Written by Veronica Turner Healthcare is a profession with its ups and downs, its triumphs and conundrums, its rewards and its complexities. But when misfortune translates into loss, what’s your role? If a wrongful death claim surfaces in the wake of medical care, it can leave even the most experienced practitioners facing tough conversations with […]
Mental exhaustion, also known as mental fatigue, is a debilitating condition that affects individuals on multiple levels, leading to a decline in emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being. It often arises from prolonged periods of stress, emotional strain, or overexertion, leaving one feeling drained and unable to function optimally. Understanding the signs of mental exhaustion is […]
Emotions are critical. As an outward and physical wound bleeds, mental trauma and loss bleeds through the manifestation of emotions. Emotional expressions are the bleeding and healing of emotional wounds. Part of the grieving process is grief work. An essential part of grief work is experiencing emotions. When someone emotionally bypasses their feelings the person […]
Written by Veronica Turner The digital transformation of therapeutic practices necessitates a skillset tailored to the nuances of virtual environments. As you transcend the traditional office setting, your adeptness in specific competencies becomes critical for maintaining efficacy and client rapport. This involves not only an understanding of online platforms but also a mastery over certain […]
Please take a minute to review our Introduction Video from our President, Dominick L. Flarey, Ph.D, MBA, RN-BC, ANP-BC, FACHE Emotional Freedom Technique & Meridian Energy Health Tapping Certification The Emotional Freedom Technique & Meridian Energy Health Tapping are popular energy health/energy wellness modalities, ever growing in popularity among health care providers and the general population […]
In the field of pastoral thanatology, compassionate care plays a crucial role in supporting individuals through the final journey of life. This article explores various aspects of pastoral thanatology and its application in providing empathetic and supportive care to those experiencing loss and grief. From therapeutic relationships to specialized training in grief counseling, each section […]
Whether a licensed clinical counselor or merely a pastoral unlicensed counselor, there are expectations and standards expected from a counselor. One could be counseling as a licensed counselor or as certified Christian Counselor and find the same ethical pitfalls that may potential befall oneself with a client. In a previous blog, we discussed the importance […]
Counselors, certified, licensed or both, need to possess skills to access clients that are suicidal. Social workers, pastoral counselors and even family and friends should have basic suicide assessment skills to recognize high risk versus low risk. The video below offers some questions to ask and things to consider in determining if someone is high […]
Depression is on the rise and it is not cheap. While loneliness and the post pandemic world wrestle with the mental health issues that have added, individuals are beginning to see the rising cost of depression. While only world wide, 5 percent suffer from depression, it still costs the world economy over 1 trillion dollars. […]
SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that coincides with the change of seasons. It can be during any type of season but primarily occurs during the Winter months. It is quite different than the Winter Blues in that it is consistent every year. It is hard enough without longer days and […]