Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Program Article on Schools and Grief

Posted on January 16, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Dealing with grief in schools is a big issue as more and more shootings and tragedies occur in our nation. Schools do not always have the resources or grief counselors on hand to help students overcome grief.

Schools are trying to become better equipped for dealing with student grief.

The article, “Schools fall short when it comes to helping grieving students” by David Schonfeld states,

“An adolescent experiences the death of his mother after a lengthy illness. When I ask what services he would like to receive from the school, he initially says he didn’t expect special treatment, would be embarrassed by counseling from the school mental health staff and wouldn’t feel comfortable if many of his teachers asked to talk to him about his grief.”

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Christian Counseling Certification Article on the Epiphany

Posted on January 16, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Great article on the Epiphany. Christians celebrate this solemn feast because it celebrates the worship and divinity of the Christ child by the magi.

The coming of the magi. Please also review our Christian Counseling Certification

The article, “What do Christians really celebrate at Epiphany?” by Mark Woods takes a closer look at this feast. The article states,

“This Sunday churches in the Western tradition will be marking Epiphany, traditionally the end of the Christmas season. It commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant (or toddler) Jesus in Bethlehem, a story usually folded into the Christmas carol service but actually separated in time by as much as a couple of years.”

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Stress Management Program Article on Headaches and Health

Posted on January 16, 2019February 17, 2025 by Dominick Flarey

Headaches can be merely stress induced or may be the sign of more serious underlying issues. The frequency and intensity of headaches can definitely point to levels of stress or possible health issues that one should be aware of. Stress Management alone is usually an efficient way to reduce the stress related headaches that occur.

What causes your headache? Please also review our stress management program and see if it meets your academic needs

While some headaches cannot be avoided, many can be lessened in frequency and intensity with good stress management in one’s life. Understanding what causes your stress induced headaches and then preventing it or at least utilizing stress relief tools can be the difference between a good or miserable day. Please also review our Stress Management Program and see if it matches your academic needs.

Grief Counseling Program Article on Grief That Kills

Posted on January 16, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Grief can kill. It is true. Most individuals may not think of the reaction to loss as a killer, but it is. This is especially the case in elderly couples who experience the heartache of losing a life long partner.

Grief can break the hearts of the elderly and cause death. Please also review our Grief Counseling Program

The article, “Grief Can Actually Kill You, And Scientists Have Figured Out Why” by Peter Dockrill states,

“Now, scientists have discovered new evidence for why broken hearts and widowhood are in themselves a deadly danger to the recently bereaved – decoding hidden biological markers associated with severe cases of the grieving process.”

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Please also review our Grief Counseling Program to learn more about grief and how it affects others.

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Still Birth

Posted on January 16, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Stillbirth is a very taboo subject. So much that even in the past, the still born child was not given to the grieving mother or father to hold or see. This has changed recently and the importance of holding the deceased child is critical to grieving. Yet, even after this event, it becomes a very taboo subject that is rarely addressed in later years for fear of bringing up bad memories. This leads to more complications to the grieving parents

Losing a child at birth is not something someone just gets over Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification — Losing a child at birth is not something someone just gets over
Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification

The article, ” ‘We want to talk’: Why the silence around stillbirth has to end” by Bruce McMillan states,

“On August 3, 2012, two days after being told that our baby had died in utero at 38 weeks and three days for no known reason, our son, Liam Henry, was stillborn. As a result of our loss we discovered how lacking in empathy most people are to those who have had a stillborn child. They often respond with “Oh, you can just have another child” as if it is just an unfortunate incident, a bit like losing your wallet.”

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Substance Abuse Counseling Program Article on Opioid War

Posted on January 16, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Startling article on the reality of the tough battles that addiction counselors face against in the Opioid struggle our country is facing. Victories are rare and scarce in this war on drugs and this article illustrates the numerous issues surrounding it.

The war on opioid abuse is at an all time high. Please also review our Substance Abuse Counseling Program

The article, “On front line of opioids battle, resources are scarce and victories are few” by Jeff Mordock takes a closer look at the numerous struggles faced. The article states,

“More than 70,000 people died of drug overdoses last year, a 10 percent increase from 2016. Almost 48,000 of the deaths were from opioids, according to 2017 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The death rate is surpassing the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s.”

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Life Coaching Program Article on New Year Wellness

Posted on January 8, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Good article on how to focus on wellness this New Year and great strategies on overall health. It is critical to control stress by removing stressers in life. Identify stress and do not allow it to take control and ruin the New Year and its many blessings

Wellness goals can be reached with life coaching help. Please also review our Healthcare life coach program

The article, “17 Ways to Make Focusing on Wellness Easier in the New Year” by Nadine Deninno states,

“After the holidays, getting back into the swing of fitness is difficult — especially when the gym is packed and the grocery aisles are overcrowded. But making health a priority is easier than you’d think thanks to so many great at-home workout plans, meal kit services and nutrition guides to choose from. There’s truly something out there to fit everyone’s needs and we found them all!”

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Pastoral Thanatlogy Article on End of Life Options

Posted on December 27, 2018December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

End of life care can be stressful and sad for family members. They need to know the options necessary for their loved one. There are many routes to take depending on one’s situation in caring for the loved one.

Knowing your end of life options is important. Please also review our Pastoral Thanatology program and see if it matches your goals

The article, “6 Different End-of-Life Care Options to Know if You or a Loved One Is Sick” reviews the many types of care from hospice to palliative to anything in between. The article states,

“No one wants to think about end-of-life care for themselves or a loved one. But when it comes down to it, end-of-life care is another important way of looking after a person’s health both mentally and physically. “It’s about finding the right fit and putting a team in place to help you achieve your goals,” Scott Kaiser, M.D., a family physician and geriatrician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, tells SELF. ”

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Stress Management Article on Minerals and Herbal Supplements

Posted on December 27, 2018December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Good article on minerals and vitamins that can help alleviate anxiety and stress. Many natural aides can be utilized in helping the body find peace from anxiety and stress. These natural supplements are sometimes the best way. Less side effects and better results usually stem from natural supplements. Holistic care, combined with modern methods can help someone alleviate anxiety and stress.

Natural is always better to fight stress and anxiety. Please review our Stress Management program

The article, Feeling Anxious? These 12 Vitamins, Minerals & Herbs May Help, by Ellen Vora states,

“When anxiety reaches a fever pitch, many people want to reach for something that will help soothe their nerves and bring them back to calm—STAT. That’s understandable; anxiety and stress can be unbearable and hugely interfere with your life—including your health, your job, and your relationships. We have a lot of pharmaceutical options to choose from, many of which provide extremely quick and effective relief. It’s important to remember, however, that these pharmaceutical options are not without side effects, which range from weight gain to muscle weakness to decreased libido.”

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Legal Nurse Consulting Article on Nursing Documenation

Posted on December 21, 2018December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

It is so critical for nurses to proper document a patient. This is one of the most critical aspects of protecting oneself from legal malpractice. Nurses need to document to protect themselves when writing reports on patients

Documentation is important in nursing when caring for a patient. Please also review our Legal Nurse Consultant Program

The article, “Nurse documentation contributes to lawsuit dismissal” discusses the importance and the particular case that highlights why nurses need to document properly in legal cases. The article states,

“In the case, William was the temporary guardian for his father-in-law, Harold, who was admitted to the hospital for treatment, presumably because of malnourishment. Harold was placed on tube feedings. During a visit with his father-in-law, William decided to use a ballpoint pen to puncture the hanging plastic nutrition bag so the infusion would flow faster. The nurse caring for Harold contacted the nursing supervisor when she determined what had happened”

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Please also review our Legal Nurse Consultant Program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs. And also always remember the importance of good documentation for patients.