Relationship Experiences and Parenting Attitudes

Attachment styles are a popular topic of study in psychology. Despite there being a lot of research available on how one’s attachment style as a child influences other relationships, there is a lack of research available on the relationship between one’s attachment style and one’s subsequent parenting attitudes. To study this, an online survey was distributed containing questions about attachment style and parenting attitudes. This study hypothesized that participants with a secure attachment style will score higher on both the warmness scale and rules scale of the parenting attitudes section of the survey. Data was collected from 164 respondents. Results concluded that there was not a significant difference between insecurely attached individuals and securely attached individuals on the warmth subscale, but there was a significant difference between securely attached individuals and insecurely attached individuals on the rules subscale, with the mean rules score being higher in securely attached individuals

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Patients

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a the most effective and widely used treatment method for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goals and format of cognitive behavioral therapy are explored through existing literature on the topic. To determine what specific techniques within CBT are used to provide healing for individuals and how effective these techniques are for different populations, research on techniques within CBT that are most frequently used and the effectiveness of such treatments is considered. The research shows that work with exposure and cognitions are the two most prevalent treatment techniques. It is also shown that fidelity to the original treatment model is imperative for the overall efficacy of treatment. Looking at the current research, CBT is shown to be effective for a variety of ages and people of different circumstances. The synthesis of this research has led to the conclusion that changing false, automatic thoughts regarding the traumatic event and getting rid of maladaptive behaviors that have developed as a result of the event in exchange for healthy coping mechanisms can lead to effective healing for clients with PTSD

SASS Cast, Episode 7- Tutors

McKayla Overton is a sophomore dance major and joins us today to represent the tutors at Lindenwood University. She joins us today to discuss how students can prepare for finals; what it is like being a tutor; and what a tutoring session looks like.https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/sass_cast/1006/thumbnail.jp