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The nature of emotional support and counselling provision for people with sight loss in the United Kingdom
People with sight loss in the United Kingdom are known to have lower levels of emotional wellbeing and to be at higher risk of depression. Consequently âhaving someone to talk toâ is an important priority for people with visual impairment. An on-line survey of the provision of emotional support and counselling for people affected by sight loss across the UK was undertaken. The survey was distributed widely and received 182 responses. There were more services offering âemotional supportâ, in the form of listening and information and advice giving, than offered âcounsellingâ. Services were delivered by providers with differing qualifications in a variety of formats. Waiting times were fairly short and clients presented with a wide range of issues. Funding came from a range of sources, but many felt their funding was vulnerable. Conclusions have been drawn about the need for a national standardised framework for the provision of emotional support and counselling services for blind and partially sighted people in the U
Concept Mapping 101
Concept maps are visual depictions of information, generally in diagram form, that are used to enhance and document learning (Novak, 1990; Whiteley, 2005). As a learning tool, concept maps have been used for many years in the fields of education and nursing (Novak, 1990; Schuster, 2002). The methods and uses of concept mapping have evolved in the areas of academic education, clinical education, and research since the 1970s (All & Havens, 1997; Novak, 1990; Schuster, 2002; Whiteley, 2005). This article discusses the use of concept mapping in occupational therapy education
Why Donald Trumpâs election may mean we see more liberal conspiracy theories about the government
In 2016, conspiracy theories seem to have become part of politicsâ new normal. But what kinds of people are more likely to believe in certain conspiracy theories? In new research, Joanne M. Miller, Kyle L. Saunders and Christina E. Farhart find that conservatives are more likely to endorse ideologically motivated conspiracy theories â such as the idea that President Obama was not born in the US â if they have low levels of trust in government and greater political knowledge. Liberals, on the other hand, are less likely to endorse liberal conspiracy theories if they have both greater political knowledge and more trust in government
Dayton and Emmer Deadlocked
As the general election campaign for Governor enters the symbolic starting point of Labor Day, the Democratic candidate Mark Dayton is deadlocked with the Republican candidate Tom Emmer, 34% for Dayton compared to 34% for Emmer. The Independence Party candidate Tom Horner is drawing 13% support.Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, UM
U.S. Senate Race is a Toss Up: Anti-Republican Winds Help Franken, Coleman Bolstered by Swing Voters and Centrism
According to a Minnesota Public Radio News and Humphrey Institute poll, the DFL endorsed
candidate Al Franken is locked in a close race with incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Norm
Coleman. Forty-one percent support Franken and 40% support Coleman, well within the margin
of error (+/-3.6 percentage points). Eight percent support contending Independence Party
candidate Dean Barkley.
The race is wide open with 11% undecided.Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, UM
Anger at Washington Helping Emmer, But Tea Party Backlash
Minnesota voters are angry, and they are taking it out on incumbents of both parties. There is a powerful reaction against the signature reforms passed by Democrats in Washington (health reform and the economic stimulus) and against the federal government more generally â with solid majorities distrusting it and deciding that it is too powerful.Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, UM
Economic Turmoil Generates New Agenda and Emerging Consensus on Government
According to a Minnesota Public Radio News and Humphrey Institute study of likely Minnesota
voters, the turmoil in the financial sector and broader economy appears to be reshaping the
agenda of issues that concern Minnesotans, giving rise to what may be initial steps toward a new
consensus about the governmentâs role and providing a modest boost to the Democratic
Presidential candidate Barack Obama. The results are based on interviews with 766 likely voters
conducted between September 29th and October 5th. The margin of error is +/-3.6 percentage
points. For smaller subgroups the margin of sampling error is larger.Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, UM
Voters Turn On Bachmann while Strongly Supporting Coleman
Michele Bachmannâs controversial comments that Democratic presidential candidate Barack
Obama âmay have anti-American viewsâ have put in jeopardy her campaign for re-election in
Minnesotaâs 6th Congressional District, according to a Minnesota Public Radio News and
Humphrey Institute poll. Bachmann narrowly trails her Democratic rival, Elwyn Tinklenberg,
45 percent to 43 percent, which is within the margin of error and therefore should be considered
a toss-up. Independence Party candidate Bob Anderson received 5 percent; 7 percent did not
indicate support for a candidate. In 2006, Bachmann won the election by 8 points over her
Democratic rival Patty Wetterling (50 percent to 42 percent).Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, UM
Free Thinking Minnesota: Approval of Governor and Opposition to New Sales Tax but Support for Democrats in State Legislative Races and Doubts About Lt. Governor
Despite lingering perceptions of Minnesota as a âlockâ for the Democratic Party and supportive
of âbig government,â the political attitudes of Minnesotan voters are not so clear cut.
According to a Minnesota Public Radio News and Humphrey Institute poll, voters do have
conservative views on some issues.Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, UM
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