Many individuals deal with depression on a daily basis. They may not even know they are depressed and push through life. High functioning depression does not leave one bed ridden but parasitically wears the individual down on a daily basis. Like most depression, it may not have an acute reason or loss but merely manifests […]
Many individuals lose identity with grief. A loss limb, or a loss of a loved one that they identify with. A father or mother may no longer feel like a parent if they lost a child. Grief can transform one’s identify of self. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Program and see if it meets […]
There are numerous therapies to help children better communicate their grief. They can express through multiple outlets of creativity to help them express the grief and issues that haunt them. Counselors can help children through a variety of methods. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training Program and see if it meets your academic […]
Sojourning requires walking with the bereaved and sharing in the journey. It involves empathy and compassion. It involves taking an active part in helping the person heal and making it a personal goal and desire for oneself. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The […]
Seasonal depression can bring one down and it is more than just the winter blues. It is important to try to find ways to brighten spirits via light therapies, vitamin D, exercise and other ways to break up the longer dark days. It is important to try to find some way to find energy and […]
Holiday seasons are always difficult when the face of someone special is no longer present. While the first couple of years is most intense, it still forever lingers in one’s heart. It can be difficult to move forward and forge new traditions and it is OK. One should work slowly through such things because loss […]
Loss of a sibling can occur at multiple times in a life. One can be young or old. This loss always stings but can vary in pain. It also can call into play the fragile nature of life and how quickly one can pass. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training Program and see if […]
Fandom to individuals or sports teams is a big part of American society. One forms close ties to public figures or actors or for one’s sports team. Whether football, baseball, basketball or hockey, or professional or college levels, individuals form tight bonds with their teams. They became entranced by the teams record, status, players, and […]
Writing and journaling is very therapeutic, especially with grief. One is able to express oneself without others present and also allows one to better understand one’s own sorrow and grief. Writing is an excellent coping tool for those grieving. The article, “How to understand your grief through writing” by Beth Daly takes a closer look […]
Depression can have an acute cause or no general cause at all but merely set in but there are connections with depression and acute trauma. Trauma or severe loss or experience can negatively affect a person and cause a severe grief reaction resulting in depression. The article, “Trauma and Depression: What to Know” by […]