Author: Dominick Flarey

What did St Paul mean by Faith and Works of the Law?

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St Paul's ideas have been a point of division for Catholics and Protestants, but is there really a division in practice? Christian Counselors can play a big role in removing the confusion. If you would like to learn how to become a Christian Counselor, then review the program
St Paul’s ideas have been a point of division for Catholics and Protestants, but is there really a division in practice? Christian Counselors can play a big role in removing the confusion. If you would like to learn how to become a Christian Counselor, then review the program

The article, ” What did St Paul mean by Faith and Works of the Law?”, by Dr Taylor Marshall states

“Faith and works, right? But have you ever met a Protestant or Evangelical who insists that we are saved by “faith alone”?”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

This is a very insightful article.  While authored from a Catholic perspective, be not to quick, if Protestant, to judge it harshly because it is written from a very ecumenical view.  It presents the ideas of Justification and Works and the meaning of the Law.

Non-Denomitional Christians may be very surprised to learn in this article that the Catholic Church does not believe justification is by one’s own works but only through Christ.

Please, read this article because I truly believe this difference is not as great as Catholics and Protestants believe, but instead show a very similar ideal, namely- Both groups believe justification is only attainable via Christ through faith and works–works that are devoid if not filled with faith and love for Christ through His grace and of no merit by our own actions.

Christian Counselors from both persuasions on the topic I believe sometimes become to encamped into their own theology on Paul–pushing an extreme that believes one side denies the value of the law and the other side believes in self justification.  This is farther from the truth!  I believe no Protestant believes one can faith in Christ and not follow the law, and I believe no Catholic believes one can merit one’s own salvation via his own works.  Scripture supports neither extreme.

I would like this article to serve as a dialogue and I will post it as one within Christian counseling groups with the intent to promote discussion and realize the unity between Catholics and Protestants in this theology.

If you would like to learn more about Christian Counseling or would like to know how to become a Christian Counselor, then please review the program

#iwanttobecomeachristiancounselor

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Three Surprising Ways to Grieve the Holy Spirit

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The article, “3 SURPRISING WAYS TO GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT”, by Kevin Deyoung states

“These three ways to grieve the Holy Spirit may be surprising because they correspond to the three ways in which the Spirit acts.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

This article talks about how we can misuse the grace of the Holy Spirit.  One interested point, the third one is how we can sometimes think if we spend too much time on One Person of the Trinity, it may upset the other.  This is farther from the truth.  The article correctly points out that the Holy Spirit shines upon the Son and finds great joy when we see this light upon Him.

The article also points out how we can try to subvert Scripture with our own supposed discourses with the Spirit.  If anything subverts Scripture in our meditations with the Holy Spirit, then it is not obviously from the Holy Spirit.

Christian Counselors should take time and read this article and see if any of their spiritual children may be “grieving” the Holy Spirit,

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Christian Counselor, then please review our program.

#Ineedtraininginchristiancounseling

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Understanding Hypnotherapy: How Hypnosis Works!

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The article, “Biology behind hypnosis? One step closer? Psychoneuroendocrinology.” by Bryant RA, Hung L, Dobson-Stone C, Schofield PR states

“21.10.2013 Hypnosis is a poorly understood psychological phenomenon.15% of the population is considered to be being highly  hypnotisable (Woody et al., 2005).”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

How Hypnosis Works!  The Biology Behind The Mental Magic!

Hypnotherapy is not some form of magic.   It has real life biological elements.   It affects the body and the brain not just the mind and the subconscious.    However not too many studies have been done on the biology behind hypnosis.   For this reason not much is known on how hypnotherapy affects you biologically.

One such study was recently conducted to see how hypnosis works and finally answer the question does hypnosis work and why it works for some and not for others?   It turns out that Oxytocin, a hormone your brain produces, might have something to do with hypnosis.   Via the study, patients that were given Oxytocin had an increased response to hypnotherapy than the patients in the placebo group.

What is Oxytocin and why does it have such a strong effect?  Oxytocin is a hormone that our brain produces and uses to lower anxiety.    Studies have found that people who produce more Oxytocin tend to be more relaxed and happier.    This could be the answer to how hypnotherapy works.    When your mind is in a more relaxed state, it is easier to enter a trance.

If you want to learn how to become a hypnotherapist or would like to take courses in hypnotherapy then you should visit the American Institute of Health Care Professionals.   They have an excellent hypnotherapy certification program.

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Preparing for the end: ‘death cafe’ brings people together to talk about dying

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The article, “Preparing for the end: ‘death cafe’ brings people together to talk about dying”, by Nic MacBean.

“At a ‘death cafe’ in Brisbane, people sit around tables eating cake, drinking coffee, and talking about dying.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Social media is opening up doors that were never opened before.  People are able to express themselves more openly for better or worst but are also able to find niches and fellow human beings who share their joys and pains.

This is also true about grief and death.  People are becoming more open about death and dying and this is definitely a good thing.  Kubler Ross believed that denying death stops us from truly living for the day.  With death cafes and a variety of others social venues, people are now talking about death.

Grief counselors can also take advantage of this and start to help people express themselves regarding grief, dying and death.

If you are interested in learning more or wish to know how to become trained in grief counseling, then please review the program

#needtrainingingriefcounseling

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Learning to Meditate Meditation Instead of Medication

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learning to meditate

The article, “Meditation Instead of Medication”, by Dr. Marcia Hootman states

“How many distractions do we live with today? Diversions include smart phones, laptops, iTunes, Netflix, social media and texting, to name a few. What if, in the midst of all this, you could maintain more focus?”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

How much of our ailments in this world is due simply to stress and rushing to make the next dollar?  If we would just maybe relax and meditate on life and enjoy it then maybe many ailments would become less and less.    By using meditation perhaps we could not need medication?   For example there are plenty of blood pressure drugs out there.  However daily meditation has been shown to lower blood pressure.

Learning to meditate is an excellent way to restore health and vitality to one’s life.  Chronic stress, fatigue and related illnesses can all be lessened by meditation not necessarily medication.  This article looks at how meditation can enhance one’s life.

If you are interested in learning how to become a meditation instructor, then please review the program.

 

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Why Should Anyone Be Afraid Of Dying?

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The article, “Why Should Anyone Be Afraid Of Dying?”, by Karl A. Pillemer, Ph.D. states

“We seem to be inundated now with books about death — and about how great it is.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Most people who reflect on dying throughout their life have less anxiety especially if religious.  Most people instead fear not death but how they will die.  Will they die young, or in a horrible accident, or will the death be painful?

These are lingering questions but as people age, the questions sometimes change into making sure one’s life is in order and if their family is taken care of.

These are things that certified grief counselors must take into account regarding death.  Regardless, as social media continues to dominate the century, people will be more and more open to questions of death as forums force people to face it and discuss it

If you would like to learn how to train to become a grief counselor, then please review our program.

Our program consists of core courses for those interested in learning how to train to become a grief counselor.

#trainingtobecomeagriefcounselor

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Are You Interested in Becoming a Grief Counselor: The horrible truth about losing a child at birth

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The article, “The horrible truth about losing a child at birth”, by Rebecca Levingston and Emma Sykes states

“Writer Rebecca Sparrow reveals the unspeakable grief that she and her family endured when her daughter Georgia Grace was stillborn.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

There is no doubt that losing a child at birth has to be among the most traumatic and painful things a parent can go through.  The anticipation, the fact that in some cases the mother knows she is delivering a dead baby can all add to high levels of trauma.

Certified grief counselors can help these parents overcome their intense grief and pain.  One of the most important things is for the parents to be allowed to mourn and touch the deceased infant.  This is critical for closure and grief support.

If you are interested in becoming a grief counselor or would like to learn more about helping people who suffer with grief, then please review the program

#iwanttobecomeagriefcounselor

Ways to Combat stress with proper diet, water intake

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The article, “Combat stress with proper diet, water intake”, by IANS states

“Nail biting, excessive smoking, obesity and overeating are some of the symptoms of stress, which can be overcome with a balanced diet and by drinking enough water in a day.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Diet, Exercise, Water and Sleep are all Ways to Combat Stress!

Stress!   Everyone has it.   Everyone deals with it.   However can everyone get rid of it?

Truth is there are ways to combat stress that you can do everyday!    Using a good diet to reduce stress can be an excellent way to improve your life both physically and mentally.   By using exercise to reduce your stress you can get in better shape and have more energy as well.    Sometimes by simply having more energy you can eliminate the run down stress feeling.

Another way that is good at reducing your stress is to increase your water intake.    By drinking more water you flush out your toxins and keep yourself hydrated.    Drinking plenty of water also has been shown to increase your energy levels as well!

Lastly sleep is an important step is stress elimination.   If you are not getting enough sleep then your mind and body start to feel the effects.    By making sure you get enough sleep you can refresh and relax your body and mind.    For more information on Stress Management techniques, you should check out our website.

Art exhibition examines death and How to Become a Grief Counselor

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The article, “Art exhibition examines death”, by Matt Hudson states

“Meeting your maker. Kicking the bucket. Death. Some fear it, others ignore it.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Art is an excellent way for the bereaved to express themselves.  Play therapy, art therapy and any type of artistic expression help the grieving heal.

Grief counselors are aware of the importance of this.  One way to further express death and help people understand it is also through art.  This article discusses an art exhibit that examines death.

If you are interested in learning more, read the article.  If you are also interested in learning how to become a grief counselor, then also review our program.

Those interested on how to become a grief counselor range from many diverse professional backgrounds. Some stem from the funeral industry while others come from pastoral care, ministry and hospice.  Others emerge from the counseling field.  Still, even more come from the healthcare field which is diverse.  Some also come from state organizations such as social work.

The program in grief counseling offered at AIHCP and the Academy of Grief Counseling covers basic core concepts that are found in four courses.  After completion of those courses, one can then apply for certification.

After the initial three years, those who wish to re-certify can by accumulating over fifty hours of continuing education in grief and over five hundred hours of academic and clinical work in the field of grief counseling.

Thank you for reviewing the program and seeking to learn how to become a grief counselor.  If you have any questions, then please review the program.

#trainingforagriefcounselor

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Become a certified case manager

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Become a certified case manager and enter into the field of health care reform

The article, “What Healthcare Reform Means for Providers”, by BHM Marketing states

“Healthcare Reform has brought about many changes, especially for providers. Failure to comply can result in substantial penalties. Are you ready? Are you complying 100%?”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Certified case managers should have a strong understanding of how the new health care law will effect providers.

Dealing with providers and patients and how payments are given under health care is an everyday affair for health care managers.  Hence, this article will be of some use for those who have not investigated many of the new issues.  This article  looks at regulatory and cost issues that health care providers will have to deal with in the new future.

If you are interested in case management or would like to learn how to become a certified case manager, then please review the program.

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