Stress Management Consulting Certification Article on School/Work Stress

Posted on January 29, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Juggling work, home and school can be a difficult task for anyone. With this in mind, stress management skills are definitely necessary in fulfilling all duties and still being sane. Utilizing one’s time properly is a priority.

It can be very difficult juggling, school and work together as a student. Please also review our Stress Management Consulting Certification

The article, “Stress Less: 5 tips for finding the right school-work-life balance” from the University of Bolder Colarado states,

“As college students, you wear a lot of hats: student, employee/intern, teammate, family member, friend, significant other. A lot of people count on you, and with so many things going on all at once, it can be hard to strike a balance. Here are five tips to help you find the right school-work-life balance that works for you.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Stress Management Consulting Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.

Grief Counseling Training Article on Play Therapy

Posted on January 29, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Play therapy has always been a beneficial tool in helping children in counseling. Expressing grief is no different. Children are able to express grief and trauma through play. A counselor is then able to help the child express the grief in a productive way through play therapy.

Play therapy is an excellent way to help children communicate grief. Please also review our Grief Counseling Training

The article, How play therapy can help children heal, by Karen Marley looks at the benefits of play therapy. She states,

“Play therapy is an evidence-based practice that helps a child build a greater sense of self. When engaged in play therapy, a child uses his or her entire self – mind and body – to express unconscious fears, thoughts, wishes and feelings.”

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AIHCP offers a certification in Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling which can help prepare counselors for dealing with child grief. Please review our full Grief Counseling Training and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.

Grief Counseling Courses Article on Grief and Parenting

Posted on January 29, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Good article on the story of a single father who faced the mental issues of his spouse and taught his children how to grieve. This story reveals how one must grieve but also fulfill other duties to children especially. It points to the love of a parent to care for one’s children despite all pain.

Parenting and grief unfortunately meet quite frequently. Please also review our Grief Counseling Courses

The article, “My dad’s lesson in parenting through grief, served with a side of eggs” by Marjorie Clark Brimley relates how her father continued to parent despite grief, teaching the children the importance of proper coping. The article states,

“When I was growing up, my mother’s mental illness meant that she did not wake up early. It also meant that she never made me breakfast, even though she was the parent who stayed home. Fortunately, early on my father had mastered the art of a scrambled egg, buttered toast and limited conversation. That was enough to bring my teenage self to the table each day.”

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Please also review our Grief Counseling Courses which lead to certification within the American Academy of Grief Counseling.

Grief Counseling Program Article on Sudden Death

Posted on January 24, 2019February 17, 2025 by Dominick Flarey

A sudden death is always tragic. It is unexpected and because of that can cause more trauma than an expected death. Noone is truly prepared to see a loved one pass away but sudden death can cause many issues for the grieving. In particular, the nature of the death, as well as unresolved issues due to the sudden passing, can all cause more intense grief reactions.

A sudden loss can be very painful and filled with complications.. Please also review our Grief Counseling Program

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Program and see if it matches your academic or professional needs.

Stress Management Consultant Program Article on Work Stress

Posted on January 24, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Stress at work is no secret. Many individuals deal with hard to work co employees, as well as stressful deadlines. This article looks at some of the top stress causing incidents that can occur while at work.

Young stressed secretary in the office overwhelmed by work and desk full of files, her boss is bringing more paperwork to her

The article, “What’s The Leading Cause Of Stress At Work? Yep, You Guessed It…” by Victor Lipman discusses some of the leading causes of stress. He states,

So what’s an employee to do about a stressful boss? There often aren’t simple answers, but here are a few suggestions to guide you. I wrote a piece last summer on 3 Fundamental Steps In Dealing With Bad Bosses. A quick review of key points:

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To learn more about Stress Management, then please also review our Stress Management Consultant Program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Mental Health

Posted on January 24, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Good article on dealing with anxiety, depression and mental illness. These things should not be a stigma but treated as any other health issue. Mental health is key to an overall healthy life.

Mental health is as important as physical health. Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification

The article, “Dealing With Anxiety, Mental Illness and Grief” by Judith Newman states,

“Anxiety” is a mild term for what can be a severe mental illness. In fact, anxiety disorders of various degrees are among the most common mental illnesses in America, affecting more than one in five adults.

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With anxiety being so common, as well as depression, we as a society need to be more focused on helping others through these things. Certified Grief Counselors can help identify these more complicated health issues and direct individuals to licensed counselors for help. Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification to learn more how you can help. The program is open to licensed counselors as well.

Substance Abuse Counseling Article on Addiction and Career

Posted on January 22, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Substance Abuse can have large negative effects on employee life and also output at work. The consequences of substance abuse effect productivity but also employee availability and professionalism throughout the week. It is critical to have a strong policy on substance abuse with employees. Still, how can an employer help an employee who is suffering from addiction? How can an employer help them overcome their issues and become productive employees again?

Is Substance Abuse effecting your employee? How can you help? Please also review our Substance Abuse Counseling Training

The article “The Impact of Substance Use Disorder on Professionals and their Employers” by Recovery Unplugged looks at the many issues surrounding this. The article states,

“Little by little, substance use disorder (SUD) infiltrates every area of a sufferer’s life. One of the most immediate areas in which the impact of excessive drug and alcohol abuse can be felt is in the workplace. Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that nearly 11 million full-time workers in the United States struggle with SUD.”

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With such a high number of SUD it is critical for employers to be well informed on this issue. Please also review our Substance Abuse Counseling Program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.

Healthcare Nursing Certifications Article on Treating Illegals

Posted on January 22, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Good article for healthcare professionals regarding the care of illegal immigrants by physicians. All humans deserve respect and dignity in their care and even though undocumented, immigrants still need a standard of excellence in their care. How to go about this is addressed in this article.

How should healthcare providers treat and deal with undocumented immigrants? Please also review our healthcare nursing certifications

The article, “How can physicians care, and advocate for, undocumented immigrants?” from the American Medical Association states,

“About 11 million undocumented people are living in the U.S. today. This is one of the country’s most vulnerable populations because they frequently do not have access to health insurance and can be afraid to present for care. Physicians should understand the ethical issues that arise when supporting and caring for undocumented immigrants, refugees and asylees. Just as important, physicians and other health professionals should be aware of how to advocate for these patients, including through self-education, education of trainees, in the exam room and on Capitol Hill.”

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With the issue of illegal immigration being center stage in our nation, this will continue to be a subject in the healthcare sector. It is important that healthcare providers are up to date on their legal and ethical obligations. Please also review our Healthcare Nursing Certifications offered at AIHCP. The programs range from Nursing Case Management to Legal Nurse Consulting.

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Ecological Grief

Posted on January 17, 2019November 6, 2025 by Dominick Flarey

Ecological grief is becoming more a common reality in society. Ecological grief deals with the collective and social mindset of our times in dealing with the losses in our environment. As global warming continues, pollution increases, and natural landscapes destroyed, society is sensing the collective loss. This loss is something we all deal with on a day to day basis.

Ecological Grief affects everyone in society. Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification

Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification Program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.

Healthcare Nursing Certifications Article on Nurse Practitioners and Their Role

Posted on January 17, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

A licensed Nurse Practitioner plays an important role between that of a simply nurse and a doctor. The Nurse Practitioner is able in some states to prescribe and treat while in other states, is able to work in conjunction with a doctor. This article looks at the opportunities for Nurse Practitioners.

A nurse practitioner plays an important role in modern healthcare. Please also review our healthcare nursing certifications

The article, “Nurse practitioners can make a difference patient by patient” by Joyce Knestrick states.,

“Nurse practitioners’ model of care focuses on the patient, family and community. To put the patient as the center of care, there needs to be involvement of the patient and family, which sometimes involves members of the community. They all bring personal knowledge and information to the treatment plan equation.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s healthcare nursing certifications and see if they match your professional and academic goals.