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Grief Counseling Training Program Article on SAD

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Seasonal depression can bring one down and it is more than just the winter blues.   It is important to try to find ways to brighten spirits via light therapies, vitamin D, exercise and other ways to break up the longer dark days.  It is important to try to find some way to find energy and optimism.   Obviously, many of these things can help with winter blues, but if SAD, then it may take more than just a few optimistic thoughts but potentially counseling and medication.

Seasonal Affective Disorder affects many individuals. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training

 

The article, “Fight Seasonal Depression With 4 Helpful Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatments” by Korin Miller looks at ways to combat SAD.  She states,

“While it’s totally normal to not exactly love winter, if you feel like you tend to struggle emotionally and physically this time of year, you may start to wonder if you’re dealing with the mental health condition, seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD can lead to symptoms like feeling depressed most of the day, feeling worthless, having low energy, and losing interest in things you once enjoyed, per the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training 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 Grief Counseling

 

Grief Counseling Program Video on Grieving Styles

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Grief is unique.  It is universal but different people can have different reactions and can grieve in multiple different ways.  Grieving styles is how one expresses grief and there are multiple ways individuals express grief in a healthy way.

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief 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 grief counseling

 

 

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Grief Counseling Certification Program Video on Grief and Creativity

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Grief is transformative.  It forever changes an individual.  The person retains identity but outlooks and personal views can alter and how one integrates the loss into life.  From that integration can come beautiful ways to express oneself and generate new ways and new habits.  Creativity is a by product of past destruction as things are rebuilt and understood in new lights.

Please also 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

 

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Grief Counseling Certification Video on Wellness and Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Well being is the balance of mind, body and spirit.  It involves how we interact socially and find that perfect balance in life.  It equates with happiness.  However, when that balance is tipped through grief and depression, the balance can be lost and we may have trouble finding that balance again as we incorporate the new loss into our life

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 as a grief counselor.

Grief Counseling Certification Video on Social Media and Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Grief and how it is expressed has greatly changed with the dawn of the internet.  Stories can be quickly shared and individuals may look to the internet or social media to find outlets for their grief or find comfort and solace.  Sometimes this is a good thing and in other cases it can open the person to ridicule.

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

Grief Counseling Courses Video on Anticipatory Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Grieving over something that has not yet occurred is referred to as Anticipatory Grief.  When someone is terminal and dying, Anticipatory Grief is common as one grieves the event before it occurs.

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Courses and see if they meet your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals looking for a four year certification in Grief Counseling

 

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Grief Counseling Training Video on Holiday Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Holiday seasons are always difficult when the face of someone special is no longer present.  While the first couple of years is most intense, it still forever lingers in one’s heart.  It can be difficult to move forward and forge new traditions and it is OK.  One should work slowly through such things because loss is not something one gets over with.

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training 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.

 

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Grief Counseling Certification Article on Depression and Eating Disorders

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Eating disorders and how we process stress and emotion are very interconnection.  A bad mood can easily derail well intentioned plans.  So depression and eating disorders can also go hand and hand and cause multiple issues for the person in how they use eating as a coping device for their depression.

Depression and eating orders are linked. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your professional goals

 

The article, “Can Depression Lead to Eating Disorders?” by Hilary Lebow looks closer how eating disorders can become issues when used as a way to cope with depression.  She states,

“Managing depression and eating disorder symptoms can feel like a journey, but you are not alone and treatment for both conditions is possible. It’s common for depression and eating disorders to co-occur. Many doctors, therapists, and dietitians are trained in handling these conditions together. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression and eating disorders, talking with your doctor or therapist could be your gateway to treatment. Try to be easy with yourself. Healing is possible and available.”

Whether eating not at all or eating too much, disorders can manifest from depression.  To read the entire article, please click here

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.

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Sudden Loss

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

A sudden loss can be tragic and devastating.  It can upheave one’s life and make one search for existential answers of how and why.  It can be so catastrophic that it can push one into a deep trauma and depression over the sudden loss.  Grief in these cases have a chance of becoming prolonged and becoming possibly depressive in nature.

A sudden loss can send a person into a whirlwind of emotion and worries. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification

 

The article, “How to Help a Loved One Through Sudden Loss” by Julie Halpert looks into how to help someone who experiences a sudden loss.  She states,

“With a sudden loss, the bereaved find themselves immediately inundated with new and mounting responsibilities. Helping ease that burden can be invaluable. Dr. Cormier suggested leading with language like: “I’d love to help. Does anything occur to you that may be useful?” If they don’t provide suggestions, you can be specific: Ask if you can bring dinner, mow the lawn or pick up groceries. You can also provide a welcome distraction, offering to go for a walk with the bereaved or take them out to dinner.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional needs and goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in grief counseling.

 

Grief Counseling Certification Video on Depression and Bi Polar Disorder

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Two types of depression that exist are Clinical Depression and Bi Polar Disorder.  Clinical Depression is a constant state of emotional sadness with in most cases no true cause.  Bi Polar is a swing of moods with certain manic episodes throughout the year where one is not depressed but very active, followed by a depressed state.   Licensed therapists are needed to treat both.

If you would like to learn more about AIHCP and its Grief Counseling Certification, then please review the 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.