Malpractice due to misdiagnoses or late diagnoses is a big cause of death for patients. A study showed that 1 in 3 misdiagnoses lead to death or permanent disability. This points to the extreme importance of having a competent doctor and educating oneself. It is important to be always be aware and seek second opinions if serious. Legal Nurse Consultants may later play a key role in helping identify malpractice, but it is far better to be educated and aware when something may not be feeling right. Please also review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consulting Certification
Medical error and malpractice can have deadly results. Please also review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consulting Certification and see if it meets your goals
The article, “1 in 3 misdiagnoses results in serious injury or death: study” by Jacqueline Renfrow looks at the dangers of misdiagnosis and looks at a variety of stats. She states,
“The research, funded by the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, analyzed more than 55,000 malpractice claims from the Comparative Benchmarking System database. Of the diagnostic errors causing the most harm, 74.1% were attributed to just three categories—referred to in the paper as “The Big Three”: cancer (37.8%), vascular events (22.8%) and infection (13.5%).”
Please also review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consulting Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Legal Nurse Consulting.
Cortisol is released into the body during times of stress. This short term boost to the body is useful but over long periods of time it can damage the body. It is important to reduce cortisol output by managing stress and eating properly. Stress Management is key in keeping the body’s response systems in control. Please also review AIHCP’s Stress Management Consulting Program
The article, “Your 5-Minute Read on Lowering Your Cortisol Levels” from healthline takes a closer look on how to monitor and lower cortisol levels. The article states,
“While cortisol is essential for a variety of functions in the body — including regulating the stress response — consistently high cortisol levels due to chronic stress can lead to health issues. Taking steps to manage your stress levels and maintaining healthy habits like eating a well-balanced diet, exercising, and getting enough sleep, are some things that may help. If you’re experiencing persistent health issues or chronic stress and nothing seems to help, it may be a good idea to talk with a medical professional about your symptoms.”
Please also review AIHCP’s Stress Management Consulting Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Stress Management Consulting.
Stress management can help lower cortisol levels. Please also review AIHCP’s Stress Management Consulting Program
Aruyveda medicine is trending in health and wellness conversations across the nation. Individuals look hard to find ways to compliment their conventional treatments. Ayurveda provides individuals with a variety of holistic remedies for prevention and cure of numerous illnesses. Integrative and Holistic Healthcare Professionals can help individuals properly utilize Ayurveda and its many supplements with conventional treatment. Please also review AIHCP’s Integrative and Holistic Healthcare Practitioner Program
Ayurveda can have many positive benefits for health. Please also review AIHCP’s Integrative and Holistic Healthcare Practitioner Program
The article, “What Is Ayurveda, and Why Is It Trending So Big Right Now?” by Brittany Burhop Fallon looks at Aruyveda and why it is so helpful to so many. She states,
“Ayurveda is wonderful and comprehensive system of holistic medicine developed 10,000 years ago by the Tamil Siddha yogis in the South of India,” says Martha Soffer, internationally acclaimed Ayurvedic Panchakarma expert and founder of Surya Spa. “Their goal was to extend and revitalize their lives and to give them the greatest chance for enlightenment. ”
Please also review AIHCP’s Integrative and Holistic Healthcare Practitioner Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Holistic Nursing.
Many individuals who find themselves addicted to alcohol feel as if they have no control. They follow the addictive impulses and habits of drinking everyday. They feel powerless and unable to break the cycle. However, it is possible to overcome any addiction, including alcohol. One is not powerless to past behavior and impulses but can a play a true role in overcoming this type of addiction. Substance Abuse Counseling and support groups or one way individuals can face addiction and help with recovery.
Overcoming addiction is a choice and life style. Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Program and see if it meets your needs
The article, “Alcohol Addiction: A Rational View to Change Your Life” by Michael Edelstein looks closer at how individuals can overcome alcohol addiction. He discusses many misconceptions regarding addiction and drinking. In many cases, individuals label themselves or feel as a failure, but he reassures everyone that they do a play an active role in their recovery. He furthermore lists a cognitive thinking skill others can apply when they feel the urge to drink. He states,
” You are powerless. This means you’re compelled to drink. This would be true if someone forced you to drink at the point of a gun. Then, we may say you’re powerless. But under normal circumstances, you’re a free agent with free will. You can choose to use or choose not to use. Addiction is a choice.
He continues…”There is no evidence I must escape this discomfort. Drinking may feel good for the moment but will surely feel really bad later. There is no “must” commanding me to drink, all musts are a figment of my imagination. I don’t have to act on it.”
Alcohol Addiction: A Rational View to Change Your Life. Michael Edelstein, PhD. Psychology Today. August 18th, 2022
Addiction is a complex phenomenon that is characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite negative consequences. Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder that is associated with changes in brain circuitry that underlie impaired control over behavior. Individuals with addiction often report feeling unable to control their use of substances or engagement in behaviors, even when they are aware of the harmful consequences. The development of addiction is thought to be a result of a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
In particular, drinking has its own addictive issues. Alcohol addiction is a serious problem that can lead to a number of negative consequences. If someone is struggling with alcohol addiction, it is important to seek professional help. Alcohol addiction can cause physical and mental health problems, and it can also lead to financial and relationship problems. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, please seek help from a professional.
One problem with drinking is the fact it is a social practice. This leaves an individual in the constant shadow of individuals drinking or viewing beer commercials without notice. Because it is an acceptable practice in society, many individuals find constant temptation to fall or relapse back into drinking.
Alcohol Recovery
The process of recovering from alcohol addiction can be a long and difficult one. There are many different aspects to recovery, including physical, psychological, and social. The first step in recovery is usually detoxification, which can be a difficult and uncomfortable process. After detoxification, the individual will need to work on rebuilding their life and making healthy choices. This can include things like therapy, support groups, and 12-step programs.
The 12 step program is a set of guidelines that are designed to help individuals suffering from addiction. The program is based on the belief that addiction is a disease that can be effectively treated by following these 12 steps. The steps include admitting that you have a problem, admitting that you are powerless over your addiction, and making a commitment to change your life. Other steps involve taking a moral inventory of yourself, making amends for your past actions, and adopting a new way of life. The original twelve steps were developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a method of recovering from alcoholism.
Family members can help the addicted. The alcoholic is likely experiencing a great deal of shame and guilt related to their alcoholism, which can make it difficult for them to seek help. As a result, the he or she may need support in order to begin the process of seeking treatment. Additionally, the he or she may need assistance in managing the financial and practical aspects of treatment, as well as emotional support throughout the process.
Unfortunately, sometimes relapse can occur. A relapse is a return to drug or alcohol use after a period of sobriety. This can happen after days, weeks, or even years of being clean and sober. A relapse can be triggered by a number of factors, including stress, anxiety, boredom, and feeling isolated from others. People who are in recovery from addiction are at risk for relapsing, and it is important for them to have a support system in place to help them stay on track. Relapse does not mean one is a failure or that all the hard work is ruined, but shows that recovery is a life long process.
Conclusion
In conclusion, addiction is a serious problem that plagues many people. It is important to get help if you or someone you know is struggling with addiction. There are many resources available to help those who are struggling. With the right help, addiction can be overcome. Substance Abuse Counseling is an excellent way to fight addiction as well as support groups.
Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Substance Abuse Counseling. After completion of the required courses, one can then apply for the four year certification.
Additional Resources
“Neurocircuitry of Addiction” George F Koob & Nora D Volkow. Neuropsychopharmacologyvolume 35, pages217–238 (2010). Access here
“Alcoholism”. American Addictions Center. Access here
“Alcohol use disorder”. Mayo Clinic Staff. Mayo Clinic. Access here
“What is addiction?. Adam Felman. Medical News Today. June 3rd, 2021. Access here
Alan Wolfelt, PhD, works in the grief field and has added extensively to the healing process in grief. His Ten Touchstones designed for Grief Groups, as well as individuals, aim at pinpointing important phases during the healing process. These phases help the bereaved to learn to live with the loss, integrate it and move forward. It does not dismiss the loss nor emotions, but asks one to embrace upon the life long grief journey.
Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Grief Counseling
Many individuals have high anxiety for surgery or various healthcare procedures as well as dental work. Individuals may have higher anxiety levels prior to the procedure and may need calming. Hypnotherapy is an excellent way to help someone find calmness before procedures. Some medical professionals also learn these techniques to help various patients better prepare for a procedure. This is becoming more and more common in dental offices and other physician offices that offer minor surgeries. For those going to larger hospitals for more major procedures, certified clinical hypnotherapists can help individuals find more calm before the procedure.
Hypnosis can ease anxiety over medical procedures. Please also review AIHCP’s Clinical Hypnotherapy Certification and see if it meets your professional goals
The article, “Clinical hypnotherapy can relieve pre-surgery anxiety, says consultant” by FMT reporters looks closer at how dentists, medical professionals and others can help prepare patients for a procedure through clinical hypnotherapy. The article looks deeper at how hypnosis plays a large role in calming emotions and limiting possible trauma from emerging. In particular the article looks at how hypnosis can also play a larger role in pain management itself during a minor procedure. The article states,
“Going into surgery can cause a lot of anxiety for many, but experts say that clinical hypnotherapy can help patients get rid of this fear. Dr Anand Chandrasegaran uses clinical hypnotherapy to treat patients with acute procedural anxiety, a condition which can make patients extremely anxious before surgery. But just one session of hypnotherapy before surgery can reverse this, making patients more relaxed and less fearful.”
Clinical hypnotherapy can relieve pre-surgery anxiety, says consultant”, FMT Staff. FMT. August 19th, 2022. To read the entire article, please click here
Commentary
Clinical hypnotherapy is a branch of hypnotherapy that is specifically geared towards helping patients in a clinical setting. This type of hypnotherapy is often used in conjunction with other forms of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help patients overcome various mental and emotional disorders. There are many reasons to choose hypnosis as a therapeutic modality. First, hypnosis is a very effective way to achieve a relaxed state both physically and mentally. This relaxed state is conducive to healing and allows the individual to access deep levels of consciousness where change can occur. Second, hypnosis is a natural state that we all experience every day. We go into a trance-like state several times a day when we daydream or become absorbed in an activity.
Clinical hypnotherapy has been shown to be effective in treating a wide variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and phobias. As stated, it is also a possible tool to help with pain management and also reducing anxiety prior to medical procedures.
Clinical Hypnotherapy and pain management
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests hypnosis can be an effective tool for managing pain. For example, one study found that cancer patients who underwent hypnosis experienced less pain and anxiety than those who did not . Hypnosis works by altering our state of consciousness and relaxing the mind-body connection . This allows us to focus our attention away from the pain and on something else entirely.
The effects of hypnosis on pain have been extensively studied. In general, hypnosis has been found to be effective in reducing both the intensity and perception of pain. Additionally, hypnosis has been found to be effective in reducing both the physiological and psychological response to pain. The mechanisms by which hypnosis exerts its effects on pain are not fully understood, but it is thought that hypnotic suggestion modulates cognitive and emotional processing of pain information.
Clinical Hypnotherapy and anxiety before surgery
In addition helping with pain management, hypnosis can also reduce anxiety before surgery. Hypnosis is a state of heightened suggestibility in which individuals are more open to suggestions for change. This state can be induced by a trained professional through the use of relaxation and focused attention techniques. Research has shown that hypnosis may be an effective treatment for anxiety disorders, as it can help to reduce fear and worry, and increase relaxation and confidence. These are extremely important aspects for an individual’s state of mind prior to surgery.
When anxiety occurs before surgery, it can increase the risk of complications and negatively affect the surgical outcome. There are several strategies that can be used to reduce anxiety before surgery, including relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and medication. There is a long-standing debate in the medical community about the efficacy of hypnosis as a surgical intervention. Some proponents argue that hypnosis can be used to control pain and anxiety during surgery, while detractors claim that there is no evidence to support these claims. Despite the lack of consensus, some studies have shown that hypnosis can be an effective tool for managing pain and anxiety during surgery.
Conclusion
In conclusion, hypnosis has been found to be an effective way to manage pain before surgery. It is safe, non-invasive, and can be used in conjunction with other pain management methods. If you are considering surgery, talk to your doctor about using hypnosis to help control your pain. In addition, hypnosis has been shown to be an effective tool in reducing anxiety before surgery. It is important to remember that everyone responds differently to hypnosis, so it is important to find a qualified professional who can help you determine if it is the right tool for you.
Please also review AIHCP’s Clinical Hypnotherapy Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy. After completing the courses and the practicum, one can then apply for the four year certification.
Additional Resources
“Cognitive Hypnotherapy in the Management of Pain”. Dowd, E. Thomas. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy. Vol 15 Issue 2 , DOI: 10.1891/0889-8391.15.2.87. Access here
“Hypnotherapy for the Management of Chronic Pain”. Gary Elkins,1 Mark P. Jensen, and David R. Patterson. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2009 Sep 25. Access here
“Hypnotherapy: What is it and How Can it Treat Chronic Pain?”. Ann-Marie D’arcy-Sharpe. Pathways. February 26th, 2020. Access here
“Hypnosis”. Mayo Clinic Staff. Mayo Clinic. Nov 14th, 2020. Access here
EFT is effective for numerous issues people face. Whether stored trauma or phobias, like many alternative therapies, EFT is able to help one find closure and healing. For men, EFT can be an effective tool for unlocking a variety of emotional blocks men may feel in their social life. EFT can help men become more open to emotions and also express themselves better. EFT is an exceptional tool for a variety of emotional issues. EFT can help men not only deal with trauma but also deal with emotional issues in relationships as well as sexual conditions due to mental blocks.
It is important for men not to close themselves off to their emotions due to social restraints. Many men find it to be a sign of weakness but ultimately hiding emotion causes more damage to oneself and any relationship. Please also review AIHCP’s EFT Practitioner Certification
EFT can open many emotional outlets. Please also review AIHCP’s EFT Practitioner Certification
The article, “5 Reasons Why EFT Can Be a Powerful Therapy Option for Men” by Marie Miguel looks at a variety of ways EFT can help men emotionally. Miguel reveals that EFT can help with many men in expressing their emotions more and confronting stored feelings. She also relates that EFT can overall help many men with their relationships/ She states,
“If you tend to avoid your feelings, EFT can be a hugely helpful tool in opening up and enhancing your emotional connection with people in your life. Oftentimes, our inability to face unpleasant emotions just kicks the can down the road. It makes us feel less mentally healthy in the long-run and results in us being unable to meet our own needs or the needs of others.”
“5 Reasons Why EFT Can Be a Powerful Therapy Option for Men”. Marie Miguel. August 25th, 2022. The Good Men Project.
In review, The Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT, is a psychotherapeutic approach which utilizes modalities of cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure therapy. The technique involves the utilization of acupressure points along the body’s energy meridians in order to restore balance within the endocrine system and reestablish emotional equilibrium. By releasing blockages in the energy system, it is thought that emotional distress can be ameliorated through this technique.
Society pushes many visions of men having to hide emotion. EFT can help men cope and experience emotion to prevent improper coping later in life.
EFT can be very beneficial for men. Many men are more closed with emotion. The stoic ideal of a man not crying or hiding his emotions is closely correlated with modern social views of what it is to be masculine. Emotional release, tears or coming into contact with feelings is seen as a sign of weakness. This is farther from the truth
The phenomenon of men concealing emotion can be explained through an analysis of the socialization process, particularly in terms of gender roles. Patriarchal societies often promote male stoicism and self-control, which serves to reinforce a socially constructed binary between femininity and masculinity. As such, men are conditioned to exhibit traditional masculine traits, such as emotional detachment and a tendency to suppress one’s own emotions in favor of exhibiting strength and independence. Studies have shown that traditional gender roles often confine men to roles of stoicism, toughness, and emotional detachment which can lead to a disconnect between their personal feelings and outward expressions. The fear of being judged for displaying emotion or appearing weak may lead men to suppress those feelings in order to maintain their sense of masculinity.
Ultimately, men need to become more in tune with their emotions and express them for a more mentally healthful life. In order to process trauma, or loss, it is important for any human being to express and understand one’s feelings. This is no different for males.
EFT and Expression of Emotion
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) has been demonstrated to be a useful modality for aiding men in the expression of their emotions. Through its implementation, EFT can assist men in developing healthier emotional regulation strategies and gain an understanding of the interplay between their physical and psychological states. This technique involves tapping on acupressure points while verbalizing or thinking about a particular problem or issue, which has been seen to stimulate the body’s natural healing energies.
Through its implementation, EFT can assist men in developing healthier emotional regulation strategies and gain an understanding of the interplay between their physical and psychological states. This technique involves tapping on acupressure points while verbalizing or thinking about a particular problem or issue, which has been seen to stimulate the body’s natural healing energies.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Emotional Freedom Technique can be an invaluable tool for men to access and manage their emotions. The technique has been used successfully for many years, helping people of all genders to identify and cope with difficult emotions. While it’s important for anyone, particularly men, to recognize their feelings and work through them in safe ways, Emotional Freedom Technique offers a powerful alternative that is effective, efficient and non-invasive. For some men, this is also a benefit since EFT can be practiced in the privacy of one’s own home.
EFT Practitioners can help many men process emotion and trauma through use of EFT.
Please also review AIHCP’s EFT Practitioner Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in EFT. After completion of the required core courses and practicum one can apply for a four year certification in EFT. As a certified EFT Practitioner one can train others to utilize self EFT on themselves as well as work others on a continual basis in processing past pain, guilt and trauma. Men, especially, should take advantage of the many benefits of EFT in the process of emotion.
Additional Resources
“What is EFT Tapping?”. EFT International. Access here
“Veterans Administration Approves EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Treatment”. Dawson Church. October 17th, 2017. HuffPost. Access here
“Becoming Whole Men”. Steven Kessler, MFT, EFT Expert & Trainer. 1996. EFT Therapy Center. Access here
“Effectiveness of EFT for depressed couples”. Mitchell Olson, MA LPCC. October 16th, 2019. Mindfully Healing. Access here
Some individuals have a hard time sitting still. Others may be so stressed that they cannot settle down or relax. In these times, meditation may be difficult. There are thankfully strategies to help ease the mind and alleviate the anxiety of sitting still. With proper adjustment, one will be able to still find an ability to meditate. Please also review AIHCP’s Meditation Instructor Program
Sometimes it can be difficult to find focus during meditation. Please also review AIHCP’s Meditation Instructor Program
The article, “How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still” by A.C Shilton looks at how can still meditate when one cannot sit still. He states,
“Another tool for fighting back against mid-meditation feelings of failure is something experts call “loving kindness meditation,” which can help you forgive yourself when your mind wanders. It involves offering words of encouragement and kindness to yourself and others as you meditate”
Meditation is a process that can take time. It takes practice but it also takes patience. It should not be a struggle but a reward to the mind. In time, even when distractions occur, one can improve on focus and achieve better results from meditation.
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 open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Meditation Instruction.
Support Groups can help individuals of like mind to find healing. This is especially true in Grief Support Groups. Still, like in everything, problems can occur. Certain individuals with certain tendencies can pose problems to leadership and group dynamic. The video below looks at certain issues that can arise and how a Grief Support Group Specialist can handle and defuse situations.
Please also review AIHCP’s new Grief Support Group Certified Specialist Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals looking to become Grief Support Group leaders. Those already certified as Grief Counselors can enter into the program.
The foundation rock of the Christian faith is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the Resurrection, the Christian faith is no more than a philosophy of how to live life. The Resurrection definitively places Christ as God and makes His ministry more than mere philosophy but a redemptive act. Christ’s crucifixion and sacrifice means nothing without the Resurrection. As the apostle wrote, as one dies with Christ, one will also rise with Christ. Christ’s Resurrection validates the sacrifice of the cross and glorifies Him as both man and God. It is hence a critical belief central to Christianity and without it there can be no Christianity. Please also review AIHCP’s Christian Counseling Certification
Faith and the accounts of the witnesses form the foundation for this central dogma. Unlike St Thomas who was given empirical verification, believers must rely merely on the words of witnesses found in Scripture. Faith is belief in something that cannot be verified. As Christians, we will never physically see evidence of Christ’s Resurrection, but Christians can place hope in their placed faith that the accounts are true.
While faith teaches us that Jesus did rise from the dead historically, it is still an event that does not have empirical proof and is a historical fact based on faith alone. Please also review AIHCP’s Christian Counseling Certification
Those who witnessed and wrote the stories related to the Resurrection, found in Gospels, all relate to both a Resurrection of Christ. Those who bore witness also suffered horrible martyrdom for their witness. This gives credibility to their accounts. Individuals do not tend to give their lives for a falsehood or a lie. The first generation of Christians who witnessed Christ live among them for forty days gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in account for this truth.
Still, later generations lived by word of mouth and faith. Christ told St Thomas, “Blessed are those who have not seen yet still believe” in regards to His Resurrection. Hence faith and this divine promise is all modern Christians have. A faith in an account handed down two thousand years ago. This is the crux of faith. Faith believes in what it cannot witness. Faith accepts mystery. Faith accepts miracles that contradict the law of nature.
For many years, unbelievers assaulted the Gospel account. They questioned if the apostles were delusional, or if the Romans had actually really crucified Jesus properly, but as time proceeded, enemies of the faith began to question the account itself as something not historical. The account was seen as something mythical or something to help one understand the nature of spiritual life and rebirth in God’s grace. This watering down of the message was popular in Modernist circles that looked to demytholize Scripture and attempt to interpret it as not a historical account. The Resurrection, according to the Modernist, could no longer be seen as historical but mythical with a deeper meaning for humanity.
Within this endeavor, the Modernists looked to weaken the historical accuracy of the account and within the Gospel of Mark claim that the Resurrection narrative was added to the account later after the original had been written. This suggested that the idea of Resurrection was something the Christians added to the story years after Christ’s death. This pure speculation fueled the Modernist attack on Scripture itself.
Whether one chooses to believe or not Jesus resurrected is one’s own decision but the attempt to divorce the Resurrection from Christianity, or to claim that the Resurrection was a mythical concept to the early Christians, or that they purposely lied about the account is a very large assumption. In essence, if one chooses to be Christian, one carries the dogmas that come with it. One cannot choose to cherry pick the numerous dogmas of the faith as if it is a buffet to pick and deny. The Resurrection is an article of faith. It cannot be proven empirically. It is mystery and goes well beyond the laws of nature. It is something who believes in Jesus Christ must accept if one wishes to bear the name Christian.
The noise of those who doubt can challenge one’s intellect. It can even at times cause doubt. It is natural to question. This is the true crux of faith in a fallen world. It is accepting the unexplainable and still choosing to accept it. One can theologically come to the conclusion of the necessity of the Resurrection, but faith itself pushes one beyond reason. Faith pushes one to accept it as historical fact.
Many individuals have faith though in supernatural things. Other faiths hold true to ideas that are also beyond reason but Christians deny. The point is there will always be debates between religions, or debates between secularists and religious, but one holds to faith regardless. This is a human phenomenon and not something to be denounced as illogical or foolish. Logic and philosophy can only go so far. To understand the deeper mysteries, empirical tools become mute. It is then up to the soul to firmly attach to an idea, such as the Resurrection, as something that occurred and was important to human history.
As Christians we choose to believe Jesus rose. Please also review AIHCP’s Christian Counseling Certification
I do not mean to put all beliefs, simply because of faith, to be on par with Jesus’s Resurrection. As a Christian, the Resurrection is not myth or fairy tale but a true historical act. The only point is faith is something that pushes the intellect to the side and allows the soul to immerse itself in something beyond the material world and accept it with spiritual eyes. In faith, we choose to dismiss the arguments of others and hold true. This is the virtue of hope. A hope that what we believe will one day be seen.
The words of Christ again echo importantly, “Blessed are those who still believe, yet not seen”
Please also review AIHCP’s Christian Counseling Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Christian Counseling.
For further sources and reading
Here is a short essay and particular verses pertaining to the Resurrection in the Four Gospels. “What Are the Resurrection Narratives and Why Do They Matter?” by Aaron Massey. Click here7
“Proofs of the Resurrection” by Jack Zavada. Click here
The heretical work, “Jesus Christ and Mythology” by Rudolf Bultmann. Only read this if interested in understanding those who hope to undermine the faith not as a source of faith. Click here
