Bereavement Counseling Training Article on Financial Loss After Death

Posted on October 31, 2018December 1, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Good article on the secondary effects of losing a loved one. Many of these hardships, trials and griefs involve loss of income and loss of everyday customs of daily life. Financial burdens are especially hard for widows who did not work and now must deal with an assortment of bills and financial burdens. These are only but an example of the many pains that come with a primary loss of a loved one.

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The article, “Financial grief: When death isn’t the end of pain: by Billy Rute states,

“WHEN a loved one dies, the heartache is brutal enough, but many families find their grief compounded by the actions of banks and financial institutions.”

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This article clearly portrays the pain many go through financially. Secondary losses are clearly an issue for anyone moving on. They can be financial, or even day to day. The widower in many cases becomes more domestic, dealing with laundry or cooking for the first time. Please also review our Bereavement Counseling Training and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.

Substance Abuse Counseling Certification Article on Substance Abuse and Employees

Posted on October 31, 2018December 1, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Substance abuse is a big issue for anyone, but can become exceptionally difficult if dealing with an employee who is suffering from addiction. How to deal with the employee and the issues surrounding it can be difficult. The difficult nature of navigating these waters resolves around the employees productivity, health and also legal aspects when dealing with any employee.

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The article, “When an Employee Has a Substance Abuse Problem, Tread Carefully” by Dale L. Deitchler, and Jeffrey E. Dilger states,

“Employee impairment from drug or alcohol use and the effects of substance addiction create significant risks in the manufacturing workplace. A momentary lapse of attention caused by impairment from illegal drugs or alcohol can result in severe and irreversible consequences: personal injury, property damage, even death. “

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Grief Counseling Certification Article on Miscarriages and Bereavement Time

Posted on October 30, 2018December 1, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Miscarriage is a real loss. It is a loss of potential dreams as well as a loss of a child. The connection with the child in the womb is real and it also has emotional reactions when that bond is broken. Businesses should be more understanding after someone loses a child to miscarriage. There needs to be a proper bereavement time to process this loss.

Employees may need more time for miscarriage loss. Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification

The article, “Miscarriage can be a bereavement, and we must reflect that in employment law” by Alex Penk, discusses why businesses need to be more understanding and work around the grief of an employee dealing with a miscarriage in the family. The article states,

“A bill to provide bereavement leave for miscarriages will soon face its first vote in parliament. It’s a subject that’s close to my heart. I can vividly remember the day, nearly six years ago, when I drove to work on an otherwise ordinary morning, sat in the car park staring at the dashboard for around 10 minutes, then drove away again without getting out. Less than 24 hours earlier I had been at home, sobbing uncontrollably, after a radiographer had kindly but matter-of-factly told us that there was no heartbeat in my wife’s womb, and the crushing grief had begun to descend.”

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Case Management Certification Article on American Healthcare

Posted on October 30, 2018December 1, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Healthcare is far from perfect, but it could still be so much better in the United States. It is constantly an issue every election and it seems noone can ever get it right. This is an issue Americans deal with while it seems other countries manage to put a better product on the table for their citizens. Why can’t the United States?]

America's healthcare could be so much better. Please also review our Case Management Certification — America’s healthcare could be so much better. Please also review our Case Management Certification

The article, “America’s Health Care System Could Be So Much Better” by Donald Rebhun looks at this issue and what it would take for a real change to occur. The article states,

The ongoing conversation around health care in the United States presents a daunting question: How is it that this country—with all its wealth, education and innovation—has among the highest health care costs of any industrialized nation, yet its clinical outcomes still lag behind?

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Stress Management Program Article on Achievement While Stressed

Posted on October 30, 2018December 1, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

The ability to operate at a high professional level is critical at work and even more so when the pressure is on and one is dealing with stress. One’s ability to perform while under duress is what determines a winning outcome. Being able to manage stress and utilize stress management techniques can help an individual better cope with stress and achieve optimal outcomes.

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The article, “Overcoming Stress (And Performing Your Best) When The Pressure Is On” by Gary Bradt states,

“Do you ever talk to yourself this way at work? You pile pressure on yourself in an already pressure-packed situation. It’s easy to do. The project is late; the client is upset. Senior management is feeling the heat and passing it down to you.”

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In the meantime, handling stress is an important skill that can determine failure or success in life. Stress is something that many deal with on a daily basis and if one is incapable of coping, then they will face many difficulties in life.

Legal Nurse Consulting Article on Private Hospital Malpractice

Posted on October 26, 2018December 1, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Good article on issues regarding private hospital nurses and a higher rate of malpractices. Malpractice can be a serious issue for any nurse. Legal Nurse Consultants can help nurses overcome false claims, or even help victims find justice at the hands of poor care

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Many times nurses can protect themselves by properly charting and documenting. The article below discusses private hospital nurses and stats of malpractice against them.

The article, “Private hospitals face nursing malpractice havoc” by Masutane Modjadji states,

“According to the latest study, from Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicines and Health Sciences, this has resulted in a rise in civil claims settlements with many amounting to payouts of millions of rand. The study also found that the costs of these claims are passed onto consumers.”

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If you would like to learn more about malpractice or learn more about Legal Nurse Consulting then please review the program at AIHCP. AIHCP offers a complete online program for nurses seeking certification in this field.

Legal Nurse Consulting Program Article

Posted on October 23, 2018December 1, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Nurses have the opportunity to diversify their fields more than any other professional field. They can advance in a variety of medical related fields as they enhance their education. Certifications are an additional example of how nurses can diversify their field.

Nurses can diversify their careers with various certifications. AIHCP's Legal Nurse Consulting Program can help — Nurses can diversify their careers with various certifications. AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consulting Program can help

In particular, Legal Nurse Consulting is an excellent way for nurses with legal interests to combine both the legal and the medical knowledge. Legal Nurse Consulting is not a licensed field but a certification nurses can earn from a credible organization. Once certified, they can utilize the certification in a variety of legal cases.

Malpractice cases are a key area for Legal Nurse Consultants. Firms defending a provider, or malpractice attorneys working for a client can utilize a Legal Nurse Consultant’s skills in defending or finding justice in a case. With an abundance of malpractice cases, legal teams are always looking for medical knowledge to help prove or defend a case.

Legal Nurse Consultants can serve as expert witnesses or work in the background developing the case. Many firms may hire a Legal Nurse Consultant for individual cases or may hire one on retainer. The Legal Nurse Consultant can then develop the career as needed, or in addition to nursing itself.

Legal Nurse Consulting is an excellent opportunity for nurses that legal minded nurses should not ignore. If you are interested there are plenty of organizations that certify nurses and teach them the necessary skills to become a Legal Nurse Consultant.

The American College of Legal Nursing offers a comprehensive, online program. It is independent study and one can work at his or her own pace through the curriculum. Each course carries CE value and can be utilized towards hours of a nursing license.

After completing the program, one can then become certified as a Legal Nurse Consultant for four years. Recertification involves 500 hours of work within the field and 50 hours of CE hours. Once certified, one can begin to gain the credibility needed to ensure firms and attorneys of one’s skills and abilities within the medical and legal fields.

If you are considering becoming a Legal Nurse Consultant, then please review the program from the College of Legal Nurse Consulting and see if it matches your academic and professional needs. Within a short period, you could become a certified Legal Nurse Consultant and begin an exciting career that takes you from the hospital floor to the courtroom bench.

Christian Counseling Article on Raising Teens

Posted on October 23, 2018December 1, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

The teenage years and later adolescent years can be filled with turmoil for the teen. Physical changes, social dealings, and trying to find identity can create havoc in study, home life and moral values. In adhering to these moral values, teens can struggle if not properly supervised or cared for by a loving parent. It is essential to encourage values and practices to keep the teen on track.

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The four moral virtues, which when applied to teenage life can be very beneficial. If they do not always manifest, as long as the seed exists, their advancement no matter how dormant they may seem may reemerge in early adulthood. The reason being is that many of the norms of teenage behavior due to hormones and development prevent their manifestation.

For instance, the virtue of prudence is associated with wisdom. Wisdom is not for the young, but we hope at least, our teens are able to form logical and good moral decisions against the most blatant of wrongs. We hope they will utilize prudence in not drinking and driving, or not taking drugs, or not being involved in various serious illegal activities. It is difficult to expect a teen to show prudence in all decision making, but as chemicals in the brain stabilize and the mind develops, clear thinking with prudence can develop later if it is already there.

In the case of justice, teens can sometimes have a distorted view of right and wrong. They may not have the ability to understand all the angles of what one should or should not do in their relations with others, but if parents can at least instill the basics of the Ten Commandments as a paradigm, then a good foundation can prevent disaster.

Fortitude is an important moral virtue as well, but many teens fall to depression, or give up so very easily. Teens need praise and self esteem boosting. They need to be told they are can succeed and when things go wrong, to properly adjust and persevere. The virtue of fortitude helps someone deal with spiritual, mental and physical problems.

Finally, the virtue of temperance is definitely a struggle for teens who are experiencing urges and pressures to experiment and push the limits in many ways. Drinking and sex are all temptations that overwhelm a teen. Temperance is put to the ultimate challenge with these urges both internal and external. Unfortunately, through consistent bad habit, the virtue of temperance can be extinguished in a young soul if not protected. Satan understands how he can influence the youth during this difficult phase and corrupt their innocence.

So the moral virtues are extremely important at any phase in our life, but especially important in the teen years. While hampered due to the phase of life, teens with parental guidance can overcome many of the temptations associated with this age.

We pray our teens will have virtue in their life to know the differences between right and wrong

Parents need to though understand that mistakes can occur. It is up to parents to properly manage their teens during this period and understand the conflict. Culpability for the moral offenses can even be less before the eyes of God, but although teens are experiencing these new feelings, it is important to still hold accountability. As parents, we stand before God for what our children become and it is important to help our children weather the storm of the teen years with proper guidance, restrictions and consequences.

A good moral life can be developed despite the storm of adolescence, but parents need to be willing to take the time and effort to water the seeds of virtue that were planted at Baptism and childhood. The world and Satan will take your child if you let it, but it is ultimately up to you to say “NO”

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Meditation Instructor Program Article On Meditation Weekend

Posted on October 23, 2018December 1, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Good article on meditation and how a weekend of meditation can make one a better leader. Leadership is extremely important and utilizing meditation to sharpen one’s senses is key. The Meditation Instructor Program at AIHCP can help one learn mediation practices as well as teach others with meditation

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The article, “Can A Single Weekend Of Meditation Make You A Better Leader?” by Victoria Fine states

“On an early morning this past June, a small group of influential leaders in tech, finance and entertainment from around the globe hiked up to one of Sedona’s famous vortexes. When they reached the trail’s peak, they settled wordlessly onto the red dirt in silent meditation.”

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Using the Emotional Freedom Technique to Be Free of Anxiety

Posted on October 12, 2018December 1, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, 18% of the population suffers from anxiety. Today, the leading treatment for this issue involves talk therapy, and the prescription of medications like Xanax and Ativan. However, these can have serious side effects like absent-mindedness, hallucinations and even depression. More and more anxiety sufferers are turning to an empowering, non-intrusive solution: the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or “Tapping.”

The Meridian System

Based on the meridians of Chinese medicine, the Emotional Freedom Technique targets nine key points to unblock the negative energy created by trauma or stress that leads so many people into mental health issues. Tapping works on meridians related to the kidneys, heart, liver, spleen, bladder, lungs and lymphatic system. It is incredibly simple to use, and requires nothing but a pair of hands and an openness towards the roots of one’s anxiety.

Our Meridian system carries energy throughout our bodies. It is this energy system that drives all of our life processes and it vital to optimal functioning in body, mind and spirit. When our energy system becomes block, or the energy becomes low or stagnant, it is said that dysfunctions in body, mind and spirit occur. This includes the development of anxiety states. Tapping on about twelve of the main meridian points causes vibrations throughout the meridians and leads to energy becoming “unstuck” and free flowing once again. When energy becomes unstuck and free flowing we go back to states of homeostasis, of wellness. As many thousands have experienced, anxiety states are often rapidly relieved using EFT, the Emotional Freedom Technique.

EFT and Working with Energy

Using EFT is much more involved than just tapping on meridian end points. The process involves also using psychology. Working with the psyche. Here we work with the conscious issues and also memories. In doing so, while working and tapping on the meridians, the subconscious mind often awakens and suppressed memories come to the surface. That is just fine as we can use EFT/Tapping to move blocked energy around such suppressed memories and remove the terrible bodily and psyche symptoms that they elicit, often permanently.

Overall, EFT and Meridian Energy Tapping is really about working with energy. It is newer modality that is focused on energy healing. While many believe they can learn it from just reading a book, I firmly believe that such methods are totally inadequate if you are seeking quality outcomes and permanent solutions to problems and issues. EFT and Tapping are in-depth modalities and require considerable knowledge and skills in their applications. One must be well educated in theory, process and applications of the modality in order to achieve ultimate successes. One must be well educated and full understand body energy system, how to work with body energy and under the human psyche as an energy system as well in order for EFT/Tapping to be meaning and highly effective.

Uses of EFT

To use this system, the user simply taps the middle and ring fingers of one hand on the outer edge of her other hand, the top of her head, various facial points, her lower collar bone area and underarm. As she begins, she says out loud or silently, “Even though [truthful phrase], I still love and accept myself, anyways.”

This technique can be particularly useful for individuals who have experienced traumatic events such as physical abuse, rape or war trauma. However, it is also excellent for minor daily hiccups, and the kind of anxiety that arises seemingly from nowhere. The Emotional Freedom Technique has been shown to be useful for many other issues and problems including phobias, PTSD, depression, weight loss, self-image disturbances, smoking cessation, panic disorder, agoraphobia, sports performance, learning disorders, time management issues, relationship issues, and so much more. Its uses and effectiveness are vast as our body energy systems are involved and are instrumental in everything we are and do in life.

“Anxiety just creeps up on me, and then I get anxious about that and it just becomes a vicious cycle,” explains Andrea Vance, an Emotional Freedom Technique user from Vancouver, B.C., “I usually have no idea what caused it, but with EFT I’ve been able to locate the source a lot more easily, and to tap it down. I still get anxious sometimes, but it doesn’t stay as long.” EFT and Meridian Energy Tapping has shown great effectiveness in the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic disorder. It is a quick modality that can be applied in any situation where anxiousness or feelings of panic may begin to emerge. Countless thousands of people have found great relief using EFT/Tapping.

The key to success with EFT is to tell the truth. Unlike many modern techniques that use affirmations to move the mind to positive beliefs that the individual doesn’t yet accept, EFT provides a release valve for anxiety, smoothly allowing the person to express the underlying fear, anger and stress that cause obsessive thought patterns. For example, a rape survivor might say, “Even though I couldn’t stop it, I still love and accept myself, anyways.” As she moves through the other points, she might say, “I didn’t fight back,” “I was too scared to move,” or “I blame myself.” The science of EFT, again, is not always simple and really requires that one work and learn how to do it from a qualified, educated and importantly a Certified Practitioner of EFT.

Using EFT and Becoming a Practitioner

If you’re interested in trying EFT as an empowering solution not only to your anxiety, but also to what caused it, there are numerous ways to learn. Various web pages and Youtube videos abound, and you can also make an appointment with an EFT practitioner. There are options to learn simple EFT/Tapping protocols which may provide some relief of problems and issues. Other options include working with a Certified Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner who is qualified to work on an advanced level with the modality to get clients to maximum outcomes and lasting relief of symptoms and issues.

The AIHCP offers a very comprehensive and inclusive Education and Certification program in EFT and Meridian Energy Tapping. This program is open for enrollment to qualified health care professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates are conferred the Master EFT Practitioner Certification status in the AIHCP. If you feel called or are interested in becoming a Certified Master EFT Practitioner, you may review our full program by accessing this link. We also offer a fourteen hour EFT training course for those who wish to learn basic EFT/Meridian Tapping for use for personal health only. You may preview this course by accessing this link.

If you have any questions about our program or the basic course please contact us at: info@aihcp.org