Geri Miller
Biographic Data
| ID | 3687265 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Geri Miller |
| GIVEN NAMES | Geri |
| FAMILY NAME | Miller |
| SIGNATURE | MILLER G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Appalachian State University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1976 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling
Preparing Students for Research and for Work with the Transgender Population
In an effort to provide opportunities for social work students to develop competencies for research and for working with transgender individuals, the authors paired content in two separate undergraduate courses: cultural competence and research methods. A qualitative research study was designed to assess the impact of this curricular approach. Following completion of the two courses, students participated in focus groups to discuss their experien…
From inhumane to humane
Phenomenological interview methods were completed with 9 mental health professionals (psychologists, counselors) who volunteered as Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Workers in response to the 9/11 disaster in New York. Interviews were completed shortly after the disaster and repeated 5 years later to understand how 9/11 experiences changed participants' leadership in their work. The unprecedented characteristics of the 9/11 disaster provided a un…
Helping Mothers in Incestuous Families
This article reviews studies which examine the biases of researchers and mental health professionals toward non-offending mothers in families where sexual abuse has occurred. The article also reviews the importance and nature of supportive approaches in working with these mothers. Specific recommendations for both researchers and mental health professionals are given
Spiritual Well-Being Scale Ethnic Differences between Caucasians and African-Americans
The Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWB) has been used to examine the various levels of well-being with a variety of groups. However, the scale has not been examined in terms of the impact of ethnicity on scale results specifically comparing Caucasians and African-Americans. This study, which was a follow-up to previous quantitative/qualitative studies, examined the impact of ethnicity in terms of Caucasians and African-Americans. The SWB Scale was a…
Triangulated Therapy
This article presents a case study of cross-cultural counseling involving a client and her friend, who served as a translator for the client in sessions. During three one-hour counseling sessions, a variety of ethical issues emerged. Intervention strategies and recommendations for cross-cultural counseling in this context are discussed
Counseling Taiwan Chinese in America
This article examines cultural influences on Taiwan Chinese in America who seek counseling. Typical counseling struggles, effective counseling strategies and theoretical approaches, and training implications are addressed
Sexual Abuse and Chemical Dependency
This article examines the relationship between alcohol use and sexual abuse for both male perpetrators and female survivors with a special emphasis on antecedent factors of substance abuse for survivors. Treatment issues for women survivors are discussed and therapeutic interventions are suggested. Finally, the use of 12-step programs in a manner which is helpful with survivors is discussed
Closing the Gap
Helping Mothers in Incestuous Families
This article reviews studies which examine the biases of researchers and mental health professionals toward non-offending mothers in families where sexual abuse has occurred. The article also reviews the importance and nature of supportive approaches in working with these mothers. Specific recommendations for both researchers and mental health professionals are given
Closing the Gap
Sexual Abuse and Chemical Dependency
This article examines the relationship between alcohol use and sexual abuse for both male perpetrators and female survivors with a special emphasis on antecedent factors of substance abuse for survivors. Treatment issues for women survivors are discussed and therapeutic interventions are suggested. Finally, the use of 12-step programs in a manner which is helpful with survivors is discussed
Counseling Taiwan Chinese in America
This article examines cultural influences on Taiwan Chinese in America who seek counseling. Typical counseling struggles, effective counseling strategies and theoretical approaches, and training implications are addressed
Spiritual Well-Being Scale Ethnic Differences between Caucasians and African-Americans
The Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWB) has been used to examine the various levels of well-being with a variety of groups. However, the scale has not been examined in terms of the impact of ethnicity on scale results specifically comparing Caucasians and African-Americans. This study, which was a follow-up to previous quantitative/qualitative studies, examined the impact of ethnicity in terms of Caucasians and African-Americans. The SWB Scale was a…
Triangulated Therapy
This article presents a case study of cross-cultural counseling involving a client and her friend, who served as a translator for the client in sessions. During three one-hour counseling sessions, a variety of ethical issues emerged. Intervention strategies and recommendations for cross-cultural counseling in this context are discussed
Helping Mothers in Incestuous Families
This article reviews studies which examine the biases of researchers and mental health professionals toward non-offending mothers in families where sexual abuse has occurred. The article also reviews the importance and nature of supportive approaches in working with these mothers. Specific recommendations for both researchers and mental health professionals are given
From inhumane to humane
Phenomenological interview methods were completed with 9 mental health professionals (psychologists, counselors) who volunteered as Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Workers in response to the 9/11 disaster in New York. Interviews were completed shortly after the disaster and repeated 5 years later to understand how 9/11 experiences changed participants' leadership in their work. The unprecedented characteristics of the 9/11 disaster provided a un…
Preparing Students for Research and for Work with the Transgender Population
In an effort to provide opportunities for social work students to develop competencies for research and for working with transgender individuals, the authors paired content in two separate undergraduate courses: cultural competence and research methods. A qualitative research study was designed to assess the impact of this curricular approach. Following completion of the two courses, students participated in focus groups to discuss their experien…
Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling
Psychology (8 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Counseling Practices and Supervision (5 works) · Medical education (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychotherapist (3 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (2 works)