In this study, we aimed to explore interpersonal distress as a moderator of the effects of supportive treatment (ST) versus supportive expressive treatment (SET) on the therapeutic alliance and outcome in patients with depression. We drew on data from a randomized controlled trial where 100 patients were randomized to receive 16 sessions of either ST or SET. Patients completed a measure of inte…
This study investigated various aspects of the validity of the Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms-62 for college student clients comprising five ethnoracial groups. The Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms-62 has demonstrated solid psychometric properties in previous studies; however, its accuracy for clients of color has received limited empirical attentio…
Recent calls have been made to decolonize White-dominated, Western narratives around concealment (e.g., that disclosure should be prioritized) and instead to examine psychosocial factors associated with concealment. Existing literature lacks exploration into daily variations of sexual or gender identity concealment (hereafter, "concealment") among sexual and gender minority people, especially s…
Grief and loss perspectives are frequently used in clinical and nonclinical (e.g.. parent-facilitated support groups) settings to support families who are navigating awareness or disclosure of a child's diverse gender identity (ie., as transgender or nonbinary [TNB]). Little to no research has examined the mental health consequences of TNB youth of having parents and caregivers conceptualize th…
Religion is central to many children's lives. Yet, religion is commonly considered to be outside the scope of public education. This article addresses the urgent need, in increasingly super-diverse school contexts, for knowledge on how early years educational settings can be responsive to learners and their families who identify with a religion. Drawing on Cultural Models Theory, this case stud…
This article explores the integration of Pacific ways of knowing, being, and doing into leadership in early childhood education (ECE) in Aotearoa New Zealand to sustain Pacific children's cultural identities. Current leadership models in education reflect dominant systems that do not fully recognize the diverse contributions, needs, and priorities of Pacific communities. By foregrounding collec…
Young children's play and art-making expressions are widely recognized to function as constructions of their personal lives and can reveal salient aspects from their sociocultural contexts, funds of knowledge, and situations of development. Minoritized children require access to familiar and culturally representative materials and pedagogies in the classroom to draw on and enact elements of the…
Regarding multilingualism and cross-cultural awareness for teaching and learning, a gap remains between research and classroom practice. A vital aspect to bridge this gap lies in creating authentic learning materials, based on solid local involvement, that acknowledge the dynamic and shifting nature of linguistic and cultural practices and sustain children's diverse identities, literacies, and …