Practice What You Preach: DBT Therapists’ Skill Utilization in Burnout Prevention

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between DBT practitioners’ skill use and consultation team on burnout and stress levels. The study was exploratory in nature and used a mixed methods convenience sample that surveyed DBT practitioners through an international list serve. Burnout and stress were measured along with skill use, perspectives on consultation team, and demographic information. The sample included 135 survey responses and participants varied in demographic information. Results found that there was a negative correlation between burnout and skill use and that in general practitioners use the skills on a frequent basis and find the skills helpful in reducing stress. On a whole, the sample of respondents had very low burnout scores with only 3.7% of those surveyed falling above the burnout threshold. Respondents had mixed views around consultation team but in general found it helpful in alleviating stress around their DBT cases. Since the study was exploratory in nature, future research should aim at duplication of the study as well as looking at mindfulness practice in mental health practitioners not involved in DBT and its influence on stress and burnout

How Communities Respond to Industrial Pollution

Industrial pollution is a growing environmental issue in the United States, having health, economic, and social consequences on the surrounding communities. This study explores how communities respond to industrial pollution by examining two case studies in New York: the Navy/Grumman Plume of Bethpage and the IBM Plume of Endicott. Document analysis provided information to create complete timelines of the pollution and remediation in each community. Interviews were also conducted to provide personal insight from residents, employees of polluting industries, or those involved with remediation efforts. Ultimately, the research suggests that industrial actors should take a proactive stance in addressing contamination. It’s also recommended that government officials should use their positions to hold responsible parties accountable, write and pass legislation that will prevent contamination from happening in the future, and provide a platform for stakeholders to participate. Lastly, it was observed that community stakeholders were most effective when they organized into groups

Practice What You Preach: DBT Therapists’ Skill Utilization in Burnout Prevention

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between DBT practitioners’ skill use and consultation team on burnout and stress levels. The study was exploratory in nature and used a mixed methods convenience sample that surveyed DBT practitioners through an international list serve. Burnout and stress were measured along with skill use, perspectives on consultation team, and demographic information. The sample included 135 survey responses and participants varied in demographic information. Results found that there was a negative correlation between burnout and skill use and that in general practitioners use the skills on a frequent basis and find the skills helpful in reducing stress. On a whole, the sample of respondents had very low burnout scores with only 3.7% of those surveyed falling above the burnout threshold. Respondents had mixed views around consultation team but in general found it helpful in alleviating stress around their DBT cases. Since the study was exploratory in nature, future research should aim at duplication of the study as well as looking at mindfulness practice in mental health practitioners not involved in DBT and its influence on stress and burnout

DIFFERENCES IN JUMPING PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN FROM DIFFERENT SPORTS

The ability of high rate of force development is crucial in many high power sports. The aim of this study was to examine the possible differences in jumping skills of children participating in sports with different demands of leg strength, in order to investigate if specific training influenced different jump performances. 175 children from four different sports participated. The subjects performed squat jumps; counter movement jumps and drop jumps from 0.2 m and 0.4 m. The study showed that the nature of the sport has influence on the performance of drop jumping ability on children, though natural selection may also have an influence

Sustainability Hub Newsletter - November 2023

In this edition, read about a sustainable swap you can make in your bathroom, local research projects, seed resources, what to do with old jack-o-lanterns, how to reduce your waste during the holidays, and an environmental art feature! Don’t forget to check out our upcoming events and our announcements

Sustainability Hub Newsletter - April 2023

This issue of the Sustainability Hub Newsletter covers tips for spring cleaning, seeds to plant this month, on and off campus sustainability, as well as upcoming events! Read more to learn about sustainability in the Dining Halls, charter buses to the Farmers Market, a new Plant Buddy program, the Move Out Project, and more

Sustainability Hub Newsletter - Summer 2023

In our summer issue of the Sustainability Hub Newsletter, get inspired to plant a garden in June, put sustainability books on your summer reading list, and learn how you can participate in Plastic Free July! At the end, check out some local summer events and other announcements

Sustainability Hub - December 2023 Newsletter

In this newsletter, check out a sustainable swap you can make this month, books to read over the holiday break, resources to stay safe this season, how to give gifts sustainably, a seed recipe, and an environmental art feature! Don’t forget to check out upcoming events and our other announcements

Sustainability Hub Newsletter - March 2023

In this issue of the Sustainability Hub Newsletter, learn about what you can plant in March, new resources the Hub has to offer, SUNY Sustainability Town Halls, an internship opportunity with NEST, safety tips for floods, and other announcements