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An abstract painting features a dynamic composition of red, black, and white paint, with hints of blue and orange. The brushstrokes are visible, creating texture and movement across the canvas.

The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026

A black and white image displays a handwritten musical score titled "VARIATIONS on a theme from Hindemith" for Piano, Bb Clarinet, and Viola. The score includes musical notation, tempo markings, and dynamic instructions.

The Zanna Smith Archive · August 20, 2026

The transcendental phenomenological approach developed by Moustakas was based on a dynamic model which evolved as the essence of the phenomenon was uncovered ([Davis, 1998](/dissertation/references)). Moustakas‘s term ―transcendental‖ referred to a methodology which included the process of Epoché, acknowledging the presence of the researcher in the study ([Giorgi, 2006; Moustakas,...

Zanna Smith · August 17, 2026

The leftmost pedal (sometimes called the “soft pedal”) mutes the attack on the strings. It is important to learn how to control soft dynamics through your hands before you begin depending on this pedal. The rightmost pedal (sometimes called the “suspension pedal”) holds all notes you play, creating a legato or smooth transition from key to key.

Zanna Smith · August 17, 2026 · Quora

This abstract acrylic painting features a dynamic composition of swirling blues, whites, and hints of brown, evoking a sense of turbulent motion. The brushstrokes are energetic and textured, creating a feeling of depth and movement, possibly reminiscent of crashing waves or a stormy sky. The cool palette of blues and whites, accented by earthy tones, contributes to a powerful and dramatic atmosphere.

Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026

This representational acrylic painting depicts a powerful, cresting wave dominating the upper half of the canvas, with foamy white caps and deep blue-green water. Below, dark, craggy rocks are battered by smaller waves, rendered with a textured, impasto style in a cool palette of blues, grays, and whites, creating a dramatic and dynamic atmosphere.

Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026

This representational oil painting captures a powerful ocean wave crashing against a rocky shore under a cloudy sky. The palette is dominated by cool blues and whites, with hints of dark grey and black for the rocks, creating a dynamic and dramatic atmosphere.

Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026

This abstract painting features a dynamic composition with bold strokes of red, deep blues, and grays, suggesting a turbulent landscape or sky. The textured application of paint, likely acrylic or mixed media, creates a sense of movement and depth, evoking a dramatic and intense atmosphere.

Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026

This abstract painting features dynamic swirls and textures in a vibrant palette of greens, ranging from deep forest to bright lime. The brushstrokes create a sense of movement and energy, suggesting organic forms or an energetic burst. The style is abstract expressionistic, with a lively and refreshing atmosphere.

Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026

This abstract painting features dynamic swirls and organic shapes in a vibrant palette of deep blues, fiery reds, and hints of turquoise and orange. The brushstrokes create a sense of movement and energy, suggesting an expressive and fluid style, likely executed in acrylic or oil.

Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026

This abstract painting depicts dynamic ocean waves under a colorful sky, possibly at sunset or sunrise. The palette is vibrant, featuring blues, greens, purples, and pinks in the waves, contrasted with a warm yellow and light blue sky. The brushstrokes create a sense of movement and energy, giving the piece an expressive and lively atmosphere.

Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026

This abstract mixed media painting depicts a gnarled, ancient-looking tree with vibrant, fiery red and orange roots contrasting with cool blues and greens in the upper branches and background. The style is expressionistic, with thick impasto textures suggesting movement and organic forms, creating a dynamic and somewhat turbulent atmosphere.

Zanna Smith · March 7, 2026

This chapter began with the mechanics and organization of the literature review. Empathy was demonstrated as a necessary capability in order to have compassion, as well as CF ([Figley, 2002](/dissertation/references)).

Zanna Smith · August 17, 2026

Components of resiliency include self-efficacy, adaptation, healing, wellness, and competence, all factors which can disappear in compassion fatigue. Recent studies of resiliency, part of the positive psychology movement, have examined people who do not become symptomatic ([Linley & Joseph, 2005](/dissertation/references)). Early in the 1980s a longitudinal study, the St.

Zanna Smith · August 17, 2026

Emotional contagion occurs in all mammals, including rodents, as well as other types of animals such as birds ([Hatfield et al., 1992](/dissertation/references)). In humans it may take place in utero. It certainly is evident in the first days of an infant‘s life (Iacoboni, 2009; McDonald & Messinger (n.d.), Shamay-Tsoory, 2011).

Zanna Smith · August 17, 2026