#501
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 00:06:18 -0500
From: Arindam Basu
Subject: Request for information on internet based research
Dear Members:
I am looking for existing resources on any research (specifically on
health education related or health behavior related issues) performed
using the internet - meaning research, where the primary source
of data was from subscribers of the newsgroups,e-mail lists, or from the
internet surfers from posted forms in the various online sources.
Also, I'd appreciate if any one can kindly provide some lists of
published or online resources on the reliability and validity issues of
research based on online data collection and analysis. I need the
information for a research paper .
Sincerely,
Arindam Basu
Health Department
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg,PA 18301
E-mail: arindam@esu.edu
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#502
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 11:56:55 +0200
From: Ansa Ojanlatva
Subject: Re: Request for information on internet based research
I hope the responses to this request will be online. Also, in response to
the request about references on logistic regression, our stat person across
the hall recommends the following:
D. Collett. (1991) Modelling Binary Data. Chapman & Hall publishing.
Alan Agresti. (1990) Categorical Data Analysis. A Wiley-Interscience
Publication.
On Tue, 1 Apr 1997, Arindam Basu wrote:
> Dear Members:
>
> I am looking for existing resources on any research (specifically on
> health education related or health behavior related issues) performed
> using the internet - meaning research, where the primary source
> of data was from subscribers of the newsgroups,e-mail lists, or from the
> internet surfers from posted forms in the various online sources.
>
> Also, I'd appreciate if any one can kindly provide some lists of
> published or online resources on the reliability and validity issues of
> research based on online data collection and analysis. I need the
> information for a research paper .
>
> Sincerely,
> Arindam Basu
> Health Department
> East Stroudsburg University
> East Stroudsburg,PA 18301
> E-mail: arindam@esu.edu
>
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#503
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 06:10:27 -0500
From: "Sandra S. Bargainnier"
Subject: Re: Request for information on internet based research
Try a library search...use the library and information science
indices..they have addressed these issues for a few years..much more so
than health ed.
Also plug the terms "medical informatics" and/or "health informatics" into
your search.
Tom Ferguson's Book: Health Online is also good reading about the "medical
self-care" movement on-line
Good luck
On Tue, 1 Apr 1997, Arindam Basu wrote:
> Dear Members:
>
> I am looking for existing resources on any research (specifically on
> health education related or health behavior related issues) performed
> using the internet - meaning research, where the primary source
> of data was from subscribers of the newsgroups,e-mail lists, or from the
> internet surfers from posted forms in the various online sources.
>
> Also, I'd appreciate if any one can kindly provide some lists of
> published or online resources on the reliability and validity issues of
> research based on online data collection and analysis. I need the
> information for a research paper .
>
> Sincerely,
> Arindam Basu
> Health Department
> East Stroudsburg University
> East Stroudsburg,PA 18301
> E-mail: arindam@esu.edu
>
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Assistant Professor Health Science/PE Fax: 315/341-2766/6397
206 Laker Hall E-mail: ssbargai@mailbox.syr.edu
SUNY Oswego E-mail: bargainn@oswego.edu
Oswego, NY 13126
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#504
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 07:11:33 -0500
From: PDezendorf@AOL.COM
Subject: Re: Request for information on internet based research
Tom Fergusen also answers his email -- especially, I understand, about issues
pertaining to his area of interest.
Paul Dezendorf
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#505
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 11:11:07 -0500
From: tanisha forbes
Subject: just a question
I am a soon to be mother (due in May)and I would like to know how I can
balance my time with college and a baby. I have help from my partner,
but I'm just scared
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#506
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 13:28:15 -0500
From: PDezendorf@AOL.COM
Subject: Re: Leadership skills for Health Educators
Public Health Leadership Development Programs
National
CDC/UC Public Leadership Institute. Focus: individual
contact: Carol Spain Woltring, Director, CDC/UC Public Health Leadership
Institute, 2020 Milvia St., Suite 411, Berkley, CA 94704. 510-649-1599 fax
1296.
State
Illinois-Public Health Leadership Institute. Focus: Individuals/team
projects
contact: Louis Rowitz, Ph.D., M.P.H., University of Illinois at Chicago
School of Public Health, 2121 W. Taylor St. (M/C 922) Chicago, Il.
60612-7206. 312-996-9659 fax 1374.
Missouri-St. Louis University School of Public Health. Focus: individual
contact: Kate Wright, Ed.D., M.P.H. Associate Dean and Practice Coordinator,
St. Louis University School of Public Health, 3663 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis,
MO 63108. 314-977-8120.
Ohio Public Leadership Program. Focus: teams
contact: Ron Elble, M.P.H., Chief, Ohio Department of Health, Office of
Public Health Policy,246 N. High St., 7th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0118.
614-752-9125, fax 644-1909.
Florida - Public Health Leadership Institute. Focus: individuals
contact: W. Michael Reid, Ph.D., Director Public Health Leadership Institute
of Florida College of Public Health University of S. Florida, 13201 Bruce B.
Downs Blvd., MDC 56 Tampa, FL 33612. 813-974-6646 fax 6741.
Michigan Public Health Institute. Focus: individuals
contact: Linda Quint, B.A., Education and Training Consultant Michigan
Public Health Institute 2364 Woodlake Dr., Suite 180 Okemos, MI 48864.
517-347-3145 fax 1962.
Kansas Health Foundation Annual Health Leadership Institute. Focus:
individuals
contact:Raymond L. Goldsteen, DrPH, Associate Professor, Wichita State
University, Dept. Of Public Health Sciences, 1845 N. Fairmont, Wichita, KS
67260-0043. 316-978-6820 fax 3025.
Maryland Public Health Leadership Institute. Focus: individuals
contact: Marie Flake, Director, Maryland Public Health Leadership Institute,
Health Program Alliance Johns Hopkins University 624 N. Broadway, Baltimore,
MD 21211. 410-955-3660 fax 614-2797.
Oklahoma Public Health Leadership Institute. Focus: (start Jan 1997)
contact:Diane Baird Holmes, Health Promotion & Policy Analysis, Oklahoma
State Department of Health, 1000 N. E. 10th St., Oklahoma City, OK
73117-1299 405-271-6861
Regional
South Central Public Health Leadership Institute. Focus: individuals
(Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama)
contact: Ann C. Anderson, Ph.D., Acting Dean Tulane School of Public Health
and Tropical Medicine 1501 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70112.
Tri-State Leadership Institute. Focus: in development
(North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia)
contact: Francis Lynn, Dr.P.H., Public Health Leadership Program UNC School
of Public Health, Rosenau Hall, CB 7400 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400.
919-966-3335 fax 0981.
Northeast Regional Public Health Leadership Institute. Focus: individuals/in
development
(New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Vermont, Maine)
contact: Dwight C. Williams, Director Northeast Regional Public Health
Leadership Institute SUNY - Albany Executive Park South Albany, NY
12203-3727. 518-402-0404 fax 0329.
Institutes in early stages of development.
Colorado. Focus: individual, multi-health sectors
contact:Lee Thielen, Associate Director, Colorado Dept. Of Public Health &
Environment, 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. South, Denver CO 80222-1530.
303-692-2102
fax 782-0095.
California. Focus: multi sector health leaders
contact: Carol Spain Woltring, Director, CDC/UC Public Health Leadership
Institute, 2020 Milvia St., Suite 411, Berkley, CA 94704. 510-649-1599 fax
1296.
Texas. Focus: not specified
contact: Adela N. Gonzalez, MPA, Associate Vice President, Multicultural
Affairs, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, 3500
Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107. 817-735-0207 fax 2486
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#507
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 16:37:23 -0500
From: Monica Homer
Subject: subscribe
Please subscribe me to the HEDIR list and remove Rose Beer from the
list as she is deceased.
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#508
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 20:32:26 -0500
From: "TOM SIMS (in WEST VIRGINIA)"
Subject: Re: Request for information on internet based research
Tom Ferguson will be speaking at the conference PARTNERSHIPS FOR
NETWORKED HEALTH INFORMATION in Washington, DC this month. If you
would like a brochure, send me your address by e-mail and I will send
you one. This is a really great conference for getting into issues
dealing with the internet and health promotion.
Tom Sims (in West Virginia)
On Tue, 1 Apr 1997 PDezendorf@AOL.COM wrote:
> Tom Fergusen also answers his email -- especially, I understand, about issues
> pertaining to his area of interest.
>
> Paul Dezendorf
>
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#509
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 18:20:37 -0800
From: "Lawrence W. Green"
Subject: Qualitative Research Coference
>>CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
>>
>>July 15, 1997
>>
>> Fourth International Multidisciplinary Qualitative Health Research
>> Conference, February 19-21, 1998, Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada.
>> Leaders in qualitative research speaking at the conference include
>> Dr. Barney Glaser, Dr. Janice Morse, Dr. Norman Denzin, and Dr. Max
>> van Manen, among others. Workshops will be offered focusing on a
>> variety of topics, including grounded theory, phenomenology, and the
>> use of software programs for qualitative data analysis.
>>
>>Submit six copies of an abstract (maximum 200 words), indicating
>>preferred mode of presentation (paper or poster) by July 15, 1997 to:
>>4th Qualitative Health Research Conference, School of Nursing, T201 -
>>2211 Wesbrook Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British
>>Columbia, Canada V6T 2B6 (telephone 604-822-7438; fax 604-822-7466;
>>e-mail QHRconf98@nursing.ubc.ca>. An electronic copy of the abstract
>>on a formatted disc (using MS WORD or Word Perfect) should also be
>>included. Please provide the mailing address, phone number and e-mail
>>address of the presenting author for future correspondence. Papers
>>will be presented in English.
>>
>>To be placed on the mailing list for registration materials, please
>>forward your name, postal address, and e-mail address to the 4th
>>Qualitative Health Research Conference at the above address. For more
>>information about the conference and invited speakers check out our
>>web site:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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#510
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 08:54:41 -0600
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D."
Subject: an article in the paper
My wife, who is a health educator with the local health department, found in our local paper
yesterday (April 1). At first I thought it was an April Fool's joke, but then I realize how
pathetically narrow-minded our school systems have become. I'm sending the article to you, with
the names of the high school and the unified school districts.
School Upset over Student's Condom Science Project
Thermal, Calif. (AP)--She won the school district science fair trophy for her project on condom
reliability--but Shari Lo was disqualified from a regional contest because school officials said she
went against their sex-education policy promoting abstinence.
"Because it is on condom reliability, it basically encourages safe sex. Our philosophy is
abstinence, not safe sex," said Colleen Gaynes, superintendent of the Coachella Valey Unified
School District.
Lo, 15, said at first she was confused--but now she's upset and plans to appeal the decision.
"I'm disappointed that my project was judged scientifically and scored well but didn't score well
with some people's opinions," she said.
Lo brought six brands of condoms, put them through strength, endurance and temperature tests
and rated them. No human trials were involved.
The student at Coachella Valley High School, about 130 miles southeast of Los Angeles, said she
conducted the experiment because she was concerned about teen pregnancy and AIDS.
--Southern Illinoisan, April 1, 1997
Addresses:
Coachella Valley High School
83800 Airport Blvd.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 399-5183
Coachella Valley Unified School District
87225 Church
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5137__________________________
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.
Owner and Founder of HEDIR
Home Page: www.siu.edu/~kittle
HEDIR Home Page: www.siu.edu/~kittle/HEDIR/Menu.html
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#511
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 09:42:16 -0600
From: Sara Long Anderson
Subject: Re: an article in the paper
>School Upset over Student's Condom Science Project
>Thermal, Calif. (AP)--She won the school district science fair trophy for
her project on condom reliability--but Shari Lo was disqualified from a
regional contest because school officials said she went against their
sex-education policy promoting abstinence.
This made this morning's news on the Today show.
Sara Long Anderson, PhD, RD, LD
Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics
Associate Professor
Animal Science, Food and Nutrition (MC 4317)
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901-4317
618/453-7512
618-453-7517 (fax)
saraland@siu.edu
"The road to enlightenment is long and difficult...so bring snacks and a
magazine." - Anonymous
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#512
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 10:44:33 -0400
From: Bryan Williams
Subject: Re: an article in the paper
I have been very amused by the New York radio shows (i.e., WPLJ 95.5)
who have all been poking fun at this unfortunate event. As I've said
many times before, I can't believe we keep allowing these narrow-minded
people to dictate school policy. I applaud this student's efforts and
would encourage her to continue to do "good science".
--
_____________________________________________________________________________
Bryan Williams
Assistant Professor of Environmental & Community Medicine
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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#513
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 09:14:50 -0800
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Not Just Health Educators
My husband, whose only connection to health education is me (!), read this
first in our paper and brought it to my attention. He was outraged and
wrote a letter! Margo
> School Upset over Student's Condom Science Project
> Thermal, Calif. (AP)--She won the school district science fair trophy for
her project on condom reliability--but Shari Lo was disqualified from a
regional contest because school officials said she went against their
sex-education policy promoting abstinence.
>
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services
htcs@halcyon.com
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#514
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 11:26:01 -0600
From: "Steven R. Furney 245-2561"
Subject: Call For Proposals
Program proposals for the 1998 Southern District AAHPERD Convention are now
being accepted. The Convention will be held February 4-8, 1998 in Biloxi, MS.
Deadline for proposals is June 1, 1997. For information and/or Program Proposal
Forms please contact either Steve Furney or Andrew Lewis (see info. below). Come
join us on the Mississippi Gulf Coast....
Steve Furney
SO District VP- Health
Southwest Texas State Univ.
Dept. of HPER
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 245-2939
sf02@a1.swt.edu
Andrew Lewis
1998 Program Chair
College of Charleston
Dept. of P.E. and H.
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
(803) 953-5558
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#515
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 09:50:25 -0800
From: Norm Constantine
Subject: Re: Not Just Health Educators
Margo Harris wrote:
> .... School Upset over Student's Condom Science Project
> Thermal, Calif. (AP)--She won the school district science fair trophy for
> her project on condom reliability--but Shari Lo was disqualified from a
> regional contest because school officials said she went against their
> sex-education policy promoting abstinence.
And I almost forgot to celebrate April Fool's Day this year. Put the
above together with another April 1 headline, and try not to cry:
Tuesday April 1
STD CASES GROWING, HITTING YOUTH
New York (Reuters) -- Despite years of HIV-prompted messages urging
condom use, America's caseload of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
continues to rise. And experts warn that the young are the most likely
victims. ... Eighty percent of new cases occur in people under 25 ...
full article available at:
http://www.yahoo.com/headlines/970401/health/stories/std_1.html
The Reuters article is based on an American School Health Association
press release about National STD Awareness Month. Too bad its not
getting more publicity. I think one of the reasons is that ASHA doesn't
yet have a Web site. I hope that changes soon.
Norm
--
Norm Constantine, Ph.D.
Director, School and Community Health Research
WestEd, San Francisco
Phone: (510)284-8118 FAX: (510)284-8107
Email: norm_c@ix.netcom.com -or- nconsta@wested.org
WestEd Home Page: http://www.wested.org
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#516
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 10:33:25 MST
From: Mike Caserta
Subject: Re: Newspaper article
It is a shame that some of those in whom we place our trust to
educate our children (tomorrow's leaders) still maintain a "head in
the sand" attitude when it comes to issues such as safe sexual
practices. While abstinence has its place in an integrated approach
to the prevention of things such as STDs or teen pregnancy, realistic
prevention information must not surrender to unrealistic denial or
"blind" morality.
But we all know that. It just goes to show that the message
continually needs to go out.
Michael S. Caserta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Gerontology Center
University of Utah
25 South Medical Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
(801) 581-3572
mike@nurfac.nurs.utah.edu
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#517
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 10:56:52 -0800
From: Renee Drellishak
Subject: Re: Not Just Health Educators
On Wed, 2 Apr 1997, Norm Constantine wrote:
>
> The Reuters article is based on an American School Health Association
> press release about National STD Awareness Month. Too bad its not
> getting more publicity. I think one of the reasons is that ASHA doesn't
> yet have a Web site. I hope that changes soon.
Actually, that article was based on a press release by the American
*Social* Health Association and they do have a web site. You can find it
at http://sunsite.unc.edu/ASHA/
Renee Drellishak, MPH
Health Educator
Hall Health Primary Care Center
University of Washington
(206) 616-8476
reneedre@u.washington.edu
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#518
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 15:05:19 -0800
From: Smooth
Subject: Question
Dear HEDIR,
After having numerous conversations with my friends I would like
to know your feelings about pre-marital sex?
Okemia Mitchell
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#519
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 14:20:52 -0500
From: "C. MILLS"
Subject: question on method/strategy
I am trying to find information on a method/strategy called "circle of
knowledge". If anyone is familiar or has information about this
method/strategy please email to my address:
pedu6602@selu.edu
thank you in advance.
craig mills
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#520
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 14:03:08 -0800
From: Holly Lenz
Subject: subscribe
Please add the follwing address to
your subscriber list:
scphd@snowcrest.net
Thank-You
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#521
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 16:27:16 -0600
From: Priya Banerjee
Subject: I am not surprised.
School Upset over Student's Condom Science Project
> Thermal, Calif. (AP)--She won the school district science fair trophy for
her project on condom reliability--but Shari Lo was disqualified from a
regional contest because school officials said she went against their
sex-education policy promoting abstinence.
>
After sitting through a fifty minute presentation on safe sex and condom
use, three of my students (college freshmen), stayed back and talked to me.
They said they were shocked and surprised that anyone could talk for so long
and so "freely" about condoms and practicing safe sex. They informed me that
they had never before experienced this in any shape or form! It was my turn
to be surprised and I asked them what their high schools did regarding any
kind of sex education. "Nothing," was the answer and I was told that their
teacher was FORBIDDEN to even mention the word "penis" or "condom" in class
and that abstinence was the only thing ever addressed!!!!!!
This reminded me of the ostrich with its head in the sand, pretending its
tail is not on fire.
This incident also reaffirmed my belief that teaching health to college
freshmen is more than just a good idea, and I am glad we (here at SIUC) do a
good job of it.
-Priya Banerjee
Graduate student, SIUC
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#522
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 16:30:44 -0600
From: Priya Banerjee
Subject: Re: Question
Let it be safe.
Priya Banerjee
Graduate Student, SIUC
At 03:05 PM 4/2/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Dear HEDIR,
>
> After having numerous conversations with my friends I would like
>to know your feelings about pre-marital sex?
>
> Okemia Mitchell
>
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#523
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 15:58:00 -0600
From: Jim Broadbear
Subject: Handgun sale laws
A question came up in my Community Health class today regarding legal ages
for handgun purchases. The text for the course states "measures should be
implemented to make it illegal to sell handguns to minors under eighteen
years of age (Miller, 1995, p. 472). To which I relied, I thought it was
illegal!?!
Do you know what the law is in your state?
Please reply to me directly. I'd be happy to post a summary of
responses...and thanks in advance!
Jim
James T. Broadbear
Assistant Professor
Campus Box 5220
Department of Health Sciences
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-5220
phone: (309) 438-8289
fax: (309) 438-2450
e-mail: jtbroad@ilstu.edu
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#524
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 17:56:35 -0600
From: Quad Cities Education and Resouce Center
Subject: Gender Museum
Our education center is planning to hold a "Gender Museum" in early
May. We want to create an interactive learning environment where
adolescents / adults can walk through and learn more about gender
differences. We hope it will give folks a perspective on contemporary
gender programming from looking at our history as males and females.
So far we have ideas to display historical fashion, biological
information, and rites of passage.
I was wondering if any educators have done this type of interactive
learning environment before. Any suggestions about organizing or
possible gender "exhibits" would be very helpful.
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#525
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 21:35:14 -0600
From: "K.Woodruff"
Subject: Re: I am not surprised.
I have a wonderful video done by high school students in response to the
Austin Independent School District's decision to adopt abstinence-only based
sex education programs-The students felt they were not being given a
voice-It is a very intense and well done video-I have renewed respect for
these teens-It portrays their own personal experiences of dealing with
homosexuality; childhood abuse; and brother-brother incest-as well as their
take on being denied information they feel they could not obtain from home
Kelly Woodruff; ABD; University of Texas at Austin; Instructor of Human
Sexuality
>School Upset over Student's Condom Science Project
>> Thermal, Calif. (AP)--She won the school district science fair trophy for
>her project on condom reliability--but Shari Lo was disqualified from a
>regional contest because school officials said she went against their
>sex-education policy promoting abstinence.
>>
>
>After sitting through a fifty minute presentation on safe sex and condom
>use, three of my students (college freshmen), stayed back and talked to me.
>They said they were shocked and surprised that anyone could talk for so long
>and so "freely" about condoms and practicing safe sex. They informed me that
>they had never before experienced this in any shape or form! It was my turn
>to be surprised and I asked them what their high schools did regarding any
>kind of sex education. "Nothing," was the answer and I was told that their
>teacher was FORBIDDEN to even mention the word "penis" or "condom" in class
>and that abstinence was the only thing ever addressed!!!!!!
>
>This reminded me of the ostrich with its head in the sand, pretending its
>tail is not on fire.
>
>This incident also reaffirmed my belief that teaching health to college
>freshmen is more than just a good idea, and I am glad we (here at SIUC) do a
>good job of it.
>
>-Priya Banerjee
>Graduate student, SIUC
>
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#526
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 06:22:26 -0500
From: Healthy Concepts
Subject: Re: I am not surprised.
Kelly- Is the video available for others to view? This issue is one that we
all continue to struggle with as health educators and as parents. As the
representative of my children's school to a districtwide committee reviewing
our family life education curriculum, I spent many months "educating" the
other parents that sex education did not mean teaching kids to have sex.
Several of the parents got themselves appointed to the committee so that
they could assure that there was no "sex" in the sex education curriculum.
Fortunately, my persuasive communication skills (a critical health education
competency!) prevailed and, under the guidance of several very enlightened
teachers and one of the best District Health Coordinators around, the parent
group supported a curriculum that did not "hide its head in the sand." But
it surely wasn't easy!
Lisa Lieberman,
Healthy Concepts
New City, N.Y.
>I have a wonderful video done by high school students in response to the
>Austin Independent School District's decision to adopt abstinence-only based
>sex education programs-The students felt they were not being given a
>voice-It is a very intense and well done video-I have renewed respect for
>these teens-It portrays their own personal experiences of dealing with
>homosexuality; childhood abuse; and brother-brother incest-as well as their
>take on being denied information they feel they could not obtain from home
>
>
>Kelly Woodruff; ABD; University of Texas at Austin; Instructor of Human
>Sexuality
>
>>School Upset over Student's Condom Science Project
>>> Thermal, Calif. (AP)--She won the school district science fair trophy for
>>her project on condom reliability--but Shari Lo was disqualified from a
>>regional contest because school officials said she went against their
>>sex-education policy promoting abstinence.
>>>
>>
>>After sitting through a fifty minute presentation on safe sex and condom
>>use, three of my students (college freshmen), stayed back and talked to me.
>>They said they were shocked and surprised that anyone could talk for so long
>>and so "freely" about condoms and practicing safe sex. They informed me that
>>they had never before experienced this in any shape or form! It was my turn
>>to be surprised and I asked them what their high schools did regarding any
>>kind of sex education. "Nothing," was the answer and I was told that their
>>teacher was FORBIDDEN to even mention the word "penis" or "condom" in class
>>and that abstinence was the only thing ever addressed!!!!!!
>>
>>This reminded me of the ostrich with its head in the sand, pretending its
>>tail is not on fire.
>>
>>This incident also reaffirmed my belief that teaching health to college
>>freshmen is more than just a good idea, and I am glad we (here at SIUC) do a
>>good job of it.
>>
>>-Priya Banerjee
>>Graduate student, SIUC
>>
>
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#527
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 10:42:46 -0500
From: Carolyn Oddo
Subject: CONDOMS
I am a grad student in health education and I am writing a policy paper and
I was interested in knowing what other health educators thought about condom
availability programs in school for adolescents (middle and high school). I
thought this would be a good time to approach this with the article about the
student and the condom display. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Carolyn Oddo
University of South Florida
College of Public Health
serafinna@aol.com
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#528
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 10:15:56 -0600
From: Beth Lanning
Subject: Re: Question
It depends on your personal beliefs. If you believe in the Bible then any
sex outside of marriage is not appropriate. If you don't, the one word of
caution is that it still needs to be appropriate. There is a lot of
"regrettable" sex going on. Many people enter into a relationship looking
for love and companionship and use sex to get what they want. Sex is
a beautiful thing and it can enhance a relationship or it can cause
friction. I have talked to many students that feel used, empty, and
no enjoyment when sex is used for the wrong reasons. One must realize
that sex will change the relationship one way or another, but the relationship
will rarely or never remain the same. The other concern is health. While
a condom protects certain areas it is not 100% plus it does not protect
all areas where STD's can be transmitted. This statement is not a scare tactic but
fact. It is important to make an educated decision.
Sex is like fire. It can be beautiful and warm a person, but it can
also burn and scar forever.
------------------------------
#529
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 11:55:19 -0500
From: Healthy Concepts
Subject: Re: Condom availability programs
The outcome findings of our evaluation of the condom availability program in
the New York City Public High Schools will be published in the American
Journal of Public Health in September 1997. The study, funded by the Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation, and conducted by Sally Guttmacher, myself, and
David Ward at New York University; Nick Freudenberg at Hunter College Center
on AIDS, Drugs, and Community Health; and Alice Radosh at the Academy for
Educational Development surveyed over 6000 students in 12 NYC public high
schools which made condoms available as part of the Expanded HIV/AIDS
Education with Condom Availability program. The study also involved a
comparison group of over 6000 students from another urban school district
which had HIV education, but no condom availability.
Preliminary findings with respect to program use and parental support for
the program are already available in the following publications:
Guttmacher, Lieberman, Hoi-Chang, Ward, Radosh, Rafferty, Freudenberg
"Gender Differences in Attitudes and Use of Condom Availability Programs
Among Sexually Active Students in New York City Public High SChools" Journal
of the American Medical Women's Association, Vol 50, nos 3&4:99-102,
May/June 1995.
Guttmacher, Lieberman, Ward, Radosh, Rafferty, Freudenberg "Parents'
Attitudes and Beliefs About HIV/AIDS Prevention with Condom Availability in
New York City Public High Schools" Journal of School Health, Vol 65, no 3:
101-106, March 1995.
>I am a grad student in health education and I am writing a policy paper and
> I was interested in knowing what other health educators thought about condom
>availability programs in school for adolescents (middle and high school). I
>thought this would be a good time to approach this with the article about the
>student and the condom display. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Carolyn Oddo
>University of South Florida
>College of Public Health
>serafinna@aol.com
>
------------------------------
#530
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 12:10:09 EST
From: Fred Breukelman
Subject: Re: Question
Beth Lanning Wrote:
|
| It depends on your personal beliefs. If you believe in the
| Bible then any
| sex outside of marriage is not appropriate. If you don't,
| the one word of
| caution is that it still needs to be appropriate. There
| is a lot of
| "regrettable" sex going on. Many people enter into a
| relationship looking
| for love and companionship and use sex to get what they
| want. Sex is
| a beautiful thing and it can enhance a relationship or it
| can cause
| friction. I have talked to many students that feel used,
| empty, and
| no enjoyment when sex is used for the wrong reasons. One
| must realize
| that sex will change the relationship one way or another,
| but the relationship
| will rarely or never remain the same. The other concern
| is health. While
| a condom protects certain areas it is not 100% plus it
| does not protect
| all areas where STD's can be transmitted. This statement
| is not a scare tactic but
| fact. It is important to make an educated decision.
|
| Sex is like fire. It can be beautiful and warm a person,
| but it can
| also burn and scar forever.
|
We as health educators are the victims of many forces, three of which include:
1) the occupational hazard of focusing on the negative, on risk factors -- and
of seeing the negative consequences of people's risk taking;
2) the society in which we live, its puritanical roots, its double standards,
and the current antisex furor being whipped up by certain pressure groups; and
3) our own social/political/religious backgrounds and values.
I recently did a computer search of our local library on the subjects of "sex"
and "sexuality" -- there were 39 entries, all but one of which were negative.
There were books about STDs, rape, sexual harrassment, etc. (most of them
important and useful), but only one book that could come even close to being
considered positive. That one was a traditional "sex manual" type of book
that included both positive and negative elements of sexuality.
Something is wrong with this picture.
On a cost-benefit level, most people find more positive benefits than they do
costs. Plus we're dealing with strong sexual urges, biology, hormones, etc.
The reality is that most older teens and most adults, whether married or not,
are active sexually. It seems to me that our role is not to be preachers,
nor push abstinence -- nor, obviously, to promote sexual activity. Our job
is to deal with reality, and help our clients have the healthiest, most
beautiful, most loving, and safest sexuality (of their choice) possible. It
is also our job to teach the skills people need -- logic, problem solving,
stress management, self-esteem, values clarification, etc. -- to make
intelligent and healthful choices.
We're very good at listing the "costs" of sexual activity and promoting
preventive measures; but we're afraid (thanks in large part to today's
political climate) to deal the "benefits" and to put the costs and benefits
into perspective.
------------------------------
#531
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 11:35:12 MST
From: Mike Caserta
Subject: Re: Question
Fred:
Well said.
Mike
Michael S. Caserta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Gerontology Center
University of Utah
25 South Medical Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
(801) 581-3572
mike@nurfac.nurs.utah.edu
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#532
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 12:52:27 PST
From: EBURNEN@FSA.WOSC.OSSHE.EDU
Subject: Re: Question
Well stated Fred, At the recent AAHPERD Conference I couldn't help but gather
the impression that the recent emphasis on "spiritual" health is not much more
than a means to allow the puritans and crusaders against pleasure to come out
of the shadows.
norm eburne
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#533
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 13:44:06 -0600
From: Plunk Jamey Ren
Subject: Mailing list
to whom it may concern;
I understand that you have a comprehensive mailing
list of job openings and other pertinent information for health educators.
I would really appreciate being added to your mailing list if you don't
mind. I am a college professor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Please
let me know if there is something I must do other than just request. Thanks
for you help.
Jamey Plunk Ph.D.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Campus Box 198
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Kingsville, Texas 78363
512-593-3055 (office)
512-593-2141 (FAX)
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#534
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 14:19:46 -0600
From: "Karl L. Larson"
Subject: Re: Question
>Well stated Fred, At the recent AAHPERD Conference I couldn't help but gather
>the impression that the recent emphasis on "spiritual" health is not much more
>than a means to allow the puritans and crusaders against pleasure to come out
>of the shadows.
>norm eburne
Norm, I'm not so sure I'd lump all those interested in a spiritual
component in the right wing and disregard their efforts. Yes, the faction
does exist, and it may well be they dominated at AAHPERD, but for many of
us spiritual components to health are not only viable, but personal.
Spiritual health for me and many of my contemporaries means a personal
connection with a spiritual source for healing. I think the current
literature on psycho-spiritual immunology supports the power of a spiritual
tie to health. I think the fundimentalist viewpoints you disregard might
better be termed "religion-based health."
There are three types of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics...
Karl L. Larson, Graduate Coordinator Kllarson@siu.edu
IMGIP/ICEOP 618-453-4565 phone
Southern Illinois University @ Carbondale 618-453-1800 fax
Mailstop 4723
Carbondale, IL 62901
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#535
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 14:50:25 -0600
From: "Karl L. Larson"
Subject: Spirituality
>Subject:Spirituality
>
>Norm Said:
>>Well stated Fred, At the recent AAHPERD Conference I couldn't help but
>gather the impression that the recent emphasis on "spiritual" health is
>not much more than a means to allow the puritans and crusaders against
>pleasure to come out of the shadows.
>>norm eburne
>
Norm, I'm not so sure I'd lump all those interested in a spiritual
component in the right wing and disregard their efforts. Yes, the faction
does exist, and it may well be they dominated at AAHPERD, but for many of
us, spiritual components to health are not only viable, but personal.
Spiritual health for me and many of my contemporaries means a personal
connection with a spiritual source for healing. I think the current
literature on psycho-spiritual immunology supports the power of a spiritual
tie to health. I think the fundimentalist viewpoints you disregard might
better be termed "religion-based health."
K
There are three types of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics...
Karl L. Larson, Graduate Coordinator Kllarson@siu.edu
IMGIP/ICEOP 618-453-4565 phone
Southern Illinois University @ Carbondale 618-453-1800 fax
Mailstop 4723
Carbondale, IL 62901
There are three types of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics...
Karl L. Larson, Graduate Coordinator Kllarson@siu.edu
IMGIP/ICEOP 618-453-4565 phone
Southern Illinois University @ Carbondale 618-453-1800 fax
Mailstop 4723
Carbondale, IL 62901
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#536
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 16:25:50 -0500
From: Carolyn Parks
Subject: Re: Question
Thanks for your response Karl. I would take your definition even a step
further. There are those of us involved in what you define as
"religion-based" health who do not share some of the "fundamentalist,"
"puritian," or "crusader" type views Norm mentioned. Also, some of us
involved in "religion-based" health very much consider it a part of the
broader "spiritual" health component. It has been my experience that
while we have taught and expoused health as being a multidimensional,
multifaceted entity, including a "spiritual" dimension, this dimension has
been the least studied and developed by health educators, yet one of the
most misinterpreted and criticized.
-----------------------------------------------
Carolyn P. Parks, Ph.D.
UNC School of Public Health
Health Behavior and Health Education
315 Rosenau Hall - CB# 7400
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400
(919)966-0246 (M & Th) - carol_parks@unc.edu
966-2921 (fax)
(919)856-2700 (T,W,Fr) - serchdc@ns.nc.ndl.net
856-6575 (fax)
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#537
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 15:19:00 EST
From: lb30
Subject: Re: CONDOMS
You may want to look at the book "Condoms in the Schools edited by Samuels &
Smith (1993) and put out by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. ISBN
0-944525-13X.
Linda Squiers
AIDS Administration
State of Maryland
_______________________________________________________________________
You wrote: >I am a grad student in health education and I am writing a policy
paper and
> I was interested in knowing what other health educators thought about condom
>availability programs in school for adolescents (middle and high school). I
>thought this would be a good time to approach this with the article about the
>student and the condom display. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.
------------------------------
#538
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 17:00:05 -0500
From: "Steve G. Gabany"
Subject: Re: Question
it's interesting that so many of you responded to the list rather than
the questioner -- "smooth." you might be interested to learn that i sent
my response to smooth, and got an inquiry from someone i never heard on,
and certainly not a member of the list, wondering why i had e-mailed
him. my conclusion? the question was a phony!
------------------------------
#539
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 13:24:04 -0800
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Premarital vs Postmarital
Interesting insights Fred. I got a wake up call the other day reading Ann
Landers (okay, it could have been Dear Abby). The issue was whether
couples were having sex after divorce, which I guess I can label as
"postmarital." Not that Ann/Abby is a random sample or a majority
viewpoint, but a number of couples wrote in that the answer was yes, cited
the reasons, and in fact made a list of "benefits." It was an issue I
hadn't given much thought to, except that I'm a fan of the TV show,
Maloney, where postmarital sex occurs, and they, too, identify benefits.
Although tonight's episode actually deals with pregnancy following
postmarital sex (9:00 PM, CBS).
I am always intrigued by the issues/questions/information shared in
Ann/Abby columns. It was there that I got the Internet URL for the
American Social Health Association, in a thread about hepatitis. Margo
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services
htcs@halcyon.com
------------------------------
#540
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 13:36:21 -0800
From: Margo Harris
Subject: Spirituality Question
Thanks for opening that door, Norm. In my Health Education for K-6 class,
I haven't really addressed the issue of spirituality at all. I've watched
how it has been addressed in a Seattle Elementary School, but it's an
alternative school with a strong Native American focus and studies the
Native American use/influence of spirituality.
One of the issues we discuss in class is teaching and learning
approaches/strategies we like, and we got on to our tendency to avoid those
issues we don't know well, don't have strong personal feelings about, think
might stimulate controversy, etc. Well, the issue of spirituality came up.
We found a book called, "Nurturing Spirituality in Children" by Peggy J.
Jenkins, Ph.D. and we are going to try some of the exercises in class. The
description of the book is as follows:
"Nurturing a child's inner spiritual life is important in developing a
healthy balance of mind, body, and spirit. This collection of 50 easy,
hands-on lessons uses visual aids and simple analogies to present spiritual
principles in a concrete way. With beads and string, we see how the thread
of spirituality binds us together in the human family; a few drops of food
coloring in a glass of water demonstrate how negative thoughts can color
our whole consciousness. The author encourages parents to adapt the
exercises to their own beliefs and to the age of the child."
Is anyone familiar with this author or this book and have any insights to
share? Do you have any other suggestionson spirituality for a K-6 educator
in training? Thanks for your help. Margo
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services
htcs@halcyon.com
------------------------------
#541
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 16:11:50 GMT
From: "MAHONEY, COLLEEN"
Subject: Re: Question
Great points Fred! One concern I always share with my students and
colleagues is the fact that our goal for sex education appears to be
"to get our youth through adolescence without a pregnancy or STD",
rather than to facilitate their development as healthy sexual adults.
cmahoney@emerald.educ.kent.edu
Colleen Mahoney
Assistant Professor, Health Education
Department of Adult, Counseling, Health, & Vocational Education
Kent State University
------------------------------
#542
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 17:34:06 -0600
From: "Judy C. Johnson (by way of \"Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.\"
)"
Subject: Health Information (fwd)
This was sent to me and the author asked that I distribute to HEDIR:
> I am in the middle of a very exciting educational project entitled
> "Project WIN". This is designed to go into the inner-cities
> throughout the country to reach impoverished communities. It is a
> program designed to promote healthy eating. I am in the process of
> compiling four developmental options to present to each community.
> These include the following:
>
> Healthy Snacks for Teens
> Nutrition Guidelines for New Mothers and Babies
> Lowering Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Through Diet and
> Exercise
> Grocery Shopping Tips - Stretching Your Dollars
>
> Do you have any information that will help me put together some
> guidelines for each community to develop its own program? There will
> be a Project WIN Educational Task Force established in each community
> as well as a link with Operation Blessing and the produce companies
> within each city who are willing to donate food. I am excited about
> the program and am also in the middle of putting together grant
> proposals to help with the funding. Additionally, if you have any
> contact people who may be willing to help out, please let me know. I
> am looking to launch this program on May 1st in Chicago. I have lots
> of information that has been donated from several organizations
> (American Heart Assoc., National Institute of Health, USDA, etc.).
> Anything you can do to help me out would be great. I'm excited about
> this program and it thrills me to see how the Lord is placing me in
> educational leadership roles even if I am not in the classroom!!!
>
> Thanks, Pam
>
>
--
Judy C. Johnson
Russell County Public Schools
Family Life Coordinator/Teacher
------------------------------
#543
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 19:04:19 -0500
From: Autumn R Raus Benner
Subject: Just some observations
The controversial subject of today seems to be sexuality
education, and how to reach the adolescents of today without telling them
anything they don't already know -- (and not admitting that they already
know a lot). The issues of past years included a debate on whether to
teach creation or evolution. Tthe basics haven't changed, just the names
of the players.
Doesn't it seem strange that we emphasize separation of church and state
when it comes to school prayer, prayer at graduation ceremonies, and
religious subjects, but when it comes to sexuality education, everyone
wants to preach the biblical standard of abstinence before marriage.
We teach multicultural issues, and emphasize that we need to reach
students of all backgrounds, but we draw the line when it comes to
reaching students of all sexual realms of life. We are only willing to
talk about abstinence, ignoring the 70 + % of high school students who
are currently sexually active.
I have no answers, just observations.
Autumn Benner
abenner@indiana.edu
------------------------------
#544
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 15:22:24 +0000
From: Harry Daniels
Subject: spirituality
>
>
>Norm Said:
>>Well stated Fred, At the recent AAHPERD Conference I couldn't help but gather the
impression that the recent emphasis on "spiritual" health is not much more than a means to allow
the puritans and crusaders against pleasure to come out of the shadows.
>>norm eburne
>
Norm, I'm not so sure I'd lump all those interested in a spiritual
component in the right wing and disregard their efforts. Yes, the
faction
does exist, and it may well be they dominated at AAHPERD, but for many
of
us, spiritual components to health are not only viable, but personal.
Spiritual health for me and many of my contemporaries means a personal
connection with a spiritual source for healing. I think the current
literature on psycho-spiritual immunology supports the power of a
spiritual
tie to health. I think the fundimentalist viewpoints you disregard
might
better be termed "religion-based health."
Karl Larson
SIU-Carbondale
------------------------------
#545
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 18:35:19 -0600
From: "Deborah J. Mccormick"
Subject: Re: Spirituality
Re: the recent discussion on spirituality, I have appreciated all the
comments that have been posted. Regardless of viewpoint, at least we
are finally giving some attention to the fact that there IS a spiritual
dimension to health!!--although it has been in our models for years, we
have seen it largely ignored.
Since spiritual health (and I do define that differently from "religion"
although I do not believe "spirituality" automatically excludes "religion")
has been an interest of mine for quite some time now, I have noticed a
definite shift over the past several years. Everywhere I go, I notice an
increased interest in this area--conference presentations regarding this
issue are much more warmly received than in the past and people are eager
to follow up on the discussions that evolve. I find this to be quite
exciting and hopefully indicative of a coming cultural/societal shift as
well. At the same time, I am discouraged by the narrow, "rules-oriented"
approach that many religious groups seem to be emphasizing. I would hope
that as health educators, we are open to establishing dialogue among
people of diverse viewpoints regarding "spiritual/religious health."
Establishing a sense of meaning/purpose/connection for one's life and the
resulting "journey of adventure" that can follow is, in my opinion, one of
the best ways in which we can assist people in coping effectively with
difficult issues in ALL the dimensions of health.
------------------------------
#546
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 19:39:40 EST
From: TRICIA ROMANI
Subject: Re: Just some observations
Autumn,
I completely agree with your "observations". It can be disheartening
as sex educators with so many barriers.
Being a Canadian, I can tell you that increased diversity has led us
to be less influenced by traditional religion. I believe this is one
factor which has led to our more open sex education programs. I
would encourage you to look at the programs they have in Quebec.
They are, in my opinion, very contemporary, and realistic in their
approach. They even discuss pleasure! Can you believe it?!
Thanks for your thoughts,
Tricia Romani~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tricia Romani
UNCG Graduate Student
Suite 437, HHP
UNCG
Greensboro, NC
27412-5001
Phone: (910) 333-0539
FAX: (910) 334-3238
E-mail: t_romani@homans.uncg.edu
Use the talents you possess,
for the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except the best.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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#547
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 19:24:58 -0600
From: Priya Banerjee
Subject: Re: Spirituality
Well said!
Priya Banerjee
Graduate Student
SIUC
At 06:35 PM 4/3/97 -0600, you wrote:
>Re: the recent discussion on spirituality, I have appreciated all the
>comments that have been posted. Regardless of viewpoint, at least we
>are finally giving some attention to the fact that there IS a spiritual
>dimension to health!!--although it has been in our models for years, we
>have seen it largely ignored.
>
>Since spiritual health (and I do define that differently from "religion"
>although I do not believe "spirituality" automatically excludes "religion")
>has been an interest of mine for quite some time now, I have noticed a
>definite shift over the past several years. Everywhere I go, I notice an
>increased interest in this area--conference presentations regarding this
>issue are much more warmly received than in the past and people are eager
>to follow up on the discussions that evolve. I find this to be quite
>exciting and hopefully indicative of a coming cultural/societal shift as
>well. At the same time, I am discouraged by the narrow, "rules-oriented"
>approach that many religious groups seem to be emphasizing. I would hope
>that as health educators, we are open to establishing dialogue among
>people of diverse viewpoints regarding "spiritual/religious health."
>Establishing a sense of meaning/purpose/connection for one's life and the
>resulting "journey of adventure" that can follow is, in my opinion, one of
>the best ways in which we can assist people in coping effectively with
>difficult issues in ALL the dimensions of health.
>
Priya Banerjee
Doctoral Student
Department of Health Education & Recreation
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901
------------------------------
#548
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 19:58:59 +0000
From: Grady Cash
Subject: Re: Spirituality
There is a lot of confusion about spirituality and religion.
Allow me to offer these distinctions.
Religion is best seen as a subcategory under spirituality, with
Christianity under that subcategory, and "fundamental
Christianity" under that subcategory, like this outline
below.
Spirituality
Meaning of life
Purpose of life
Religion
Hindu
Moslem
Buddism
Judaism
Christian
various denominations
fundamentalists within those denominations.
(Obviously, there are fundamentalists in all religions. For the
sake of brevity, I've only filled in one set of subcategories
leading to fundamentalist Christians.)
By the time we get down to fundamentalists, it's a more
narrow view than most educators would be comfortable with. One
the other hand, religion is a major part of spirituality and
deserves to be addressed as a choice for one's spiritual growth.
In my opinion, dogma against religion is no better than
religious dogma. We need to help people become aware of
healthy choices. We also need to accept that religion is a
healthy choice for many people.
We also must understand that that other people may seek their
meaning and purpose in life in ways outside of organized
religion. For them, that may be an equally healthy choice.
The key is not pro-religion or anti-religion.
The key is a healthy, informed choice.
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Grady Cash, M.Ed., CFP mailto:cash@ns.net
Center for Financial Well-Being http://www.ns.net/cash/
"Building healthier attitudes towards money."
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#549
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 22:51:57 -0500
From: "Jack D. Osman"
Subject: Re: Question
On Thu, 3 Apr 1997 EBURNEN@FSA.WOSC.OSSHE.EDU wrote:
> Well stated Fred, At the recent AAHPERD Conference I couldn't help but gather
> the impression that the recent emphasis on "spiritual" health is not much more
> than a means to allow the puritans and crusaders against pleasure to come out
> of the shadows.
> norm eburne
>
Norm: We'll have to meet sometime -- then you'll realize -- there are
MANY pleasure-able spiritually oriented health educators out there in the
trenches doing integrated health/wellness education.
"Minds are like parachutes -- they only function when open! O.W. Holmes
Jack D. Osman
Towson State University
------------------------------
#550
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 22:58:31 +0000
From: "Michael Pejsach, Ed.D., CHES"
Subject: Re: an article in the paper
Thoroughly enjoyed your article in the latest J of Health Ed. Am sending
it to all my right-wing radical friends (not really friends) who think
that frameworks and standards are all we need to reform the schools.
MP
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#551
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 07:54:37 +0200
From: Ansa Ojanlatva
Subject: Re: Question
Breukelman, Lanning et al.
Focusing on the negative is probably easier because one may look at the
picture in negative terms as the picture forms but for the positive one
you may need to a broader picture or the "end" point data. For instance in
epi, one may collect morbidity and mortality data as it develops but
don't you need complete data in order to calculate life span data?
Also, the positive indicators may be different from the negative ones; in
other words, those which indicate positive direction in life may be other
than the disease indicators we use for mortality and morbidity.
Traditionally we know that e.g. educating women works well as a
contraceptive method!! I believe, there also is evidence that by increasing
men's salaries, women's existence is not necessarily being improved.
Food for thought.
In sexuality education, one of the likely elements in the US would be to
work with the various religious groups in developing positive self-image.
The critical mass seems to be on the negative side.
Good morning everyone, may all of you work beneficially for the
development of those positive indicators today. Ansa.
On Thu, 3 Apr 1997, Fred Breukelman wrote:
> Beth Lanning Wrote:
> |
> | It depends on your personal beliefs. If you believe in the
> | Bible then any
> | sex outside of marriage is not appropriate. If you don't,
> | the one word of
> | caution is that it still needs to be appropriate. There
> | is a lot of
> | "regrettable" sex going on. Many people enter into a
> | relationship looking
> | for love and companionship and use sex to get what they
> | want. Sex is
> | a beautiful thing and it can enhance a relationship or it
> | can cause
> | friction. I have talked to many students that feel used,
> | empty, and
> | no enjoyment when sex is used for the wrong reasons. One
> | must realize
> | that sex will change the relationship one way or another,
> | but the relationship
> | will rarely or never remain the same. The other concern
> | is health. While
> | a condom protects certain areas it is not 100% plus it
> | does not protect
> | all areas where STD's can be transmitted. This statement
> | is not a scare tactic but
> | fact. It is important to make an educated decision.
> |
> | Sex is like fire. It can be beautiful and warm a person,
> | but it can
> | also burn and scar forever.
> |
>
> We as health educators are the victims of many forces, three of which include:
>
> 1) the occupational hazard of focusing on the negative, on risk factors -- and
> of seeing the negative consequences of people's risk taking;
>
> 2) the society in which we live, its puritanical roots, its double standards,
> and the current antisex furor being whipped up by certain pressure groups; and
>
> 3) our own social/political/religious backgrounds and values.
>
> I recently did a computer search of our local library on the subjects of "sex"
> and "sexuality" -- there were 39 entries, all but one of which were negative.
> There were books about STDs, rape, sexual harrassment, etc. (most of them
> important and useful), but only one book that could come even close to being
> considered positive. That one was a traditional "sex manual" type of book
> that included both positive and negative elements of sexuality.
>
> Something is wrong with this picture.
>
> On a cost-benefit level, most people find more positive benefits than they do
> costs. Plus we're dealing with strong sexual urges, biology, hormones, etc.
> The reality is that most older teens and most adults, whether married or not,
> are active sexually. It seems to me that our role is not to be preachers,
> nor push abstinence -- nor, obviously, to promote sexual activity. Our job
> is to deal with reality, and help our clients have the healthiest, most
> beautiful, most loving, and safest sexuality (of their choice) possible. It
> is also our job to teach the skills people need -- logic, problem solving,
> stress management, self-esteem, values clarification, etc. -- to make
> intelligent and healthful choices.
>
> We're very good at listing the "costs" of sexual activity and promoting
> preventive measures; but we're afraid (thanks in large part to today's
> political climate) to deal the "benefits" and to put the costs and benefits
> into perspective.
>
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#552
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 02:11:39 -0500
From: Andyfrank@AOL.COM
Subject: Re: Spirituality
As someone whose interest in the spiritual dimension of health education
dates back to 1983 (a health ed master's thesis on the relationship between
religious experience and anxiety) and as the founder of the Spiritual
Wellness Network (established in 1991 with the intention of bringing health
professionals together to explore the relationship between health and
spirituality and discuss definitions of "spiritual health/wellness") might I
offer the following additional insights?
Grady Cash offers one taxonomy of the relationship between spirituality and
religion when he states that:
>>>Religion is best seen as a subcategory under spirituality, with
Christianity under that subcategory, and "fundamental Christianity" under
that subcategory, like this outline below ...
Spirituality
Meaning of life
Purpose of life
Religion
Hindu
Moslem
Buddism
Judaism
Christian
various denominations
fundamentalists within those denominations.>>>
Please realize that there is no universal agreement upon the taxonomy beneath
- let alone the MEANING of - the word "spirituality". There are any number
of people who would take great exception to Grady Cash's claim that "Religion
is best seen as a subcategory under spirituality." Some would see
spirituality as a subcategory under religion, and some would use the terms
completely interchangeably. And many indigenous people worldwide would be
quite amused by any academic reductionistic attempts to develop a taxonomy of
spirituality/religion given a worldview which sees everything in circular
relation to the whole and the whole in inseparable circular relation to
"everything else." Others would also recategorize meaning of life and
purpose of life as secular, EMOTIONAL health components rather than spiritual
dimensions of health. No consensus is likely to be reached in this matter,
given the intensely personal and diverse nature of spiritual and religious
experience.
For interesting reading (and perhaps classroom discussion?) in this regard,
check out "Mainstream Culture Embraces - but Redefines - Meaning of
'Spirituality': Use of Word 'Spirituality' Draws Scrutiny" (The Christian
Science Monitor, March 31, 1997, pp. 1,4) and the companion article "Why
People Join 'Spiritually Abusive' Cults." (article reprints 800-288-7090
x2688)
It seems to me that the recent "Heaven's Gate" mass suicide could provide a
teachable moment in the health education classroom to discuss the spiritual
dimension of health in real world terms - i.e., What is "spiritual health"?
Is there such a thing as a healthy spirituality? An unhealthy spirituality?
If so, what are their components? If so, how do we tell the difference
between the two? If we really believe that spirituality is a dimension of
health, then these issues BELONG in the health ed classroom. If we don't
believe spirituality is a dimension of health, then how do we explain the
deaths of 39 Heaven's Gate cult members and a subsequent copy cat suicide in
California?
Grady Cash writes: >>>The key is not pro-religion or anti-religion. The key
is a healthy, informed choice.>>> By that token, the Heaven's Gate group
were all highly intelligent adults who appear to have made a joyful,
informed, voluntary decision to shed their "bodily containers." Rendevousing
with an alien space ship on the other side of Hale Bopp may not be your or my
idea of "spiritual wellness" but it was for them. Is there anything WRONG
with that? ... my, my ... wouldn't that make an interesting health ed
classroom discussion!
Andrea Frank, ABD
UW-Madison
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#553
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 08:38:51 -0500
From: "Lea S. Dooley"
Subject: Re: Just some observations
I'm replying to the whole list because I think this may be an important
area of the discussion. Tricia, I wouldn't consider Canada to be more
diverse than America and I absolutely disagree with you that Canadian
diversity ids the reason why you have more, shall I say effective,
sexuality programs. IMHO (In my humble opinion) it has everything to do
with America being founded on religious issues which Canada didn't have to
grapple with. I think that we could learn a huge amount from Canadian
sexuality programs, but the sad fact is that I don't think America is
ready for it. Truly, this is the area where we allow religion to step
into our schools every day. How can we reach adolescents to become more
proactive in their sexual lives if we are also telling them how dirty sex
is? Adolescents learn quickly to be boastful with their peers, hide their
sexual selves from their families, and be cautious around other adults.
Not a strong basis for being proactive and feeling positive about their
sexuality. Any beams of light on this issue out there?
Lea Dooley, MPH
On Thu, 3 Apr 1997, TRICIA ROMANI wrote:
> Autumn,
>
> I completely agree with your "observations". It can be disheartening
> as sex educators with so many barriers.
>
> Being a Canadian, I can tell you that increased diversity has led us
> to be less influenced by traditional religion. I believe this is one
> factor which has led to our more open sex education programs. I
> would encourage you to look at the programs they have in Quebec.
> They are, in my opinion, very contemporary, and realistic in their
> approach. They even discuss pleasure! Can you believe it?!
>
> Thanks for your thoughts,
>
> Tricia Romani~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Tricia Romani
> UNCG Graduate Student
> Suite 437, HHP
> UNCG
> Greensboro, NC
> 27412-5001
> Phone: (910) 333-0539
> FAX: (910) 334-3238
> E-mail: t_romani@homans.uncg.edu
>
> Use the talents you possess,
> for the woods would be very silent
> if no birds sang except the best.
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
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#554
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 12:30:57 -0500
From: Glen Bartholomew
Subject: Re: Spirituality
The recent discussions of appropriate technology and of spirituality keep
bringing to mind a recent experience I went through recently. While visiting my
in laws to be, I was obliged to attend their place of worship. Though I am not
big on attending such events, I do like to sing in large crowds of untrained
singers. So many out of tune voices cover up my own discords.
This worship place had just installed a new sound systems, which was so
loud it became oppressive and few except the choir tried to sing. Part way through
the service, someone must have bumped the microphone and caused it let a
horrendous squeal, of feedback. After about a half of minute of this, the sound system
was turned off. To my amazement not only did the choir sound better, more and
more non-singers started singing and the songs sounded even better.
The lesson I learned from this experience and the recent discussions on
this list is, when something stops enhancing our being and begins to oppress us,
perhaps that is when it become unhealthy. Am I on the right track?
This is a paraphrase of one of my favorite thought, does anyone know what
the actual quote is and who said it?
The more I learn,
the more I grow in the wisdom,
of how little I know.
Glen Bartholomew
gb937787@oak.cats.ohiou.edu
Ohio University
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#555
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 11:20:54 -0600
From: Jackie Fleming
Subject: Re: Question
Well said.
J Fleming Hampton
APSU
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#556
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 12:31:12 -0500
From: Arindam Basu
Subject: Re: Spirituality
Thank you Andrea Frank for bringing up the issue of the meaning of
spirituality. May I take this opportunity to clarify some of my doubts.
Coming from a part of the world where the word "spirituality" is kind of
loosely associated with an accepted way of life, I sometimes cannot really
comprehend the concept of spiritual health in the Western context. What's
the key word here? "Spiritual"? Or, "Health"?
Are we talking spiritual health from a purely reductionist paradigm that
shows meditation, yoga, zen,(other "spiritual" processes)and so on
help to control stress, for example, and breaks the chain:
{"stress" --> "excess"(!) [humor] output -->[pathological processes]
-->"illness"} (replace "humor" with "steroid" and you have reduced
immunity as pathology or replace "humor" with "Angiotensin II" and end up
with "hypertension" and so on. The list is long and growing!) - simple
enough? In the long run, yoga, zen and so on are a lot cheaper
(cost effective, to be politically correct) than long term
"anti-hypertensives", or "HRT", or "anti-psychotics" or whatever they are
supposed to replace. As a result, is the emphasis on 'spiritual health'
because "spiritual _is_ good" much in the same way as exercising, or
eating broccoli or seat-belts are good for us?
On the other hand, shall we interpret the current emphasis on 'spiritual
health' for the masses as an indication that, in the coming millenium, the
"Materialist West" is going to explore the "Spiritual and often 'mystic'
East" more and more? A sign of the times that humanity is in search of
its "true" self, whatever that is? In which case,in my opinion,
spirituality may not be so healthy as we would like to think it is.
Accepting spirituality is essentially a concept of going beyond
your day-to-day existence and finding a meaning to it. The search itself
can be very stressful. Wasn't Buddhism born the night a dissatisfied
prince left the comfort of his palace in search of an inner truth, and
went to contemplate on the meaning of his life? Even in a much lesser
scale, the spiritual journey can be very "stress"ful (oops!).
So, could someone please clarify the concepts ?
Sincerely,
Arindam Basu
Health Department
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg,PA 18301
Phone :(717)422 7001
Fax (717)422 3848
On Fri, 4 Apr 1997 Andyfrank@AOL.COM wrote:
<----snip-----
> Please realize that there is no universal agreement upon the taxonomy beneath
> - let alone the MEANING of - the word "spirituality". There are any number
> dimension of health in real world terms - i.e., What is "spiritual health"?
> Is there such a thing as a healthy spirituality? An unhealthy spirituality?
> If so, what are their components? If so, how do we tell the difference
> between the two? If we really believe that spirituality is a dimension of
> health, then these issues BELONG in the health ed classroom. If we don't
> believe spirituality is a dimension of health, then how do we explain the
> deaths of 39 Heaven's Gate cult members and a subsequent copy cat suicide in
> California?
>------------->
>
> Andrea Frank, ABD
> UW-Madison
>
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#557
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 09:45:51 -0800
From: Margo Harris
Subject: More on Body Image
Thanks for the tip I got from the Quad Cities Education and Resource
Center, Bettendorf, Iowa. They are the folks working on the Gender Museum.
I asked about body image resources and got this tip.
My Body My Rule: The Body Esteem - Sexual Esteem Connection - a resource
guide and activity guide by Maureen Kelly. I spoke with Maureen this
morning to learn more about the resource guide and other resources. The
guide is available from:
Planned Parenthood of Tompkins County
314 West State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607/273-1526, ext. 126
Cost: $20 - you can send in the $ or they will send the guide with an
invoice.
Maureen also mentioned two videos she recommends and uses in her training.
Beyond the Looking Glass: Self Esteem and Body Image. HRM - 800/431-2050
Good for middle school and younger ages.
Eating Disorders - AGC Group - 800/323-9084. Effective and includes boys
in the discussion.
Maureen mentioned some research ongoing at UCLA on dieting behavior and
links to risky sexual behavior and work that shows that "we're not just
talking about fat girls." If body image is on your list of
interests/education issues, Maureen could be an interesting contact. Margo
Margo Harris
Harris Training & Consulting Services
htcs@halcyon.com
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#558
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 14:09:09 EST
From: Fred Breukelman
Subject: Re: Spirituality
Arindam Basu Wrote:
|
| Thank you Andrea Frank for bringing up the issue of the
| meaning of
| spirituality. May I take this opportunity to clarify some
| of my doubts.
| Coming from a part of the world where the word
| "spirituality" is kind of
| loosely associated with an accepted way of life, I
| sometimes cannot really
| comprehend the concept of spiritual health in the Western
| context. What's
| the key word here? "Spiritual"? Or, "Health"?
|
|
Here's my take on your question: usually when health promotion people (e.g.
American Journal of Health Promotion) talk about spiritual health they are
referring to the "spiritual" components of developing a healthy lifestyle.
Those spiritual components could include:
- the effect of "faith" or a strong belief system on health (see
anything by Dr. Herbert Benson)
- some of the practices you mentioned, such as meditation
- development of a strong philosophical/moral base (which can be
helpful in coping with stress, change, etc.)
You are right, however, to be confused, because there are many other elements
which come into play -- and they are certainly not all positive. There are
the "new age" people who want to 'heal' with crystals and pyramids. There are
religious fundamentalists of many types who don't believe we should take
charge of our own lives and health -- but trust God to heal and take care of
us (and who often oppose any form of health promotion). They refer to
spiritual health in the sense that health IS spirtitual. And there are some
people, who have been discussed in several HEDIR letters in the past few days,
who use the term 'spiritual health' to insert their personal religious values
into programs, often mixing church and state in ways highly questionable or
unconsitutional in our society. This is especially true whenever the topic is
sexuality.
While spirituality arguably can be a significant component in wellness, it
also can be an unhealthy escape from a world in which many people feel unable
to cope with change. Witness the recent mass suicide of members of the
Heaven's
Gate cult.
You raised some very good questions. Unfortunately, there aren't (m)any clear
answers. There are a lot of vested interests vying to promote their special
causes.
Fred Breukelman, CHES
Director of Health Education
Division of Public Health
"The most important thing is never to stop questioning." -- Einstein.
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#559
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 12:55:58 MST
From: Mike Caserta
Subject: Looking for some input
I am not sure if this went through the first time so I sent it again.
If this is the second time you see it, I apologize for the
redundancy.
Hey folks,
I have two questions that some of you might be able to help me with.
I am currently in the conceptual phase of designing and testing a
self-care intervention for older widow(er)s. The issues I hope to
address could include things such as getting proper nutrition (meal
planning and preparation), maintaining a safe home environment,
managing finances (eg. balancing checkbook, sifting through
insurance, Medicare claims, etc), time mangement, identifying and
accessing needed services and so on.
The rationale driving this idea is that from the two NIA-funded
studies that my colleagues and I have conducted have indentified
several problem areas such as those above where because the deceased
spouse usually addressed one or more of these in the household, they now can go unaddressed by
the surviving widow or widower which can
have some serious negative consequences for health and overall
well-being.
The questions I have are these:
1. Is any one aware of the existence of similar programs that have
attempted to address these self-care issues among the bereaved? I
would hate to reinvent the wheel. At the same time it would make more
sense to design and test and intervention program that is more likely
to be feasibly applied in the community. I am hoping that the
intervention we design can incorporate proven elements from existing
programs.
2. Does any one know of a bereavement listserv from which I may also
get suggestions or ideas?
Appreciate any input.
Ciao,
Mike
Michael S. Caserta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Gerontology Center
University of Utah
25 South Medical Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
(801) 581-3572
mike@nurfac.nurs.utah.edu
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#560
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 13:52:02 -0500
From: Mark Kelley
Subject: Re: another question
I have a student who is interested in doing an internship with the FDA. Do
any of you know any sources of information about such internships. Please
respond directly to mkelley@selu.edu. Thank you very much.
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#561
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 13:55:08 -0600
From: Jeff Brizzolara
Subject:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I WOULD LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE "HEALTH EDUCATION LIST SERVES."
THANK YOU.
SINCERELY,
JEFF BRIZZOLARA, PH.D., C.H.E.S.
DIRECTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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#562
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 15:27:26 EDT
From: Elbert Glover
Subject: Re: Spirituality
There is no specific meaning to the word "spirituality" -- we can set
up an operational definition so we can all be on the same page, but
it is impossible to give it meaning because words do not have
meaning -- people have meaning. So if I use a 4-letter word and it
offends you, it says something about you nothing about the word.
Because that same 4-letter word may not offend someone else. This is
especially true with "rhetorical questions" like -- what is spirituality.
It's like trying to nail jello on the wall -- it's just simply not
possible because it keeps moving on you.
Moreover, the meaning people choose to give spiritually is based on
ones' personal experience. You see what you are -- much in the same
manner of the initial LSD experiments. If you gave LSD to monks they
saw God, if you gave LSD to disturbed person they experienced
disturbed visualizations, destructive and self-destructive behavior.
Consequently, a more "religious person" sees spirituality differently
than a less "religious person." And for those that are offended by
the word religious because you believe in a supreme being or power,
and not organized religion, your experience and perception of
spirituality is also different.
My problem with teaching spiritually is that whomever is teaching is
imparting his/her view of spirituality unless he/she only raises the
questions and discusses the issues and allows the students to
discover their personal meaning of spirituality.
Unfortunately, it is within the nature of religion to believe that
you know the answer to a more fulfilled life and because you know
the truth -- it is natural to want to share because you know what is
right for others. In all my years of university teaching, this is
where I saw the problems arise -- when you know what is best for
others. Teaching "spirituality" is the most challenging topic in
health education. If you choose to do so -- take time to learn both
sides of the issue and the different views of spirituality if you
don't then you become a part of the problem. In my experience, I
have found that the more religious the less tolerance to other views,
obviously, this is a generalization but I believe it hold up well
with the majority of individuals -- there are always exceptions to
the rule.
The religious persons who I truly respect are those that regardless
of strong held religious beliefs are always open and willing to
consider all viewpoints. And do not go about life force-feeding
spirituality to others.
Have a good weekend -- I'm out of here...
Elbert D. Glover, PhD
Professor, Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry
Director, Tobacco Research Center, MBR Cancer Center
West Virginia University's
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center
P.O. Box 9300
Morgantown, WV 26506
Voice: (304) 293-6988
Fax: (304) 293-4693
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#563
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 14:46:04 -0600
From: John Rohwer
Subject: CENTRAL DISTRICT AAHPERD '98
Health Education program proposals for the 1998 Central District AAHPERD
Conference are now being accepted. The Convention will be held February
12-15, 1998 in Wichita, KS. Deadline for proposals is May 15, 1997. For
information and/or Program Proposal Forms please contact either:
John Rohwer Jeanne Herman
CD VP-Health CD Past VP-Health
Bethel College Gustavus Adolphus College
3900 Bethel Dr. 800 West College Ave.
St. Paul, MN. 55126 St. Peter, MN. 56082
(612)638-6391 (507)933-7614
j-rohwer@bethel.edu jherman@gac.edu
Keith Fritz
CD VP-Health Elect
Adams State College
ASC Plachy Hall
Alamosa, CO. 81102
(719)589-7321
kfritz@cc4.adams.edu
John Rohwer
j-rohwer@bethel.edu
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#564
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 14:01:02 MDT
From: "Glenn E. Richardson"
Subject: Re: Spirituality
It is amazing to me how we as health educators are treating the
"issue" of spiritual health-- like it was some kind of object. Our
need to pigeon hole and dissect health is not that helpful to our
clientele. As we tune into the spiritual revolution that is around
us in many disciplines we see evidence of the spiritual dimension in
each one. For example
psychoneuroimmunology (human essense), Chinese medicine (Chi),
Physics (Quark and energy), transpersonal psychology (soul),
philosophy (daimon or path with heart). Where other disciplines are
talking about the essense of human health and happiness and
the motivation and energy centers of human existence,
we are trying to classify and justify a spiritual dimension. We are
talking about life. The resiliency intervention programs (I don't
means the asset and protective factor material) are great examples of how we
health educators ought to do health. These educational
programs are designed to answer the
questions of "who are you?" and "where are you going?" and "how do
you get there" among other healthy lifestyle skill building
adventures. The reseach demonstrating the efficacy of
these interventions is exciting
in asthma control, keeping fat off, and improvement of academics and
citizenship with kids that need help. The "who are you at the core"
part of these programs is a spiritual issue. It is the
discovery of spiritual natures in a professionally objective fashion.
It is the common ground that helps us connect. Spiritual health is
about each person finding their noble nature
(need to feel important, leave a legacy, help others,
and have a dream), a childlike nature (adventuresome, fun loving,
wanting to belong, taking risks, etc.), an innate sense of right and
wrong, and even an intuitive nature. It is about love and feeling
peaceful about life. In health education I think
that behavior change is superficial if it is done only at the mind
level. By mind, I think we are talking about acquistion of
knowledge, planning, decision making, and personality.
The purpose of the mind is mainly to figure out way to
fulfill the yearnings of the heart or human
spirit. The shadows (things we do that result in internal guilt--not
social guilt) emerge when those yearnings are not fulfilled. The
purpose of the body is to figure a way to express the human spirit
( to love then we hug, we want friends so we curve our mouth up and
make a smile, be childlike so we play twister, plan a vacation to
have fun and other "body language" that is reflecting yearnings
or achings of the heart).
Healthy living and health education should be about identifying
the core of the individual and then facilitating experiences that
will help fulfill those needs through their own
actions, thoughts, and feelings. When people focus on their
strengths, are pursing a dream or cause the health problems that we
focus on in this profession have a tendency to go away. We never did
get the message of the wellness movement. Wellness is not just
stress management, fitness, and nutrition-- moving up a wellness
continuum is a spiritual enriching process. Behaviors follow.
We can help make that happen if we use something beside
the cognitive approach.
Spirituality is not a dimension of health. It is the core of
human health and of the human experience.
Health education is providing experiences to
help people learn who they are, discover their gifts and talents,
learn skills, and live their dream.
Glenn Richardson
Professor
Department of Health Education
University of Utah
GRichard@phth.health.utah.edu
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#565
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 14:55:57 -0600
From: "susan j. koch, assoc. prof. health education"
Subject: "Great Books" in Health Ed
Members of the HEDIR NETWORK:
Members of the Health Promotion and Education Division at the University of
Northern Iowa are initiating a conversation which we would like to open to
other interested voices. We are interested in identifying the "Great Books" of
our discipline. This is not a discussion about TEXTBOOKS, but is instead a
conversation about the great works (both fiction and nonfiction) which have
(or perhaps will) endure over time and which inform what we believe and teach.
Our intention is to spend several months sharing our views about what those
books are, reading and discussing them, and ultimately integrating them
throughout our undergraduate (and possibly graduate) curriculum.
We are interested in your views as the what those books might be.
I will initiate the conversation with a few suggestions:
Alice Walker's POSSESSING THE SECRET OF JOY
This a novel about the intersection of tradition and
taboo, the issue being female genital mutilation. The first
line is a real grabber:
"I did not realize for a long time that I was dead."
Rachel Carson's SILENT SPRING
Published in 1962, this is THE book which many believe
launched the environmental movement. (It also forced
the banning of DDT).
Randy Shilt's AND THE BAND PLAYED ON: POLITICS, PEOPLE AND THE
AIDS EPIDEMIC
Though the HIV pandemic has evolved, this 1987 book
remains the initial history of AIDS beginning with
patient zero.
For anyone who would like to share their ideas, we ask that you provide the
title, author and a sentence or two about the book. Please post this
information on the HEDIR if you like or email it directly to me.
Thank you and we look forward to your contributions to this conversation.
Dr. Susan Koch, Acting Coordinator
The Division of Health Promotion and Education
The University of Northern Iowa
email: susan.koch@uni.edu
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#566
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 16:00:29 -0600
From: Barbara Ellen Giloth
Subject: Widow programs
AARP has had a fairly well-developed widow to widow program that may have
some common elements with what you'd like to develop. Phyllis Silverman
who I believe is still at Boston University wrote extensively in the past
about widow support programs, although they are probably more oriented to
emotional coping than to content. Also there is a listerve with
researchers and practitioners interested in self-help--the listserve is
SLFHLP-L@listserv.utoronto.ca. Finally you might want to contact Ed
Madara at the American Self-Help Clearinghouse--800/367-6274--for
information on widow programs in their database.
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#567
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 22:02:26 -0500
From: Carolyn Parks
Subject: Re: "Great Books" in Health Ed
HEALTH AND CULTURE: BEYOND THE WESTERN PARADIGM, Collins O.
Airhihenbuwa,
Sage Publications, 1995.
Challenges the basic assumptions of health and health promotion as
developed and implemented from an almost exclusively Anglo, western
worldview. In so doing, culture, particularly of groups of color, is
virtually absent from HED research and practice. My favorite quote:
"It has become common practice in the field of public health and in the
social and behavioral sciences to pay lip service to the importance of
culture in the study and understanding of health behaviors, but culture
has yet to be inscribed at the root of health promotion and disease
prevention programs, at least at a level that legitimates its centrality
in public health practice."
COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION: THE LAY ADVISOR APPROACH, Connie Service
and
Eva J. Salber, eds., 1979, Health Care Systems, Dept. of Community and
Family Medicine, Duke University Medical Center.
STILL the only step-by-step "how to" manual for identifying, recruiting,
and training lay health advisors at the community level in the U.S.
HEALTH IS A COMMUNITY AFFAIR: REPORT OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, 1966, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA
The seminal work in community health education, promotion, and services.
TRAINING FOR TRANSFORMATION: A HANDBOOK FOR COMMUNITY WORKERS,
Anne Hope
and Sally Timmel, 1984, Mambo Press, Gweru.
Probably the clearest and most practical explanation and adaptation of
Paulo Freire's work on developing critical consciousness and participatory
education.
WHERE THERE IS NO DOCTOR: A VILLAGE HEALTH CARE HANDBOOK, David
Werner,
1986 and HELPING HEALTH WORKERS LEARN, David Werner and Bill Bower, 1987,
Hesperian Foundation, Palo Alto, CA.
Very practical "how-to" books for addressing very basic health care issues
at the grassroots level. Strong participatory education/Freirian themes
and approaches. My favorite quote:
"Community health education is appropriate to the extent that it helps
the poor and powerless gain greater control over their health and their
lives."
THE MULTICULTURAL CHALLENGE IN HEALTH EDUCATION, Ana Consuelo Matiella,
ed., 1994, ETR Associates, Santa Cruz, CA.
I believe this is the first "compiled" work in HED on the multicultural
issue.
TEACHING PATIENTS WITH LOW LITERACY SKILLS, 2nd edition, Cecilia Doak,
Leondard Doak, and Janet Root, 1996, J.P. Lippincott, Philadelphia.
One of my major "bibles." Addresses the basic mismatch between the
literacy skills of Americans and the literacy demands of health care
education. Provides a wealth of very practical and
cost-effective "how-tos" for lowering and adjusting written, visual,
audio, and verbal health messages and materials for low
literacy audiences. Strongly links principles of health education and
adult education.
STRATEGIES FOR WORKING WITH CULTURALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND
CLIENTS,
Elizabeth Randall-David, 1992, Bethesda, MD, Association for the Care of
Children's Health.
I really like this workbook because the focus is more on knowing and
understanding your own cultural history, biases, and baggage as the
mechanism for understanding and working cross-culturally. Definitely not
of the "timid" re: these issues.
HEALTH ISSUES IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY, Ronald Braithwaite and Sandra
Taylor, eds., 1992, Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco.
One of the best compilations on the status of African American health,
both generally and in various disease categories (e.g., diabetes,
violence, cancer, etc.).
-----------------------------------------------
Carolyn P. Parks, Ph.D.
UNC School of Public Health
Health Behavior and Health Education
315 Rosenau Hall - CB# 7400
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400
(919)966-0246 (M & Th) - carol_parks@unc.edu
966-2921 (fax)
(919)856-2700 (T,W,Fr) - serchdc@ns.nc.ndl.net
856-6575 (fax)
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#568
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 23:18:05 EST
From: TRICIA ROMANI
Subject: Response to Lea - Sex Education
Lea,
I am surprised you do not think Canada is more diverse. However, I
somewhat agree with your view on the religion part, but it is
something we do address. The multicultural aspect of Canada has
allowed us to acknowledge and respect many different types. Due to
this, it is difficult to point to one dominant religion, especially in
a political context. This has led to a more neutral stance as far as
religion and thus opened the door to more flexible views on sex
education. We are caught not being able to ever be politically
incorrect and thus a window of opportunity opens up for sex
educators. Not to say it is perfect, there are still barriers, but
as you said, perhaps the U.S. is not ready yet.
Thanks for your feedback.
Tricia Romani
With these comments, I emphatically agree.
How can we reach adolescents to become more proactive in their sexual
lives if we are also telling them how dirty sex is? Adolescents learn
quickly to be boastful with their peers, hide their sexual selves from
their families, and be cautious around other adults. Not a strong
basis for being proactive and feeling positive about their
sexuality. Any beams of light on this issue out there?
Lea Dooley, MPH
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tricia Romani
UNCG Graduate Student
Suite 437, HHP
UNCG
Greensboro, NC
27412-5001
Phone: (910) 333-0539
FAX: (910) 334-3238
E-mail: t_romani@homans.uncg.edu
Use the talents you possess,
for the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except the best.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
--XAA19624.860213536/hamlet.uncg.edu--
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tricia Romani
UNCG Graduate Student
Suite 437, HHP
UNCG
Greensboro, NC
27412-5001
Phone: (910) 333-0539
FAX: (910) 334-3238
E-mail: t_romani@homans.uncg.edu
Use the talents you possess,
for the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except the best.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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#569
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 00:17:41 EST
From: TRICIA ROMANI
Subject: Response to Lea - Sex Ed
Lea,
I am surprised you do not think Canada is more diverse. However, I
somewhat agree with your view on the religion part, but it is
something we do address. The multicultural aspect of Canada has
allowed us to acknowledge and respect many different types. Due to
this, it is difficult to point to one dominant religion, especially in
a political context. This has led to a more neutral stance as far as
religion and thus opened the door to more flexible views on sex
education. We are caught not being able to ever be politically
incorrect and thus a window of opportunity opens up for sex
educators. Not to say it is perfect, there are still barriers, but
as you said, perhaps the U.S. is not ready yet.
Thanks for your feedback.
Tricia Romani
With these comments, I emphatically agree.
How can we reach adolescents to become more proactive in their sexual
lives if we are also telling them how dirty sex is? Adolescents learn
quickly to be boastful with their peers, hide their sexual selves from
their families, and be cautious around other adults. Not a strong
basis for being proactive and feeling positive about their
sexuality. Any beams of light on this issue out there?
Lea Dooley, MPH
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tricia Romani
UNCG Graduate Student
Suite 437, HHP
UNCG
Greensboro, NC
27412-5001
Phone: (910) 333-0539
FAX: (910) 334-3238
E-mail: t_romani@homans.uncg.edu
Use the talents you possess,
for the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except the best.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
--XAA19624.860213536/hamlet.uncg.edu--
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tricia Romani
UNCG Graduate Student
Suite 437, HHP
UNCG
Greensboro, NC
27412-5001
Phone: (910) 333-0539
FAX: (910) 334-3238
E-mail: t_romani@homans.uncg.edu
Use the talents you possess,
for the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except the best.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tricia Romani
UNCG Graduate Student
Suite 437, HHP
UNCG
Greensboro, NC
27412-5001
Phone: (910) 333-0539
FAX: (910) 334-3238
E-mail: t_romani@homans.uncg.edu
Use the talents you possess,
for the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except the best.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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#570
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 06:33:45 -0500
From: "Sandra S. Bargainnier"
Subject: Re: Looking for some input
Check out GriefNet (http://rivendell.org/)
Good Luck
On Fri, 4 Apr 1997, Mike Caserta wrote:
> I am not sure if this went through the first time so I sent it again.
> If this is the second time you see it, I apologize for the
> redundancy.
>
>
> Hey folks,
>
> I have two questions that some of you might be able to help me with.
>
> I am currently in the conceptual phase of designing and testing a
> self-care intervention for older widow(er)s. The issues I hope to
> address could include things such as getting proper nutrition (meal
> planning and preparation), maintaining a safe home environment,
> managing finances (eg. balancing checkbook, sifting through
> insurance, Medicare claims, etc), time mangement, identifying and
> accessing needed services and so on.
>
> The rationale driving this idea is that from the two NIA-funded
> studies that my colleagues and I have conducted have indentified
> several problem areas such as those above where because the deceased
> spouse usually addressed one or more of these in the household, they now can go unaddressed
by the surviving widow or widower which can
> have some serious negative consequences for health and overall
> well-being.
>
> The questions I have are these:
>
> 1. Is any one aware of the existence of similar programs that have
> attempted to address these self-care issues among the bereaved? I
> would hate to reinvent the wheel. At the same time it would make more
> sense to design and test and intervention program that is more likely
> to be feasibly applied in the community. I am hoping that the
> intervention we design can incorporate proven elements from existing
> programs.
>
> 2. Does any one know of a bereavement listserv from which I may also
> get suggestions or ideas?
>
> Appreciate any input.
>
> Ciao,
>
> Mike
> Michael S. Caserta, Ph.D.
> Associate Professor
> Gerontology Center
> University of Utah
> 25 South Medical Dr.
> Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
> (801) 581-3572
> mike@nurfac.nurs.utah.edu
>
*****************************************************************************
Sandra Bargainnier Ed.D. CHES Phone: 315/341-2879
Assistant Professor Health Science/PE Fax: 315/341-2766/6397
206 Laker Hall E-mail: ssbargai@mailbox.syr.edu
SUNY Oswego E-mail: bargainn@oswego.edu
Oswego, NY 13126
"Did anyone ever go to their grave wishing they had spent more
time at work?"
******************************************************************************
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#571
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 10:02:51 -0600
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D."
Subject: hedir award
I'm sending this out once more before the deadline. We have some excellent
candidates...more are welcomed. This announcement can also be found on
either of the home pages listed below.
Call for First Annual HEDIR Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize a health educator who has made
outstanding contributions to the profession through technology.
Eligibility:
1.HEDIR Subscriber
2.CHES Eligible
Procedures:
Nominations can be made by e-mailing the individual's name, address,
affiliation, fax, phone, and e-mail address
to Mark Kittleson (kittle@siu.edu) no later than April 15, 1997.
Included within this nomination should be a 50 word or less description on
why this person should be given the HEDIR Award.
Nominators will be kept confidential but must provide their name, address,
affiliation, fax, phone, and e-mail.
All nominees will be contacted for permission to place their name on the
ballot.
The ballot will be restricted to the first ten individuals who have agreed
to have their name placed on the ballot.
All names will then be placed on the HEDIR Home Page, and the HEDIR
listserv, along with the brief description on why this person is worthy of
this award.
Voting will take place via e-mail commencing April 15th and all ballots
received by midnight, April 22 will be counted. HEDIR subscribers are asked
to vote one time for one person.
The winner will be announced no later than May 1, 1997.
The winner will be announced on the HEDIR listserv and on the HEDIR Home
Page, along with a web page devoted to their accomplishment.
Jones and Bartlett Publishers have agreed to provide awards to the semi-
finalists and a special award to the winner.
__________________________
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.
Owner and Founder, HEDIR
Home Page: http://www.siu.edu/~kittle
E-Mail Home Page: http://www.siu.edu/~kittle/HEDIR/Menu.html
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#572
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 12:40:09 EDT
From: RANDERSO@WVUVPHS1.HSC.WVU.EDU
Subject: Re: "Great Books" in Health Ed
This is a great idea. Here's one that comes to mind immediately:
Rene Dubos: MIRAGE OF HEALTH (1959)
(Reissued in 1987 by Rutgers University Press)
Dubos explains the inter-relationships between populations and disease in a way that
is still relevant. This is an ageless book.
Bob Anderson, WVU
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#573
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 14:12:10 EST
From: Samir H Thakkar
Subject: Need Thesis Help
Fellow Members,
I am sending this again because I don't know if it went through the last
time. If you've already seen it, please delete.
I am in search of an instrument to use for my Master's thesis, in the
area of worksite health promotion. I would like to survey participants
and non-participants of a government worksite fitness center to find out
what the demographical differences are between these two groups and
reasons of why they do or do not participate. For the ones who do, I
would also like to measure their satisfaction level in regards to the
fitness center and if any demographical differences exist there.
I would really like to use an already valid and reliable instrument
inquiring about the above factors, if one exists. If anyone knows of one
that might be helpful to me, please let me know what it is and how I can
get a hold of it. Even if there are some that don't exactly measure what
I want, but very similar, I can adapt several instruments to fit my
purpose.
I would really appreciate the help.
Sincerely,
Sona S. Thakkar
Master's student
University of Maryland College Park
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#574
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 14:21:25 -0600
From: "by way of \"Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D.\" "
Subject: Position available
Faculty Position Available in Undergraduate Health Education
North Carolina Central University is seeking applications for a full-time
position at the associate or full professor level with interest in teaching
and research in community based health education and development.
The appointment will be in the Department of Health Education.
Candidates should have a doctorate in public health education,
epidemiology, public health nursing, psychology, sociology, anthropology
or a related field. Demonstrated ability in teaching, research, and service
is required. The successful candidate will teach first level epidemiology
and statistics and participate in community-based service and research.
Interest and/or experience in distance learning is valued. NCCU is a state
supported regional university located in Durham, NC, the northern most
point of a community rich in biomedical, social sciences, and industrial
research activity. Collaboration with public and private service
organizations and private industry is encouraged. There is opportunity
for interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty of other health, social and
behavioral sciences departments as well as researchers and
practitioners at the University and in the broader health sciences
professional community. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, 3
papers that best reflect research interests, a statement of career goals,
and the names of three persons able to provide letters of references.
Health Education Specialist Certification (CHES) is expected during the
first year of employment. Salary is competitive.
The application deadline including vitae and references is April 15, 1997.
Contact: John Hatch, Dr.P.H., Chair; Search Committee
Department of Health Education
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina 27707
Phone: (919) 560-6422; Fax: (919) 560-6056.
North Carolina Central University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative
Action Employer and accommodates individuals with disabilities. Official
academic transcripts are required upon hiring.
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#575
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 15:49:24 -0400
From: "Robin E. Mockenhaupt 434-3407"
Subject: Widow programs
AARP's Widowed Persons Service can be reached at:
Widowed Persons Service, AARP, 601 E St, NW, Washington, DC 20049
Contact: Susan Eckrich, Manager
Robin Mockenhaupt, AARP
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#576
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 09:23:11 -0700
From: Daniel Leviton
Subject: Re: Widow programs
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Barbara Ellen Giloth wrote:
>
> AARP has had a fairly well-developed widow to widow program that may have
> some common elements with what you'd like to develop. Phyllis Silverman
> who I believe is still at Boston University wrote extensively in the past
> about widow support programs, although they are probably more oriented to
> emotional coping than to content. Also there is a listerve with
> researchers and practitioners interested in self-help--the listserve is
> SLFHLP-L@listserv.utoronto.ca. Finally you might want to contact Ed
> Madara at the American Self-Help Clearinghouse--800/367-6274--for
> information on widow programs in their database.
There will be a variety of grief & bereavement-related topics covered at
the 5th International Conference on Grief & Bereavement in Contemporary
Society sponsored by the Association for Death Education & Counseling
(ADEC). Some of the speakers and workshop directors include Phyllis
Silverman (Prof. Emerita at Mass. Gen. Hosp. Institute of Health
Professionals), Ken Doka, Colin Parkes, Bill Worden, Tom Attig, and other
internationally know researchers and practitioners.
There will also be an all-day specialty workshop on Horrendous Death and
its implciations for health and well-being, health education and health
promotion, etc.
See the ADEC home page for conference information. Its conferences are
always cutting edge, and they go out of their way to welcome students and
newcomers to the field.
--
Dr. Daniel Leviton
College of Health & Human Performance
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (301) 405-2528
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Association for Death Education and Counseling
Association for Death Education and Counseling
Welcome to ADEC
ADEC's Mission
The Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC), founded
in 1976, is an international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated
to improving the quality of education, counseling and care-giving
pertaining to dying, death, grief and loss; to promoting the development
and interchange of related theory and research; and to providing
support, stimulation and encouragement to its members and those
studying and working in related fields. The association provides
opportunities for its members to develop professional identities
in death education, grief counseling and caregiving. ADEC also
takes an active role in educating the public on related issues.
Publications
ADEC Newsletter
Official ADEC Journals
Links to other psychology- and death-related Web sites
Tom Golden's
page of excerpts from his writing about gender differences and
grief.
National Funeral Directors --
a resource page of links to carecaring Web sites.
The American Psychological Association's
Home Page.
List of Psychology links at Stanford
University.
APA's page detailing psychological response to the Oklahoma City bombing.
DeathNet,
a library of materials related mostly to euthanasia.
The Zen Hospice Project,
pertaining to care for those with life-threatening illnesses.
The Internet Emotional
Support Guide
for experiencers of loss, bereavement, and illness and their family
members.
The Usenet Newsgroup alt.support.grief.
GriefNet's listing of support
resources for those experiencing grief and loss.
UCSD's Social
Sciences Data Collection: a list of links for lots of statistics
on lots of stuff, some of it having to do with death.
Support Group page
for parents experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal
death.
Natural Death Centre
Home Page for environmentally conscious burial considerations.
Send comments to or request information from ADEC info@adec.org.
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#577
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 09:45:57 -0700
From: Daniel Leviton
Subject: Widow programs - URL for ADEC
The URL for ADEC's home page is http://www.adec.org.
--
Dr. Daniel Leviton
College of Health & Human Performance
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20740, Phone: (301) 405-2528
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#578
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 14:13:31 EDT
From: ddembrak
Subject: directory
Dear Sirs: My name is Dani Dembrak and I am a graduate student at the
University of Georgia. I am receiving a Masters of Education in Health
Promotion as well as my teachers' certification. I will be finished in
the summer of 1997. I would like to be included in the international
mailing directory for health educators. I would like to be able to
receive all information on the latest openings of positions in the
health education field. My email address once again is
ddembrak@uga.cc.uga.edu
Thank you for your time.....Dani Dembrak
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#579
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 23:10:13 EST
From: TRICIA ROMANI
Subject: Mail failure
Lea,
I am surprised you do not think Canada is more diverse. However, I
somewhat agree with your view on the religion part, but it is
something we do address. The multicultural aspect of Canada has
allowed us to acknowledge and respect many different types. Due to
this, it is difficult to point to one dominant religion, especially in
a political context. This has led to a more neutral stance as far as
religion and thus opened the door to more flexible views on sex
education. We are caught not being able to ever be politically
incorrect and thus a window of opportunity opens up for sex
educators. Not to say it is perfect, there are still barriers, but
as you said, perhaps the U.S. is not ready yet.
Thanks for your feedback.
Tricia Romani
With your following comments, I emphatically agree.
How can we reach adolescents to become more proactive in their sexual
lives if we are also telling them how dirty sex is? Adolescents learn
quickly to be boastful with their peers, hide their sexual selves from
their families, and be cautious around other adults. Not a strong
basis for being proactive and feeling positive about their
sexuality. Any beams of light on this issue out there?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tricia Romani
UNCG Graduate Student
Suite 437, HHP
UNCG
Greensboro, NC
27412-5001
Phone: (910) 333-0539
FAX: (910) 334-3238
E-mail: t_romani@homans.uncg.edu
Use the talents you possess,
for the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except the best.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
------------------------------
#580
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 08:37:20 -0500
From: Gayle Schmidt
Subject: Re: Spirituality -Reply
Thank you Glenn. Its good to know you are still there and still thinking. Gayle
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#581
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 09:51:23 MST
From: Mike Caserta
Subject: Re: Widow programs
Hey everyone:
I just want to thank all of you who responded to my posting last week
regarding my idea for a self-care intervention for older bereaved
spouses. Some of you responded directly to me and others through the
HEDIR listserv. I have received alot of good ideas from many of you
some of which I had started to pursue before I heard from some of you
-- but this validates the approach I have been taking in that it
appears I seem to be on the right track.
I have been active in ADEC for several years and have found that this
is a wonderful organization, and I am also familiar with the work of
Phyllis Silverman. I understand, as many of you surmised, that most
of her focus has been on the stress and coping element of
bereavement. I also have recently learned that the Widowed Persons
Service (sponsored by AARP) does provide some skills training regarding tasks of daily
living. I am going to be contacting the WPS consultant in our area to
learn more of this.
I also want to thank all of you for sharing some of your personal
experiences with me about friends and family who have been in
situations similar to the one of which I spoke in my initial message.
Thank you -- this provides further validation for us as to the need
that exists.
I will now continue pursuing the ideas you have provided and will
keep you posted on how things go. Thanks again for your input and
encouragement.
Best Wishes,
Mike
Michael S. Caserta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Gerontology Center
University of Utah
25 South Medical Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
(801) 581-3572
mike@nurfac.nurs.utah.edu
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#582
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 09:23:51 -0700
From: Andrew Jenkins
Subject: Friday's Inspiration (belated)
Friends and Fellow HE's,
With nothing and no one in particular in mind, it seems to me that some
folks find cynicism to be the hallmark of intellectualism and that either
might proportionately indicate the other. I think, perhaps the two are
negatively correlated.
So says Van Wyck Brooks:
"People of small caliber are always carping. They are bent on showing
everyone their superior knowledge or prowess or good breeding. But
magnanimous people have no vanity, they have no jealousy, and they feed
on the true and the solid where they find it. And, what is more, they
find it everywhere."
Outahere to enjoy a Spring day!
Andy J :{)
Andrew P. Jenkins, PhD, CHES
Health Education Programs
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-963-1041
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++
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#583
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 13:27:41 -0500
From: Bob Blackburn
Subject: Re: "Great Books" in Health Ed
Hi, This may not fall in the "Great Books" category but is one that is a
"must read" book. Joycelyn Elders, MD From Sharecropper's Daughter to
Surgeon General of the United States of America by Joycelyn Elders and
Davic Chanoff
Great background material on the role of a medical direcor in Arkansas's
health department and the health battles she faced.
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#584
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 11:21:04 -0500
From: Marilyn Morrow
Subject: Position Announcement
The Department of Health Sciences at Illinois State University has an
opening for a one year non-tenure track health education instructor
beginning August 16, 1997. Duties include teaching entry level courses in
community health education and university studies courses. Send by May 1,
1997, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts to
Dr. Roger B. Weller, Chairperson, 5220 Health Sciences, Illinois State
University, Normal, IL 61790-5220. Minimum qualifications include M.S.
degree. Illinois State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
university encouraging diversity
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#585
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 10:06:37 +0000
From: Grady Cash
Subject: Spirituality - a definition
Andrea wrote:
> Please realize that there is no universal agreement upon the taxonomy beneath
> - let alone the MEANING of - the word "spirituality". There are any number
> of people who would take great exception to Grady Cash's claim that "Religion
> is best seen as a subcategory under spirituality." Some would see
> spirituality as a subcategory under religion, and some would use the terms
> completely interchangeably.
I'm Grady Cash and agree with each statement by Andrea.
Millions would disagree with my taxonomy. Yet we must
start somewhere. For a healthy model to make sense of the
world, why we are here, why there is such animosity among
different religions, and why bad things happen to good people,
there needed to be something above organized religion _for
definition purposes_. I defined this as spirituality and use it
at the top of my taxonomy, as shown below....
Spirituality
Meaning of life
Purpose of life
Religions
Hindu
Moslem ( used as example.)
various sects
fundamentalists within sects
radicals among the fundamentalists
Buddism
Judaism
Christian (used as example)
various denominations
fundamentalists within those denominations
radicals among fundamentalists
As you move farther down the subcategories, it becomes more
difficult to see the bigger picture. One of my Christian
friends calls this "Churchianity"... people who have gotten
so lost in the dogma of religion that they have lost sight of
the bigger picture. (*But to judge all religion based on the
actions of these fanatics/hypocrites is stereotyping.*)
Imagine the above hierarchy as a mountain, with spirituality at
the peak and the dogmas at the lower slopes. From the lower
slopes, you can't see the bigger picture. From the top, you can
see it all. That is not to say that you can't see the whole
picture if you are religious. Many religious people are also
spiritual. *Being religious is an ASSET to seeing the bigger
picture. But dogmatic religious beliefs are a liability to
seeing the bigger picture.*
HealthWorld Online (http://www.healthy.net) has a new section
where I discuss spirituality and money. You can find it by
clicking on the Wellness Center at the healthworld village and
then going to HealthyCash. I wrote it as the foundation of my
upcoming book, because attitudes towards money (and
worldly possessions) greatly affects our spirituality.
It's 40+ pages so I can't really summarize it here.
A healthy view of the spiritual dimension of life should answer
the questions....
Why can't the different religions get along?
Why do bad things happen to good people?
Why are some "religious" people such hypocrites?
Why are there cults like Heavens Gate? Did they make a
spiritually healthy choice? Why or why not?
Why are we here?
What is the purpose of life? What is YOUR purpose in life?
It took many years, but I have found answers to all these
questions _for me_. To teach spirituality as a wellness
dimension, we need a structure to allow each person to seek
healthy answers to these and similar questions.
THE HEALTHY QUEST for these answers is as BENEFICIAL as the
ultimate answers themselves.
Be well,
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Grady Cash, M.Ed., CFP mailto:cash@ns.net
Center for Financial Well-Being http://www.ns.net/cash/
"Building healthier attitudes towards money."
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#586
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 11:56:05 -0700
From: Lynn Miller
Subject: job opening in Southern California
I swear that there was an email this morning for a position in Southern
California but I don't see it in the archives. Am I going nuts or did
anyone else see it? Please forward it to me if you have that
information.
Thanks,
Lynn Miller
Doctoral Candidate
Texas Woman's University
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#587
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 14:14:41 -0400
From: Alyson Taub
Subject: HEPR
Health Education Professional Resources (HEPR), a website at New York
University, seeks to expand its links to organizations/agencies involved
in health education activities to improve networking opportunities. If
you are doing health education work in which others might be interested,
please send me your name, title, organization/agency, address, phone and
fax #'s, e-mail and/or URL, and a very brief statement about your health
education activities.
Please reply directly to me (alyson.taub@nyu.edu) and *NOT* to the list.
Thanks.
-- Alyson Taub
The URL for HEPR is:
http://www.nyu.edu/education/health/healthed/taub/hepr/noframes/index.html
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 09:50:14 GMT
From: "MAHONEY, COLLEEN"
Subject: (Fwd) Great Books in Health Ed
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From: "MAHONEY, COLLEEN"
Organization: Kent State University
To: HEDIR-L@siu.edu
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 08:31:00 GMT
Subject: Great Books in Health Ed
Reply-to: cmahoney@emerald.educ.kent.edu
Priority: normal
I would like to recommend LESSONS FOR LIFEGUARDS by Dr. Michael A.
Carrera, 1996, Donkey Press (P.O. box 20583, New York, NY
10021-0071).
This book centers on the belief th
