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Papers by Donald Nims
The School counselor, 1996
The Family Journal, Oct 27, 2010
Bowen theory focuses on the concept of emotional functioning, specifically among and within the f... more Bowen theory focuses on the concept of emotional functioning, specifically among and within the family. The goal of therapy is to engage the family members in understanding the patterns of dysfunctional behavior. Little attention, however, is paid to incorporating children into the family systems work. Play therapy, within the framework of the Bowen theory, encourages participation from all family members, points to the interactions of the family members with each other, and links these systemic patterns to the reason why the family was referred to therapy. This article describes the basic tenets of the Bowen theory and how the play therapy techniques of art, sandtray, and puppets facilitate therapeutic interventions when using this model. A case study is provided.
The Job Corps program is designed to provide academic and vocational training to high school drop... more The Job Corps program is designed to provide academic and vocational training to high school dropouts. It is assumed that in order for a young person to succeed in our society certain values, such as good health, education, job satisfaction, and desire to earn an acceptable pay, are required. Job Corps seeks to foster these values in the young men and women who enter this training program. To
Violence has been increasingly recognized as a serious problem in the U.S., particularly among th... more Violence has been increasingly recognized as a serious problem in the U.S., particularly among the young. Violence occurs on school premises and students' performance is hampered by experiencing or observing violence at home and in the community. This report describes a survey of teacher education programs at U.S. colleges and universities, to determine what is being done to prepare teachers to respond to violence and participate in prevention programs. Questionnaires were mailed to department heads and deans to determine attitudes and policies with respect to including violence prevention in the teacher education curriculum. A total of 350 administrators reported having a specific course in violence prevention, while 44% indicated that violence prevention is incorporated in existing courses. A little less than half the administrators believed that more needed to be done to prepare teachers in violence prevention. Violence Prevention 3 Violence Prevention Preparation: A Survey of Colleges of Education and Departments of Teacher Education Attorney General Janet Reno writes, "I think youth violence is probably the most serious crime problem that we face in America today" (1993, p. 50). A 1990 survey from the Federal Center for Disease Control estimates that one in twenty adolescents carries a gun. During the 1980's, more than 11,000 high school students were killed by guns (Menken, 1992). This atmosphere of youth violence has found its way into the classroom. From 1986-1990, 71 persons (65 students/ 6 school personnel) were killed by guns at school, 201 were severely wounded, and 242 were held hostage by gun-armed assailants (Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, 1990). A 1993 national survey of public school teachers found that 11 percent of teachers and 23 percent of students reported being victims of violence in or around their school (Coben, Weiss, Mully & Dearwater, 1994). Over 5,000 secondary school teachers are physically attacked at school each
... Login to save citations to My List. Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Chapter]. Violence in our ... more ... Login to save citations to My List. Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Chapter]. Violence in our schools: A national crisis. Violence in American schools: A practical guide for counselors. Nims, Donald R. Sandhu, Daya Singh (Ed); Aspy, Cheryl Blalock (Ed), (2000). ...
The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, May 1, 1998
... Page 5. Nima /SEARCHING FOR SELF 137 establishment of ground rules. ... What was it like? How... more ... Page 5. Nima /SEARCHING FOR SELF 137 establishment of ground rules. ... What was it like? How did you feel? In addition, group members are asked to identify any similarities among the three inci-dents: Do you fmd yourself feeling like you did in the recollection? ...
To date, there is very little literature to guide mental health practitioners working with Muslim... more To date, there is very little literature to guide mental health practitioners working with Muslim couples and families in the United States. Cultural differences may be expected to limit the relevance of some approaches; but Bowen theory seems to have particular relevance for Muslim couples. Counselors practicing Bowen Family Systems theory serve as consultants engaging the couple in the processing and understanding of current patterns of dysfunctional behavior. This article reviews basic tenets of Bowen theory, summarizes some common experiences of Muslim couples living in America, and suggests ways in which Bowen theory can be applied in a way that is respectful to the unique values, history, and expectations of Muslim couples. A case study is provided.
The Job Corps program is designed to provide academic and vocational training to high school drop... more The Job Corps program is designed to provide academic and vocational training to high school dropouts. It is assumed that in order for a young person to succeed in our society certain values, such as good health, education, job satisfaction, and desire to earn an acceptable pay, are required. Job Corps seeks to foster these values in the young men and women who enter this training program. To
Counseling and Human Development, Dec 1, 2007
International Journal of Play Therapy, 2007
Solution-focused brief therapy is a recognized therapeutic approach proven effective in time-limi... more Solution-focused brief therapy is a recognized therapeutic approach proven effective in time-limited circumstances. This article describes the solution-focused process and presents a framework for integrating the expressive play therapy techniques of art, sandtray, and puppets into the solution-focused model. Three case studies are used to demonstrate this process.
... Login to save citations to My List. Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Chapter]. Violence in our ... more ... Login to save citations to My List. Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Chapter]. Violence in our schools: A national crisis. Violence in American schools: A practical guide for counselors. Nims, Donald R. Sandhu, Daya Singh (Ed); Aspy, Cheryl Blalock (Ed), (2000). ...
The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2002
The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1998
... Page 5. Nima /SEARCHING FOR SELF 137 establishment of ground rules. ... What was it like? How... more ... Page 5. Nima /SEARCHING FOR SELF 137 establishment of ground rules. ... What was it like? How did you feel? In addition, group members are asked to identify any similarities among the three inci-dents: Do you fmd yourself feeling like you did in the recollection? ...
Surveys of teacher education programs at U.S. colleges and universities examined what is being do... more Surveys of teacher education programs at U.S. colleges and universities examined what is being done to prepare teachers to respond to school violence and participate in prevention programs. Questionnaires were mailed to department heads and deans of colleges and universities belonging to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. The questionnaires examined attitudes and policies with respect to including violence prevention in the teacher education curriculum. They asked whether there was a single course in the teacher education curriculum that focused exclusively on violence prevention and intervention in schools; whether the institution sponsored workshops related to violence prevention; and if faculty and staff consulted on a local or state level regarding issues related to school violence. Specific topics addressed included conflict resolution, peer mediation training, crisis response, gang awareness, classroom strategies for disruptive behaviors, violence de-escalation, and knowledge of search and seizure procedures and due process laws. A total of 350 administrators responded to the survey. Results indicated that most institutions were doing very little to prepare teachers to cope with school violence. Fewer than half believed their schools needed more preparation for teachers in violence preparation. Administrators who had heard reports about school violence from recent graduates tended to offer more workshops and seminars on violence. Contain 15 references.
Administration and Policy …, 1998
Kentucky IMPACT is a unique program featuring interagency team planning, case management services... more Kentucky IMPACT is a unique program featuring interagency team planning, case management services, and individualized wraparound services for children with severe emotional disabilities and their families. A study was conducted concerning wraparound expense data from the first 5 years of Kentucky IMPACT program implementation. Significant differences were found between levels of wraparound expense and the additional variables of diagnosis, regional service capacity and population, and client length-of-service. No significant relationship was revealed between levels of wraparound expense and client age. The general parameters of wraparound expense for this population are also identified. Randy Oliver, M.P.A.
Counseling and Human Development, Dec 1, 2007
The School counselor, 1996
The Family Journal, Oct 27, 2010
Bowen theory focuses on the concept of emotional functioning, specifically among and within the f... more Bowen theory focuses on the concept of emotional functioning, specifically among and within the family. The goal of therapy is to engage the family members in understanding the patterns of dysfunctional behavior. Little attention, however, is paid to incorporating children into the family systems work. Play therapy, within the framework of the Bowen theory, encourages participation from all family members, points to the interactions of the family members with each other, and links these systemic patterns to the reason why the family was referred to therapy. This article describes the basic tenets of the Bowen theory and how the play therapy techniques of art, sandtray, and puppets facilitate therapeutic interventions when using this model. A case study is provided.
The Job Corps program is designed to provide academic and vocational training to high school drop... more The Job Corps program is designed to provide academic and vocational training to high school dropouts. It is assumed that in order for a young person to succeed in our society certain values, such as good health, education, job satisfaction, and desire to earn an acceptable pay, are required. Job Corps seeks to foster these values in the young men and women who enter this training program. To
Violence has been increasingly recognized as a serious problem in the U.S., particularly among th... more Violence has been increasingly recognized as a serious problem in the U.S., particularly among the young. Violence occurs on school premises and students' performance is hampered by experiencing or observing violence at home and in the community. This report describes a survey of teacher education programs at U.S. colleges and universities, to determine what is being done to prepare teachers to respond to violence and participate in prevention programs. Questionnaires were mailed to department heads and deans to determine attitudes and policies with respect to including violence prevention in the teacher education curriculum. A total of 350 administrators reported having a specific course in violence prevention, while 44% indicated that violence prevention is incorporated in existing courses. A little less than half the administrators believed that more needed to be done to prepare teachers in violence prevention. Violence Prevention 3 Violence Prevention Preparation: A Survey of Colleges of Education and Departments of Teacher Education Attorney General Janet Reno writes, "I think youth violence is probably the most serious crime problem that we face in America today" (1993, p. 50). A 1990 survey from the Federal Center for Disease Control estimates that one in twenty adolescents carries a gun. During the 1980's, more than 11,000 high school students were killed by guns (Menken, 1992). This atmosphere of youth violence has found its way into the classroom. From 1986-1990, 71 persons (65 students/ 6 school personnel) were killed by guns at school, 201 were severely wounded, and 242 were held hostage by gun-armed assailants (Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, 1990). A 1993 national survey of public school teachers found that 11 percent of teachers and 23 percent of students reported being victims of violence in or around their school (Coben, Weiss, Mully & Dearwater, 1994). Over 5,000 secondary school teachers are physically attacked at school each
... Login to save citations to My List. Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Chapter]. Violence in our ... more ... Login to save citations to My List. Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Chapter]. Violence in our schools: A national crisis. Violence in American schools: A practical guide for counselors. Nims, Donald R. Sandhu, Daya Singh (Ed); Aspy, Cheryl Blalock (Ed), (2000). ...
The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, May 1, 1998
... Page 5. Nima /SEARCHING FOR SELF 137 establishment of ground rules. ... What was it like? How... more ... Page 5. Nima /SEARCHING FOR SELF 137 establishment of ground rules. ... What was it like? How did you feel? In addition, group members are asked to identify any similarities among the three inci-dents: Do you fmd yourself feeling like you did in the recollection? ...
To date, there is very little literature to guide mental health practitioners working with Muslim... more To date, there is very little literature to guide mental health practitioners working with Muslim couples and families in the United States. Cultural differences may be expected to limit the relevance of some approaches; but Bowen theory seems to have particular relevance for Muslim couples. Counselors practicing Bowen Family Systems theory serve as consultants engaging the couple in the processing and understanding of current patterns of dysfunctional behavior. This article reviews basic tenets of Bowen theory, summarizes some common experiences of Muslim couples living in America, and suggests ways in which Bowen theory can be applied in a way that is respectful to the unique values, history, and expectations of Muslim couples. A case study is provided.
The Job Corps program is designed to provide academic and vocational training to high school drop... more The Job Corps program is designed to provide academic and vocational training to high school dropouts. It is assumed that in order for a young person to succeed in our society certain values, such as good health, education, job satisfaction, and desire to earn an acceptable pay, are required. Job Corps seeks to foster these values in the young men and women who enter this training program. To
Counseling and Human Development, Dec 1, 2007
International Journal of Play Therapy, 2007
Solution-focused brief therapy is a recognized therapeutic approach proven effective in time-limi... more Solution-focused brief therapy is a recognized therapeutic approach proven effective in time-limited circumstances. This article describes the solution-focused process and presents a framework for integrating the expressive play therapy techniques of art, sandtray, and puppets into the solution-focused model. Three case studies are used to demonstrate this process.
... Login to save citations to My List. Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Chapter]. Violence in our ... more ... Login to save citations to My List. Citation. Database: PsycINFO. [Chapter]. Violence in our schools: A national crisis. Violence in American schools: A practical guide for counselors. Nims, Donald R. Sandhu, Daya Singh (Ed); Aspy, Cheryl Blalock (Ed), (2000). ...
The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2002
The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1998
... Page 5. Nima /SEARCHING FOR SELF 137 establishment of ground rules. ... What was it like? How... more ... Page 5. Nima /SEARCHING FOR SELF 137 establishment of ground rules. ... What was it like? How did you feel? In addition, group members are asked to identify any similarities among the three inci-dents: Do you fmd yourself feeling like you did in the recollection? ...
Surveys of teacher education programs at U.S. colleges and universities examined what is being do... more Surveys of teacher education programs at U.S. colleges and universities examined what is being done to prepare teachers to respond to school violence and participate in prevention programs. Questionnaires were mailed to department heads and deans of colleges and universities belonging to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. The questionnaires examined attitudes and policies with respect to including violence prevention in the teacher education curriculum. They asked whether there was a single course in the teacher education curriculum that focused exclusively on violence prevention and intervention in schools; whether the institution sponsored workshops related to violence prevention; and if faculty and staff consulted on a local or state level regarding issues related to school violence. Specific topics addressed included conflict resolution, peer mediation training, crisis response, gang awareness, classroom strategies for disruptive behaviors, violence de-escalation, and knowledge of search and seizure procedures and due process laws. A total of 350 administrators responded to the survey. Results indicated that most institutions were doing very little to prepare teachers to cope with school violence. Fewer than half believed their schools needed more preparation for teachers in violence preparation. Administrators who had heard reports about school violence from recent graduates tended to offer more workshops and seminars on violence. Contain 15 references.
Administration and Policy …, 1998
Kentucky IMPACT is a unique program featuring interagency team planning, case management services... more Kentucky IMPACT is a unique program featuring interagency team planning, case management services, and individualized wraparound services for children with severe emotional disabilities and their families. A study was conducted concerning wraparound expense data from the first 5 years of Kentucky IMPACT program implementation. Significant differences were found between levels of wraparound expense and the additional variables of diagnosis, regional service capacity and population, and client length-of-service. No significant relationship was revealed between levels of wraparound expense and client age. The general parameters of wraparound expense for this population are also identified. Randy Oliver, M.P.A.
Counseling and Human Development, Dec 1, 2007