Author: Dominick Flarey

Christian Counseling Certification Article on Spiritual Depression

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Individuals can be spiritually depressed.  They can hope and become unhappy with their faith.  They can also feel desolations in their prayer life where they feel abandoned.  How one bounces back in their spiritual life during this episodes is key.  Spiritual Counselors and mentors can help individuals rediscover the presence of God in their life.

If in a spiritual depression, sometimes praying harder despite the emotional comfort is key. Please also review AIHCP’s Christian Counseling Program

 

The article, “Understanding Spiritual Depression” from Healthline looks closer at spiritual depressions.  The article states,

“If you’re experiencing spiritual depression, your religious leader might encourage a similar remedy: prayer or seeking Christ. Yet, many of the symptoms associated with spiritual depression can also suggest a depressive disorder, which may not improve without support from a mental health professional.”

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Spiritual depression can be deeper rooted and may require professional mental help, but in many cases, one requires spiritual guidance through the spiritual desert of the world.  Please also review AIHCP’s Spiritual Counseling Program as well as AIHCP’s Christian Counseling Program.  Both programs are online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification

ADHD Consulting Certification Article on ADHD and Exercise

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ADHD can have a hyperactive element.  Hence suffice to say the benefits of exercise in an ADHD child is important.  The multitude of benefits to mind and body are enormous and can help find the needed outlet for an ADHD child and also the peace later at home for the parents.

How beneficial is exercise to an ADHD child? Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Program

 

The article, “What to know about exercise and ADHD” by Karen Gepp looks at how exercise can play a pivotal role in helping children with ADHD.  She states,

“Doctors may recommend doing particularly engaging or stimulating cardiovascular activities. These activities may help engage the person’s brain more, keep them from getting bored, and increase the cognitive benefits they get from the activity.  Depending on the person’s interests, both team and individual sports might fall into this category.”

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While not all exercise can benefit and not in all cases it can completely eliminate symptoms of ADHD, it may be beneficial to implement exercise into a child’s daily schedule to help the child cope better.

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting 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 as an ADHD Consultant.

 

 

Anger Management Consulting Article on Controlling Anger with Employees

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Anger is a two sided street in business.  Managers and employers need to show constraint in how they react to employees.  Some employees may cause irritations and cause legal issues and it is important that managers and employers understand how to properly deal with these situations but in a mature and controlled manner.  Anger Management is key in controlling emotions when looking to fire someone or discipline someone.  Emotions can make it personal and this needs to be avoided.

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Employers need to control anger when dealing with less than ideal employees. Please also review AIHCP’s Anger Management Consulting Program

 

The article, “Anger Management: What’s That Have to do With Employment Legal Issues?” by Bill Nolan looks deeper at anger issues in dealing with employees and legal issues surrounding it.  The article states,

“The emotions are normal. But there is not much point in you paying what you have to pay for legal advice just to have the lawyer tell you what you want to hear, especially what you want to hear when you’re understandably upset. How has the lawyer seen it play out before? Are there bad case scenarios you need to be considering? How likely are they?  So by all means, get your frustrations off your chest, then take a deep breath and invite some candid input on your choices and next steps.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Anger 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 Anger Management Consulting.

Stress Management Consultant Article on Stress and Weight Gain

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If stress is not bad enough, it is also connected to weight gain because of the chemicals the body produces in the Flight or Fight Response.  Cortisol primarily is a leading culprit in weight gain.  If someone is constantly stressed, this hormone helps the body increase sugar and slows your metabolism.  In addition stress is indicative to unhealthy habits.  Stressed individuals rarely work out or walk in the open sun but instead eat unhealthy and lay in bed worrying.  These things prevent the regular day to day activities that help burn fat.

If Stress was not bad enough, it also leads a myriad of health issues, including high blood pressure, heart issues and weight gain.
Please also review AIHCP’s Stress Management Consultant Program

 

Please also review AIHCP’s Stress Management Consulting Program.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification as a Stress Management Consultant

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Hidden Depression

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Sometimes individuals may not be aware they are suffering from depression.  The fog and fatigue do not compute internally that they are depressed.  This is because most associate depression with cause and effect.  If nothing bad has happened, how can I be depressed?  The reality is depression is sometimes chemical and one can become stricken with it without a cause.  Individuals can help others better face hidden depression by being aware of the behaviors displayed.

Depression some times can be hidden from those who care most. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification

Individuals for multiple reasons also look to hide their depression. Introverts especially do not like to share emotions and will try to hide symptoms.

To learn more or to become certified in Grief Counseling, then please review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification 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 as a Grief Counselor

Pastoral Thanatology Certification Article on Family Grief with a Dying Loved One

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Anyone can reflect on the death of a loved one and if focused can feel the panic and dread.  Immediately wishing to remove it from one’s mind, one turns attention way to more pleasant thoughts, but the reality is, many families have loved ones diagnosed with cancer or dementia and other life altering illnesses.  These individuals live with the knowledge their family member will die probably, unless a miracle, die soon.

Families can have a difficult time with dying process of a loved one. Please also review AIHCP’s Pastoral Thanatology Program

 

This type of mental torture leads to grieving the death prior in many cases.  It can be anticipatory in nature.  When death does come, it may affect the initial reaction to the death.  One may feel relieved, or one may feel guilty, or one continue to grieve.  Pastoral Care givers need to help the grieving family almost as much as the person dying.

The article, “Understanding Grief for Still-Living Family Members” from Technology Networks based off Singers research found in J. Health Pyschol looks deeper at this concept of pre grief of family.  The article reveals research from Singer that discussed the reaction of families dealing with long term illness of family members.  The article states,

“The symptoms of grief people feel for a loved one facing a life-limiting illness fluctuate over time, a new study found – suggesting that individuals can adjust to their emotional pain, but also revealing factors that can make pre-loss grief more severe.  Researchers examined changes in the severity of pre-loss grief symptoms in people whose family members had either advanced cancer or dementia.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Pastoral Thanatology 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 Pastoral Thanatology

Meditation Instructor Certification Article on Awareness

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Awareness or consciousness is a feature singular to humanity on Earth.  Only humanity can reflect on being itself.  Comprehension of why one does something and understanding it as well as understanding of not being conscious.   In Meditation, consciousness and awareness are key in deep and good inner silence.  Being conscious of basic breathing functions and regulating them are all essential.

Consciousness is a human trait that allows self reflection. This is key in meditation. Please also review AIHCP’s Meditation Instructor Program

 

The article, “How The Meditation Technique, ‘Wheel Of Awareness,’ Can Improve Your Well-Being” by Nancy Clark looks in more detail how consciousness in meditation plays into one’s overall health.  She states,

“How are the mind, brain and consciousness connected? The brain is an organ in the head, but there is more to it than that. According to Siegel, mind is your “subjective experience of life.” This is unique to each person. It’s how you receive and process information. Consciousness is the awareness of being aware. It is becoming the observer to your thoughts and experience, as well as the experiencer.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Meditation Instructor Certification 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 as a Meditation Instructor Program

Substance Abuse Counseling Certification Program on Women and Addiction

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Addiction afflicts millions of Americans.  Addiction can be substance or habit but it ultimately leads to a behavior that no longer leaves the person in control but in need of in order to properly function.   Addiction affects any age and any gender without bias.  Women however are affected by addiction in different ways.  It is important to understand gender differences in addiction in Substance Abuse Counseling.

Women are affected by addiction and experience and react to it differently then men. Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Certification

 

The article, “Why Women Experience Addiction Differently” by Devon Frye looks at how addiction affects women differently and why.  She states,

“Research and anecdotal evidence have identified at least three paths to addiction that may be more prevalent among women than men. The first and most troubling involves past or ongoing trauma.  In the treatment center where I work, we find that around 75 percent of our women patients have had at least one traumatic event in the past that may be contributing to their addiction. Among men, both at our center and nationally, the incidence of trauma is also high, but it looks to be more like 50 percent.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling 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 Substance Abuse Counseling.

 

Pastoral Thanatology Program Article on Death and Dying

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Family members who are slowly passing away is a common heart ache in families.  The slow process of the dying can lead to multiple emotions.  Anger, regret, hope, despair all mix with fearful anticipation of death but also a merciful end to the pain.  These conflicting emotions can put caregivers and other family members in difficult emotional states.  Counselors and pastoral caregivers can help these individuals, as well as the dying through this difficult process.

Caring for the dying is an emotionally difficult thing for living family. Please also review AIHCP’s Pastoral Thanatology program

 

It is important though to understand the nature of the death, the process of dying and the emotional toll it takes on all parties.  Pastoral Thanatology is the type of counseling that many become certified in to help others learn to better accept and deal with the process of dying.

The article, “Understanding Grief for Still-Living Family Members”  from Ohio State University looks at some aspects regarding death and the living.  The article states,

“The symptoms of grief people feel for a loved one facing a life-limiting illness fluctuate over time, a new study found – suggesting that individuals can adjust to their emotional pain, but also revealing factors that can make pre-loss grief more severe.  Researchers examined changes in the severity of pre-loss grief symptoms in people whose family members had either advanced cancer or dementia.”

To read the entire article and to learn more about the study, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Pastoral Thanatology program.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Pastoral Thanatology

 

EFT Certification Article on EFT and ADHD

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EFT or the Emotional Freedom Technique helps individuals calm their nerves and remove  negative energy due to trauma.  It can help with numerous things as phobias as well.  Coincidentally it can utilized as way to help calm the ADHD mind.

EFT can employed in helping individuals with ADHD. Please also review AIHCP’s EFT Certification program

 

The article, “What is EFT Tapping, and Can It Calm the ADHD Brain?” by KATE MORYOUSSEF looks how EFT can help one with ADHD.  She states, 

“EFT tapping is a technique that aims to decrease stress and negative emotions. Considered an alternative therapy, it is increasing in popularity and has been used to treat a variety of mental health issues. As a wellbeing coach with ADHD serving other women with ADHD, I use tapping extensively in my work and personal life to address the symptoms of ADHD. Here’s how.”

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EFT is a innovative non evasive new therapy that is receiving high reviews.  The science supports it and many are utilizing it for numerous issues, including ADHD.

Please also review AIHCP’s EFT Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  Also, please review AIHCPs, ADHD Consulting Program.  Both programs are online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification.