Touch the Tides

Ashley Bowers, Other Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

Touch the Tides is a free educational seminar developed to educate people on tidepool safety, etiquette, locations, and how to use them, rooted in connecting people with nature and making recreation accessible for all people.

Tough Girls: Exploring Nonverbal Behaviors of Females at Rock Shows

College of Professional Studies

Because females have historically been socially and physically discouraged from participating in such events. It is important to examine effective nonverbal behaviors which promote gender inclusion in this setting. Utilizing a literature review and observation of the behaviors of females who attend rock music performances, this project describes community efforts to provide safety for female audience members through nonverbal communication and observations support the perceived female inhibition to participate equally to males in such an environment.

Traditional Storytelling

College of Professional Studies

My community project addresses the tradition of oral history through storytelling. There are many families who do not have storytellers within them and can’t pass traditional stories on to their children. I have been working with an individual to create a Native American children’s storybook. I have gathered data through analyzing local transcripts, articles, and books. Traditional stories have a vital role in culture, community, identity, and wellness. Since time immemorial, storytelling has been a form of passing down traditions, values, and history. These stories not only provide education but is a coping mechanism to the changes that have come over the years. (Walter & Gearhart, 2008)

Training and Continuing Education Manual for In Home Supportive Services

College of Professional Studies

This project is the creation of a training and continuing education manual for In Home Supportive Services, social workers. Gaps and barriers in training will be assessed through a survey to current staff. Results will be analyzed and considered in the development of new training materials. A variety of learning methods, as well as information on working with culturally diverse populations will be considered in the creation of the manual. The intended purpose of this project is to create equitable services to the clients, as well as providing extra education and resources to reduce burnout and turnover of staff.

Transition Age Youth Community Project

Robert Grady, Social Work Graduate Student

College of Professional Studies

This was a community project developed with The Transitional Age Youth Program of Humboldt county, which serves youth 16-26 that our houseless and/or have been in the foster care system. This program has an emphasis on working with youth that identify as LGBTQIA2S+. Our community project sought to bridge the gap that queer youth can experience when accessing gender affirming healthcare in rural areas.

Tri-Mindful: resilience, (re)indigenizing, renewal

College of Professional Studies

Tri-Mindful is a community wellness event that will raise money for our Mother (Earth) and our Sisters (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women). The mindfulness triathlon will consist of: 3k fun run/walk or 5k race, grounding exercise, and a guided meditation. The event will culminate to a space with Indigenous artists, speakers, and activities. By partnering with Seventh Generation Fund, our aim is to promote: (1) social, economic, and environmental justice for sovereign Tribal communities; (2) community wellness; and (3) holistic healing through the Indigenous traditional contemplative practice.

Twelve-Hour Nursing Shifts and the Impact on Patient Safety

Jaimi Wisner, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

Twelve-hour shifts for nurses have become increasingly popular due to the perceived benefits, including a way to fight nursing shortages. However, recent evidence suggests that twelve-hour shifts may negatively affect patient safety. Therefore, this project argues for creating a new policy for nurses to work eight-hour rather than twelve-hour shifts. The project examines the evidence regarding the impact of twelve-hour shifts on patient safety, nurse fatigue, and avoidable errors and discusses the benefits of eight-hour shifts. This project advocates for a change towards shorter work hours for nurses to improve their productivity and increase patient safety.

United Indian Health Services Community Garden

College of Professional Studies

This Project looks at United Indian Health Services’ Community Nutrition Project and the Potawat Community Food Garden in Humboldt County, California. Throughout the poster we’ll examine how they function, who they serve, and how COVID-19 has impacted their services. The information was gathered from both online research as well as first hand accounts from some of the garden's volunteers. The purpose of this project is to bring awareness to how the Potawot garden has benefited the Humboldt community and how community gardens can benefit other communities in general.

Using Art and Mindfulness as Coping Mechanisms for Teens with Depression: A Guidebook

College of Professional Studies

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), as much as 10 to 15 percent of American teenagers experience symptoms of depression at any one given time (2014). Research has shown that mindfulness methods and art therapy methods have both proven themselves useful in treating this disease, but there is little research that has delved into the possible benefits of combining these two methodologies. This project combines these two forms of coping skills into one curriculum for use in school or therapeutic settings aimed at helping adolescents find outlets for dealing with their depression. That's the goal of this project: the creation of a mindfulness and art therapy guidebook.

Using thermography to measure stress responses

College of Professional Studies

The the human body undergoes a suite of physiological changes during stress, including changes in blood flow. These changes in blood flow may be detectable using new thermal imaging techniques. The present study was designed to determine the time-course and topography of temperature changes in the face during the experience of a psychosocial stressor. Our results suggest that thermography may offer a non-invasive method for assessing arousal. This study is an important first step in assessing the sensitivity of this technology to various affective states. Additional research measuring different emotions is needed to determine the applicability of this technology in the public sector.