Abstract
This paper explains that Gacy began his murders of young men in 1972; in December, 1978, police found 33 victims. In March 1980, Gacy was found guilty of all of the murders, and on May 10, 1994, Gacy was executed by lethal injection. The author points out that, throughout Gacy's life, he had been evaluated by psychiatrists and doctors who came up with the same conclusion: Gacy had antisocial personality disorder, was obsessive compulsive, had abused both alcohol and drugs, and had a sexual identity crisis possibly stemming from his abusive childhood, and possibly from a childhood injury to his brain. The paper states concern about the "very sloppy" police work related to this case, which began with a charge against Gacy of attempted rape of a young man in 1971.

From the Paper
"Gacy would eventually marry and settle down in Waterloo, Iowa in 1966. Two years later in May of 1968, he was being held on charges of coercing a young employee into homosexual acts, which spanned a period of months. He was sentenced to ten years in prison, however he proved himself a model prisoner and was released after only 18 months. While in prison his wife divorced him. After being paroled he moved back to Chicago. He eventually would remarry in May of 1971 and moved into a house. He quickly started up his own construction business. It appeared as though Gacy only hired young boys to work for him. He started bringing boys to his home, and would sometimes spend hours with them in the garage. Gacy told his second wife in 1972 that he was bisexual; however she was convinced that he was homosexual, and subsequently divorced him."

Tags:homosexual, sadistic, father, abuse, police, antisocial

Abstract
The paper discusses that while it is true that grief is a universal experience, the problem is that modern society has largely separated the concept of grief from the everyday experience of life. The paper points out that profound loss also has profound and varied effects upon the bereaved individual. The author, after reviewing many definitions and case studies, establishes a definition for grief: Grief is an emotion experienced during the event of bereavement; mourning is the action through which grief is expressed.

Table of Contents
Aims
Grief: Definitions and Attributes
Case Studies
Model Case: My Brother
Borderline Case: Deciding to Die
Related Case: The Decision to Change
Contrary Case: The Decision to Maintain the Status Quo
Conclusions from Case Studies
Grief: A Definition

From the Paper
"The aim of this concept analysis is therefore to understand grief from a number of viewpoints. This will be done by means of an analysis of grief through the stages of the process a bereaved person is expected to go through. These stages include physical and psychological processes. This is followed by a consideration of the social and religious support a bereaved person needs to work through the grieving process in a healthy way. Furthermore, case studies will be considered in terms of the established theories. Finally, conclusions are drawn in terms of the nursing profession and caring for a person going through the process of bereavement."

Tags:religion, support, physical, mourning, bereavement

Abstract
The central philosophy of solution-focused therapy is that clients bring with them strengths and capacities they can access and develop to make their lives more satisfactory. Assuming the client is the expert, the therapist is responsible for developing a collaborative context and helping the client articulate desired changes. The therapist magnifies client strengths, resources, and past successes, which leads to the construction of solutions. It is the purpose of this paper to use the Ward family as the case study to demonstrate the design and benefit of a solution-focused therapy program.

Tags:focused, therapy, plan

Abstract
This paper explains that the concept of addiction is most often used in the structural context of mental health because the mental health profession is concerned with how to care for the individual who is substance dependent. The author relates that addiction is the sum of the characteristics of unpredictable behavior changes, the inability to maintain impulses and self-control, and the compulsiveness to be gratified through an increase in dependency on the substances abused for pleasure. The paper concludes that the practical results of this conceptual analysis reveal that nurses can better understand and assess the need to care for the addicted client, worker, or family member when they have an increased consciousness about the structural forms that contribute to the solidification of addiction.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Isolating Questions of the Concept
Right Answers
Model Case
Contrary Case
Borderline Case
Invented Case
Social Context
Underlying Anxieties
Practical Results
Results in Language
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The following case story serves as a pure example of all of the elements that comprise concept of addiction. Jim is a 35-year-old Caucasian male who began to "shoot heroin" with coworkers after work. His heroin addiction started out as a half a gram of heroin injected intravenously after work and over two years, grew to two grams of heroin per day. John has begun to let his personal appearance deteriorate. His job performance declined and he was fired. A usual day for him now involves sitting in front of the television in a state of euphoria. His wife and daughter, who live with him, urge him to seek help for his illness. His wife states, ?He has become moody and easily agitated."

Tags:mental, dependent, unpredictable, self-control, care

Abstract
This paper briefly discusses the nature-versus-nurture debate as it pertains to serial killers. Using examples of several of the most notorious serial killers, this paper examines whether they may have had common backgrounds and upbringing (nurture) that led them to kill, or whether it was something inbred (nature).

From the Paper
"In looking at past serial killers, one must ask themselves what possessed them to do what they did? What made this man go over the edge and on a violent killing spree? For years people have tried to discern what the motivation behind this was. Some of the more mentally insane killers are a bit harder to piece the puzzle together for the mere fact that even if they divulge information about their life, it is entirely possible/probable that they are lying. People like Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and Richard Ramirez are the subjects of debate in psychology, criminology, as well as certain history classes. These criminals have shared many of the same experiences as children but it appears that common fears along with external forces have driven them to their very morbid paths."

Tags:nature, nuture

Abstract
The paper discusses the following characteristics and features of each population-- their reason for gathering together, the "rules" that seem to govern their interaction; common behavior; their response to "outsiders;" their reactions to new group members; their communicatory processes; their handling of extreme emotions or outbursts; their appearance and dress; their handling of money and/or possessions; and the types of personalities noted in each group.

From the Paper
"In terms of handling money or possessions, one child was given some money by a parent in order to get a coke from a nearby vendor (he appeared to be the oldest child in the group). This soon resulted in about a third of the children asking their mothers to either give them money to purchase a coke or buy them a coke. Those children whose parents refused were upset, although the expression of this "upsetness" varied from child to child with a couple of children acting like they were about to die of thirst (and then the parent would be sorry) while others just put on a sad or miffed face and let it go at that, their attention almost immediately being caught by something else."

Tags:possessions, rules, behavior, response, emotions

Abstract
This paper explains the background information about the psychological problems of Will Hunter as presented in the film "Good Will Hunting". The author uses the multi-axial diagnostic system provided in the DSM-IV to analyze Will's conduct disorder, which falls under each of the five axes. The paper relates information from the film to support this diagnosis and to demonstrates the factors which led to Will's recovery. The author concludes that this recovery as depicted in the film was somewhat unrealistic; however, over an extended period of treatment, it is very likely that Will could have made great progress.

From the Paper
"There is no diagnosis relevant to Will on Axis III, but on Axis IV Will falls under V61.10, Partner Relational Problems, and V15.81, Non-compliance with treatment. Will goes through three therapists due to his non-compliance before Sean finally agrees to work with him. Even then, Will goes through a number of non-compliant sessions with Sean whereby they sit in silence and Will refuses to talk. With respect to relational problems, Will has difficulty with his girlfriend, and eventually tells her that he does not love her because he is afraid of moving to California with her only to eventually be rejected."

Tags:professor intelligence, conduct disorder, therapist, talk therapy

Abstract
The paper explores the hypothetical case of Erving, a 74 year old male suffering from the loss of his wife. He also feels regret, hopelessness, and displays signs of depression. Under this theoretical framework, the writer explores the importance of a therapeutic relationship, the significance of planning and action and the implications of focusing on behavior. These three strategies are especially applicable and beneficial to Erving's case. The limitations of reality therapy are also evaluated, finding a need for further emotional insight, incorporation of feelings and a recognition of past events. The paper outlines key context, key concepts of the theories, therapeutic process and techniques, theory evaluation and discussion.

Outline:
Abstract
Key Concepts
Therapeutic Process
Techniques and Procedures
Evaluation
Conclusion

From the Paper
" In addition to the loneliness and depression, he is also suffering from a sense of regret. He feels as if he did not express his appreciation and love towards his wife when she was alive. Erving also feels that the time they shared was not as meaningful as it could have been; he remembers many instances where he acted impassively or disinterestedness when Amanda would make a suggestion. His responses would hurt Amanda, but she seldom complained. The regret about the time that he spent with Amanda is extended into the present. Erving is also having difficulty accepting the fact that his wife is gone, and he is still healthy and very much alive."

Tags:grief, depression, regret, counseling

Abstract
This paper discusses "The Kingdom of Matthias", focusing on the main themes and ideas and whether it achieved its purpose of identifying what factors made the characters change their views about life itself and the world around them. The author illustrates how the book paints a realistic picture of the environment and ambiance of that period of history and of the mood and tone of perfectionism that people embodied.

From the Paper
"There are several significant ideas brought up by the author's which come together to form the main theme of the story: why did the character's involved fall dupe to an insane and unconventional "storyteller" and even more so why did Robert Matthews either portray or believe that he was the Prophet Matthias, the "Spirit of Truth" (94). First of all we will look at the true main argument of the book, which is how and why Robert Matthews became the self-proclaimed prophet Matthias. He seemed to fail at everything that he did whether it was with his trade as a carpenter, being shunned by his friends and co-workers on account of relaying his religious beliefs to them, or "his home life [being] degenerated into a nightmare of wife-beating and child abuse." (49)."

Tags:religion, awakening, america, johnson, wilentz, robert, matthews

Abstract
This paper explores four types of child abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect. It includes definitions, descriptions, and case studies, as well as the cyclical nature of abuse. The paper explores how child abuse can be prevented and how to get help for those who have already been affected by child abuse. The paper concludes with the author's personal reaction to child abuse.

From the Paper
"According to statistics from 1998, 78% of all child abuse in the United States is committed by birth parents. Physical abuse is carried out relatively equally by mothers and fathers. Sexual abuse, in 90% of the cases, is perpetrated by a man, but most often the man is not the father but an adult who has an ongoing relationship with and access to the child. In 87% of neglect, the mother is the neglectful parent (Morales, 1998). A study done in North Carolina from 1985-1994, found that most perpetrators of child abuse are biological parents (almost equal between the mother and father). Other people who are likely to commit the child abuse are relatives, friends, baby-sitters, mother's boyfriends, and stepfathers (Herman-Giddens, 1999)."

Tags:alcoholism, neglect, depression