The author discusses the tenets and applications of the psychology of mind/health realization theory (POM/HR), stating that, although used for the past 27 years, it is still unfamiliar to many in the helping professions. This therapeutic model has been best described by Roger Mills and George Pransky. It fits in well with the trend toward strengths-based practice, focusing on the client's resources and resilience, on self-empowerment and self-help, effectiveness and efficiency. It can be taught and implemented easily, and, among other advantages, allows here-and-now focus on feelings of well-being rather than on painful thoughts and disturbing memories.

Findings from the Human Genome Project (HGP) suggest that tremendous opportunities exist for increased life expectancies and improved quality of life. The findings also raise enormous concerns about ethical, legal, and psychosocial implications, particularly for underrepresented and vulnerable populations. This article proposes an education model that focuses on genetically informed, ethical practice that will help social worker practitioners and educators play a more effective role as they confront the many implications of genetic and genomic research in the 21st century.

Each year a great many children are physically, sexually, or emotionally abused. This early trauma often overwhelms coping mechanisms and derails personality development, resulting in childhood and adult psychopathology. Until recently, the connection between childhood abuse and adult psychopathology eluded most clinicians, with negative consequences for survivors. The author examines these phenomena and discusses a biopsychosocial and integrative clinical approach to this population.