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Submissions from 2024 2024.

Military Spouse Counselors: Exploring Mental Health, Resilience, Coping, and Burnout , Melinda Poteet Brinkley

A Phenomenological Study of Adoptive Parents’ Distress , Erica Rhoads

Moderated Mediated Model of Religiosity, God Image, and Self Compassion , Amanda Strivings

Submissions from 2023 2023

The Perceived Availability and Usefulness of Academic Accommodations, Academic Supports, and Academic Self-Efficacy in Graduate Counseling Students with Invisible Disabilities: A Preliminary Study , Lisa Marie Ansell

CCAPG, Shame Resilience, and God Attachment: A Case Study Analysis , Jeremy Duane Bonta

Seeking Help for Intimate Betrayal Trauma: The Lived Experience of Unsuspecting Wives Receiving Counseling Messages from Mental Health Professionals after Discovering Their Sexually Addicted Spouse's Out-of-Control Behavior , Johanna Dillenbeck

Bicultural Appalachian Females: The Mediating Effect of Perceived Stigma on Health Outcomes , Victoria Lynn Evans-Fulton

Perfectionism and Religious Well-being: Exploring the Mediating Effects of Sense of Belonging Among Christian College Students , Charity L. Frazier

The Lived Experience of Dually-Roled Counseling Supervisors Working in Settings That Require Simultaneous Clinical and Administrative Supervisory Roles: A Qualitative Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study , Amy Lynn Hayes

A Phenomenological Study Exploring the Lived Experiences Of Dominican Baseball Players Transitioning from the Dominican Minor League Camps to a Successful Major League Career , Samuel Lima

Parents’ Perceptions of Change on Child and Parent Outcomes in Response to a Disability Responsive Adaptation of Child-Parent Relationship Therapy , Elizabeth Francoise Parr-Comeaux

The Creative Arts Personal Growth Group With Centering Prayer for Sexual Trauma Survivors: A Transformative-Coping Focused Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Study , Rachel M. Parrish-Martin

Exploring Resiliency to Burnout: A Phenomenological Study of Addiction Counselors Resilient to Burnout , Brian Paulson

The Impact of COVID-19 on Leadership Development and Burnout among Korean Immigrant Church Leaders in the United States: A Phenomenological Study , Jinwon Seo

A Phenomenological Study of Lived Experiences of Drug Treatment Court Judges , Jennifer Smith Ramey

Beyond Acculturation and Resilience: International Students Navigating Shame and Self-Concept , Shauna Thompson

Counselor in Training Perceived Ability to Learn Curriculum Standards and the Moderating Effect of Mindset on Learning , Jody Ellen Vernam

Submissions from 2022 2022

Integrated Model for Teaching Multicultural Competence: Incorporating Broaching as a Basic Skill for Counseling Students , Katie Askren

God-image and Romantic Partner Relationships: Emotional Neglect and Adult Women , Danette Alene Buchanan

My Sister's Keeper: Using Vision Boards to Examine Cross-Racial Mentorship and Supervision Experiences of Black Women Counselor Educators Who Attended CACREP CES Programs at Predominately White Institutions , Donnette A. Deigh

Exploring Parental Perceptions Concerning Sexual Communication Between Sub-Saharan African Immigrant Parents and Their Children , Kwame Owura Frimpong

Developing Professional Behaviors During Residency: The Shared Experiences of Resident in Counseling Supervisors , Jennifer D. Gobble

A Mediation Analysis: Adult Children of Alcoholics, Resilience, Depression, Anxiety, and Attachment Disruption with the Role of Self-Compassion: A Moderation Analysis , Jessica Ellen Kuehne

Case Study of Lived Experiences: Three Male Peer Recovery Coaches at a Community-based, Spiritual, Residential Substance Abuse Recovery Program , Vicki Lynn Moak

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Working Mothers Persisting in CACREP-Accredited CES Doctoral Programs Transitioning Through the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study , Shannon Mercer Pugh

The Shared Experiences of Privilege and Oppression Among Black Females in Counselor Education and Supervision Programs: A Thematic Analysis , Kimberly Spellman

How Utilizing an Online Holistic Social Media Group Impacts Symptoms and Quality of Life in Individuals with Anxiety , Sherri Ann Walker

Submissions from 2021 2021

The Impact of a Service-Learning Study Abroad Trip on Social Justice Advocacy in Counselors-in-Training: A Thematic Analysis , Sagen Lynae Blackwell

Sister-to-Sister: A Phenomenological Study of Women’s Experiences of having a Sister with Autism Spectrum Disorder based on the Female Autism Phenotype , William Gregory Carroll

Examining the Role of Self-Compassion in Resilience Among African American Women: A Qualitative Perspective , Vivian W. France

Legacy Trail: Photovoice of African American/Black Women CES Doctoral Graduates Persistence , Andrea M. Garraway

Can Telling a Shame-Evoking Story in an Online Format Reduce Shame Experienced? , Ann Michele Gregory

A Room with a View: Experiences of Moms Off Meth Using Heuristic Inquiry , Joey Leigh Gude

Development of Spiritual Competency in Counseling: A Pilot Research Study of Graduate Students at End of Training , Rebecca Dawn Hill

Counselor Education and the Delivery of Telemental Health Services , Nils Juarez Palma

Black Effect: Black Students' Experiences in CACREP Master's Programs at HBCUs , Angelia M. Lomax

Leadership Development of Ethnic Minoritized Men in CES: A Phenomenological Theory Study , Maria E. Moore

The Creative Arts Personal Growth Group for Eating Disorder Recovery: An Embodiment-Focused Feminist Phenomenological Study , Sandra Dena Noble

Moral Disapproval, Perceived Addiction, God-Image and Externalization: A Moderation Analysis , Christopher L. Ostrander

Social Anxiety, Pornography Use, and Loneliness: A Mediation Analysis , Melissa J. Ostrander

The Cost of Compassion: Assessing the Impact of Organizational Culture & Self-Care on Compassion Fatigue & Compassion Satisfaction in Counselors , Jennifer Leigh Owen

The Relationship among Religiosity, Childhood Sexual Abuse, and God Attachment on the Development of Sexual Shame , Derek James Parker

Predictors of the Treatment Retention and Quality of Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder Using Buprenorphine in Medication-Assisted Treatment: A Pilot Study of the Effects of Hope, Grit, and Readiness to Change , John S. Pulliam

The Serial Mediation of the Relationship between Sexual Shame and Marital Relationship Satisfaction by Sexual Communication in a Parallel Relationship of Sexual Satisfaction and Marital Relational Intimacy , Mark A. Saunders Sr

Preliminary Examination of School Counselors' Perception of Their Ability to Provide Direct and Indirect Student Services , Angela K. Waggoner

The Moderation of an Intimate Relationship on Pornography Use Among Religious Singles , Brandon Paul Waggoner

The Shared Experiences of Black Women Faculty in Counselor Education Programs at Predominately White Institutions: A Thematic Analysis , Caitlyn Ybarra

Submissions from 2020 2020

The Reentry Experience for Study Abroad Counselors-in-Training , Corinna Arndt

Mental Health Counseling for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Attitudes and Experiences of Licensed Counselors , Alysha Dawn Blagg

Evaluating the Relationship between Supervisor Self-Efficacy and Competence and the Supervisory Relationship: A Mediation Model , Henry Michael Bruns

The Mental Health Needs of Coresident Offspring Dementia Caregivers: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis , Nancy L. Cadwell Dusthimer

Pornography and Purpose in Life: A Moderated Mediation Analysis , Cynthia Marie Evans

A Faith-Driven Protocol on Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Stress for Chin Refugees from Burma: An Exploratory Study , Sally Goh

The Impact of Externalization on the Sexual Satisfaction of Pornography Users: A Moderated Mediation Analysis , Kristin Liesl Hauswirth

The Black Ceiling: The Underrepresentation of African American Females in the CES Professorate , Sharon Vanessa Lewis

Acculturative Stress, Loneliness, and Depressive Symptoms in International Students: A Moderation Analysis of Religious Faith and Sense of Meaning , Heyde Marques Luz

My Spouse Is Amazing Like Me: The Association Between Homogamy for Narcissism and Relationship Satisfaction , Kerry Anne Marsh

A Bicultural Service Member/Civilian Identity and Motivations-Based Assessment of Moral Injury in U.S. Military and Veteran Populations from America’s Longest Wars , Jamie Allison McNally

The Effect of Solo-Masturbation and Moral Disapproval on the Relationship Between Internet Pornography Use, Religious Struggles, Sexual Shame, and Depression: A Moderated Mediation Model , Ken Derance Miller

Self-Induced Moral Injuries, Sexual Shame, and Well-Being: The Moderating Role of Self-Forgiveness , Teresa Lynn Phillips-Harris

Tying Wellness into Action: A Phenomenological Study of Graduate Counseling Fieldwork Students at a Christian University , Daniel E. Reyes

Faculty-Student Mentoring-Relationship Experiences of African-American/Black CES Doctoral Students , Steven Odipo Siaji

Emotional Regulation and Treatment Progress of Male Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Campers , Stephen Edward Talley

Creative Exposure Intervention – Group Version for Social Anxiety: A Mixed Methods Replication Study , Michael Todd Trexler

The Relationship between Parental Stress and Externalizing Behavior: The Mediating Role of Family Functioning on Ethnically Diverse Families in Multisystemic Therapy , Jennifer D. Vinces-Cua

The EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress with Female Survivors of Child Marriage, Trafficking, and Exploitation in Dhaka, Bangladesh , Sarah Frances Walsh

Submissions from 2019 2019

The Experience of Meaning and Purpose in Life among Adult Iraqi Refugees in Jordan: A Qualitative Study , Reem Issa Abbasi

Spiritually Focused Mindfulness Meditation: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Effect of Spiritually Focused Mindfulness Meditation on Depression with a Clinical Population , Grace Lynn Bellingham

Attachment and Burnout: Exploring the Predictive Nature of Self-Efficacy in a Sample of Direct-Care Staff Members , Eric Jason Camden

Initial Development and Validation of the Multidimensional Strong Black Woman Scale , Brandi Janee' Chamberlin

Effectiveness of Religious Cognitive Behavior Therapy for the Treatment of Clinical Depression in Religious People: A Single-Case Research Design Analysis , Richard Mark Cozart

Integrating Multicultural Discussions in Counseling Supervision: A Grounded Theory Study , Zoricelis Davila

Developing the Refined Sexual Shame Inventory: Validation Study of the Kyle Inventory of Sexual Shame , Jang Soon Lim

Development and Validation of the Community of Inquiry Program-Level Inventory , Carolyn Elaine Moen

Submissions from 2018 2018

In Covenant: A Grounded Theory Exploration of What Helps Evangelical Marriages Recover after Sexual Infidelity by the Husband , Theresa C. Allen

Validation of the Professional Quality of Life Model Among Correctional Officers , Tiffany Arrows

Religiosity, Moral Disapproval, Shame and Pornography Use: Assessing the Relationship Between Shame and Sexual Behaviors , Ryan Carboneau

Effectively Transporting a Spiritually Based Intervention for Reducing Subsyndromal Anxiety and Increasing Coping Skills in Urban Adolescents: A Multiple Baseline Design , Morais Cassell

Spiritually Oriented Cognitive Processing Therapy for Spiritual Struggle in Christian Sexual Assault Survivors with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder , Deborah Driggs

Examining the Role of Shame in Somatic Pain and Symptoms , Heather Fritch

Pornography Use: The Lesser of Two Evils for Religious Emerging Adults , Lea A. Garcia

Examining the Effect of Parental Attachment, Emotional Maturity, Spiritual Maturity, and View of Suffering on Sense of Coherence , Alyssa M. Gavulic

The Relationship Between Counselor Educators' Leadership Experience and Competence and Burnout , John Harrichand

Husbands' Experience of Being Trusted by Their Wives: A Heuristic Study , Paul Andrew Johns

When Professional and Personal Values Collide: A Thematic Analysis of Counseling Students' Developmental Journey through an Ethics Course , Patricia Kimball

The Effect of a Bible Based Manualized Protocol Targeting Attachment to God in Anxiety and Stress , Sung Kim

Religious Advisors' Mental Illness Stigma: Pentecostal Attributions , Krista Kirk

The Development and Validation of a Measure of Beliefs about Sex and Spirituality , Brittany Lashua

Problematic Sexual Beliefs and Behaviors in the Church: A Content Analysis of Faith-Based Curricula Related to Evidence-Based Interventions , Vicki Neill

"I Refuse to Die": Exploring the Relationship Between Spirituality and Persistence Among African American PH.D. Students and Graduates , Kerley Perminio Most

Self-Compassion in Pornography Users: A Moderation Analysis , Lucy Phillips

The Influence of Teacher and Institutional Support on Academic Self-Efficacy, Academic Outcome Expectations, and Academic Interest: An Exploration Study , Maureen Quiles Ponce

Exploring the Relationship between Students' Sense of Community, Student Satisfaction, and Doctoral Program Retention , Adam Roberson

Measuring Pornography Use Identity: Validation Study of the Modified Centrality of Event Scale , Michael Takacs

Submissions from 2017 2017

Support with Fathering an Adolescent Daughter: A Heuristic Investigation of Men's Experiences with a Targeted Fathering Intervention , Jeffrey Boatner

Ministry Longevity, Family Contentment, and the Male Clergy Family: A Phenomenological Study of the Experience of Ministry , Allen Lee

A Phenomenological Analysis of God Attachment, Romantic Attachment, and Relationship Satisfaction in Christian Couples Completing an Emotionally-Focused Marital Intensive , Shanon Roberts

Submissions from 2016 2016

Effects of Child-Parent Attachment and God Attachment on Depression in Adolescent Christians , Soloman Aifuwa

Priming and the Activation of the God Attachment System , Kevin Conner

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Mental Health Dissertation Topics

Published by Carmen Troy at January 9th, 2023 , Revised On April 16, 2024

You probably found your way here looking for mental health topics for your final year research project. Look no further, we have drafted a list of issues, and their research aims to help you when you are brainstorming for dissertation or thesis topics on mental health.

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Latest Mental Health Dissertation Topics for 2024

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• Topic 1: Assessing the Influence of Parents’ Divorce or Separation on Adolescent Children regarding long-term psychological impact.
• Topic 2: Investigating the impact of Trauma and Health-related quality of life on a child’s Mental health and self-worth.

Topic 3: Assessing the effect of Psychological training on males suffering from Post-Surgery Anxiety in the UK.

• Topic 4: Investigating the Relationship between Mental Illness and Suicides- A case study of UK’s Young Adults.

Topic 5: Examining the behaviour of Mental Health Nurses taking care of Schizophrenia Patients in the UK.

Topic 1: an assessment of the influence of parents' divorce or separation on adolescent children in terms of long-term psychological impact..

Research Aim: This study aims to investigate the level of traumas experienced by the children of divorced or separated parents. The principal aim of this study is to explore the long-term psychological impacts of parents’ divorce on the life of children regardless of their gender and age in terms of mental wellbeing, academic performance, and self-worth.

Topic 2: An investigation of the impact of Trauma and Health-related quality of life on the Mental health and Self-worth of a child.

Research Aim: This study aims to assess the long-term impacts of the trauma children face in their early years of life on their overall mental health. Also, numerous studies have emphasized improving the quality of life for children who tend to experience multiple traumas and take them along in adulthood. Therefore, this study also proposed the impacts of traumatic childhood experiences on self-worth, mental health, and vitality of implementing firm intervention before the child reaches adulthood.

Research Aim: Postoperative problems may occur as a result of surgical stress. This study aims to examine different approaches to control post-surgical anxiety and improve patients’ lives in the short and long term, focusing on male patients in the UK. It will also give us an understanding of how psychological training and interventions affect anxiety in male patients and help them overcome this through a systematic review.

Topic 4: Investigating the Relationship between Mental illness and Suicides- A case study of UK's Young Adults.

Research Aim: This study aims to find the relationship between mental illness and suicides and risk factors in the UK. This study will specifically focus on young adults. It will examine different mental disorders and how they have led to suicide and will analyse further studies of people who had died by suicide and find evidence of the presence or absence of mental illness.

Research Aim: Negative behaviours and discrimination have been usually reported as a reason for the inconvenience in the treatment of mentally ill or schizophrenia patients, which negatively impacts the patient’s results. Health care professionals’ attitudes have been regarded as being more negative than the general public, which lowers the outlook for patients suffering from mental illness. This study will examine the behaviour of mental health nurses regarding schizophrenia patients in the UK and also focus on the characteristics associated with nurses’ attitudes.

COVID-19 Mental Health Research Topics

Topic1: impacts of the coronavirus on the mental health of various age groups.

Research Aim: This study will reveal the impacts of coronavirus on the mental health of various age groups

Topic 2: Mental health and psychological resilience during COVID-19

Research Aim: Social distancing has made people isolated and affected their mental health. This study will highlight various measures to overcome the stress and mental health of people during coronavirus.

Topic 3: The mental health of children and families during COVID-19

Research Aim: This study will address the challenging situations faced by children and families during lockdown due to COVID-19. It will also discuss various ways to overcome the fear of disease and stay positive.

Topic 4: Mental wellbeing of patients during the Coronavirus pandemic

Research Aim: This study will focus on the measures taken by the hospital management, government, and families to ensure patients’ mental well-being, especially COVID-19 patients.

Best Mental Health Topics for Your Dissertation in the Year 2023

Topic 1: kids and their relatives with cancer: psychological challenges.

Research Aim: In cancer diagnoses and therapies, children often don’t know what happens. Many have psychosocial problems, including rage, terror, depression, disturbing their sleep, inexpiable guilt, and panic. Therefore, this study is designed to identify and treat the child and its family members’ psychological issues.

Topic 2: Hematopoietic device reaction in ophthalmology patient’s radiation therapy

Research Aim: This research is based on the analysis of hematopoietic devices’ reactions to ophthalmology’s radiation.

Topic 3: Psychological effects of cyberbullying Vs. physical bullying: A counter study

Research Aim: This research will focus on the effects of cyberbullying and physical bullying and their consequences on the victim’s mental health. The most significant part is the counter effects on our society’s environment and human behaviour, particularly youth.

Topic 4: Whether or not predictive processing is a theory of perceptual consciousness?

Research Aim: This research aims to identify: whether or not predictive processing is a theory of perceptual consciousness?

Topic 5: Importance of communication in a relationship

Research Aim: This research aims to address the importance of communication in relationships and the communication gap consequences.

Topic 6: Eating and personality disorders

Research Aim: This research aims to focus on eating and personality disorders

Topic 7: Analysis of teaching, assessment, and evaluation of students and learning differences

Research Aim: This research aims to analyse teaching methods, assessment, and evaluation systems of students and their learning differences

Topic 8: Social and psychological effects of virtual networks

Research Aim: This research aims to study the social and psychological effects of virtual networks

Topic 9: The role of media in provoking aggression

Research Aim: This research aims to address the role of media and in provoking aggression among people

Best Mental Health Topics for Your Dissertation in the Year 2022

Topic 1: what is the impact of social media platforms on the mental wellbeing of adults.

Research Aim: the current study aims to investigate the impact social media platforms tend to have on adults’ mental well-being with a particular focus on the United Kingdom. While many studies have been carried out to gauge the impact of social media platforms on teenagers’ mental well-being, little to no research has been performed to investigate how the health of adults might be affected by the same and how social media platforms like Facebook impact them.

Topic 2: The contemporary practical management approach to treating personality disorders

Research Aim: This research will discuss the contemporary practical management approach for treating personality disorders in mental health patients. In the previous days, much of the personality disorder treatments were based on medicines and drugs. Therefore, this research will address contemporary and practical ways to manage how personality disorders affect the mental state of the individuals who have the disease.

Topic 3: How is Prozac being used in the modern-day to treat self-diagnosed depression?

Research Aim: In the current day and age, besides people suffering from clinical depression, many of the teens and the adults across have started to suffer from self-diagnosed depression. To treat their self-diagnosed depression, individuals take Prozac through all the wrong means, which harms their mental state even more. Therefore, the current study aims to shed light on how Prozac is being used in the modern age and the adverse effects of misinformed use on the patients.

Topic 4: Are women more prone to suffer from mental disorders than men: Comparative analysis

Research Aim: There have been several arguments regarding whether women are more likely to suffer from mental disorders than men. Much of the research carried out provides evidence that women are more prone to suffer from mental disorders. This research study aims to conduct a comparative analysis to determine whether it’s more likely for men or women to suffer from mental disorders and what role biological and societal factors play in determining the trend.

Topic 5: The impact of breakups on the mental health of men?

Research Aim: Several studies have been carried out to discuss how women are affected more by a breakup than men. However, little research material is available in support of the impact the end of a relationship can have on men’s mental health. Therefore, this research study will fill out the gap in research to determine the impact of a breakup on men’s mental health and stability.

Topic 6: A theoretical analysis of the Impact of emotional attachment on mental health?

Research Aim: This research aims to analyse the theories developed around emotional attachment to address how emotional attachment can harm individuals’ mental health across the globe. Several theories discuss the role that emotional attachment tends to play in the mind of a healthy being, and how emotional attachment can often negatively affect mental well-being.

Topic 7: How do social media friendships contribute to poor mental health?

Research Aim: This research idea aims to address how social media friendships and networking can often lead to a lack of self-acceptance, self-loathing, self-pity, self-comparison, and depression due to the different mindsets that are present in today’s world.

Topic 8: What role do parents play in ensuring the mental well-being of their children?

Research Aim: It is assumed that parents tend to stop playing a role in ensuring that the mental health and well-being of their children are being maintained after a certain age. Therefore, this study will aim to put forward the idea that even after the children pass the age of 18, activities and their relationship with their parents would always play a role in the way their mental health is being transformed.

Topic 9: A study on the mental health of soldiers returning from Iraq?

Research Aim: This topic idea puts forward the aim that the mental health of soldiers who return from war-struck areas is always a subject of interest, as each of the soldiers carries a mental burden. Therefore, it is vital to understand the soldiers’ mental health returning from Iraq, focusing on what causes their mental health to deteriorate during the war and suggestions of what to do or who to call if they do become unwell.

Topic 10: How the contemporary media practices in the UK are leading to mental health problems?

Research Aim: The media is known to have control and influence over people’s mindsets who are connected to it. Many of the contemporary media practices developed in the UK can negatively impact the mental well-being of individuals, which makes it necessary to analyse how they are contributing to the mental health problems among the UK population.

Topic 11: What is the impact of television advertising on the mental development of children in the UK?

Research Aim: This topic would aim to address how television advertising can negatively impact children’s mental development in the United Kingdom, as it has been observed in many studies that television advertising is detrimental to the mental health of children.

Topic 12: How deteriorating mental health can have an Impact on physical health?

Research Aim: This research aims to address the side-effects of deteriorating mental health on the physical health of individuals in the society, as it is believed that the majority of the physical ailments in the modern-day and age are due to the deteriorating mental health of individuals. The study can address the treatments for many ailments in our society due to deteriorating mental health and well-being.

Topic 13: The relationship between unemployment and mental health

Research Aim: How unemployment relates to concepts, such as a declining economy or lack of social skills and education, has been frequently explored by many researchers in the past. However, not many have discussed the relationship between unemployment and the mental health of unemployed individuals. Therefore, this topic will help address the problems faced by individuals due to unemployment because of the mental blocks they are likely to develop and experience. In the future, it would lead to fewer people being depressed due to unemployment when further research is carried out.

Topic 14: The mental health problems of prisoners in the United Kingdom

Research Aim: While prisoners across the globe are criticised and studied for the negativity that goes on in their mindsets, one would rarely research the mental health problems they tend to develop when they become a prisoner for committing any crime. It is often assumed that it is the life inside the prison walls that impacts the prisoners’ mental health in a way that leads to them committing more crimes. Therefore, this research topic has been developed to study prison’s impact on prisoners’ mental well-being in the United Kingdom to eventually decrease the number of crimes that occur due to the negative environment inside the prisons.

Topic 15: Mental well-being of industry workers in China

Research Aim: While many research studies have been carried out regarding the conditions that the workers in China tend to be exposed to, there is very little supporting evidence regarding the impact such working conditions have on the mindset and mental health of the workers. Therefore, this study aims to address the challenges faced by industry workers in China and the impact that such challenges can have on their mental well-being.

Topic 16: Is the provision of mental health care services in the United Kingdom effective?

Research Aim: Many people have made different assumptions regarding the mental health care services provided across the globe. However, it seems that little to no research has been carried out regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of the provision of mental health care services in the United Kingdom. Therefore, this study aims to put forward research into the mental health care services provided in well-developed countries like the United Kingdom to gauge the awareness and importance of mental health in the region.

Topic 17: What are the mental health problems the minorities in the United Kingdom face?

Research Aim: It is believed that the minorities in the United Kingdom are likely to experience physical abuse, societal abuse and are often exposed to discrimination and unfair acts at the workplace and in their social circle. The study investigates the range of mental problems faced by minorities in the UK, which need to be addressed to have equality, diversity, and harmony.

Topic 18: The impact the Coronavirus has had on the mental health of the Chinese people

Research Aim: The spread of the deadly Coronavirus has led to many deaths in the region of China, and many of those who have been suspected of the virus are being put in isolation and quarantine. Such conditions tend to have hurt the mental health of those who have suffered from the disease and those who have watched people suffer from it. Therefore, the current study aims to address how the Coronavirus has impacted the mental health of the Chinese people.

Topic 19: How to create change in mental health organisations in China?

Research Aim: Research suggests little awareness about mental health in many Asian countries. As mental health problems are on the rise across the globe, it is necessary to change mental health organisations. Therefore, the study aims to discuss how to create change in mental health organisations in the Asian region using China’s example.

Topic 20: Addressing the mental health concerns of the Syrian refugees in the UK

Research Aim: This research project would address the concerns in terms of the refugees’ mental health and well-being, using an example of the Syrian refugees who had been allowed entry into the United Kingdom. This idea aims to put forward the negative effects that migration can have on the refugees and how further research is required to combat such issues not just in the United Kingdom but worldwide.

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Important Notes:

As a mental health student looking to get good grades, it is essential to develop new ideas and experiment on existing mental health theories – i.e., to add value and interest in the topic of your research.

Mental health is vast and interrelated to so many other academic disciplines like civil engineering ,  construction ,  project management , engineering management , healthcare , finance and accounting , artificial intelligence , tourism , physiotherapy , sociology , management , project management , and nursing . That is why it is imperative to create a project management dissertation topic that is articular, sound, and actually solves a practical problem that may be rampant in the field.

We can’t stress how important it is to develop a logical research topic based on your entire research. There are several significant downfalls to getting your topic wrong; your supervisor may not be interested in working on it, the topic has no academic creditability, the research may not make logical sense, there is a possibility that the study is not viable.

This impacts your time and efforts in writing your dissertation as you may end up in the cycle of rejection at the initial stage of the dissertation. That is why we recommend reviewing existing research to develop a topic, taking advice from your supervisor, and even asking for help in this particular stage of your dissertation.

While developing a research topic, keeping our advice in mind will allow you to pick one of the best mental health dissertation topics that fulfill your requirement of writing a research paper and add to the body of knowledge.

Therefore, it is recommended that when finalizing your dissertation topic, you read recently published literature to identify gaps in the research that you may help fill.

Remember- dissertation topics need to be unique, solve an identified problem, be logical, and be practically implemented. Please look at some of our sample mental health dissertation topics to get an idea for your own dissertation.

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• A Title Page
• Acknowledgements
• Declaration
• Abstract: A summary of the research completed
• Table of Contents
• Introduction : This chapter includes the project rationale, research background, key research aims and objectives, and the research problems. An outline of the structure of a dissertation can also be added to this chapter.
• Literature Review : This chapter presents relevant theories and frameworks by analysing published and unpublished literature available on the chosen research topic to address research questions . The purpose is to highlight and discuss the selected research area’s relative weaknesses and strengths whilst identifying any research gaps. Break down the topic, and key terms that can positively impact your dissertation and your tutor.
• Methodology : The data collection and analysis methods and techniques employed by the researcher are presented in the Methodology chapter which usually includes research design , research philosophy, research limitations, code of conduct, ethical consideration, data collection methods, and data analysis strategy .
• Findings and Analysis : Findings of the research are analysed in detail under the Findings and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to include graphs, charts, and tables in this chapter to identify meaningful trends and relationships.
• Discussion and Conclusion : The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this chapter, and state whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential aspect of this section of the paper is to draw a linkage between the results and evidence from the literature. Recommendations with regards to implications of the findings and directions for the future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research, along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of suggestions for improvement.
• References : This should be completed following your University’s requirements
• Bibliography
• Appendices : Any additional information, diagrams, and graphs used to complete the dissertation but not part of the dissertation should be included in the Appendices chapter. Essentially, the purpose is to expand the information/data.

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Counseling & Human Services Theses & Dissertations

Theses and dissertations published by graduate students in the Department of Counseling and Human Services, College of Education, Old Dominion University, since Fall 2016 are available in this collection. Backfiles of all dissertations (and some theses) have also been added.

In late Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, all theses will be digitized and available here. In the meantime, consult the Library Catalog to find older items in print.

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Dissertation: Providing Family Centered Care Within Pediatric Integrated Care Settings , Emily D. Bebber

Dissertation: The Lived Experiences of 911 Dispatchers With Compassion Fatigue: An Interpretive Phenomenology , Angela Johnson

Dissertation: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Self-Identified Politically Conservative Students in Graduate Counseling Programs in Public Universities , Elizabeth A. Orrison

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Dissertation: Mental Health Counselors’ Perceptions of Professional Identity as Correctional Counselors in an Integrated Behavioral Health Care Setting , Jeanel L. Franklin

Dissertation: Complex Thought for Complex Work: Preparing Cognitively Complex Counselors for Work in Diverse Settings , Alexandra C. Gantt

Dissertation: Trauma and Crisis Counselor Preparation: The Relationship of an Online Trauma and Crisis Course and Counseling Self-Efficacy , Julia Leigh Lancaster

Dissertation: An Investigation of Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on the Tasks of Mental Health Counselors in Hospital Settings , Suelle Micallef Marmara

Dissertation: Broaching Race and Race-Related Issues: Phenomenological Inquiry of Doctoral Student Supervisors of Counselor Trainees , Judith Wambui Preston

Dissertation: A Phenomenological Investigation of School Counselor Antiracist Social Justice Practices , Stephanie Deonca Smith-Durkin

Dissertation: Counselor Perceived Competence Diagnosing Disorders from DSM-5 Diagnostic Categories Survey Results and the Development and Validation of Scores on the Diagnostic Self-Efficacy Scale , Erin Elizabeth Woods

Dissertation: The Experiences of School Counselors Providing Virtual Services During Covid-19: A Phenomenological Investigation , Allison Kathryn Worth

Dissertation: A Comparison of Sorority Women and Non-Sorority Women’s Alcohol Use: Perception, Rate of Use, and Consequences , Betsy Zimmerman

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Dissertation: Effectiveness of College Counseling Interventions in International Student Adjustment to United States Higher Education Systems: A Meta-Analysis , Joshua Ebby Abraham

Dissertation: What Are We Missing?: A Comparison of Experiences of Race-Based Trauma by Black Americans and Black Jamaicans , Bianca R. Augustine

Dissertation: Site Supervisors' Perspectives on Supervision of Counselor Trainees in Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Settings: A Q Methodology Approach , Yeşim Giresunlu

Dissertation: The Impact of a Crisis Intervention Team Program on Psychiatric Boarding , Kurtis Hooks

Dissertation: A Case Study on the Application and Implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports for Students with Emotional Disabilities in Alternative Education , Kira Candelieri Marcari

Dissertation: Initial Development of the Escala de Fortaleza en Jóvenes para Padres , David Moran

Dissertation: Incivility of Coworker Behaviors and Minority Firefighters’ Belongingness in the Workplace , Alyssa Reiter

Dissertation: A Meta-Analysis of Three Years of Data on Outcomes of Therapy Groups for Inmates in the Virginia Department of Corrections , Abie Carroll Tremblay

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Dissertation: Improving Veterans’ Psychological Well-Being with a Positive Psychology Gratitude Exercise , Clara Im Adkins

Dissertation: An Examination of the Relationship Among Social Services Support, Race, Ethnicity and Recidivism in Justice Involved Mothers , Ne’Shaun Janay Borden

Dissertation: Development and Validation of the Students With Learning Disabilities School Counselor Self- Efficacy Scale: A Psychometric Study , Rawn Alfredo Boulden, Jr.

Dissertation: Minority Counselor Multicultural Competence in the Current Sociopolitical Climate , Kathleen Brown

Dissertation: A Meta-Analysis of Group Treatment Outcomes for Veterans with Substance Use Disorders , Robert “Tony” Dice

Dissertation: Investigating the Impact of the FAVA Well-Being Protocol on Perceived Stress and Psychological Well-Being With At-Promise High School Students , Renee L. Fensom

Dissertation: Mental Health Counselors' Perceptions on Preparedness in Integrated Behavioral Healthcare in Underserved Areas , Kyulee Park

Dissertation: Group Treatment Effectiveness for Substance Use Disorders: Abstinence vs. Harm Reduction , Jill D. Parramore

Dissertation: Best Practices in Clinical Supervision: What Must Supervisees Do? , Johana Rocha

Dissertation: A Phenomenological Investigation of Counselors’ Experiences With Clients Affected by Problematic Internet Pornography Use , Kendall R. Sparks

Dissertation: Counselor Education Doctoral Students’ Research Self-Efficacy: A Concept Mapping Approach , Zahide Sunal

Dissertation: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis of Psychoeducational Groups for the Treatment of Psychopathology Resulting from Child Sexual Abuse , Alexis Lynnette Wilkerson

Dissertation: School Counseling Professionals’ Experiences Using ASCA’s Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success to Achieve College and Career Readiness , George Wilson

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Dissertation: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Career Oriented Military Spouses Pursuing Education for Career Advancement , Melody D. Agbisit

Dissertation: Reshaping Counselor Education: The Identification of Influential Factors on Multisystemic Therapy , T'Airra C. Belcher

Dissertation: An Investigation of Posttraumatic Growth Experienced By Parents After a Miscarriage , Barbara Elizabeth Powell Boyd

Dissertation: The Psychometric Properties of the School Counseling Internship Competency Scale , Melanie Ann Burgess

Dissertation: Intersectional Identities and Microaggressions: The Experience of Transgender Females , Cory Daniel Gerwe

Dissertation: Comparing Higher Order Value Differences By Religious and Spiritual Association and Implications for Counseling: An Exploratory Study , Gregory C. Lemich

Dissertation: The Effects of Supervisory Style and Supervisory Working Alliance on Supervisee Disclosure in Supervision: A Moderated Mediation Analysis , Chi Li

Dissertation: A Comparison of College Student-Athletes With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Nonathletes With ADHD: Academic Adjustment, Severity of Mental Health Concerns, and Complexity of Life Concerns , Sonja Lund

Dissertation: An Experimental Study of Research Self-Efficacy In Master’s Students , Nicola Aelish Meade

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Dissertation: Multilevel Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Family Adjustment Measure with Lower-Income, Ethnic Minority Parents of Children with Disabilities , Vanessa Nicole Dominguez-O'Hare

Dissertation: Risk and Resiliency Factors Affecting the College Adjustment of Students with Intersectional Ethnocultural Minority and LGBTQ Identities , Stacey Christina Fernandes

Dissertation: The Relationship Between Childhood Adversity and Adult Relationship Health for Economically Marginalized, Racially and Ethnically Diverse Individuals , Sandy-Ann M. Griffith

Dissertation: An Exploration of Practicum Students' Experiences of Meaning-Making Through Altruism , Debra Paige Lewis

Dissertation: Addiction Counselors' Perceptions of Clinical Supervision Practices , Marla Harrison Newby

Dissertation: Exploring the Variant Experiences Through Which Racial/Ethnic Minorities Select Art Therapy as a Career , Mary Ritchie Roberts

Dissertation: Psychosocial Determinants of Medication Adherence among HIV-Positive Individuals in Mexico City , Anthony Vajda

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Dissertation: Cross-Racial Trust Factors: Exploring the Experiences of Blacks Who Have Had White Mentors in the Counseling Profession , Eric Montrece Brown

Dissertation: Personality, Motivation, and Internet Gaming Disorder: Understanding the Addiction , Kristy L. Carlisle

Dissertation: The Relationship Between Trauma Exposure and College Student Adjustment: Factors of Resilience as a Mediator , Amber Leih Jolley

Dissertation: Establishing the Psychometric Properties of the Understanding Mental Health Scale: A Dissertation Study , Michael Thomas Kalkbrenner

Dissertation: Attitudes and Actions that Adoptive Parents Perceive as Helpful in the Process of Raising Their Internationally Adopted Adolescent , Marina V. Kuzmina

Dissertation: Towards a New Profession: Counselor Professional Identity in Italy. A Delphi Study , Davide Mariotti

Dissertation: Exploring the Relationship Between Depression and Resilience in Survivors of Childhood Trauma , Marquis A. Norton

Dissertation: Understanding the Experiences of Women with Anorexia Nervosa Who Complete an Exposure Therapy Protocol in a Naturalistic Setting , Gina B. Polychronopoulos

Dissertation: An Exploratory Factor Analysis Examining Experiences and Perceptions of Campus Safety for International Students , Sonia H. Ramrakhiani

Dissertation: The Role of Self-Care and Hardiness in Moderating Burnout in Mental Health Counselors , Traci Danielle Richards

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Dissertation: Examining Changes in College Counseling Clients’ Symptomology and Severity over an Eight Year Span , Caroline Lee Bertolet

Dissertation: Initial Development and Validation of the Transgender Ally Identity Scale for Counselors , Jamie D. Bower

Dissertation: A Counselor’s First Encounter with Non-Death Loss: A Phenomenological Case Study on New Counselor Preparation and Experience in Working with Non-Death Loss , Charles P. Carrington

Dissertation: The Relationship Between Counselors' Multicultural Counseling Competence and Poverty Beliefs , Madeline Elizabeth Clark

Dissertation: Counselors’ Perceived Preparedness for Technology-Mediated Distance Counseling: A Phenomenological Examination , Daniel C. Holland

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Dissertation: Factors Associated with Family Counseling Practices: The Effects of Training, Experience, and Multicultural Counseling Competence , Amanda A. Brookshear

Dissertation: An Examination of Supervisory Working Alliance, Supervisee Demographics, and Delivery Methods in Synchronous Distance Supervision , Robert Milton Carlisle III

Dissertation: A Phenomenological Investigation of Counselors' Perceived Degree of Preparedness When Working with Suicidal Clients , Heather Danielle Dahl

Dissertation: African American Pastors and Their Perceptions of Professional School Counseling , Krystal L. Freeman

Dissertation: A Phenomenological Investigation of Wellness and Wellness Promotion in Counselor Education Programs , Brett Kyle Gleason

Dissertation: Examining Disordered Eating Amongst Sorority Women , Andrea Joy Kirk

Dissertation: Bhutanese Counselors' Experiences with Western Counseling: A Qualitative Study , Susan V. Lester

Dissertation: An Exploration of Health Providers' Responses to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Malaysia , Kee Pau

Dissertation: A Mixed Methods Study of the Intersection of Sexual Orientation and Spiritual Development in the College Experience , Kevin C. Snow

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Dissertation: Ethical and Legal Knowledge, Cognitive Complexity, and Moral Reasoning in Counseling Students , Matthew W. Bonner

Dissertation: A Grounded Theory of the College Experiences of African American Males in Black Greek-Letter Organizations , David Julius Ford Jr.

Dissertation: The Experiences of School Counselors with Court Involvement Related to Child Custody , Crystal E. Hatton

Dissertation: A Grounded Theory of Suicidality in Children Ten and Younger , Katherine Angela Heimsch

Dissertation: School Counseling Program Models Utilized By School Districts , Tracy L. Jackson

Dissertation: The Relationship Among Counseling Supervision Satisfaction, Counselor Self-Efficacy, Working Alliance and Multicultural factors , Jennifer Dawn Logan

Dissertation: Development of the Profession of Counseling in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania: A Grounded Theory Study , Mueni Joy Maweu Mwendwa

Dissertation: Resident Assistants' Self- Efficacy for Participation in Counseling Activities , Miranda Johnson Parries

Dissertation: Role Ambiguity of Counseling Supervisors , Aaron Gabriel Shames

Dissertation: Degree of Implementation of the American School Counselor Association National Model and School Counselor Burnout , Katrina Marie Steele

Dissertation: College Health and Mental Health Outcomes on Student Success , Daniel Joseph St. John

Dissertation: Supervisor Perceptions of Their Multicultural Training Needs for Working with English Language Learning Supervisees , Hsin-Ya Tang

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Dissertation: Experiences of Resident Assistants with Potentially Suicidal Students: Identification, Referral, and Expectations , Katherine M. Bender

Dissertation: Counselor Demographics, Client Aggression, Counselor Job Satisfaction, and Confidence in Coping in Residential Treatment Programs , Erik Braun

Dissertation: School Personnel Perceptions of Professional School Counselor Role and Function , Caron N. Coles

Dissertation: Factors That Influence Minority Student Enrollment at Various Levels of Postsecondary Education , LaShauna Mychal's Dean

Dissertation: Experiences and Perceptions of Mental Health Professionals Considered Effective in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , Bonita H. Erb

Dissertation: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Gatekeeping Among PhD Counselor Educators , Carol A. Erbes

Dissertation: Investigating Similarities and Differences as Measured by the DUREL and GSQ Between Three Subgroups Attending a Local AA Meeting to Develop a Profile of Long Term Attendees , Keesha Masean Kerns

Dissertation: Experiences of the Process and Outcomes of Group Dream Work , Penny Makris

Dissertation: Initial Development and Validation of the Rural Competency Scale , Cassandra Gail Pusateri

Dissertation: A Consensual Qualitative Research Study of the Transformation From High School Dropout to Second Chance Alumni , Jayne E. Smith

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Dissertation: Counselor Beliefs and Perceived Knowledge Regarding Clients with Learning Disabilities , Tamekia R. Bell

Dissertation: Using the Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms - 34 (CCAPS-34) to Predict Premature Termination in a College Counseling Sample , Sean B. Hall

Dissertation: The Development and Validation of the Preference for Adherence to Theoretical Orientation Scale , Tiffinee S. Hamilton

Dissertation: Factors Impacting Counselor Competency When Counseling Sexual Minority Intimate Partner Violence Victims , Ryan Hancock

Dissertation: An Exploration of the State-Trait Continuum in Counseling and Positive Psychology , Michael A. Keefer

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Adolescents' self-determination to regulate eating behaviors: adaptation and validation of a self-report measure.

Afghan Jews and their children: a qualitative study exploring the lived experiences and psychological impact of acculturation on first and second generation traditional Afghan Jewish immigrants.

Assessing the organizational response to vicarious trauma in first responder and victim assistance agencies

Assessing worldview orientation in people of northern rural Maine

The association between complex trauma and executive functioning among an adolescent inpatient population

Beliefs about mental illness and its impact on attitudes toward treatment: an examination of the Asian-Indian immigrant population in the United States.

Body Image Experiences Among Men In Midlife: Test Of An Integrated Model.

Bringing an ecological perspective to quality of life research: can empowerment theory explain variance in quality of life ratings?.

Building resilience in the Stronglinks program: exploring experiences of stress, coping, and resilience for Latina adolescents in a school-based program.

Cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors linking trauma exposure with adolescent dating violence

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Choosing Your Research Topic: Some Pointers

If you're doing a research project in counselling, psychotherapy, or counselling psychology, choosing your topic can be one of the hardest things to get right. And often one of the things you get the least advice on. So how should you go about it?

Read through previous counselling/psychotherapy/counselling psychology research theses

Invaluable! Essential! Probably the most useful thing you can do to get you started. This will give you a real sense of the ‘shape’ of a research study in this field, what is expected of you, and the kinds of questions that you might want to ask.  Should be in your college library or ask a tutor.

originalITY is not everything

Often, in my experience, students come into Master’s or doctoral research projects thinking, ‘I must do something original… I must do something original.’ So they work away at finding some dark corner somewhere that no-one has ever looked into before. Of course, there does need to be originality in your research, but if you’re burrowing away into a corner somewhere then there’s a real danger that no-one else is going to be particularly interested in where you’re going—you’re off into a world of your own. So instead of asking yourself, ‘What can I do that no-one else has ever done before?’ ask yourself, ‘What can I do that builds on what has been done before?’ And that means…

…Get a sense of the field

What are the key questions being asked in your field today?  What are the issues that matter and that are of relevance to practice?  It’s great to draw on your own interests and experiences, but also make sure you develop some familiarity with the field as it currently stands.  This will help to ensure that your research is topical and relevant—of interest and importance to the wider field as well as yourself.  A great thing to do can be to find out what your tutors are researching and what they see as the key issues in the current field.  And do remember that there may be the possibility of developing your project alongside them in some way, so that you can contribute to a particular national- or international-level research initiative.

Also, right from the start, think about how your work and your research question might have the capacity to influence practice and policy.  This may be the biggest research project you’ll ever do.  So make it count.  Think about doing something that can really help others learn how to improve their practice, perhaps with a particular group of clients, or with respect to a particular method.  If it’s a doctoral level project, you’ll become a leading expert in that field, and you’ll be in a position to teach the rest of us how to be more helpful.  So think about what you’d like to find out about, which you can then disseminate to the field as a whole.

If you want to make your research count, have a really long think before you dive into doing research on therapists’ experiences or perceptions.  Lots of students study this: it’s reflexive, and it’s a relatively easy group to access.  But it also raises the question of how interested people are really going to be in how therapists’ see things.  After all, we’ve all been trained in particular beliefs and assumptions, so if we’re the subject of research, we’re often just going to reiterate what we’ve been taught to think.  Generally, clients make a much more worthwhile participant group, because you’re hearing first hand what it’s really like in therapy, and what works and what doesn’t.

Consult the literature

Once you’ve got some idea of what you’d like to look at, find out how other people have tried to answer that question. If no-one has tried to answer it before, that’s great, but you need to be really sure about that before going on to furrow your own path—after all, you don’t want to get to the end of your research to find out that somebody ‘discovered’ the same thing as you decades ago. So have a look on Google Scholar, and particularly on social science search engines like PsychInfo. Undertaking such searches also ensures that your research will be embedded within the wider research field, and it may well give you ideas about the kinds of questions that are timely to ask.

Make sure it's related to therapeutic practice

Choose a topic which is related, at least in some way, to the field of therapeutic practice. Most directly, this may include things like: clients’ experiences of helpful and unhelpful factors, how psychological interventions are perceived from those outside the field, or the applied role of counselling in such fields as education. Exploring people’s experiences of a particular phenomenon—for instance, women’s experiences of birth trauma—can also be related to therapeutic practice, but just be clear what the association might be. For instance, could that help therapists know how to work most effectively with that client group, or to know what issues to be sensitized to.

Find yourself a clearly-defined question

Try to find a single, clearly defined question as the basis for your study (see my Research Aims and Questions pointers ). This can then serve as your title. If you can't encapsulate your research project into a single question/sentence at some point, the chances are, you're probably not clear about exactly what it is you are asking.

That's ‘question’, not ‘questions’

One of the biggest problems students face is that they ask too many inter-related questions, with too many constructs of interest, and therefore get very muddled in what they are doing. For instance, they’re interested in attachment styles, and how it relates to dropout as mediated by the client’s personality in EMDR for trauma. But that’s five different constructs (attachment styles, dropout, personality types, EMDR, trauma—and, indeed, a sixth implicit one, which is the outcomes of EMDR for trauma), and generally you want to focus down on just one or two constructs (particularly in qualitative research), or maybe three at most if you are doing quantitative. So, for instance, you could focus on how attachment style influences dropout, or how clients experience EMDR for trauma, or the role of personality styles in mediating outcomes in EMDR for trauma. Or you could even just focus down on how clients experience dropout. All nice, straightforward questions that you can really get into at Master’s or doctoral level depth. So think about the constructs that you definitely want to focus in on, and let go of those that are maybe less central to your concerns. Of course, that’s difficult, and three of the main reasons why are given below—along with the things you may need to remind yourself of:

'I won't have enough material otherwise.'   Your word limit may seem like a lot, but you'll be amazed at how quickly it goes. If you just focus on one question, you will be able to go into it in a great amount of depth—far more appropriate to Master’s or doctoral study than trying to answer a number of questions and subsequently coming away with numerous superficial answers.

'There's lots of different aspects of this area that I'm interested in.' That's great, but you won't be able to cover it all in this one project. You can always do further research after this one. In limiting yourself to just one question, you may well experience feelings of loss or disappointment as you let go of areas you're really interested in, but it's better to feel that loss now than after you've put months of work into areas that are just too dispersed.

'I've already started to ask this other question, and I don't want to lose the reading that I've already done'. Again, it can be painful letting go of things, but there is no value in ‘throwing good money after bad.’ Sometimes in research you need to be brutal, and cut out areas of inquiry that don't fit in—even if you've sweated blood over them. Remember what authors say: the quality of their book is defined by what they leave out!

That’s ‘question’, not ‘answer’

Some of the most problematic projects come about when researchers try to show that a particular answer is the correct one, and consequently won’t let anything—including their own findings—get in their way. So if you really believe something about psychological therapies, like ‘person-centred therapy is much more effective than cognitive-behavioural therapy’, or ‘women make much better counselling psychologists than men’ then you may want to steer clear of this topic. That is, unless you can really get yourself into a frame of mind in which you are open to the possibility that you might find the absolute opposite of what you want—and you can enthusiastically write about the implications of this finding. Good research is like good therapy: you put to one side your own assumptions as much as possible, so that the reality of whatever you are encountering can come through. So, in trying to work out your research question, here’s something to really ask yourself:

What is the question that I genuinely don’t know the answer to (but would love to find out)?

And ‘genuinely’ here means genuinely. It means you really, actually, don’t know what the answer to that question is. If you can find that question, it’ll help enormously in your whole research project, because it’ll mean that you’re genuinely open to, and interested in, finding out what’s out there. That’s research!

But make sure there’s not too much literature on it

If you ask a question on which much has already been written—like the effectiveness of person-centred therapy—then you’re likely to be drowned in material before you even get to the end of the literature review. So narrow down your question—e.g. the effectiveness of advanced empathy in person-centred therapy—until you’ve got a manageable number of references in your sights. Don’t worry if it seems too few, you’ll no doubt pick up more references as you go along. And remember, you need to have full mastery of the literature regarding the question your asking, and it is a lot easier to master the information in five or six papers than it is in hundreds.

What’s often ideal is if you can move one step on from some pre-existing literature: e.g. extending a study about depression in men to looking at depression in women, testing out a theory that you’ve found in a book, or using qualitative research to address a question that has previously only been addressed through quantitative research. So don’t get too hung up on being totally ‘original’: in fact, if you try to be too original you can end up in a sea of confusion with no theoretical or methodological concepts to anchor yourself to. Having an original twist is often much more productive—you’re saying something new, but you’re building on what’s already been laid down.

Think methodology from the start

It’s no good coming up with a brilliant question if there is no way of actually answering it, or if answering it is going to be such a headache that you’ll wish that you never started in the first place. So as you come up with ideas, think about how feasible it might actually be to put them into practice. This is something you may really want to discuss early on with a colleague or research tutor.

Respondents MUST be accessible

In terms of the feasibility of the study, probably the most important question is whether or not you are actually going to get anyone to participate—to respond to your interviews, questionnaires, etc. It is essential to the success of your study that you get a good response rate, so thinking about who you do research with is often as important as thinking about what you do (see my research pointers here on recruiting participants). A number of factors will determine how good your response is likely to be: how big the population is in total, their motivation to help you, how easy it will be for you to get in touch with them, how cautious you will need to be as a consequence of ethical safeguards. So don’t just come up with an idea and hope blindly that someone out there will be interested. However hard you think it will be to get participants, you can guarantee that it will actually be several times harder than that, so make sure this is something you think about, and address, at an early stage.

Ethics come first

The principles of non-maleficence—doing no harm to your respondent—and, ideally, beneficence—promoting the respondent’s well-being—should be an integral part of your research design. So, right from the very start of your project, think about ways in which your research might benefit those that are involved; and also make sure that you have read and familiarised yourself with appropriate ethical guidelines, as well as any other sets of relevant standards.

Aside from ‘doing the right thing’, the issue of ethics will be an important one for you because, in any research study, you will need to submit your project to an ethics committee (see above), and the more sensitive your work, the more committees and the longer the time this is likely to take. For instance, if you wish to carry out research in the National Health Service, you will almost certainly need to go through an NHS ethics committee, which can take many months to consider and respond to proposals. So, as you start to develop your research ideas, be aware of the ethical issues and processes that it might raise, and try to find out about the ethical submissions that such a study is likely to entail. That way, you won’t suddenly find yourself facing a long and uncertain wait before you can proceed with your work -- or, if you do, at least you’ll be prepared for it.

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Theses/dissertations from 2022 2022.

Death Anxiety: A Quantitative Exploration of Professional Counselors Experiences , Kaitlyn Judith Kaus

What Rural Middle School Students Who Have Been Bullied Can Teach Us About Bullying: A Phenomenological Study , Sarah Lendt

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Supporting Resilience in Reserve Component Spouses During Deployment: The Impact of Family Life Cycle Phase and Deployment History on Social Support Needs , Jennifer L. Ceminsky

Novice Professional School Counselor Development: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Supports and Resources , Lynn M. O'Brien

Navigating Integration: A Grounded Theory of Practicing Clinicians' Experiences Integrating Neuroscience in their Mental Health Clinical Practice , Barbara K. Skodje-Mack

Predicting Mental Health Counseling Professionals’ Willingness to Discuss Sexuality Issues with Clients , Becca L. Thompson

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

An Examination of Nature Relatedness, Nature Exposure, and Quality of Work-Life Among Student Affairs Professionals , Breanne Hiivala

Predicting Academic Outcomes of Reinstated Technical College Students Following an Academic Suspension , Erica E. Stene Winkler

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Engagement and STEM Degree Completion: An Analysis of the Relationship Between Time-To-Completion and Engagement and Pre-College Variables , Karina (Harstad) Clennon

Death: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Counseling Journals, 1986–2016 , Aaron Suomala Folkerds

Racial Microaggressions and Alienation Among Hmong American College Students , Bruce Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Working Mothers: The Relationship Between Intensive Mothering and Work-Family Conflict , Casey E. Baker

The Experience of Microaggressions within Cross-Racial Videoconferencing Supervision: A Case Study , Jamie Hedin

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Adolescents' Experiences Returning to School after a Mental Health Hospitalization , Pamela Iverson

Women’s Choice in College STEM Majors: Impact of Ability Tilt on Women Students’ Educational Choice , Audie Jane Willis

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

The Relationship between College Students' Use of Facebook and their Feelings of Alienation from their Institution , Oleksandr Komarenko

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

The Fertility Problem Inventory and Infertility-Related Stress: A Case Study , Staci Leigh Born

Feminist Identities: Career Choices and Experiences of College-Educated Women , Kerry Diekmann

A Phenomenological Investigation of Clinical Intuition among Alcohol and Drug Counselors , Zach Hansen

A Phenomenological Study of the Experience of Counseling for Women with Addictions , Jennifer Karin Londgren

A Grounded Theory of Women's Leadership Experiences in Higher Education: Navigating from the Director Level , Laura Ann Maki

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Experiences and Perspectives of Clinical Supervisors in Cross-Cultural Supervision: The Impact of Supervisor Race and Ethnicity , Masahiko Sato

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Trait Emotional Intelligence, Perceived Discrimination, and Academic Achievement among African American and Latina/o High School Students: A Study of Academic Resilience , Nicholas Russell Abel

An Investigation of the Relationship Between School Failure and At-Risk Students' General Self-Efficacy, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Motivation , Marguerite Josephine Wentzel

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Freshman Student-Faculty Interactions and GPA: Predictors of Retention and Overall Satisfaction , Katelyn Romsa

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Theses/dissertations from 2019 2019.

Attachment and Relationship Quality: A Longitudinal Cross-Lagged Panel Model Examining the Association of Attachment Styles and Relationship Quality in Married Couples , Meagan Cahoon Alder

Coding Rupture Indicators in Couple Therapy (CRICT): An Observational Coding Scheme , AnnaLisa Ward Carr

We Shall Overcome: The Association Between Family of Origin Adversity, Coming to Terms, and Relationship Quality for African Americans , Kylee Marshall

Sri Lankan Widows' Mental Health: Does Type of Spousal Loss Matter? , Katrina Nicole Nelson

The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in the Relationship Between Emotion Regulation and Conflict Tactics in Couples , Natalie Gold Orr

A Content Analysis of Ethnic Minorities in the Professional Discipline of Clinical Psychology , Pedro L. Perez Aquino

Sleep, Stress, and Sweat: Implications for Client Physiology Prior to Couple Therapy , Christina Michelle Rosa

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

A Content Analysis of the Journal of Adolescent Health: Using Past Literature to Guide Healthcare Research of US Ethnic Minority Adolescents , Kate Amanda Handy

Stress of Trying Daily Therapy Interventions , Emily Kathryn Hansen

U.S. Racial/Ethnic/Cultural Groups in Counseling Psychology Literature: A Content Analysis , Jared Mark Hawkins

Can Attachment Behaviors Moderate the Influence of Conflict Styles on Relationship Quality? , Cameron W. Hee

Therapist Behaviors That Predict the Therapeutic Alliance in Couple Therapy , Bryan C. Kubricht

Insider Perspectives of Mate Selection in Modern Chinese Society , Szu-Yu Lin

The Development of a Reliable Change Index and Cutoff for the SCORE-15 , Cara Ann Nebeker Adams

Difference in Therapeutic Alliance: High-Conflict Co-Parents vs Regular Couples , Andrea Mae Parady

Effects of Exercise on Clinical Couple Interactions , Samantha Karma-Jean Simpson

The Effect of Common Factor Therapist Behaviors on Change in Marital Satisfaction , Li Ping Su

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Physiological Attunement and Influence in Couples Therapy: Examining the Roots of Therapeutic Presence , Julia Campbell Bernards

Youth Disclosure: Examining Measurement Invariance Across Time and Reporter , Robb E. Clawson

A Pilot Study Examining the Role of Treatment Type and Gender in Cortisol Functioning , Stephanie Young Davis

Longitudinal Relations Between Interparental Conflict and Adolescent Self-Regulation: The Moderating Role of Attachment to Parents , Lisa Tensmeyer Hansen

Cost Outcomes for Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Across Professional License Types and Modalities , Julia H. Jones

The Relationship Between Relational Aggression and Sexual Satisfaction: Investigating the Mediating Role of Attachment Behaviors , Melece Vida Meservy

The Effects of Family Stressors on Depression in Latino Adolescents as Mediated by Interparental Conflict , Jenny Carolina Mondragon

A Longitudinal Examination of Parental Psychological Control and Externalizing Behavior in Adolescents with Adolescent Internalized Shame as a Mediating Variable , Iesha Renee Nuttall

Multiculturalism and Social Work: A Content Analysis of the Past 25 Years of Research , Lauren Christine Smithee

Implicit Family Process Rules Specific to Eating-Disordered Families , Mallory Rebecca Wolfgramm

The Impact of Timing of Pornography Exposure on Mental Health, Life Satisfaction, and Sexual Behavior , Bonnie Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

The Relationship Between the Poor Parenting in Childhood and Current Adult Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression: Attachment as a Mediator , Kayla Lynn Burningham

Longitudinal Examination of Observed Family Hostility and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression as Mediated by Adolescent Perspective Taking and Empathic Concern , Trevor Dennis Dahle

The Influence of Client General Anxiety and Attachment Anxiety onAlliance Development in Couple Therapy , Erica Leigh Delgado

U.S. Ethnic Groups in the Journal of Family Psychology : A Content Analysis , Jessica Croft Gilliland

Passion and Sexuality in Committed Relationships , Emilie Iliff

Does Self-Esteem Mediate the Effect of Attachment on Relationship Quality , Alexis Lee

A Content Analysis and Status Report of Adolescent Development Journals: How Are We Doing in terms of Ethnicity and Diversity? , Jason Bernard Lefrandt

The Effect of Marital Therapy on Physical Affection , Tiffany Ann Migdat

Predicting Externalizing Behaviors in Latino Adolescents Using Parenting and EducationalFactors , Sergio Benjamin Pereyra

Pathways to Marriage: Relationship History and Emotional Health as Individual Predictors of Romantic Relationship Formation , Garret Tyler Roundy

Examining the Link Between Exercise and Marital Arguments in Clinical Couples , Bailey Alexandra Selland

Cost-Effectiveness of Psychotherapy and Dementia: A Comparison by Treatment Modality and Healthcare Provider , Megan Ruth Story

Childhood Abuse Types and Adult Relational Violence Mediated by Adult Attachment Behaviors and Romantic Relational Aggression in Couples , Tabitha Nicole Webster

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

The Effects of Marital Attachment and Family-of-Origin Stressors on Body Mass Index , Merle Natasha Bates

Shame, Relational Aggression, and Sexual Satisfaction: A Longitudinal Study , Austin Ray Beck

Parent and Adolescent Attachment and Adolescent Shame and Hope with Psychological Control as a Mediator , Natasha K. Bell

The Relationship Among Male Pornography Use, Attachment, and Aggression in Romantic Relationships , Andrew P. Brown

The Moderating Effect of Attachment Behaviors on the Association Between Video Game Use, Time Together as a Problem, and Relationship Quality , Stella Christine Dobry

Attachment Behaviors as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Disapproval and Relationship Satisfaction , Lauren Drean

Effects of Interparental Conflict on Taiwanese Adolescents’ Depression and Externalizing Problem Behavior: A Longitudinal Study , Chih Han Hsieh

The Cost Effectiveness of Psychotherapy for Treating Adults with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder , Micah LaVar Ingalls

Effects of Positive and Negative Events on Daily Relationship Effect for Clinical Couples: A Daily Diary Study , Kayla Dawn Mennenga

A Longitudinal Study of Therapist Emotion Focused Therapy Interventions Predicting In-Session Positive Couple Behavior , Josh Novak

Facilitative Implicit Rules and Adolescent Emotional Regulation , Lexie Y. Pfeifer

Avoidant Parental and Self Conflict-Resolution Styles and Marital Relationship Self-Regulation: Do Perceived Partner Attachment BehaviorsPlay a Moderating Role? , Erin L. Rackham

Individual Personality and Emotional Readiness Characteristics Associated with Marriage Preparation Outcomes of Perceived Helpfulness and Change , Megan Ann Rogers

Interactions Between Race, Gender, and Income in Relationship Education Outcomes , Andrew K. Thompson

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Partner Attachment and the Parental Alliance , Ashley B. Bell

A Glimmer of Hope? Assessing Hope as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Parenting and Adolescent Depressive Symptoms , Lisa D. Bishop

Father Influence on Adolescent Sexual Debut , Daniel Joseph Blocker

Stable Conflict Resolution Styles and Commitment: Their Roles in Marital Relationship Self-Regulation , Rebecca Suzanne Boyd

Me, You, and Porn: A Common-Fate Analysis of Pornography Use and Sexual Satisfaction Among Married Couples , Cameron C. Brown

The Relationship Between Partner Perceptions of Marital Power and Sexual Satisfaction as Mediated by Observed Hostile Interaction , Amanda Claire Christenson

The Impact of Parentification on Depression Moderated by Self-Care: A Multiple Group Analysis by Gender for South Korea and the U.S. , Sunnie Giles

Romantic Relational Aggression in Parents and Adolescent Child Outcomes , Jennifer Nicole Hawkley

Cost-Effectiveness of Treating Oppositional Defiant Disorder: A Comparison by Treatment Modality and Mental Health Provider Type , Julie Denise Malloy

Constructive vs. Destructive Anger: A Model and Three Pathways for the Expression of Anger , Kierea Chanelle Meloy

Treatment Outcomes for Mood Disorders with Concurrent Partner Relational Distress: A Comparison by Treatment Modality and Profession , Holly Pack

Cost Effectiveness of Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Adolescence: A Comparison by Provider Type and Therapy Modality , Kathryn Evelyn Reynolds

Commitment, Forgiveness, and Relationship Self-Regulation: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Model , Heather Michele Smith

A Comparison of Contemporary Filial Piety in Rural and Non-Rural China and Taiwan , Li Ping Su

A Dyadic Analysis of Couple Attachment Behaviors as Predictors of Dietary Habits and Physical Activity Levels , Stephanie Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Cost-Effectiveness of Treating Pervasive Developmental Disorders: A Comparison by Treatment Modality , Jaime Elizabeth Ballard

Couples' Experience of Attachment-Related Change in Context of Couple-Centered, Enactment-Based Therapy Process and Therapist-Centered Therapy Process: A Qualitative Study , James Waid Ballard

Links between High Economic Distress and School Engagement as Mediated through Negative Marital Interaction and Parental Involvement , Lauren Alyssa Bone Barnes

The Relationship Between Frequency of Incest and Relational Outcomes with Family-of-Origin Characteristics as a Potential Moderating Variable , Kathleen Diane Baxter

Parental Involvement, Parent-Child Warmth and School Engagement as Mediated by Self-Regulation , Jeffrey James Bentley

The Effect of Attachment on the Therapeutic Alliance in Couples Therapy , Shawn A. Bills

Intrinsic Religiosity and Adolescent Depression and Anxiety: The Mediating Role of Components of Self-Regulation , Brent Charles Black

The Relationship Between Romantic Relationship Initiation Processes of Single LDS Emerging Adults and Change in Attachment Working Models with Implications for Practice , Matthew Lloyd Call

Attachment and Covert Relational Aggression in Marriagewith Shame as a Potential Moderating Variable: A Two Wave Panel Study , Charity Elaine Clifford

Family Implicit Rules, Shame, and Adolescent Prosocial and Antisocial Behaviors , Jeffrey Paul Crane

Infidelity and Forgiveness: Therapists' Views on Reconciliation and Restoration of Trust Following Disclosure of Infidelity , Miranda Mae Goldie

Power of Shame: The Moderating Effects of Parental and Peer Connection on the Relationship Between Adolescent Shame and Depression, Self-Esteem, and Hope , Alexander L. Hsieh

Couple Attachment and Sexual Desire Discrepancy: A Longitudinal Study of Non-Clinical Married Couples at Mid-Life , Anthony Allen Hughes

Factors Relating to Romantic Relationship Experiences for Emerging Adults , Sabra Elyse Johnson

Attachment Behaviors as Mediators Between Family-of-Origin Quality and Couple Communication Quality in Marriage: Implications for Couples Therapy , Darin Justin Knapp

Division of Labor and Marital Satisfaction in China and Taiwan , Bryan C. Kubricht

Stability and Change in Women's Personality Across the Life Course , Carly D. LeBaron

The Cost Effectiveness of Collaborative Mental Health Services In Outpatient Psychotherapy Care , Ashley Ann Maag

The Relationship Between Insecure Attachment and Premarital Sexual Timing , Carly Ostler

A Longitudinal View of the Association Between Therapist Behaviors and Couples' In-Session Process: An Observational Pilot Study of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy , Lori Kay Schade

Conflict Resolution Styles as Mediators of Female Childhood Sexual Abuse Experience and Couple Relationship Satisfaction and Stability in Adulthood , Ashlee Elizabeth Sloan

The Relationship Between Video Game Use and Couple Attachment Behaviors in Committed Romantic Relationships , Jamie McClellan Smith

Psychological Control, Parental Support, Adolescent Grades and School Engagement , David Brian Thompson

Shame Not the Same for Different Styles of Blame: Shame as a Mediating Variable for Severity of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Trauma Symptoms in Three Attribution of Blame Groups , Tabitha Nicole Webster

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

The Mediating Influence of Child Self-Regulation on the Relationship Between Couple Attachment Security in Parents and Anxiety in Their Children , David P. Adamusko

Couple Communication as a Mediator Between Work-Family Conflict and Marital Satisfaction , Sarah J. Carroll

The Role of Trait Forgiveness in Moderating the Relationship between Materialism and Relationship Instability in Couples , Lance J. Dome

Relationship Between Observed Parental Optimism and Adolescent Optimism with Parental Involvement as a Mediating Variable: Two Wave Panel Study , Allison Ellsworth

Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents: Cost Effectiveness, Dropout, and Recidivism by Presenting Diagnosis and Therapy Modality , David Fawcett

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FacebookXEmailWhatsAppRedditPinterestLinkedInIf you are a student seeking compelling research topics in Counseling Psychology, you have come to the right place. Embarking on a research journey is an exciting and intellectually rewarding endeavour for students pursuing degrees at various levels, whether undergraduate, master’s or doctoral. When it comes to Counseling Psychology, a field that delves into understanding […]

If you are a student seeking compelling research topics in Counseling Psychology, you have come to the right place. Embarking on a research journey is an exciting and intellectually rewarding endeavour for students pursuing degrees at various levels, whether undergraduate, master’s or doctoral. When it comes to Counseling Psychology, a field that delves into understanding and alleviating emotional and psychological distress, choosing suitable research topics can be a critical first step. Research in Counseling Psychology encompasses many areas, from exploring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions to unravelling the intricacies of human behaviour and mental health. In this blog post, we will delve into Counseling Psychology research topics, offering you a curated list that caters to different levels of academic pursuit, ultimately aiding you in your quest to contribute to this vital field of study.

Counselling Psychology, often interchangeably referred to as “psychological counseling,” “therapeutic psychology,” and “clinical counseling”, is a branch of psychology dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges of life by providing therapeutic support and guidance.

A List Of Potential Research Topics In Counseling Psychology:

• Assessing the long-term outcomes of group therapy for survivors of childhood trauma.
• Exploring the role of spirituality in coping with grief and loss.
• Analyzing the use of bibliotherapy in promoting mental health and well-being.
• A critical review of the ethical challenges in teletherapy and online counselling practice.
• Assessing the impact of counsellor training programs on ethical decision-making.
• Investigating the experiences of counsellors working with incarcerated populations.
• A systematic review of cultural competence training programs for mental health professionals.
• Assessing the effectiveness of narrative therapy in promoting resilience in adolescents.
• Exploring the role of family therapy in the treatment of substance abuse.
• Investigating the role of self-compassion in preventing and treating self-harming behaviours.
• Investigating the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers in accessing counselling services in the UK.
• Assessing the effectiveness of emotion-focused therapy in couples counselling.
• Analyzing the effects of pandemic-induced changes in work and lifestyle on mental health outcomes.
• Analyzing the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing symptoms of PTSD.
• Assessing the effectiveness of culturally adapted interventions for refugees and immigrants.
• Investigating the role of online support groups in reducing pandemic-related anxiety and depression.
• Analyzing the effectiveness of virtual reality exposure therapy in treating phobias.
• Counselling Psychology and Developmental Psychology : Exploring the impact of early childhood experiences on adult mental health in counselling psychology.
• Investigating the experiences of first-generation college students in seeking counselling services.
• Investigating the influence of pandemic-related stressors on marital relationships and couples’ counselling needs.
• Evaluating the influence of therapist-client alliance on treatment outcomes in couples counselling.
• Examining the role of vaccination and public health measures in reducing COVID-19-related anxiety and distress.
• Analyzing the effects of online gaming addiction and interventions for affected individuals.
• Assessing the effectiveness of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder (BPD).
• Exploring the experiences of counsellors working with military veterans with PTSD.
• Exploring the impact of cultural competency training on counselling psychologists’ ability to work with diverse populations.
• Analyzing the effects of gender-related stressors on mental health in transgender individuals.
• Analyzing the effectiveness of career counselling interventions for mid-career professionals.
• Exploring the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in religiously affiliated counselling programs.
• Investigating the role of self-compassion in reducing perfectionism and anxiety among college students.
• Investigating the impact of counsellor burnout on client outcomes.
• Exploring the long-term mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers.
• Examining the role of social support in recovering individuals with substance use disorders.
• A comprehensive review of evidence-based interventions for treating anxiety disorders in adults.
• Investigating the use of art therapy in promoting emotional expression and healing in cancer patients.
• Analyzing the effectiveness of online group therapy for individuals with social anxiety.
• Analyzing the effects of narrative therapy on individuals with a history of trauma.
• Assessing the role of spirituality and religion in mental health support in the UK.
• Exploring the use of technology in delivering mental health services post-COVID-19.
• Examining the role of attachment theory in understanding and treating adult relationship issues.
• Assessing the accessibility and effectiveness of NHS-funded counselling services in the UK.
• Examining animal-assisted therapy in school settings to support children with ADHD.
• A systematic review of the effectiveness of psychotherapy approaches for treating depression.
• Assessing the effectiveness of resilience-building interventions for individuals recovering from COVID-19.
• Investigating the use of creative arts therapy in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
• Assessing the impact of counsellor advocacy on policy changes in mental health services.
• Analyzing the use of digital mental health interventions in the UK healthcare system.
• Exploring the impact of counsellor self-disclosure on therapeutic outcomes in group therapy.
• Counselling Psychology and Educational Psychology : The Role of school counsellors in Enhancing Students’ academic and emotional development.
• Examining the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adult mental health.
• Analyzing the experiences of children and adolescents in coping with remote learning challenges during the pandemic.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of online support groups for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Examining the impact of social isolation and loneliness on mental health in the post-COVID era.
• Assessing the impact of school-based counselling on children’s academic achievement and emotional well-being.
• Examining the relationship between social media use and mental health outcomes in adolescents.
• An integrative review of the role of attachment theory in counselling and psychotherapy.
• Investigating the use of virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety disorder.
• Investigating the impact of Brexit-related stress on the mental health of EU citizens living in the UK.
• A meta-synthesis of qualitative research on the experiences of clients in psychotherapy.
• Investigating the relationship between childhood adversity and adult attachment patterns.
• Exploring the experiences of counsellors providing telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Assessing the effectiveness of school-based mental health programs in the UK.
• Analyzing the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in accessing mental health support in the UK.
• A comprehensive review of interventions to prevent and treat self-harming behaviours in adolescents.
• Assessing the effectiveness of play therapy in treating childhood behavioural disorders.
• Counselling Psychology and Health Psychology : Integrating behavioural interventions into counselling for managing chronic health conditions.
• Exploring the role of cultural humility in counselling practice with diverse clients.
• Exploring the experiences of counsellors working with survivors of human trafficking.
• Assessing the effectiveness of teletherapy in providing mental health support during and post-COVID-19.
• Exploring the experiences of counsellors providing therapy to children with selective mutism.
• Investigating the relationship between attachment styles and relationship satisfaction in romantic couples.
• Examining the influence of cultural factors on help-seeking behaviour among minority populations.
• Examining the effectiveness of online counselling for individuals experiencing depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Examining the relationship between self-esteem and body image in individuals with eating disorders.
• Assessing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
• Assessing the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Analyzing the effectiveness of trauma-informed care in substance abuse treatment.
• Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health policies and services in the UK.
• Examining the role of cultural diversity in counselling practice within the UK context.
• Examining the impact of counsellor self-care practices on job satisfaction and client outcomes.

In Counseling Psychology, the journey of research is a path illuminated by the potential to transform lives and advance our understanding of the human psyche. With a comprehensive list of research topics spanning undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, you now possess the tools to embark on your academic odyssey. These topics encompass the richness and diversity of Counseling Psychology, from examining the effectiveness of counselling techniques to exploring the nuances of mental health in various populations. As you choose your research topic and embark on your dissertation journey, remember that your contribution can shape this field’s future and improve countless individuals’ lives. Happy researching!

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101 Examples of Dissertation Research Topics for Psychology Students

The journey of a psychology student culminates in the all but dissertation stage and the challenging task of selecting a dissertation topic . The decision you make at this point will set the stage for your academic and professional trajectory.

This momentous project is not just a rite of passage but an opportunity to delve deeply into a niche area of interest, contribute to a body of knowledge, and possibly even ignite a career-long pursuit. With the vast expanse of psychology stretching from the neural synapses of the brain to the complex social interactions of communities, the challenge lies not in finding a topic, but in narrowing down the multitude of possibilities!

In this article, we present an expansive list of dissertation topics for psychology students who are in the process of choosing a good dissertation topic .

The ideas provided are designed to encourage exploration of both traditional and avant-garde topics, reflecting the current trends and enduring questions that shape the evolving landscape of psychological research. From the psychological impacts of digital detox to the cognitive rehabilitation techniques for stroke survivors, these topics are designed to accommodate various interests and academic pursuits. They cater not only to a comprehensive academic challenge but also to the practical implications that such research can have on individuals, systems, and societies.

As you take a look at these suggestions, it’s important that you consider not only what interests you but also what excites you. The best dissertation topic is one that you can commit to with passion and curiosity, one that promises a journey of discovery replete with challenges and rewards.

Before we present the list of dissertation ideas for psychology students, let’s take a look at what makes a good dissertation research topic.

What Makes a Good Dissertation Research Topic for Psychology Students?

A good psychology research topic should meet several key criteria to ensure it is valuable, feasible, and has the potential to contribute to the field. Here’s an overview of the characteristics that make a research topic stand out:

• Relevance : The topic should address current issues or gaps in the field of psychology. It needs to be pertinent to contemporary debates, practices, or policies. Relevance also means that the research could have practical applications or implications, potentially informing practitioners, policymakers, or the general public.
• Originality : A good research topic brings a new perspective to a known issue or explores an understudied area. The aim is to contribute original knowledge or insights rather than replicating past studies without adding substantial value.
• Specificity : Broad topics can be overwhelming and impractical to tackle within the constraints of a typical research timeline and budget. A well-defined and focused research question allows for a more thorough and in-depth study.
• Clarity : The topic should be framed in a way that is understandable and clear. This means avoiding jargon when unnecessary and defining key terms. A clearly articulated research question guides the methodology and helps maintain focus throughout the project.
• Feasibility : This involves considering the researcher’s access to subjects, resources, and data. The research should be achievable within the given time frame and with available resources. Feasibility also concerns the ethical considerations and approval processes required for conducting research.
• Interest : A researcher’s personal interest and passion for a topic can significantly influence the quality of the research. It’s beneficial if the topic resonates with the researcher’s own scholarly interests and curiosities.
• Scope for Scientific Method : Good psychology research topics should allow for systematic investigation through accepted scientific methods. This includes the potential for hypothesis testing, operationalization of variables, and the use of statistical analysis to draw conclusions.
• Ethical Soundness : Psychology research often involves human subjects, which necessitates careful ethical consideration. A good topic should conform to ethical standards, ensuring the privacy, consent, and welfare of participants.
• Implications : Lastly, a good research topic should have clear theoretical, practical, or clinical implications. It should contribute to a greater understanding of the human mind and behavior, potentially leading to better psychological interventions or therapies.

While selecting a research topic for your dissertation is important, you should never overlook the importance of the writing and editing process. Dissertation proofreading services can help you refine your final draft and ensure it presents you in the best possible light.

101 Psychology Dissertation Ideas

• The Role of Social Media in Adolescent Mental Health: Investigate how different levels of social media use affect mood disorders in adolescents.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Depression: Analyze the efficacy of CBT interventions in treating depression among various age groups.
• Neuroplasticity and Rehabilitation After Brain Injuries: Study how different rehabilitation techniques can affect the brain’s plasticity and recovery trajectory post-injury.
• The Psychology of Pandemics: Explore the long-term psychological impact of pandemics on different populations, focusing on coping mechanisms and resilience.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adulthood: Examine the challenges and support systems available for adults with autism, including employment, social relationships, and healthcare.
• Sleep Patterns and Academic Performance: Investigate the correlation between sleep quality and academic success in college students.
• The Impact of Parenting Styles on Child Development: Analyze how different parenting styles affect a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Workplace Psychology and Employee Well-being: Explore the effects of workplace culture on mental health and job satisfaction.
• Memory and Aging: Study the patterns of cognitive decline in memory with aging and the effectiveness of interventions to slow down this process.
• The Influence of Cultural Background on Psychological Treatment Outcomes: Research how cultural beliefs and practices affect the efficacy of psychological treatments for mental health issues.
• Psychological Resilience in First Responders: Investigate the coping strategies used by first responders to manage stress and trauma-related to their line of work.
• The Effect of Nature on Mental Health: Examine how regular exposure to natural environments influences psychological well-being and stress levels.
• Intergenerational Trauma and Healing: Study patterns of trauma transmission in families and communities and the effectiveness of interventions aimed at breaking these cycles.
• The Psychology of Fake News: Explore the cognitive biases that contribute to the belief in and spread of misinformation, and strategies for critical thinking promotion.
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Chronic Pain: Evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation practices in managing chronic pain and improving quality of life.
• Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Grief and Mourning: Research how different cultures process and express grief and the implications for counseling practices.
• The Impact of Bilingualism on Cognitive Development: Investigate how learning and using multiple languages from an early age affects cognitive abilities and neural plasticity.
• Social Isolation and Cognitive Function in the Elderly: Examine the long-term cognitive effects of social isolation in senior populations and potential interventions.
• Attachment Styles and Romantic Relationships: Study how early attachment patterns influence adult romantic relationships, including partner selection and relationship satisfaction.
• Cyberpsychology and Identity Formation: Investigate how online environments and social networks contribute to or disrupt the process of identity formation in adolescents and young adults.
• Emotional Regulation in High-Stress Professions: Study strategies and their effectiveness in managing emotional responses in professions such as surgery, law enforcement, or air traffic control.
• Virtual Reality as a Tool for Phobia Treatment: Explore the use of VR environments in the systematic desensitization of individuals with specific phobias.
• Influence of Dietary Patterns on Children’s Behavioral Disorders: Investigate the relationship between nutritional choices and behavioral outcomes in children with ADHD or autism spectrum disorders.
• Psychological Impacts of Climate Change: Examine the effects of climate change on mental health, including anxiety, depression, and feelings of loss or grief.
• The Role of Art Therapy in Treating PTSD: Evaluate the efficacy of art therapy interventions for veterans or victims of violence suffering from PTSD.
• Gender Identity Development in Adolescence: Research the factors that influence gender identity and expression during the critical developmental stage of adolescence.
• Cognitive Dissonance and Consumer Behavior: Study how cognitive dissonance affects purchasing decisions and brand loyalty in the retail sector.
• Psychology of Pain Management: Investigate the role of psychological factors in the perception of pain and the effectiveness of psychological pain management techniques compared to pharmacological treatments.
• Social Perception in Online vs. Face-to-Face Interactions: Compare the accuracy of social perception and formation of first impressions in online settings versus in-person encounters.
• The Impact of Social Support on Recovery from Substance Abuse: Explore how different types and sources of social support contribute to the recovery process from drug and alcohol addiction.
• Effects of Microaggressions on Workplace Performance: Investigate how subtle forms of discrimination impact employees’ job satisfaction and productivity.
• The Psychology of Financial Decision-Making in Young Adults: Explore how psychological factors influence financial literacy and decision-making in the transition to adulthood.
• The Role of Pet Ownership in Managing Chronic Mental Illness: Examine the therapeutic benefits of pet ownership for individuals with chronic mental health conditions.
• Mindfulness Interventions in Elementary Education: Study the effects of mindfulness practices on attention and emotional regulation in young children.
• Narrative Identity and Life Transitions: Analyze how personal storytelling and narrative identity evolve during major life transitions, such as retirement or career change.
• Cultural Competence in Psychotherapy: Evaluate the importance of cultural competence in therapeutic practices and client outcomes.
• Psychological Impact of Body Image Portrayed in Social Media: Explore the effects of social media on body image dissatisfaction and the development of eating disorders.
• Eco-Anxiety and Environmental Activism: Examine the psychological effects of climate change concerns on environmental activism behaviors.
• Psychological Processes in Extreme Sports: Study risk assessment, decision-making, and flow states in athletes who participate in extreme sports.
• The Effect of Music Therapy on Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients: Research the impact of music therapy sessions on the progression of cognitive symptoms in dementia.
• Social Cognition in Virtual Teams: Evaluate how individuals understand and operate within teams that interact exclusively through digital means.
• Attachment Patterns and Social Media Usage: Investigate the connection between attachment styles and usage patterns of social media platforms.
• Psychological Safety and Learning in Academic Settings: Explore the concept of psychological safety and its impact on students’ willingness to engage in learning activities.
• Humor and Coping Mechanisms in Stressful Occupations: Analyze the role of humor as a coping strategy for professionals in high-stress fields like emergency medicine.
• Impact of Sleep Hygiene Education on Student Performance: Evaluate the effectiveness of sleep education programs in improving the sleep quality and academic performance of university students.
• Color Psychology in Marketing and Branding: Study how color influences consumer perceptions and behaviors towards products and brands.
• The Role of Psychological Flexibility in Chronic Pain Management: Explore how acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can aid individuals with chronic pain in improving their quality of life.
• Cyberbullying and Self-esteem in Adolescents: Examine the long-term effects of cyberbullying on self-esteem and identity formation during adolescence.
• Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution: Investigate how emotional intelligence skills facilitate conflict resolution in personal and professional relationships.
• Digital Detox and Psychological Well-Being: Examine the psychological effects of taking regular breaks from digital devices.
• Stress Resilience in Space Exploration: Study psychological resilience strategies for astronauts during long-duration space missions.
• Language Acquisition in Mixed-Language Households: Explore how children in bilingual homes acquire and separate languages cognitively.
• The Role of Play in Child Development: Investigate different play therapies and their impact on developmental disorders in children.
• Implicit Bias and Decision Making in Jury Deliberations: Examine how implicit biases can influence the decision-making process in legal settings.
• Cognitive Effects of Chronic Sleep Deprivation: Research the long-term cognitive impacts of chronic sleep deprivation in adults.
• The Psychology of Superstitions in Sports: Study the role and impact of superstitious behaviors on athletes’ performance.
• The Mental Health Effects of Urban vs. Rural Living: Compare the prevalence and types of mental health issues in urban versus rural populations.
• Psychological Outcomes of Genetic Testing: Explore the emotional and psychological impact of undergoing genetic testing for diseases.
• Intergenerational Effects of Historical Trauma: Investigate the psychological effects across generations within communities that have experienced historical trauma.
• The Impact of Social Comparisons on Self-Esteem: Examine how individuals’ self-esteem is affected by comparisons made on social media platforms.
• Emotion Recognition and AI Interactions: Study how humans perceive and react to emotional expressions by artificial intelligences and robots.
• Personality Development in Space Colonies: Speculate on how living in space colonies might affect personality development and social dynamics.
• The Effect of Parental Leave on Child Psychological Development: Research the long-term effects of various lengths and types of parental leave on children.
• Sensory Processing Disorders and Educational Outcomes: Examine the impact of sensory processing disorders on children’s educational achievements.
• The Influence of Scent on Memory Recall: Explore the connection between olfactory cues and the accuracy or vividness of memory recall.
• Peer Influence on Risky Behavior in Adolescence: Analyze how peer groups can impact the decision-making process in teenagers regarding risky behaviors.
• The Effect of Minimalism on Mental Health: Study the psychological impact of adopting a minimalist lifestyle in a consumer-driven society.
• Psychological Mechanisms of Radicalization: Investigate the cognitive and emotional pathways that lead individuals to adopt radical ideologies.
• Multitasking and Cognitive Load: Investigate the limits of cognitive load and its impact on multitasking efficiency.
• Psychological Effects of Long-Term Spaceflight: Explore the mental challenges astronauts face during extended missions.
• Therapeutic Effects of Creative Writing: Study how creative writing can be used as a therapeutic tool for emotional expression.
• Psychology of Religious Extremism: Examine the factors that contribute to religious extremism from a psychological perspective.
• Mental Health Implications of Climate Migration: Research the psychological impact of relocating due to climate change.
• Social Psychology of Urbanization: Explore how urban living influences social behavior and community dynamics.
• Gestures and Language Development in Children: Investigate the role of gestural communication in early language acquisition.
• Technology Addiction and Family Dynamics: Study the impact of technology addiction on interpersonal relationships within families.
• Psychology of Solitude: Examine the effects of solitude on mental health and personal growth.
• Cognitive Rehabilitation Techniques for Stroke Survivors: Explore effective cognitive rehabilitation methods for post-stroke recovery.
• Impact of Prenatal Exposure to Music on Infant Development: Research the long-term developmental effects of prenatal music exposure.
• Psychological Impacts of Participatory Art: Study how engagement with participatory art can affect psychological well-being.
• Neuroethics of Brain-Computer Interfaces: Delve into the ethical implications of using BCIs in neurology and psychiatry.
• Empathy Development in Virtual Reality Training: Investigate how VR can be used to enhance empathy in professional training programs.
• Social Media and Collective Memory Formation: Examine how social media platforms influence the formation of collective memories.
• Psychological Aspects of Cosmetic Surgery: Research the motivations and outcomes of cosmetic surgery from a psychological standpoint.
• Personality Traits and Online Dating Success: Analyze how different personality traits affect success in online dating.
• Psychological Strategies in Competitive Esports: Study the mental techniques used by esports players to enhance performance.
• Attachment Security and Pet Ownership: Explore the connection between attachment styles and the bond with pets.
• Psychological Effects of Autonomous Vehicles: Investigate how trust and control issues impact the acceptance of self-driving cars.
• Mental Health Services in Rural Communities: Examine the challenges and effectiveness of delivering mental health care in rural areas.
• Cross-Cultural Communication in Global Teams: Research the psychological barriers and facilitators of communication in international teams.
• Psychology of Sustainable Behavior: Study the motivators and deterrents of engaging in environmentally sustainable behaviors.
• Impact of Witnessing Parental Conflict on Children: Investigate the long-term effects of exposure to parental conflict during childhood.
• Sleep Disorders and Emotional Regulation: Examine the relationship between sleep quality and the ability to regulate emotions.
• Trauma-Informed Practices in Education: Explore the implementation and outcomes of trauma-informed approaches in schools.
• Psychology of Menu Design: Analyze how menu layout and choice architecture influence dining decisions.
• Motivational Factors in Crowdfunding: Investigate what psychological factors motivate people to contribute to crowdfunding campaigns.
• Perception of Time in Different Cultures: Research how the cultural background affects the perception and value of time.
• Psychological Resilience in Extreme Athletes: Study the mental toughness and resilience strategies of athletes in extreme sports.
• Influence of Indoor Plants on Mood and Productivity: Explore the psychological benefits of having plants in indoor workspaces.

Each of these topics has a broad range of literature to draw from and the potential to contribute new knowledge or insights to the field of psychology. It’s important to refine these ideas further to create a specific, researchable question that can be addressed within the scope of a dissertation.

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• Cultural Competence in Counseling
• Importance of Empathy in Counseling
• CBT Techniques and Their Effectiveness
• Use of Social Media in Counseling
• How Counselors Support LGBTQ+ Clients
• Best Practices for Effective Group Therapy
• Mindfulness and Meditation in Counseling
• Confidentiality and Boundaries in Counseling
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in Counseling
• Strategies for Working with Clients with Trauma
• Transcription of Counseling Session The purpose of this paper is to present the analysis of the verbatim transcription of a session with the client along with discussing the theoretical framework and providing reflection.
• Psychological Science: Counseling Essay (Theory of Counseling) Another important aspect is the counseling process; this depends on the individual counselor and client and the urgency of the issue in question.
• Importance of Counseling Skills Essay As earlier mentioned, counseling is a vocational process that requires a lot of passion and application of certain skills by a counselor, in order to achieve success. Therefore, I foresee struggle to master the skill […]
• The Significance of Lifespan Development in the Practice of Counseling Psychology The physical aspect of lifespan development is one of the important ones: it is related to the growth and development of the body and changes in the body and the brain.
• Comparison of Codes of Ethics: The American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association Both the Psychologist and the counselor abide to the same codes of conduct with regard to terminating their services to a client.
• Mental Health Counseling Admission Essay The decision to apply for the clinical counseling in mental health program was mainly influenced by an internship that I had at the Carter Center of Mental Health.
• Counseling Session Transcription: Kenry Lambert Case The investigation of the given cases presupposes the creation of the specific theoretical framework that can be applied to the case to help the student to eliminate undesired behaviors and achieve success in socialization.
• What Theory or Theories of Counseling are Observed in the Film Good Will Hunting? It is crucial to state that there are too many therapists who refused to work with Will Hunting because of a number of reasons, the main of which was the character’s contempt to them.
• Accountability and Outcome in the Counseling Profession A client involvement in the therapy process will determine the therapy outcome in addition to quality of the treatment choice. For a counselor, it is crucial to approach this process with honesty and responsibility in […]
• Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test II in Counseling The reliability of the given test refers to the fact that graphic movements are marked by the highest degree of regulation, and the violations of the mechanisms of spatial analysis and synthesis are primarily reflected […]
• Counseling Assessment Reliability and Validity In order to determine the level of content validity, one has to examine whether the scale is developed appropriately in that he/she has to examine items such as the level of reading necessary to understand […]
• Ethics in Group Counseling According to Crespi, it is important for the counselor and learners to learn the legal principles that guide the process of counseling by governing the standards to be observed by the counselor and the client.
• Psychoanalytic Therapy Approach in Group Counseling This system of interpretation and therapeutic treatment of psychological disorders is also known as the “talk therapy” as it is based on the intercourse of the Analysand and the Analyst who listens to the patient’s […]
• Therapy and Mental Health Counseling: Speech The scholars emphasize that, unlike medications, therapy is a journey that requires awareness and acceptance of the change to heal from stress and trauma.
• Theory of Counseling: Solution Focused Therapy It is usually designed to aid the client to picture him/herself in a realistic future that is different to the present and past and when the problem the client is experiencing is non-existent.
• Counseling: Strengths and Weaknesses Directive counseling presupposes a counselor’s choice of topic, the interpretation of a client’s responses, and recommendations that aim to impact a client’s decision-making.
• Mental Health Counseling Licensure and Certification in Florida The purpose of this paper is to analyze and compare the requirements and provisions for mental health counseling licensure and certification in Florida and discuss their impact on the public.
• Cultural Bias in Counseling Practices Among other factors, cultural biases result from the fact that most of the counseling practices were created in the context of the dominant Euro-American culture.
• Counseling Practice in Organization This presents itself as prime situation where a counselor is needed in order to get to the heart of the matter, identify what the employee truly wants to do and create some form of action […]
• Mentoring and Counseling The counselor together with the client use the experiences of the client that took place in the past and taking place in the present to address challenges that are present and those that might happen […]
• Features of Assessment During the Counseling Process Also, it interprets the primary presenting concern, which is the change in the behavior of the client and the consequences of this change, and personal details of the client.
• Mental Health Counseling Settings One advantage of a private practice is that decision-making is free from the influence of government agencies, charities, and other groups. However, a government agency setting is likely to have countless bureaucracies that would hinder […]
• A Critical Review of the Counseling Modalities The advantage of this therapy is that the relationship between the clients and the counseling is friendly and intimate and that it is more eclectic than other approaches of therapy.
• Career Guidance and Counseling Additionally, significant contributions in career guidance and counseling have helped develop career guidance and counseling. Davis introduced guidance and counseling in public schools in 1907.
• The Essential Qualities and Knowledge for Effective Counseling During the conversations the counselor should look at the client in the eyes because this will build a sense of trust in the client.
• Strength-Based Approach to Counseling: Pros and Cons These people cannot rely on their strengths, as they need other people to care for them, which is against the central principles of the strength-based approach. Additionally, I will use the strength-based approach to those […]
• The Problems of Adolescents: The Importance of Counseling The result is that, many young people are involving themselves in activities that are meant to send a statement of independence and freedom to their parents and the society as a whole.
• Counseling and Social Work Challenges Also, it may be important to try to work with different people and assess the impact that individual differences have on the work results.
• Counseling Session With a Seventh-Grade Student The counselor is trying to analyze the student’s behavior without scolding and criticizing her. The professional is aware of the fact that her family environment is stressful and makes an effort to change it.
• Professional School Counseling: Interview Reflection This means that the school counselors utilize the statistics to illustrate the effect of the school counseling program on the overall enhancements and student success.
• Spiritual Discernment and Vocational Counseling Spiritual discernment is the ultimate secret weapon that can be used by Christians who are interested in drawing closer to the Lord as they progress in life as it guides them to make the most […]
• The American Counseling Association: Code of Ethics The relations between the consultant and the client are based on trust, the foundation of which is the preservation of confidential information and privacy – they are discussed in the second section.
• Eye Contact, Active Listening, and Nonverbal Empathy in Counseling Process The reason for it is that it helps to understand people better and be able to establish strong and meaningful connections.
• Case Conceptualization: Counseling Adolescents There is a possibility that other psychological problems may be the cause of her behavioral changes, but based on her age, it is more likely that teenage problems are setting in.
• Group Counseling: Change in Relationships The specified analysis is possible due to the use of the Thinking, Feeling, and Behaving Model, which allows one to explore the affective and emotional domain of the participants.
• Counseling: Poor Attention and Communication Skills First of all, the issue of low concentration can be addressed through games connected to the use of one’s memory and attentiveness.
• Multicultural Career Counseling Method These steps are to establish a rapport of the cultural relationship, identify the career issues, assess the impact of the cultural variables, develop the goals of the counseling, make the appropriate interventions, make a decision, […]
• The Practice of Counseling in the US and Indian Culture Owing the varied nature of the constituents of this culture, there is a large and continually expanding evolution of the Indian culture especially as regards religion, beliefs and societal values that is quite influential to […]
• Managing Resistance in Correctional Counseling In the setting of corrective counseling, the client’s resistance to treatment may look different and manifest itself in a range of resistance, from passivity and ignorance to open confrontation with the counselor.
• Personal Values and Counseling Sessions However, non-verbal clues may reveal the personal values of the counselor to the patient. Counselors should pay special attention to trying to avoid the impact of their personal values on the counseling process and advice […]
• Group Counseling Session in Personal Reflection The opening was consistent with the group’s purpose, and my use of tone and volume was appropriate for the setting; however, I think that I showed little evidence of self-reflection or self-correction.
• Crisis and Trauma Counseling In the event that death occurs, the bereaved find it difficult to accept the loss at first, but when it dawns on them that it is true they have lost a loved one, anger takes […]
• Life After Sexual Abuse. Counseling Intervention The latter implies the analysis of the problem from the perspective of a sexual abuse survivor who has experienced the lack of attachment in infancy and, therefore, is incapable of handling the issue of their […]
• Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling The author adds that the counselor needs spiritual maturity in a bid to get the client to the same level of maturity.
• Group Counseling in the Schools According to the article, the practice is extremely beneficial for the learners since in the course of group interaction they help each other to cope with some personal traumas and learn from each others’ mistakes.
• The Importance of Premarital Counseling Before Marriage It is thus essential for couples contemplating to enter into a binding contract to go through premarital counseling program in order to get skills and knowledge on how to maintain their marriage.
• Jay E. Adams: A Theology of Christian Counseling Due to the fact that man is dependent on his creator, it can, therefore, be concluded that there is significant need for the use of theology in counseling.
• Marfan Syndrome in Genetic Counseling The two generation hierarchies above and one generation hierarchy below the Anne’s generation was pooled and presented in the chart as below: Firstly, the typical clinical symptoms attributed to MFS were sorted from the description […]
• Biblical Concepts for Christian Counseling It is important to underline the issue that the Bible is the background for Christian counseling, while the counseling itself is an integral part of Word ministry.
• Counseling Interview in Family and Relationship Therapy My choice of questions for the interviewees on matters related to life, relationship and family will be designed as linear and systematic questions to aid in formulating an assessment.
• Sexually Abused Child’s Treatment and Counseling I developed a lot of interest in the case and, therefore, decided to explore it by seeking a deeper understanding of the problems being experienced by the boy.
• Counseling Ethics in 5-Step Decision-Making Model The failure to meet various needs of clients and the inability to perform according to the level of professional expertise interferes with the course of assessment and treatment.
• Cultural Diversity in Counseling: Multiculturalism as an Important Part of Our Lives This limits the counselor’s ability to learn religious and spiritual beliefs of other cultures in regards to religious beliefs and values.
• Drawing a Care-Seeker Through Phase One in Pastoral Counseling My traits will help me inspire a guy to independently search for the meaning and value that he lost with his mother and sister.
• About Counseling Cross-Culturally To reflect the relevance and objectivity of the author, it is possible to provide one of the examples from the study.
• Work-Based Counseling in Companies The employees need to be frequently monitored and their issues solved for the organization to be productive. The employer should be in a position to understand that the employees are not machines that need to […]
• Burnout and Staff Turnover: Substance Abuse Counseling The counselor explains the rules and procedures to the patient, monitors the patient’s performance, and participates in the use of sanctions to obtain patient compliance.
• ‘Psychology, Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling’ by Mark McMinn Psychologists’ work is to guide people into unraveling the reality of life by pushing them to discover the self in a bid to get to the bottom of their own troubles.
• Marci: Analysis of a Counseling Situation Therefore, it will be reasonable to assume that the case in point is the exact representation of what is defined in the DSM-V as a dual diagnosis, with the elements of a “substance-related diagnosis” and […]
• A Major Challenge to Counseling the Culturally Diverse McCoy argues that this might be caused by unfamiliarity on how to express their emotions and how to reveal their problems to a person they are not sure of the reaction; in this case, the […]
• Personal Theory of Counseling Many scholars have come up with various theories that try to explain the nature of human behavior and the factors that cause the differences in the same.
• Christian Counseling for Children Nevertheless, the parent and the institutional counselors should stay close to the children in order to take the required action in case a child is going through an acute problem.
• Abortion Counseling and Psychological Support One recurrence is a woman’s lack of autonomy which can directly pressure the decision to have an abortion. Women may be driven by a number of influences and ideological factors to have a certain level […]
• Modern Psychological Counseling Application of the latest psychological research to the development of psychosocial assistance, notably service-recipient-facing treatments and methods of implementation, is a feature of modern psychotherapy.
• Intercultural Counseling: Cultural Competence in Therapy With African Americans As a result, the researchers came to the conclusion that cultural competency is an effective tool counselors can apply as it correlates with positive well-being outcomes and overall satisfaction with the assistance.
• Power and Privilege in Intercultural Counseling The book looks at the concept of power and its role in change and considers the politics of change, analyzing the different forces that can block or promote it.
• Challenges and Approaches to Family Counseling The main aim is to address issues affecting the health and functioning of the family, such as communication. However, a counselor should assess the danger posed to other family members and address it immediately.
• Counseling and Teaching: Comparative Discussion Hence, in this scenario, an individual can become dissatisfied with the results of the working relationship and cooperation due to the inconsistencies and a lack of proper comprehension of differentiating roles of teachers from counsellors.
• Theoretical Approaches to Counseling Children Notably, several organizations provide treatment for children and can be listed as follows: Autistic Society of Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean Kids and Families Therapy Organisation, and The Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Social Justice in Counseling Psychology The other barrier which is likely to arise in the process of integrating social justice in the workplace is legal and ethical issues.
• Clinical and Counseling Psychology It is essential to evaluate the many cultural-clinical psychology distinctions that might result in cultural change since psychology encompasses a variety of topics, including psychological diseases, cognitive growth, and psychological maturity.
• Addressing Single Parents’ Needs in Professional Counseling In conclusion, after reading the article, I understood the need to reinforce the positive aspects of being a single parent while adequately addressing the adverse impact such a state has on one’s psyche.
• Self-Care Strategies or Interventions for Counseling Professionals The purpose of the project is not only to describe counseling obligations and challenges but identify the strategies and prove the possibility of their implementation today.
• Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy First of all, counselors need to be trained to develop an awareness of the existence and characteristics of cultural differences in understanding, communication, values, and lifestyles of people of different groups.
• Counseling Program Reducing Cognitive Distortions The focus of this project will be on the use of group counseling based on the utilization of the positive psychology approach. As a result, this population is prone to the development of anxiety and […]
• Counseling for Family Conflicts Resolution Family conflicts are considered in the project, and it is expected that the intervention will lead to a decreased incidence of the given phenomenon.
• Cultural Diversity in Counseling Counseling is a challenging profession that requires one to be able to relate and appeal to people from different backgrounds. This approach would help evoke an understanding of how belonging to a specific culture changes […]
• Code of Ethics in Clinical Mental Health Counseling For instance, the ACA’s ethical values involve upholding human development by using the multicultural method to support the potential, worth, and dignity of people in their cultural and social settings.
• Cultural Differences in Counseling Therefore, I think that being sensitive and responsive to cultural differences in people requires a little interest in the topic and a willingness to examine their personality on the subject of cultural assumptions.
• Sexual Orientation in Counseling As a result, LGB individuals should receive treatment that takes into account their co-occurring mental health needs and provides continuity of care within drug and alcohol rehab.
• Cooper Mental Health Counseling Advertising The goal of the campaign will be to attract the maximum number of clients to the psychological counseling clinic. The call to action in the case of this advertising campaign will be a call to […]
• Premarital Counseling Discussion One of the critical aspects of preventing a crisis that can lead to a divorce is ensuring good communication between a couple.
• Genetic Counseling, Its Role, and Candidates In such cases, the benefits of such testing can be better explained to enable other family members to be tested and determine any other possible genetic problems.
• Parenting Counseling in the New York City Community Overall, Cap4Kids has developed a wide range of resources and opportunities for children and their parents, thus, addressing the parenting issues that New York City community members are likely to experience presently.
• Counseling Clients With HIV-AIDS Thus, the central recommendation for human service professionals counseling clients with HIV/AIDS is to allow time for the shock of the news to sink.
• Researching of Rape Counseling On the other hand, the male victim assaulted by a stranger in the washroom will not have a fear of pregnancy, and there will be no need to take contraceptives.
• The Reasons for Genetic Counseling According to Abacan, “genetic counseling is the process of helping people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease”.
• Pastoral Counseling in the Military In turn, the standards of the Christian Church will help me to remain patient and understanding of the needs of soldiers so that they could progress in their spiritual development.
• Counseling Intervention Ethical Concerns In order not to bring more harm to the issue, counseling specialists should properly weigh possible outcomes and the consequences of the intervention.
• Humanistic Approach to Career Counseling A professional counselor can be helpful in choosing the right path to a job and when it is frustrating and disappointing. Faith: Well, it is a good day, and I decided to visit you.
• Counseling Suffering Clients Therapists should pay attention to the characteristics of the restructuring of the spiritual worldview: a person can either discard his religious beliefs and plunge into a crisis, get hung up on it, or assert his […]
• Counseling of a Client With Heroin Addiction Although he has a son, he does not maintain any relationship with him, and his son does not try to communicate with Dante. First, the client did not address this aspect and was unwilling to […]
• Mental Health Counseling and Ethical Standards Relevant codes contribute to following the necessary rules to communicate and interact with clients and meeting the standards of professional collaboration.
• A Loss of a Family Member and Counseling He was disturbed by his friends’ lack of empathy and was bitter and angry about the loss of his mother. The patient demonstrates normal cognition in view of the fact that he is oriented in […]
• Guiding and Counseling Practices in England and Nigeria Guidance and counseling based on a cognitive approach are brief in structure and nature and center on solving the root problems of the young people.
• Group Counseling With Adolescents The study emphasizes that the response of the leader and group members to individual change talk plays a special role in such sessions.
• A Career in Counseling Psychology Therefore, the work of a counselor in psychology seems to be one of the most appealing options from the perspective of professional growth.
• Chapter 24 of “Affirmative Counseling With LGBTQI+ People” by Ginicola et al. The overarching purposes of behavior therapy implemented in a trauma-informed approach is to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment in trauma survivors.
• Psychodynamic Theoretical Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy The basis of all assumptions of the psychodynamic theory is rooted in the notion of all behavioral issues originating from the unconscious part of the mind.
• Career Counseling for People With Disabilities To sufficiently research, the issue of career counseling for individuals with disabilities in the academic press, a list of journals that offer such information was developed.
• Stages and Skills of Counseling Counseling is a collaboration between the client and the counselor to discuss and solve the existing mental problems. I believe that parts of counseling in which I am adept are establishing relationships and defining the […]
• The Use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Rehabilitation Counseling In this regard, cognitive-behavioral programs provide for clarification of the characteristics of the patient’s psychological state and assistance in their awareness, a brief appeal to the origins of the formation of the patient’s psychological problems, […]
• Theories and Applications of Counseling and Psychotherapy Counseling is a kind of psychological assistance aimed to overcome the problems of a mental and emotional nature.
• Counseling on Mental Health & Disorders in Children Victims of bullying are helpless to an assortment of negative results. Tormented teenagers are bound to encounter long-haul harm to confidence and feeling of depression.
• Counseling on Euthanasia and End-of-Life Decision The immediate dynamic killing is a clinical demonstration coordinated to the hardship of life, while a doctor helped self-destruction is a demonstration of the doctor where he gives the patient a medicament for taking life.
• Counseling on Bone Marrow Transplantation History and Process The National Marrow Donor Program is a not-for-profit association that works the Be The Match Registry of volunteer hematopoietic cell donors and umbilical rope blood units in the United States.
• Adolescent’s Counseling About Health Amy is the representative of late adolescence, and she understands that her everyday choices and habits affect her health and are necessary to be managed consciously.
• An Orientation to Group Counseling Counseling groups help address psychological issues without causing massive changes to one’s personality. Psychotherapy groups allow focusing on a certain psychological concern.
• The Importance of School Counseling Program The counseling program will help to relate educational success with career success, development, and more positive environment will be created.
• Genetic Counseling – Tay Sachs Disease In this case, there is a 25% likelihood of passing the gene to their children. This would be effective in preventing further passing down of the disease to their offspring.
• Genetic Counseling Analysis To take a detailed family history, I would start with gathering the information about the consumers. Finally, I would ask about the members of the family who have already passed away and clarify the cause […]
• Counseling and Education Session in Type II Diabetes Patients will be educated about the glycemic index and its effect on their blood sugar Patients will learn to count their carbohydrates. Patients will set up their goal and the timeframe to achieve it.
• Developing Multicultural Counseling Competencies They then have to know the available tools for this evaluation, to create and more importantly, to be certain about the constancy and validity of the grading of these tools.
• HIV Counseling and Testing: Lifetime Treatment Program Some of the possible intervention that can be adopted by the clinicians in order to improve adherence include the encouragement of the patients to be in contact with people of their age who will encourage […]
• Notion of Counseling: Personality Assessment Techniques Projective tests, on the contrary, are conducted by specialists in order to guide the examinees through the process with questions that help identify the features of one’s personality that are invisible to the patient.
• The Counseling Dynamics Between a White Client and a Counselor of Color Another barrier is in perceiving the counselor of color as a super minority therapist, which means that a White client might think that the professional is specialized in working for a specific group.
• Counseling Process: Trustworthiness and Expertness Multicultural interactions in the given field can be observed through a wide range of dimensions, where both counselor’s and client’s ethnic background can shape the dynamics of the overall interaction.
• Systemic Oppression & Traditional Counseling Ethics My response in the past would be in favor of the law because I was not fully aware of the cultural aspects of counseling.
• School Counseling: A Challenge, an Opportunity That’s why I chose to pursue this career I feel it is a great opportunity to aid the young, and being a part of this process is equally challenging and rewarding.
• School Counseling Specialization It calls for the specialist to analyze all of the aspects of the client’s life and develop interventions based on the issues identified in each of them.
• Ethics in the Counseling Profession: Personal Case Empathetic- this is one of the strengths when it comes to counseling skills Genuine- I realized that I am in a position to tell the affected person the truth even if it is not that […]
• Counseling Theories in the Management of Alcoholics The amount of alcohol he needs to get drunk has been increasing over the years and he spends much of his income on alcohol.
• The American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association Websites The intention of this research is to diffuse the result of Information Communication Technologies and the internet mostly for the coming age’s competitiveness of the two counseling websites. This adds to the links that are […]
• Counseling Principles and Paradigms in Practice It is the inability of Angela to adopt to her new situation of joblessness, not having a boyfriend of her choice and the fear of facing her parents and siblings that makes her experience what […]
• Methods Used by Psychoeducational Groups for Counseling Therapy The main group objectives include the following points: Applying results of the literature review to the design of counseling sessions. Integrate different theories and methods into the structure of counseling sessions.
• Clinical Counseling Psychology: Research and Statistics This paper will examine on clinical counseling psychology and the roles of research and statistics in clinical counseling psychology. Research in clinical counseling psychology helps the health care providers in investigating the efficiency of their […]
• Concept Problem of School Counseling What is the role of the professional school counselor in your school? The role of school’s professional counselors is to indulge in sophistically sounding but utterly meaningless rhetoric, in regards to the sheer importance of […]
• Developmental School Counseling and Pupil Services The Data collected from the instruments will be used to develop a system for determining patterns and the trends within the school environment.
• Client Experiences of Counseling and Treatment Interventions To illustrate the use of qualitative research designs and methods of analysis, a study of family members’ views of family therapy is briefly described. A small fee was paid to the families in recognition of […]
• Intentional Interviewing and Counseling The reason for her being in counseling is that her life has deteriorated to the point of being in a state of crisis.
• International Students’ Attitude and Counseling Service For instance the students from Vietnam students are reluctant to seek counseling help due to the stigma associated with mental problems.
• Book Critique “Substance Abuse Counseling” As it can be judged by the title of the book, the individualized approach to the client should stand in the center of the system of substance abuse counseling.
• Self Disclosure in the Counseling Process The component parts of the organization are in many ways subordinate to the primary goals, even though on a day-to-day basis there may be enormous competition among individual organizational members and among structural subunits of […]
• Achieving Success in a Counseling Session I have experienced that the most favored solutions pertain to situations where the client is open to resourcefulness and motivation, which further depends on the competence level of the counselor or therapist and whether there […]
• Five Moral Principles of ACA vs. Seven Virtues of Christian Counseling It is clear, however, that the ACA principles advocate a higher degree of autonomy while Christian counseling suggests that the counselor should suffer from the client, not just feel for them.
• Ethical Issues of Counseling: Abortion and Divorce Personal values and beliefs, world views, and attitudes of both a counselor and a client have a great impact on the therapeutic relationship and effective treatment.
• Postmodern Psychology and Counseling It is a way of self-actualization and self-realization of the person. The internal biological human nature is a specific characteristic of the mankind.
• Personality Assessment in Counseling The origin of personality traits is investigated, as well as their role in biological and social processes and the consequences they have for a person’s health.
• Grief Counseling With Multicultural Clients The grievance process is to help the griever to accept the loss and move on with their lives. Firstly, the client should be able to accept the loss and adjust to the changes in their […]
• The Influence of Contraceptive Counseling on Adolescent Women’s Use of Contraception The understanding of the given terms is critical for the improved understanding of the selected problem and how it affects the health of the nation.
• Genetic Counseling Preventing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension The hypothesis is that PAH specialists possess low knowledge and understanding of the benefits of genetic testing and counseling in regards to PAH treatment.
• Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling Therefore, the presence of tolerance to alcohol is clear from the interview. In summary, the assessment generated substantial evidence that the client has a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or […]
• Mental Health and Grief Counseling Issues One of the objectives of grief counseling is getting an individual to the last and most important stage of the process where someone accepts the reality of the loss they experienced. This would play a […]
• Counseling Model Review and Analysis The rational emotive behavior theory plays a dominant role in the foundation of the basic philosophy of the model because it prioritizes the dysfunctional feelings and behaviors as the core of therapy.
• School Counseling Group Functions Analysis By articulating the issues during the individual sessions or group meetings, the counselor will be able to single out the particular problems of each child and will make corrections in the plan to meet the […]
• Counseling Profession: Examining the Current State of the Profession A counselor needs to adhere to the standards of service and make sure that the client is receiving the recognition that they deserve.
• Job Loss and Career Counseling Strategies Key components of the assignment the introduction, the discussion on the subjects’ stages of career development, the identification of job loss consequences, recommendations for appropriate assessment and counseling strategies, and considerations of client advocacy.
• Effective Group Work Counseling for Academic Success Also, behavioral changes can be evaluated to check the impact of group counseling on students’ self-perception and their position in a class, which is crucial for adolescents.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Professional Counseling The main duty of a counselor is to offer services to deal with specific issues affecting a patient and enhancing individual growth.
• Positive Outcomes in Breastfeeding Women Who Receive Counseling Admittedly, if a nurse handles postpartum women in his or her daily practice, it is imperative that he or she possesses scientific and technical knowledge of the challenges and particularities of breastfeeding.
• Ethical Principles and Concepts in Counseling The notions of privacy, confidentiality, and privilege are central to the process of counseling and have to be adhered to so that rapport could be established between a patient and a counselor.
• Counseling and Professional Ethics in California Professional ethics is a system of moral standards and moral principles inherent in a certain professional community, which performs the functions of regulating the interaction of specialists in the professional environment, determining the individual’s attitude […]
• Career Counseling Program for Disadvantaged Youth Moreover, the lack of understanding of why they are doing the things that they are told to do might decrease their motivation and engagement.
• Empirically Supported Relationships in Counseling In counseling, this variable is essential since it helps to reduce the power distance between therapists and their clients. There is a strong link between the background diversity of clients and the attainment of better […]
• School Counseling & Problem Conceptualization The ultimatum that the parents of the student present to Janeen may further affect her mental health. The possible reaction of the student’s parents to her gender concerns is unknown.
• Support Group Counseling Session Under Observation The focus for the session was substance withdrawal to help the clients realize the importance and the process of abandoning the behavior.
• Certification in Clinical or Counseling Psychology The main drawback of pursuing a doctorate degree is the time required for one to complete the education and obtain it.
• Clinical and Counseling Psychology as Career Fields The subject matters of the common clinical psychology are the common factors of the psychology of the patient and of the health care professional; the psychological peculiarities of the patient and the doctor; the influence […]
• Counseling Competencies and Developing Strategies This paper highlights a few strategies of enhancing my proficiency and competence as a counselor in a bid to have an upper hand in the crowded field of counseling.
• Professional Competencies in General Counseling In order to be an effective counselor, I need to place my feelings on the periphery and focus on the clients’.
• Women’s Emotional Health: Counseling Approaches
• Counseling Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods
• Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
• Counseling Theoretical Approaches
• Counseling in the Initial Stages of Psychopharmacological Intervention
• Group Counseling, Leadership and Facilitation
• Counseling Services in K-12 Schools
• Counseling and Psychotherapy of Work Dysfunctions
• Drug Abuse Diagnostics in Counseling
• “School Counseling Video EP” Evaluation
• Clinical and Counseling Psychologist’s Interview
• Addiction Counseling and Certification in Arizona
• Group Counseling for Children of Addicted Parents
• Patient Empowerment: Education and Counseling
• Counseling and Therapy for Couples: Family Resilience
• Breastfeeding Counseling for Low-Income Latino Population
• Rehabilitation Counseling for Older Disabled Adults
• Child Counseling and Parenting Problems
• Counseling: Attention Deficit and Its Functional Impact
• Pre-Discharge Medication Counseling Implementation
• Coercion in Counseling of Addicted Clients
• Pre-Mental Health Counseling Assessment for Child
• Active Listening Skill Essene in Counseling
• Wellness and Counseling in Family Systems Therapy
• Wellness in Theoretic Modeling and Counseling Practice
• Career Counseling Program for High-School Students
• Counseling Profession in Special Education
• The Counseling Services Value in Dubai Public Prosecution
• Disaster Response and Counseling Evaluation
• Counseling Job Seekers’ Communication Theories
• School Counseling Programs and Student Achievements
• Counseling Ethics in Tarasoff vs. Regents Case
• Rehabilitation Counseling Associations’ Membership
• School Counseling Specifications
• Genetic Testing & Counseling and Their Value
• Self-Efficacy in On & Offline Counseling Programs
• American Counseling, Ethical and Cultural Issues
• Anxiety Evaluation in Rehabilitation Counseling
• Counseling Native Americans vs. White Population
• Case Management and Rehabilitation Counseling
• Wellness Concept in Counseling
• Psychology and Theology in Christian Counseling
• Professional and Barter Relationships in Counseling
• Personal Frameworks and Boundaries in Counseling
• Counseling Ethical Codes and Diversity Issues
• Personal Counseling and Development Theory
• Counseling Process and Communication Ethics
• Counseling Low Self-Esteem and Decision Making
• Counseling Theories on Elementary School Students
• Motivational Counseling and Interviewing Techniques
• Multicultural Counseling Importance and Challenges
• Counseling Psychology: Career Choice
• Implicit Expectations in Rehabilitation and Counseling
• Counseling and Mentorship Program for Hispanic Children
• School Counseling in the Modern Day USA
• Psychological Counseling Using Behavioral Theory
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Theories of Counseling
• The Practice and Training of Counseling Psychologists
• Adlerian Theory in the Group Counseling
• Psychology Issues: Health Counseling
• Anger Management Counseling and Treatment of Domestic Violence by the Capital Area Michigan Works
• Advantages of Group Counseling
• Effective Mental Health Counseling
• Counseling Jewish Women: A Phenomenological Study
• “The Counseling Profession’s Relationship to Jews and the Issues That Concern Them: More Than a Case of Selective Awareness”
• Multicultural Counseling and the Orthodox Jew
• Addiction Counseling and Psychosocial Crisis in Elderly
• Biblical Word Study: Counseling and Addiction Categories
• Drug Addictions Counseling: Assessment and Diagnosing
• Predicting Premature Termination From Counseling Using the Butcher Treatment Planning Inventory
• Attachment Dimensions and Adolescence Drug Addiction in Relation to School Counseling
• Counseling in the Workplace
• Counseling Techniques Used to Help an Unemployed Client
• Houston Texas School’s Counseling Program
• Counseling Psychology in Dealing With Divorce
• The Role of Hispanic Americans in Counseling
• Ethical Decision-Making Tools: Chemical Dependency and Counseling
• Group Counseling and Ethics
• Evaluation of Anger Management Counseling and Treatment of Domestic Violence by the Capital Area Michigan Works
• Adventure Based Counseling
• Theories of Addiction: General Counseling Methods
• Prayer in Christian Counseling
• Multicultural Counseling Theory and Multicultural Counselors
• Importance of Group Counseling
• Premarital Counseling
• Medical Model Versus Counseling Model
• Pre Marriage Counseling: One Year Before Getting Married
• Contributions in Psychological Clinical Counseling
• Which Factors Contributed to the Development of Counseling Psychology?
• What Are the Types of Counseling?
• What Is the Difference Between Counseling and Therapist?
• Who Was the First Psychological Counselling?
• How Is Active Listening Used in Counseling?
• When Is It More Appropriate to Use Group Counseling?
• How Competent Is Christian Counseling?
• What Are the Emotional and Behavioral Problems of Counseling?
• Why Is It Important to Talk to a Premarital Counselor Before Getting Married?
• In Which Crisis Situations Is Counseling Recommended?
• How Is Counseling Culturally Sensitive?
• What Is the Most Popular Counseling Theory?
• How Are the Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in the Counseling?
• What Factors Affect the Effectiveness of Counseling?
• Can Counseling Be Unethical?
• What Are the Basic Skills Needed in Counseling?
• How Does Counseling for Children Differ From Counseling for Adults?
• What Ethical and Legal Dilemmas Can Arise in Counseling?
• In Which Situations Is It Advisable to Turn To Family Counseling?
• How Is Counselling Different From Coaching?
• What Is the Essence of Genetic Counseling?
• What Is the Significance of Counseling for an Individual and Organization?
• What Are Some of the Major Challenges Facing the Counseling Profession Today?
• How Many People Are Allowed in Group Counseling?
• What Are the Geological and Psychological Foundations of Counseling?
• What Is the Role of HR in Employee Counseling?
• What Issues Does High School Counseling Address?
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Dissertations from 2023 2023.

Racial Identity, Student-Professor Interactions, and Social Support: Predictors of Graduate Experiences for Black Women in Graduate Programs , Darrielle Allen

Exploring the Dimensions of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Affirmative Clinical Supervision , Lindsey N. Dollar

Measuring Multicultural Competence in Counseling , Martha Mae Golubski

A Narrative Inquiry Study of Adult Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Their Journey into Individual Counseling , Alex Houseknecht

The Impact of Gendered Racial and Bisexual Microaggressions on the Access to Decent Work for Black Bisexual Women: An Examination of the Moderation and Mediation Effects of Work Volition and Proactive Personality , Angela Chloe Lewis

Exposure to Videos of Police Brutality Against Black Americans and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Among U.S. Adults , Ingrid Rauk

Effects of a Self-Forgiveness Intervention on Recovery from Substance Use Disorders , Michael Saltzman

An Analogue Study of Expected Working Alliance and Hope with Victims of Military Sexual Trauma Among Civilian and Military-Oriented Therapists , Alishia D. Salyer

A Phenomenological Investigation of the Meaning Making Experiences of Christian Women Who had an Abortion , Anne E. Stocker

Influence of a Multicultural Counseling and Psychology Course on Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education Master’s Students Color-Blind Ideologies and Ethnic Identity , Rebecca Tuinstra

Antiracist School Counseling Pedagogy: A Quasi-Experimental Multiple Regression Analysis , Star L. Zetocha

Dissertations from 2022 2022

Counseling Supervisors' Experiences Facilitating Supervisees' Cultural Competence , Christopher D. Bozell

Examining Academic Self-Efficacy, Race-Related Stress, Psychological Well-Being, and Racial Centrality on Black Former Undergraduate Historically Black College Students Currently Enrolled in Graduate Predominantly White Institutions , Maime Butler

Intersectional Identities of Race and Religion of African American Muslims and Their Attitudes Toward Seeking Mental Health Services , Cheruba A. Dhanaraj

Examining The Relationship Between Therapists’ Attachment-Related Characteristics And The Process And Outcome Of Psychotherapy , Char M. Houben

An Exploration of Stressors and Perceptions of Wellness Among Christian Church Ministry Wives , Laura Ann Kellicut

Generation Status, Ethnic Identity, Colonial Mentality, And Enculturation In Filipino Americans , Kamille Patricia Urmaza La Rosa

Factors in Graduate Student Resilience and Intention to Persist During Doctoral Study , Amber Mosley

Stressors And Coping Of Mexican American College Undergraduates , Jeanette Calvario Perales

The Effects of Therapist Attachment on the Process and Outcome of Psychotherapy , Kristin Elizabeth Roberts

Power, Privilege, and Permission: A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Who Serve Racially Diverse Clients , Cherrelle Singleton

Attachment and Older Adults in Psychotherapy: A Latent Profile Analysis of Psychological Distress across Treatment , Brian Michael Stran

Perceived Discrimination, Stereotype Threat, Grit, and Neuropsychological Performance in African Americans , Brandon E. Tross

Primary Caregiver Attitudes and Counseling Centers in High Poverty Elementary Schools , Emma Westra

The Acculturation Process of International Students in CACREP Counseling Programs: A Grounded Theory Approach , Hanny Wuysang

Dissertations from 2021 2021

Non-Affirmation as a Moderator Between Social Support and Quality of Life for Transgender Populations , Michael Evitts

Exploring Generational Difference of Acculturation, Ethnic Identity and Racial Identity in Liberian Immigrants and Their Children Living in the United States , Breezie J. Gibson

Black Men’s Perception of Their Father-Son Relationship , Shaakira E. Jones

Racial Identity, Masculinity, and Academic Help-Seeking Behaviors in African American Male College Students , Walter T. Malone

Academic Resilience, Student Engagement, and Academic Achievement Among Black Male Undergraduates at Predominantly White Institutions , Henry C. McCain III

Journey to the Professoriate: Exploring the Career Development of African American Male Faculty in Counselor Education , LaCretisha Danielle McDole

Experiences of Urban School Counselors: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study , Jennifer A. Meador

Intragroup Marginalization Among Latinx Migrant Farmworker College Students , Annette Calvario Perales

The Lived Experiences of African American Counselors: An Exploration of Their Reactions to Trauma Survivors , Zanovia P. Tucker

Dissertations from 2020 2020

Acculturation, Psychological Well-Being and Substance Use Behaviors in Asian Indian Americans , Sonia Y. Amin

Between Two Worlds: A Phenomenological Exploration of Experiences and Understandings Related to Race for Black Transracially Adopted Emerging Adults , Kyrai Antares

Ethnic Identity, Stress, and Anxiety in Latinx University Students at Predominantly White Institutions , Anel Arias

Racial Identity among Native American Adults in the Southwestern United States , Deidre P. Begay

Knowledge, Application, and Educational Experiences in Social Justice among Licensed Professional Counselors , Michael Bobbitt

Counselor Education Doctoral Students’ Experiences as Developing Gatekeepers , Diana Charnley

Community Involvement as a Protective Factor in Black College Students at Predominantly White Institutions , Shelee-Ann M. Flemmings

A Phenomenological Study of Faculty Members’ Experiences with Attempting To Integrate Religion and Spirituality into Counseling Psychology Doctoral Training , Theresa M. Nutten

The Effects of a Course Oriented In Critical Race Theory on White Counselor Trainees’ Multicultural Counseling Competence, White Privilege Attitudes, and Cross Racial Contact , Dawnielle D. Simmons

Multicultural Competence, White Privilege Attitudes and the Working Alliance in Clinical Supervision , Michelle A. Stahl

Dissertations from 2019 2019

Examining the Relationships of Coping Style and Athletic Identity with Adjustment to College among First-Year Division III Collegiate Athletes , Kate Hibbard-Gibbons

College Adjustment, Belongingness, Academic Self-Efficacy, Persistence, and Academic Success among First-Generation College Students , Heather R. Highhouse

Negotiating American Racial Constructs: First- Generation African Caribbean Immigrants’ Experience with Race , Rommel Johnson

A Phenomenological Investigation of Women’s Infertility and Miscarriage Grief Experiences , Tristan McBain

A Case Study of a Jail Participating in an Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Program , Erica Schlau

College Students with Physical Disabilities: An Exploratory Investigation within Counselor Education , Adam Tolbert Wall

Dissertations from 2018 2018

Qualitative Analogue Study on Student Therapist’s Reactions to Client Suicidality , Cynthia A. Beevers

Black Graduate Students’ Experiences of Stress and Coping , Shealyn J. Blanchard

The Role of Personal Experience with Death Related Grief Among Counselors Working with Grieving Clients , Stephanie R. Bobbitt

The Grief Experience of Spousal and Adult Child Caregivers of Individuals Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementias Following Facility Placement , Andrew D. Clay

Color-Blind Racial Ideology, Social Justice Attitudes, and Cultural Competency in U.S. Medical Students and Resident Physicians , Jennifer G. Hahm

Strongly Bonded Supervisory Relationships: Demystifying the Bond Aspect of the Supervisory Working Alliance , Melissa Heinrich

Counselor Educators’ Perceptions of Nontraditional Master’s-Level Counseling Students and How Those Perceptions Shape Teaching Practices , Pamela J. Jordan

Perspective Taking, Multicultural Course Completion, and Political Ideology Affiliation Effects on Zero-Sum Belief Endorsement by White Counseling Trainees , Lindsay A. Okonowsky

The Integration of Creative and Expressive Arts in a Young Adult Problem-Solving Court , Ricky J. Pope

Dissertations from 2017 2017

Coping and Africultural Adolescents , Britne R. Amos

A Qualitative Investigation of the Interpersonal Changes White Psychology Trainees Experience During their Race-Based Learning and Development , Molly K. Beagle

LGBT Microaggressions in Counselor Education Programs , Sarah Bryan

From the Arab World to the American World: Transition and Adjustment Experiences of Muslim Women , Nancy Hammoudah

Interpersonal Dependency and Self-Efficacy on Intention to Return to a Domestically Violent Relationship among Low-Income Women , Erin N. Jenkins

Impact of Post-Secondary Correctional Education on Self-Efficacy and Personal Agency of Formerly Incarcerated African American Men , David E. Jones

Lived Experience of College Students Who Reduced their Alcohol Consumption , Devin L. Jordan

Attitudes toward Professional Psychological Help among Kenyan Immigrants Living in the United States , Reuben M. Mwangi

Dominican College Students’ Experiences of Distress, Help-Seeking and Stigma , Laura Alicia Pacheco del Castillo

Bicultural Identity Integration and Individual Resilience as Moderators of Acculturation Stress and Psychological Wellbeing of Asian Bicultural Immigrants , Hartini Abdul Rahman

How Friendships between Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Counseling Psychology Doctoral Students Affect Anti-Heterosexist Identity Development , Amber L. Sylvan

Dissertations from 2016 2016

Personality Factors, Self-Care, and Perceived Stress Levels on Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Students , Jennifer L. Bauer

Conceptualization, Measurement, and Effects of Helicopter Parenting on College Students from the Millennial Generation , BaoChun Z. Hind

The Influence of Racial Socialization on the Academic Achievement of Black College Students , Vanessa R. Laurent

African American Men’s Health: Regulating Race-Related Stress through Cognitive Flexibility , Brian P. Littleton

The Lived Experience of Individuals with Chronic Back and Neck Pain, Depression, and/or Anxiety , Tara L. Palmeri

Assessing Change in Attachment Security of Adolescents at Residential Therapeutic Programs , Laura Santa Thum

Dimensions of the Doctoral Dissertation Advising Relationship in Counselor Education: Mentoring Expectations, Satisfaction, and Time-to-Degree , LaSonda Wells

Exploring Interpersonal Variables Within the Supervisory Relationship: The Role of Supervisory Alliance, Supervisory Style, and Supervisee Attachment , Kathryn Wierda

The Lived Experiences of Conditionally Admitted College Students , Ashley J. Wildman

Dissertations from 2015 2015

Pedagogical Approaches to Multicultural Education within Teacher Preparation Programs , Mark Steven Barajas

Psychological and Social Variables Impacting Young Adults Caring for Severely Mentally Ill Mothers , Courtney Gale Deloney

The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Qualitative Analysis of Healthy `Couples’ Perceptions , Brian C. Doane

Tongues Untied Truth Revealed: Body Image, Social Media, Identity Development, and Meaning-Making in Overweight and Obese Black Gay MSM , Amari Ja-Lynn Enam

Factors Influencing Academic Engagement and Achievement: Exploration of Impact of Parentification and Poverty in Adolescents’ Student-Teacher Relationships , Nontle Nako

Understandinq Second Generation Southeast Asian Americans' Lived Experience of lnterracial Romantic Partnerships with White European Americans , Sophia K. Rath

The Relationship between Counselor Trainees’ Personal Therapy Experiences and Client Outcome , Bonnie L. VanderWal

Impact of Athletic Identity and Emotional Competence on Athletes’ Attitudes toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help , Garett V. Weatherhead

Dissertations from 2014 2014

Urban School Counseling Impact: An ABA Reversal Single Subject Time-Series Analysis of Academic, Suspension, and Attendance Data , Katherine L. N. Colles

Testing a Model of Maladaptive Perfectionism and Depression Symptoms: The Roles of Emotional Disclosure, Emotion Regulation Strategies, Adult Attachment, and Shame , Angela M. Garrison

Exploring Help-Seeking Intentions among Black American Church-Goers , Krystelle Jean-Michel

The Relationship between Racial Ambiguity and Self-Concept in Multiracial lndividuals , James R. Jobe

Males’ Expectations of Counseling , Sheryl Kelly

The Counselor Experience in Counseling Clients Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted , Carrie J. Tremble

Dissertations from 2013 2013

Exploring the Experiences of Counselor Educators Recognized for their Excellence in Teaching , Allison E. Buller

Exploring Adolescent Experiences of Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status in Counseling Relationships: A Qualitative Approach , Christina Crans

Experiences of Male Saudi Arabian International Students in the United States , Molly Elizabeth Heyn

Mixed Methods Analysis of Counselor Views, Attitudes and Perceived Competencies Regarding the Treatment of Internet Pornography Addiction , Bradly K. Hinman

Counselor Educator Knowledge, Experience, Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine , Jennifer Mills Langeland

Clinician's Experience of Suicide Assessment from a Qualitative Perspective , Eric W. Macleod

Hurting Leaders: The Lived Experiences of African-American Clergy and Their Views, Attitudes, and Barriers to Help-Seeking , Bernice Suzette Patterson

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35 Dissertation Topics In Counseling Psychology

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Counseling is a very successful branch of psychology that focuses on the development of human beings as a whole. Personal aspects of a person’s life along with the professional aspects are all included in counseling domain. Both personal as well as professional developments of individuals are the key elements of study in case of dissertation topics in counseling psychology. Individuals’ health issues, interpersonal issues, career-related issues, social adjustments, family life, marital life and many other spheres of life are included in this branch of psychology. The basic aim is to attain maximum levels of physical, emotional, psychological and cognitive wellbeing for the individuals.

Best Dissertation Topics In Counseling Psychology for undergraduate and masters students

You can choose any topic from the following list of current research topics in counseling psychology to attract the attention of your supervisor:

• Practical impacts of counseling on the married lives of couples looking for divorce
• Mindfulness and self-esteem: a review of literature
• Counseling at school levels: what interventions are used?
• Cultural differences between the counselor and the patients: comparisons of case studies
• What interventions are used by counselors for dealing with eating disorders in women?
• Needs assessments of people suffering from sexual abuses
• A counselor’s perspectives and interventions towards the area of racism
• Can empathy be taught?
• Cultural diversification and seeking for counselor’s help among university students
• Role of media in obesity among children
• Stigmatization of seeking psychological help: a review of literature
• Gender differences in the assessment practices of male and female counselors
• Counseling techniques to create future leaders in organizational setups
• Can religion act as a hindrance for people to seek psychological help?
• Depression and puberty: comparative case studies of teenagers
• Determining the body language of a patient: a counselor’s perspective
• Physical aggression among men to deal with issues: intervention used by a counselor
• Psychology and interventions for lying
• Advantages and disadvantages of becoming a counselor: interview approach
• Why famous and successful people commit suicide? A counselor’s perspective
• Scoring and interpretation of McGill friendship Questionnaire
• An alcoholic family member: how can family members intervene positively
• Violent video games and their impacts on aggression levels of children
• When a therapist needs counseling: interventions used by a counselor
• Internet addiction and its impacts on the family life of teenagers
• Relationship between soothing sounds and relaxation of people seeking psychological help
• Art as therapy: interventions used by a counselor
• Improving the work of a counselor: what steps need to be taken into account?
• Relationship between attachment styles and romantic relations as evident from text messages
• Personality determinants of social anxiety in black Americans
• Stealing attitudes in students: what interventions can be carried out by a counselor in association with the parents
• Gender inequality in the domain of counseling: a review of literature
• Role played by counselors in the domain of health psychology: a qualitative analysis
• Effects of family counseling on the interpersonal relations between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law

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Counseling psychology is one of the many branches of psychology. It primarily focuses on educational, social and career adjustment problems. To be specific, it deals with different situational problems that people from various social fields suffer from. It is different from clinical psychology, because clinical psychology deals with the study, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. It is not the psychological disorders that counseling psychology deals with, rather it helps people get over their mental pressure regarding different social ups and downs.

Counseling psychology dissertations

University final year students studying in psychology have to submit a dissertation in order to complete their degree. Choosing a right and worthy topic is very necessary to even get the permission from the supervisor to work on it. So, there are some steps needed to be followed to choose a strong topic for dissertation.

Previous students’ dissertations might be a great help to start with. This gives an idea about the format of a dissertation, what is required and how it should be done.

Looking for someone’s own interest is a great step. There must have been some questions that one student builds in mind throughout his/her time in university. A dissertation may be one’s best work in his/her life. So, it should be in a way that answers all questions in mind through someone’s own research.

It should be made sure that the topic is related to the area of counseling and not related to psychology. This is because if one shift from counseling to psychology, it would go out of the context ending in psychological realism.

There should be one single problem or topic selected that can be used as the title. It is to be made sure that no more than one question is asked as it would prove hesitation of the student.

Here are 11 example topics listed below:

• Do belief, awareness and emotions affect pain?
• Melancholy symptoms and tendency of crime among gay teenagers.
• Counseling session experiences of transgender people.
• Impact of abortion on the women who performed abortion deliberately.
• Impact of Ritalin among middle aged patients.
• Effect of play therapy among traumatized children.
• Perception of training experience among ethnic minority.
• Does the therapeutic relationship signify power discrimination?
• The extent to which objective methods of measurement can support theoretical approaches to consciousness.
• The interpersonal and mental health implications of the coherence of coming out narratives for a sample of gay men in committed romantic relationships.
• The experience of being financially dependent as a counseling psychology trainee.

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