Alan Carr
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Family communication and everyday executive function in preschool children
ABSTRACT The current study examined the relation between family functioning and multi-step task success in pre-school aged children. Executive function was assessed using the Preschool Executive Task Assessment (PETA), a performance-based measure of executive function that reflects a novel multi-step task (N = 119; Mage = 5.85 years, SD = 0.62). Parents/guardians completed the Systematic Clinical Outcome Routine Evaluation-28 (SCORE-28) to assess family functioning.
Development and preliminary validation of the C‐SCORE: A brief scale for use in systemic couple therapy
C-SCORE may be used by therapists in their clinical work with couples for assessment, treatment planning, monitoring therapeutic progress and evaluating outcome. C-SCORE covers key issues relevant to couples such as communication, safety and sexuality within the relationship. Further research with clinical populations is needed.
An Investigation Into the Positive and Negative Outcomes for Clinicians Working With Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse
This study found there were both positive and negative outcomes for clinicians working with CSA across Ireland and the United Kingdom. A range of systemic organisational factors were experienced as exacerbating negative outcomes for some participants, while personal strengths and clinical supports were viewed as mitigating factors.
The positive and negative effects of working with child sexual abuse for health and social care professionals: A systematic review
A range of positive and negative outcomes are experienced by practitioners working with children who have experienced sexual abuse. Multiple personal and contextual factors mitigate or exacerbate professionals' distress. This suggests professionals may require multiple, individualised supports to protect from negative outcomes due to CSA work. Supervision and high emotional self-awareness are protective factors.
The evidence-base for positive psychology interventions: a mega-analysis of meta-analyses
ABSTRACT This study provides a quantitative synthesis of meta-analytic evidence for the effectiveness of very broadly defined positive psychological interventions (PPIs), i.e. interventions that enhance well-being through pathways consistent with positive psychology theory. The definition covers a wide range of PPIs including single and multi-element PPI programs as well as mindfulness, mind-body, and physical exercise-based interventions. Five databases were searched.
The impact of the first wave of the Covid‐19 pandemic on parents of children with externalising difficulties in ireland: A longitudinal cohort study
Abstract Background This longitudinal cohort study aimed to examine the impact of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland on parents of children with externalising difficulties, in comparison to parents of children without such difficulties.
Explaining the Series 2 Base Set
And Now for Something Completely Different Hope you've had your fill of the Series 2 Base Set Moments that we've released so far. We're about to mint a whole new batch of jaw-dropping Moments from players all across the Association.
Levels of satisfaction with children’s respite services, parental coping and family functioning
ORIGINAL ARTICLE Aidan McKiernan BA, PhD Corresponding Author E-mail address: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6495-9358 School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Clinical Psychology, LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice, Dublin, Ireland Correspondence Aidan McKiernan, Principal Clinical Psychologist at LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, Leopardstown Road, Foxrock, Co. Dublin and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Psychology, UCD.
New Features in PubMed Labs!
Jan 30 Posted by Alan Carr on January 30th, 2019 Posted in: NLM Resources, PubMed, Search Tools The National Library of Medicine continues to develop features in PubMed Labs, with new tools and functionality added on a regular basis. Recent releases added several ways to save and share citations, as well as enhancements to the search results and abstract pages. “Save” and “Email” options are now present on the search results and abstract pages for desktop and tablet users.
Resources Addressing Radiation Emergencies
Posted by Alan Carr on January 17th, 2018 Posted in: Consumer Health, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Events, NLM Resources, Public Health The false alert sent to everyone in Hawaii this past Saturday caused panic and alarm. Now that it is clear there is no immediate threat, this unfortunate incident can serve as a reminder to prepare for all types of hazards and emergencies. Do you know what to do in the case of a radiation emergency?
Why will.i.am’s smartwatch has already failed
If you have created a groundbreaking piece of technology that will change the world, where would you unveil it? A smart conference hall packed with journalists? An exclusive party for the rich and famous in Monaco? How about a late-night British talk show? Awkwardly named popstar will.i.am has been keen to lavish attention on his public image, particularly the idea that he is leading the charge in technology innovation.
One man and his dog rescued by Gravesend RNLI lifeboat
Once the lifeboat was close to the reported area the crew started to search nearby jetties with their search light in case the two individuals and the dog had drifted in the outgoing tide. The lifeboat crew were alerted to the exact location by a member of the group using their flashlight on their mobile phone. Approaching with caution as it was shallow and rocky where a person was spotted with the dog on their lap underneath a disused jetty.
Gravesend RNLI lifeboat crew are presented with a £5000 donation
The donation from the late Mrs Bull’s legacy was left in the memory of her daughter (Sara’s) late husband Robert Taylor. Sara’s husband passed away eight years ago and she explained that when her mum made out her will she left two bequests, one to the RNLI and the other to the Downs Syndrome Association. Sara said: ‘Although mum didn't have good sea legs, she admired those who did.
Gravesend RNLI lifeboat takes part in exercise overboard
With London Coastguard co-ordinating, this involved Kent Fire and Rescue, South East Coast Ambulance Hazardous Area Response Team, The Port of London Authority, Essex Police Marine and the Border Force RIB.
RNLI rescue figures reveal a busy 2015 for Kent volunteer lifeboat crews
In 2015 in Kent: • The charity’s lifeboats launched 400 times • Volunteer crews rescued 399 people of which 13 were lives saved Collectively, crew from the nine lifeboat stations** in Kent launched 400 times last year to attend a wide range of incidents including commercial vessels in trouble, adrift fishermen, struggling swimmers and leisure boaters in difficulty. Overall RNLI lifeboat volunteers in Kent rescued 399 people.
The fourth atomic spy
It’s been long known that Klaus Fuchs, Theodore Hall, and David Greenglass committed espionage at Project Y—the Los Alamos branch of the Manhattan Project—during World War II. Each worked at the secret laboratory charged with creating the world’s first atomic bombs, each stole classified weapons information, and each shared it with the Soviet Union. Just recently though, in September 2019, historians confirmed a fourth wartime spy: Oscar Seborer. Seborer was born in New York City in 1921.
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