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Grief Counseling Certification Article on the Passing of Stan Lee

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Stan Lee, one of the most creative minds of our generation and creator of numerous comics recently passed away but prior he spoke with Larry Ling about his own thoughts on death.

What is it like to be dead? Stan Lee does not even know. Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification
What is it like to be dead? Stan Lee does not even know. Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification

 

In the article, “What Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee Thought About Death and the Afterlife” by Zach Johnson, one can review an interview Stan Lee had on the topic and nature of death and what he felt regarding it.  The article states,

“I don’t fear death. I’m curious. I can’t imagine what it could be like, because I personally feel when you die, that’s the end. It’s the machine that the engine is off,” Lee said on Hulu’s Larry King Now. “But how can there be nothing forever? You know what I mean? I can’t believe it.”

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Stan Lee did make a great point in that how could nothingness be forever?  While he did not have many answers, he definitely shared many dreams and ideas and thoughts in his various comics of what other realms and even death itself may be like.   Like Lee, none of us really empirically know, but we can continue to speculate and state what we believe.  As Lee stated ironically in his interview, he was in no rush to learn soon, and I think with that, we can all agree.

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Substance Abuse Counseling Certification Article on Student Addiction

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Helping recognize problem signs of addiction is important in young people, especially students.  If a teacher is able to see drop off in academic performance, he or she can then find the issue and possibly begin an intervention with proper authorities at school or parents.  It is critical to catch addiction early before it devours a young life.  Teachers can play a pivotal role in saving young minds from the monster of addiction.

Spotting student addiction early is important. Please also review our Substance Abuse Counseling Certification
Spotting student addiction early is important. Please also review our Substance Abuse Counseling Certification

The article, “Recognizing student substance abuse” lists a variety of signs of student addiction.  The article states,

“Students may choose to experiment with alcohol and other drugs for a variety of reasons while in college, and sometimes there are adverse outcomes. At times, you may notice a student exhibiting behavior that is concerning. Below are some examples of concerning behavior around student substance use and tips on how you can help.”

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Please also review our Substance Abuse Counseling Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.

 

 

Bereavement Counseling Training Article On Tragedy and Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Only look at the news and almost everyday a heartbreaking tragedy is occurring.  Religious and school shootings, natural disasters, and unneeded death are all far too common.   This leaves a mental mark on society as a whole and a universal grief that all deal with.   It is difficult enough to deal with national grief but sometimes very bad things occur to us as well.  In those cases, we have to deal with grief associated with great tragedy as well.

How do we deal with grief and religious tragedy such as in Pittsburgh?
How do we deal with grief and religious tragedy such as in Pittsburgh?

The article, “How Do You Deal With The Grief After A Sudden Tragedy?” looks at a variety of opinions on how to deal.  The article and video states,

“The Pittsburgh synagogue massacre has shocked the nation and devastated the victims’ families. The grieving process can be a long one, but psychiatrist M. Katherine Shear says there are several things people need to do to be able to move forward in their lives after a loss like this.”

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Bereavement Counseling Training Article on Financial Loss After Death

Posted on 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.

Secondary losses such as financial hardships are common after death. Please also review our Bereavement Counseling Training
Secondary losses such as financial hardships are common after death. Please also review our Bereavement Counseling Training

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.

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Miscarriages and Bereavement Time

Posted on 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
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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Grief Counseling Program Article on Miscarriage Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

A type of grief that is largely looked over is miscarriage.   The reality is the loss of a baby due to miscarriage can be very emotional and painful for the family expecting.  Some families have difficulty getting pregnant and others deal with this type of loss due to beliefs much greater than others.  Regardless though, there is always an emotional loss with miscarriage, especially for the woman who experiences it.  Please review also our Grief Counseling Program

The article, The stages of grief after a miscarriage, by Sabrina Zalewska states

“Much has been said and written about abortion, and about the death of a child who has already been born. But recently, there has also been a greater focus on the pain and feelings of loss stemming from miscarriage.”

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Grief Counseling Certification Article on Major Death Loss

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

No matter where one is at in life, a major death can derail one emotionally.  Major deaths alter our lives and cause great pain.  Beyond the pain though is the disruption if every facet of one’s life.  It prevents normalcy from a day to day basis for years to come.  Adaptation may eventually occur but the scar of the loss remains with us forever.   Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification

The article, Dealing with major grief, death a challenge, by Dr Jim Surrell states,

“Elisabeth Kubler-Ross published her classic book, “On Death and Dying” in 1969. At that time she presented what she referred to as the five stages that most humans go through when faced with very significant personal life and death issues. In her book, she was the first to describe these five mental stages that people nearly always go through when they learn that they, or a loved one, are dying.”

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Grief Counseling Certification Article on Speaking to Our Deceased

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Believe it or not, speaking about or to a dead loved one is beneficial to your healing.  Being able to vocalize your thoughts, fears, guilt, or pain is a healthy way to express oneself through healing.  This article looks at how talking to a pass loved one or about has extreme benefits.  Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification

The article, MENTAL HEALTH For Those in Grief, Talking to a Dead Loved One Is Good for Mental Health, by Danielle Corcione states,

“Grief is hard work. Whether you’ve lost a parent, sibling, a friend, or someone else, a loved one’s death can lead to a feeling of tremendous loss.

Everyone grieves differently. For some, talking to a deceased loved one at their grave is comforting, while others like to post messages on someone’s Facebook after they have died.”

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Grief Counseling Training Article on Grief of Mother Orca

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

A sad story of grief of a mother whale who lost a calf.  This story shows the universal nature of grief even in nature and how more advanced animals experience it and share it collectively.  Please also review our Grief Counseling Training to learn more and possibly become certified in Grief Counseling

The article, After 17 Days And 1,000 Miles, A Mother Orca’s ‘Tour Of Grief’ Is Over, by Jenny Gathright states,

“After carrying her deceased baby for at least 17 days and 1,000 miles, an orca mother has shown signs of returning to normal.

She was seen Saturday with fellow members of her pod, chasing a school of salmon. She is no longer carrying her baby, and she looks healthy.”

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