-training completed the Substance Abuse Attitude Survey, which measures treatment intervention, treatment optimism, and nonstereotypical attitudes. Treatment optimism was positively correlated with nonstereotypical attitudes and treatment intervention. Results indicated that treatment intervention and nonstereotypical attitudes must be addressed in addiction counseling courses