The role of language in therapy with the Spanish-English bilingual client.

The clinical and counseling psychology profession has witnessed a steady increase in research on the development and application of Hispanic/Latino-centered therapeutic approaches; however, little attention has been given to incorporating the dynamics of a client's language background in treatment. The authors discuss the important role of language representation and emotions and the implications for conducting therapy with bilingual clients who speak Spanish and English. The contributions of psychoanalysis and psycholinguistics that have guided the research on language issues in counseling and therapy are presented, and future directions in research, training, and practice are outlined. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Réalité actuelle des couples homosexuels: Implications cliniques en contexte de thérapie conjugale.

Despite the fact that a large number of homosexual couples seek professional help when confronted with marital difficulties, relatively little knowledge is available to psychologists working with these clients. Although gay and lesbian couples greatly resemble heterosexual couples on most of the conjugal dimensions, it seems that same sex couples do have a unique reality to their sexual orientation. The present article constitutes an innovative synthesis of the actual knowledge concerning therapeutic intervention with gay and lesbian couples. First, the specific motives for these couples to seek help are discussed (i.e., issues related to homophobia, the lack of conjugal models, the "coming out" process, and the influence of socialization). Then, changes relating to issues relevant to some same sex couples brought to theoretical frameworks in psychology are explored. The frameworks that we examine are psychoanalytic, adlerian and cognitive behavioural. Finally, issues associated with HIV are discussed given its importance for die homosexual population and its impact on gay couples. This article, far from wanting to stigmatize even more homosexual couples, aims to support psychologists in their reflection and search for adequate interventions with this population that still... (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Response to Schmidt's (1988) comments on Faust, Hart, Guilmette, and Arkes (1988).

Responds to the comments by J. P. Schmidt (see record 2010-03278-001) on the current authors' original article, Neuropsychologists' capacity to detect adolescent malingerers (see record 1989-09946-001). In the latter study, the neuropsychologists were presented with actual test results, a fabricated history, but neither collateral reports nor direct client contact during the assessment. Schmidt (1989) asserted that this represented insufficient data on which to base a neuropsychological diagnosis; therefore, it was not surprising to him that neuropsychologists experienced great difficulty in detecting malingering. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Training Competencies in American Psychological Association Accredited Graduate Programs.

The current study examines the extent to which American Psychological Association accredited clinical and counseling doctoral programs incorporate training on issues relevant to gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) clients. One hundred four training directors completed surveys. Results reveal the 1st snapshot of how doctoral programs are addressing GLB issues in existing curricula. For example, programs are incorporating GLB issues in multicultural classes and practicum. However, counseling programs incorporated GLB issues more than clinical programs in several areas, such as requiring multicultural courses (where GLB issues are potentially addressed) and mentoring students in GLB research. Differences in levels of inclusion between clinical and counseling programs could be attributable to the programs' differential emphases on subspecialization. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Three-year follow-up of same-sex couples who had civil unions in Vermont, same-sex couples not in civil unions, and heterosexual married couples.

This study was a 3-year follow-up of 65 male and 138 female same-sex couples who had civil unions in Vermont during the 1st year of that legislation. These couples were compared with 23 male and 61 female same-sex couples in their friendship circles who did not have civil unions and with 55 heterosexual married couples (1 member of each was a sibling to a member of a civil union couple). Despite the legalized nature of their relationships, civil union couples did not differ on any measure from same-sex couples who were not in civil unions. However, same-sex couples not in civil unions were more likely to have ended their relationships than same-sex civil union or heterosexual married couples. Compared with heterosexual married participants, both types of same-sex couples reported greater relationship quality, compatibility, and intimacy and lower levels of conflict. Longitudinal predictors of relationship quality at Time 2 included less conflict, greater level of outness, and a shorter relationship length for men in same-sex relationships and included less conflict and more frequent sex for women in same-sex relationships at Time 1. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Development, reliability, and validity of the Measure of Sexual Identity Exploration and Commitment (MOSIEC).

Four studies were conducted on the development and validation of the Measure of Sexual Identity Exploration and Commitment (MoSIEC). Exploratory factor analysis of an initial item pool yielded a 22-item measure with 4 distinct factors assessing commitment, exploration, sexual orientation identity uncertainty, and synthesis/integration. Exploratory factor analysis findings support the argument that sexual identity is a broad, multidimensional construct and that the MoSIEC assesses the construct of sexual identity in a manner consistent with J. E. Marcia's (1966) model of identity development. Confirmatory factor analyses demonstrated the stability of the MoSIEC factor structure, providing evidence of construct validity. Test-retest stability, internal consistency, and validity coefficients supported the use and continued development of the MoSIEC. Significant differences in levels of exploration and sexual orientation identity uncertainty were found among different sexual orientation identity groups, establishing the criterion-related validity of the MoSIEC. Implications for further development and use of the MoSIEC are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

MPLS VPN在大客户组网业务中的应用

根据当前网络发展趋势和大客户组网的业务需求,首先,分析MPLS VPN技术较传统ATM/SDH组网的优势;其次,介绍运营商应用MPLS VPN技术承载大客户组网业务,同时结合QoS、链路保护技术提高业务质量和可靠性的各种具体方案。主要方案有单一MPLS VPN和多种MPLS VPN技术组合应用两类。单一MPLS VPN又分为三层MPLS VPN(BGP/MPLS VPN)和二层MPLS VPN(VLL,VPLS);多种MPLS VPN技术组合应用又可分为BGP/MPLS VPN终结VLL,VPLS终结VLL和VLL与VLL对接。通过实验室的测试,验证了以上方案的可行性和承载效果,给出了采用不同的MPLS VPN方式承载大客户组网业务的应用场景。     

广电应对三网融合的思考

为了应对三网融合,广电必须发挥自身优势,紧紧抓住有线电视网络、有线电视用户、电视机终端做好文章,利用高带宽、高入户率开展好双向互动业务,这样才能使广电成为真正意义上的第四大通信运营商。     

居民阶梯电价执行中存在的问题及对策

居民阶梯电价政策已执行1年,在具体执行过程中发现了潜在法律风险、合表用户计量、前店后居及执行周期不当等问题。通过对问题的系统梳理和政策比对,提出了加快分表计量、调整计算周期、放宽电采暖认定范围等建设性对策。     

期货经纪公司的最优激励契约模型决策

基于委托代理理论,建立了一个激励契约模型,解释了我国期货经纪公司传统的激励机制,并基于长期效用函数建立了一个新的激励契约模型。通过比较,指出现实中所用传统激励契约的不足,建议制定激励契约时既要考虑交易成交量又要考虑客户成长率。