Grief Counseling Training Article on Trauma and Depression

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Depression can have an acute cause or no general cause at all but merely set in but there are connections with depression and acute trauma.  Trauma or severe loss or experience can negatively affect a person and cause a severe grief reaction resulting in depression.

Severe trauma can cause depression. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training and see if it meets your academic and professional goals

 

The article, “Trauma and Depression: What to Know” by Stephanie Wright takes a closer look at trauma and depression.  She states,

“Depression can be both a direct and indirect consequence of trauma. However, not all depression is caused by trauma — other factors that cause depression include genetics, environment, and other medical conditions. Facing trauma and depression at once can be overwhelming. However, many people live happy and fulfilled lives with treatment and the support of others.”

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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.

Pet Loss Grief Support Certification Article on What Not to Say to One Grieving a Loss of a Pet

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

When people lose a pet, most ignore it as a real grief or loss.  Instead individuals may say a multitude of things that discredit the loss or lessen its importance.  It is important to recognize the loss and the value of the pet to the person in grief counseling.  It is essential to understand that pets are family to many people and deserve the respect the held within the family unit.  Losses of pets can be as painful as any other loss.

Pet loss needs to be respected and supported. Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Support Certification

The article, “What Not To Say To People Grieving A Sick, Lost Or Dead Pet” by Monica Torres looks at what not to say to someone who lost a pet.  She states,

“For so many people, a pet is a member of the family, and the loss can be felt even more deeply than some human losses. “It’s really dismissive to minimize the loss as ‘less than’ or not valid,” said Jennifer Breslow, a New York City-based psychotherapist who works with clients dealing with the loss of a pet.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Support 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 Pet Loss Grief Support.

Anger Management Certification Article on Anger Signs

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Signs of frequent angry outbursts are an alarming sign.  Not just for those around you, but also for your own health. It can also point to issues causing severe stress that may need addressed if long term health is to be maintained.

Anger Management can help others see the signs of anger. Please also review AIHCP’s Anger Management Certification

 

The article, “Why your anger could be concerning; signs you need help” from the TimesofIndia looks closer at the dangers of frequent anger and how to find help.  The article states,

“Anger is an emotion. It is a way for you to express your displeasure, a form of resistance and also a means of survival. However, when your anger becomes rage and takes the form of aggression, it could do more damage than you can imagine. Being unable to control it could add to your woes, making every aspect of your life seem like a challenge.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Anger Management 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 Anger Management.

 

Christian Counseling Training Video on Conflict Resolution

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

In counseling there are many ways to help individuals find conflict resolution.  Conflict resolution is key to helping groups come together and find solutions.

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

Grief Counseling Certification Video on Grief Myths

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

There are many misconceptions about grief.   Grief myths distort how people grieve and what to expect when individuals grieve

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional needs.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals.

 

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Christian Counseling Program Video on Prayer and Spirituality

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Prayer and meditation are important to Christian spirituality.  A private and public prayer life is critical to strengthened the spirituality of the soul and feeding it the necessary grace it needs to suffice.

Please also review AIHCP’s Christian Counseling Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals.

 

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Grief Counseling Program Video on Grief Resiliency and Oscillation

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

With stress or grief, it is important to be able to bounce back.  Individuals who have trouble coping with grief or stress have a hard time in life.  Resiliency is the term referred to an individual’s ability to recover from stress and grief.  Oscillation refers to the ups and downs of early grief.  It also plays a role in how one recovers.  The less steep peaks and valleys, the better the stabilization from the loss but this can take time and cannot be rushed

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 as a grief counselor.

Meeting The Challenges Posed By Moving Away For Work

Posted on by Joseph Gerard

Funny girl with blue doctor uniformBy Lucy Peters

Most medical professionals are enduring one of the most difficult and challenging periods of their career. Now, many are moving to other jobs, in new cities, on the back of their work, in search of better pay and work/life balance. Indeed, CNBC has highlighted huge wage growth and upheaval from multiple sectors ranging from healthcare assistants to surgeons. For medical professionals making the move, there’s a wide range of factors to consider, from the amenities and security of a new town to crucial factors, such as the ability of a young family to settle on new shores.

Making the switch

Upheaval will impact every member of the family but children are often disproportionately impacted. According to a study analyzed by Psychology Today, relocating with a young family can, if managed improperly, create serious long-term problems that impact the development of kids well into adulthood. The reasons why are fairly clear – the emotional and physical ties that anyone makes with their community and surroundings is one that has a big impact on who that person becomes later in life. Depriving them of it, without explanation, can be harmful. The key is, of course, communication. Families moving to a new city should first make it absolutely clear just what is involved with the move, and why it’s happening. To further develop the message, provide opportunities to retain ties with the home community. That’s easy in the modern day, with the help of communications tools.

Developing new roots

Don’t treat a new area as simply somewhere to stay. A healthy psychological state relies on community; one NAMI blog asserts that community helps to develop a sense of belonging, purpose, and support, all crucial factors when putting roots down in a new city. Meet neighbors, join local events and traditions, and make your out-of-work life as important as making a good impression in your new job.

A work-life balance

Moving to a new job is a chance to impress. As a result, many workers will work long hours, go the extra mile, and do everything in their power to make a good impression on a new boss and set of co-workers. Unfortunately, that attitude can be dangerous. A report by the BBC found that western workers now operate, on average, 54 hours a week – and that this can be detrimental to long-term health. It’s clear that making a good impression can be beneficial to long-term professional development and job satisfaction, but it cannot come at the sacrifice of a work-life balance. Back yourself by setting boundaries early and only taking on what you can sustainably support. You will thank yourself in the long run.

Your family, too, will thank you. Moving to a new community is something that often benefits the breadwinner in the family, but it needs to be looked at through the prism of family. Look for solutions that benefit everyone, not just the newly employed.

 

 

Please also review AIHCP’s Certification Programs and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program in online and independent study and open to qualified professionals.

Healthcare Case Management Program Article on Risk Management

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Reducing risk to the patient and improving care is essential for any healthcare organization.  Providing the best care with the best risk management not only helps the patient but also protects the institution from future liabilities and helps the institution provide its mission to provide the best care.  It is because of this that risk management is an essential study and need within any organization.

It is important to manage risk in any healthcare setting. Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Case Management Program

 

The article, “Why Healthcare Risk Management Is Important” by Caitlyn Cooley looks closer at the importance of risk management.  She states,

“Medical liability and reducing an organization’s risk against unseen threats has changed exceptionally since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen new treatment centers, vaccines, and mass staffing problems across the United States. Risk management strategy “has traditionally focused on the important role of patient safety and the reduction of medical errors that jeopardize an organization’s ability to achieve its mission and protect against financial liability”, according to NEJM Catalyst. Unfortunately, these traditional risk mitigation techniques are not enough to combat cyberattacks on medical infrastructure.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Case Management 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 career in Case Management.

Anger Management Consulting Certification Article on Controlling Anger

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Anger when misused and not controlled can be a dangerous emotion for oneself and all involved.  It is critical to utilize various Anger Management techniques to control one’s anger.  Learning various Anger Management techniques can help one regain control of one’s life.

Controlling anger is important to a peaceful life. Please also review AIHCP’s Anger Management Certification

 

The article, “Are You Angry?” by Steve Alexander looks at some Anger Management techniques to regain control of one’s life.  The article states,

“I work with a lot of people who suffer from unhealthy anger. It resonates with me because I struggled with anger until I was a young adult. This anger often manifested in outward aggression such as punching walls and other destructive behavior. I had been referred to as a “ticking time bomb” by a family member. I started to accept anger as part of my temperament, which only exacerbated my plight.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Anger Management 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 in Anger Management