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Comparing treatment approaches for drug, internet, and gambling addictions

Addiction is one of the major issues in today’s counseling practice that occurs in various forms and continues to affect many people. Kottler & Shepard (2015) define addiction as behavioral patterns that are not only applied to substances but to activities as well.

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Professional social workers' roles, qualifications, and ethics in child protection

What is the general job description for professional social worker, whether protective or one who has another job description? What are the minimum qualifications for this job? The role of a professional social worker is comprehensive and diverse.

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Cultural competence and interprofessional collaboration in diabetes management

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Maternal influence on children's eating behaviors and weight control

Parents have a strong influence on their children’s eating behaviors and attitudes toward food. In early childhood, parental influence is overarching.

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Ken Bradshaw's survival skills in the Australian desert

Ken Bradshaw might be used to big wave surfing, but the skills required to survive in a surfing situation are not the same skills needed to survive in the Australian desert.

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PMI-ACP, Scrum Alliance, and SAFe agile certifications compared

The PMI-ACP is a professional certification that is offered by a selected few institutes to individuals. PMI (Project Management Institute) is known to offer professional certification for agile practitioners known as PMI Agile Certified Practitioners (PMI-ACP).

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How team sports develop transferable life skills

Sports teach self-efficacy and build honest confidence, while also helping individuals develop the communications and leadership skills they can apply in all areas of life. In face, empirical research continually shows that participation in sports leads to life skills development.

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Psychiatric concepts of alcoholism in "My Name is Bill"

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Character traits and empathy in bystander intervention responses

Summary According to the authors, the bystander effect, or the commonly-accepted notion that individuals are less likely to intervene if they believe others are likely to do so, is affected by both personal and situational factors.

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Countering Boko Haram through military force and negotiated ceasefire

In order to effectively neutralize the Boko Haram in Nigeria, I suggest a combination of strategies including the use of military force combined with education and economic empowerment programs.

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