An Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology Informed Resource to Address Stress, Negative Affect and Problematic Alcohol Use: A Usability and Descriptive Study.

Background: Research documents that drinking to cope behavior can be disrupted by enhancing emotion regulation and coping skills related to the experience of stress and negative affect. The Alpha Element Self-Coaching Plan incorporates principles of positive psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy to redirect negative thinking and emotions and, therefore, has the potential to benefit individuals who use alcohol to cope with stress.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate satisfaction and usability of the online Alpha Element Self-Coaching Plan in order to inform the development of an expanded digital platform based on the Alpha Element framework.

Quantum Physics Principles and Communication in the Acute Healthcare Setting: A Pilot Study.

Objective: This pilot study explores whether clinician awareness of quantum physics principles could facilitate open communication between patients and providers.

Design: In the spirit of action research, this study was conceptualized with a holistic view of human health, using a mixed method design of grounded theory as an emergent method.

Sampling: Instrumentation includes surveys and a focus group discussion with twelve registered nurses working in an acute care hospital setting.