Identifier
etd-11042011-130137
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Social Work
Document Type
Dissertation
Abstract
The purpose of this cross-sectional experimental study was to examine the effects of Reiki on risk level for secondary traumatic stress (STS) among mental health professionals, such as, social workers and licensed professional counselor (LPCs). The sample (N=67) was mostly composed of master social work students (MSW) (61%) from the School of Social Work at Louisiana State University (LSU), professionals social workers (34%), and LPCs (5%). Study participants were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: Reiki, placebo or control group. Dependent variables measured at pretest and posttest were: risk level for STS, anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms, anger and hopelessness. Multivariate analysis of variance was conducted to determine if there was a difference between treatment groups. No significant difference was found between the Reiki, placebo or control groups on any of the variables measured. Implications for the social work profession are discussed.
Date
2011
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Novoa, Martha P., "The effects of Reiki treatment on mental health professionals who are at risk for secondary traumatic stress" (2011). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 2183.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/2183
Committee Chair
Cain, Daphne
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.2183