How much does ADHD and sleep problems have in common? It is true many with ADHD suffer from an inability to mindfully rest. This could also play a role during sleep. ADHD can cause problems that prevent the mind from resting. Instead, the mind races from one thought to the next. These issues can correspond with sleep issues. The sleep issues can also play big roles in the ADHD itself surprisingly. They tend to fuel each other.
ADHD and sleep deficit can coincide with individuals. Please also review our ADHD Consulting Program and see if it meets your academic needs.
The article, “How Much Do Sleep Problems Underlie ADHD Symptoms?” by Dr David Rettew looks closer at the inter relations of sleep deficit and ADHD. He states,
“The study has some important implications. While clinicians have long been aware that sleeping problems are quite common among those diagnosed with ADHD, the degree to which these difficulties are responsible for attention problems is often underappreciated. These data suggest that if we can help people with ADHD “just” sleep better, their symptoms might improve. ”
Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Training Program. If qualified, you can become certified in this field and help others cope and deal with the issues surrounding ADHD.
Meditation is a multi versed discipline. While it leads to peace and union it has many ways to reach it. Meditation differs from traditions and has a multitude of positions and ways to find peace. Meditation regardless of style should be utilized in everyone’s life. Beyond the spiritual, there are also numerous health benefits in incorporating meditation into your daily lifestyle.
There a multitude of styles in meditation that can lead to peace and tranquility. Please also review our Meditation Instructor Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.
The article, “12 Types Of Meditation: A Breakdown Of The Major Styles” by Lily Silverton looks at the numerous styles and discusses the differences and benefits. She states,
“There are many styles of meditation that offer different ways to redirect your focus and attention. There’s not one universally accepted “best” type; it’s about finding what works for you. Here are 12 key types of meditation to start exploring”
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Please also review AIHCP’s Meditation Instructor Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and an excellent way to find certification for qualified professionals.
The article below is from Chris Haws, founder of Telegrief. Online assistance is critical for individuals facing depression during quarantine. Online assistance and appointments are also a wave of the future for many in the mental field. Chris Haws discusses the vital importance of online communication for mental health.
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One of the frequent characteristics of grieving is that people isolate and withdraw from their everyday lives. They need time to think, time to reflect and time to cry. They need to assess this new reality – a reality without that much loved spouse, partner, parent, child, sibling or friend. Some people find it easier than others and can re-engage with the world in their on time and at their own pace. In every case, the support of a professional grief counselor can be invaluable during this transition from acute, agonizing, pain to a new way of living that integrates the grief and the sorrow of the loss into an ongoing, meaningful and even joyful existence. People can and do learn that it’s OK to laugh – and love – again.
Isolation and grief are not a good mixture. Chris Haws offers online services for the isolated through Telegrief.
But what if the isolation is imposed by circumstances beyond the grief sufferer’s control? Circumstances such as the current Covid-19 pandemic that is forcing everyone to “lockdown”, “shelter in place”, and “self-isolate”? It’s tough enough for people with busy lives to lead, mouths to feed and families to raise. Throw the emotionally shattering experience of a bereavement on top of all that and the result can be devastating.
Fortunately, although hugs and literal hand holding can be comforting, the grief counselor’s principal job is to listen. And having listened, to gently guide the sufferer out of the darkness of their pain towards the brighter world in which their grief is not denied or suppressed, but is integrated into the next chapter of a purposeful and satisfying life.
And that’s why remote counseling works. Whether by phone, or using one of the new video linking technologies, counselors can still listen and interact with their clients just as effectively as they can in face to face sessions – and, paradoxically, sometimes even more comfortably. Clients can sometimes be more “themselves” when they don’t have to tidy the house or dress up before the counselor arrives, or take the bus or get in their cars to travel to a distant consulting room.
Prompted by Covid-19, but building on prior experience with an international clientele that is scattered across the country and around the world, that’s why psychologist and grief counselor Chris Haws has created “Telegrief”. Clients can interact remotely with Chris using whatever technology they choose, and the results are already proving to be remarkable. If you or someone you know are in need of counseling for a recent bereavement, then go to telegrief.com and check out what Chris Haws is offering. As he says “It’s your call”.
Chris Haws is a British born Psychologist and Counselor based in Northwest DC who specializes in bereavement and grief, substance abuse and recovery, and personal development and mindfulness. For over three decades, his writing has appeared in print, radio and TV around the world. He is the founder of “Telegrief” and can be contacted at telegrief.com
Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.
Reacting immediately to anger is an impulse that needs to be avoided. It is natural to respond to emotion but we need to question our anger sometimes. We need to understand what makes us angry and why. In doing so, we can identify logical responses versus illogical ones and how to respond to both and in what degree. Triggers are key in identifying to help maintain composure when anger presents itself.
What is your anger trying to tell you and how can you better control it? Please also review our Anger Management Consulting Program and see if it meets your professional goals
The article, “Here’s what your anger is telling you — and how you can talk back” by Lauren Schenkman looks at the nature of anger and our response. In particular, he looks at the importance of Anger Management. He states,
“While a blast of rage may inform us of a threat — even if it’s just to our reputation — it’s the thoughts we have following it which determine how we respond. That’s why strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy, which teach people healthier thought patterns, can be so successful.”
Please also review our Anger Management Consulting Program and see if you meet the prerequisites to become a certified Anger Management Consultant. The program is online and independent study. Many can take the courses as well for educational purposes but others who qualify may also wish to take the courses leading to certification. Please review the program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.
The Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT has a unique ability to help others with anxiety. Anxiety due to unresolved trauma or other issues can be removed from the person through tapping. Energy that is negative to oneself can be worked out through the tapping protocol. A certified guide can teach one how to utilize this holistic method to overcoming anxiety.
EFT professionals can help one learn how to control anxiety through EFT Please also review our EFT Training Program
The article, “What is EFT tapping? Here’s what you need to know about this anxiety-reducing method” by Brianne Aileen states,
“The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a self-help practice designed to aid the release of negative emotions and physical pain—and you don’t even have to schedule an appointment to do it. We connected with certified EFT practitioner Jackie Simek to learn more about this Traditional Chinese Medicine method and how to use EFT tapping for your own needs”
To read the entire article, please click here
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One of the biggest ways to combat ADHD is actually acceptance of the state of mind. Learning how the ADHD mind works and the best way to deal with issues that arise is important. What works best for an individual with coping strategies or ways to circumvent ADHD is important. Creating one’s own plan, own habits and own ways to counter balance ADHD is critical to success.
Learning how one’s ADHD brain works is the best way to cope with ADHD. Please also review our ADHD Consulting Training Program
The article, “Why ADHD Self-Awareness is the Key to Effective Action, Change, and Progress for Each of Us” by Susan Laskey looks at how individuals can create their own way to counter balance ADHD. She states,
“So what unlocks real change and progress? Recognizing (not resisting) our ADHD differences — and embracing our true selves. The more we understand ourselves (self-awareness) and appreciate the way we are (self-acceptance), the easier it is to maximize our strengths and create workarounds where needed (the power of possibility and choice!).”
Please also review our ADHD Consulting Training and see if it matches your academic and professional goals. Qualified professionals can utilize this certification to help others cope and plan coping strategies to deal with ADHD.
Addiction is a powerful thing even during normal times. Isolation and quarantine can make addiction even harder. Lack of social support, counseling and being around other people can make one turn towards addicting things. Instead of connection, the person returns to addiction.
Self isolation is very difficult when dealing with addiction. Please also review our Substance Abuse Counseling Program to learn how to become certified
The article, “Managing Addiction Recovery During Self-Isolation” from Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials takes a closer look how one can manage addiction during self-isolation. The article states,
Managing addiction recovery can be difficult at any time but the recent coronavirus pandemic has made doing so even harder. Besides affecting in-person meetings and appointments, current quarantine rules have also put extra strain on those struggling with recovery. But that doesn’t mean any efforts are hopeless. Understanding what triggers can add stress to your situation can make dealing with current circumstances easier. And it’s also important to know how many ways you can still receive the support you need.
Identifying triggers is a key part of managing oneself during self isolation. Being able to ward off the feelings of need is also key. This is easier said then done but the article above hopes to give a few ways to make it less difficult. If you would like to become certified in Substance Abuse Counseling and would like to help others, please review AIHCP’s program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.
Usually war, disaster or tragedy unite, but the COVID 19 pandemic has managed to divide the country. On one side there are citizens who are obeying restrictions and social distancing and on the other side, there are individuals who are openly defying the restrictions. This dangerous mentality adds to the division that display political fault lines simply by wearing a mask or not wearing one. This also fuels an already uneasy political landscape between Trump and the Democratic Party, and for that matter most mainstream individuals. The response to the disaster has only enraged more as everyone looks to point the finger.
Covid19 pandemic has led to political divide instead of unity against the virus. Some minority groups see the fight against the virus as a campaign against their rights. This has led to political anger between maskers and non maskers
This unrest and fear across the nation has led to increase signs of political anger. Protests and armed open carry as a sign of intimidation towards others who support science and the medical field is perplexing. While the shut downs have hurt everyone economically, the irrational response of anger out of fear has engulfed the nation. Individuals demanding their rights over the inconvenience of regulations imposed by the the state are becoming more and more angry. They are channeling their anger of not wearing mask into a political movement against state control and a secret agenda.
Others in response are becoming increasingly angry with the absurdity of not wearing a mask or questioning the apparent danger of the virus. This has led to conflicts and showdowns between maskers and non maskers. Without good leadership in Washington, which is constantly sending mixed signals, individuals are becoming even more angry.
It is unfortunate that political divide and anger has even poured into the medical and scientific realms where safety against the virus is now questioned. As this continues, individuals must keep their calm. Wear the masks, keep distance and do not allow anger to overwhelm oneself when seeing someone who blatantly disregards safety due to their misdirected and unsound anger. Two angry minds do not solve the problem.
Protests against the economic shutdown are spread across the country. This fueling of anger from the political field makes fighting the virus more difficult
However, fear has not only engulfed the social sphere but also home life. Again where families should come together, one is discovering cases of domestic violence. New schedules, unemployment frustration, cabin fever, and enforcing pandemic rules are a stress on families. Many families are also gripped with fear and that fear can turn into outbursts. This is even a more dangerous situation in households where domestic violence is already an ingredient of everyday life.
Overall, many Americans are acting calm outside and inside their homes, but as a nation, we collectively must remain calm. One cannot allow fear of the virus, anger over the situation and stress of new guidelines to lead to conflict and confrontation. It is far easier to become emotional but if everyone follows the guidelines, ignores the fringe minority, and works together as a family and community then this crisis will slowly go away.
Homes in quarantine with a history of domestic violence also face anger issues.
Wearing masks, washing hands, and social distancing can help protect families from infection. If everyone tries their best, then spread can be minimized. As the country starts to re-open, new challenges will emerge and new cases, but everyone must not allow fear, stress and outside noise distract them from the task at hand. This is going to be a long war on the virus and if the correct mindset is adopted, we can limit fear, reduce false expectations and face challenges with a sound mind.
Anger is something we do not need added to the already volatile situation. Frustration over the situation is understandable but we cannot allow that frustration to turn into an anger that makes one become enemies with one another or take political agendas over science and medical advice.
While dealing with these issues, please also review our Anger Management Consulting Certification Program. The program is great for individuals who deal with anger issues or professionals seeking to become certified in the area of Anger Management. Qualified professionals can become certified and the program is online and independent study. The program leads to a four year certification which can be renewed every four years.
Please also review our Anger Management Consulting Certification Program and see if it meets your professional and academic needs
In the meantime, remember to stay calm, follow medical advice, and face the crisis one day at a time. That is the best way to deal with the anger that is surrounding everyone due to this crisis without allowing it to enrage yourself.
Losing a pet, especially a dog is a big loss. People should not feel guilty in sharing their grief. The loss can be as painful as losing a family member and should not be shelved away or not discussed as secondary to a human life. This type of disenfranchisement can hurt individuals grieving their pet or dog. It does not permit them to grieve and discuss the loss and how it has affected their lives. It is important to recognize pet loss in a person’s life.
Losing a pet, cat or dog is a big loss. It is like losing family. Please also review our Pet Loss Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your professional goals
The article, “My Beloved Dog Just Died. I Don’t Know How To Grieve Without Feeling Guilty.” by Ann Gorewitz discusses her grief and guilt for grieving her pet. She states,
“Our pets’ lives have value ― they matter! ― even though society often trivializes our relationships with them. And though I feel like I’m not supposed to grieve Cassie’s death as intensely or profoundly as I do ― especially during a pandemic when so many other truly awful things are happening ― her life and the loss of it is momentous to me, and maybe more so because of COVID-19.”
Children with ADHD sometimes need medication but medication can hold a myriad of side effects as well as a life long dependency on a pill. Modifications and coping strategies can limit the need for medication or remove it. It may not be the first step but it can lead to improved outcomes over time and remove the need for medication.
Before medication, various modifications should be done to see if a child can cope with medications. Please also review our ADHD Consulting Program
The article, “The question of medication: Life modifications might be an option for children with ADHD” by Ed Condran looks at modifications for children in regards to ADHD. He states,
“There is no doubt some children need medication to quell their impulses and home them in on schoolwork, but why is it that comparable countries around the world have far fewer children on ADHD medication? What should parents do when they suspect their children’s lack of attention could be a problem in school? Before visiting a physician, parents should take a look at their child’s actions and environment. Examine their diet, activity and sleeping patterns. If a child is exhausted, it impacts their attention span”
Hence beyond coping strategies, there can be a variety of ways one can learn to reduce the behavior. To read the complete article, please click here
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