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Technology Transfer (TT) process is complex and influenced by numerous factors. Associated with this context, the recent and growing Digital Transformation has impacted practically all sectors, through disruptive technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and 6G networks, Industry 4.0, Digital Agriculture, and Artificial Intelligence, among others. Thus, the present study intends to investigate the characteristics of TT processes involving digital solutions generated by Public Research Institutes, seeking to identify the factors that interfere in this process. A literature review was carried out regarding the factors that influence a TT process focused on digital technologies produced by Public Research Institutes, followed by the systematization of the findings and the proposition of a theoretical model. Thus, this study seeks to contribute to the understanding of the critical factors for the TT processes associated with digital innovation.
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Spirituality and religion are considered components of wellness, important factors in counseling, and associated with improved mental health outcomes (Brown et al., 2013; Dixon & Wilcox, 2016; Kyle, 2013; Myers et al., 2007). The 2016 cacrep standards and the aservic Spiritual Competencies also highlight the need for counselors to be equipped to address clients’ spiritual and religious concerns ( aservic, 2009; cacrep, 2015). However, some counselor education programs insufficiently prepare counseling trainees to integrate spirituality and religious practices into sessions with clients (Dailey et al., 2015; Dobmeier & Renier, 2012; Henriksen et al., 2015; Pearce et al., 2019). This article reviews spirituality and religion and their relevancy for counseling and wellness, discusses the 2024 proposed cacrep standards, examines counselor education programs, and provides recommendations for cacrep and counselor education programs to address the deficiencies in counselors’ spiritual training.
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Mormons, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (cjclds) have unique religious and cultural practices. Counselors must fulfill a baseline level of cultural competence (knowledge, awareness, skills) and the ability to practice with cultural humility to be effective with this population. Mormon beliefs and teachings can have both positive and negative effects on mental health. This article will review the strengths and cultural norms of Mormon spirituality and explore challenges related to Mormon spirituality, including issues lgbtq+ believers may face. This article will also provide suggestions for how to apply aservic guidelines to working with this demographic.
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Faith and spirituality are significant cultural factors that support positive mental health and overall wellness but are often overlooked in counseling training and practice. To date, most of the existing research literature regarding faith and spirituality in counseling has been from counselors’ perspectives, with little research from the perspective of counselor educators. In this generic qualitative study, we explored 15 counselor educators’ experiences teaching master’s students to integrate faith and spirituality into clinical work. Through semi-structured interviews, six themes were identified: self-awareness, roles and responsibilities, assessment and case conceptualization, therapeutic relationship, academic programs, and methods and approaches. Implications and recommendations for future research are provided.
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Spirituality has been found to be a protective factor in times of crisis. The covid-19 pandemic represented a shared crisis experience that led to significant stressors, losses, and radical adjustments both personally and professionally among counselors and counselors-in-training. With research supporting the role of comprehensive spiritual practices and the need for integrating spirituality within counselor education programs, this mixed methods study explored how fifteen students experienced spirituality in counseling course in a cacrep-accredited master’s program as they navigated the uncertainty of the pandemic. Implications for counselor education and recommendations for future research are presented.
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Motivational Interviewing, a heavily utilized approach to substance use counseling, has characteristics that make it a culturally sustaining approach to supporting Jewish clients with substance use disorders. The authors address challenges and opportunities in counseling Jewish clients, including identity development and difficulties in addressing mental health and substance use concerns. A case example is provided.
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Counselor education programs (N = 55) at Protestant Christian universities with policies prohibiting same-sex relationships on campus were surveyed to understand the influence of these policies on the program. Response proportions were compared between cacrep-accredited (n = 33) vs. non-cacrep-accredited programs (n = 22). cacrep programs were significantly more likely than non-cacrep programs to actively recruit students in same-sex relationships, less likely to decline or discourage admission to students in same-sex relationships, and experienced less conflict with university administration about following policy. No differences were found between cacrep and non-cacrep-accredited programs regarding affirming or dismissing admitted students in same-sex relationships.