Seeing a loved one suffer through addiction can be painful. It is important to know how to help a loved one though addiction and find the help one needs. One needs to show patience but also sternness in helping someone re-find their way after addiction. It can be a slow and painful process but love can find a way to ensure a good ending.
It takes time and dedication to help someone through addiction. Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Certification
The article, “How to Help Someone You Loves Who Struggles With Addiction—5 Expert Tips” by Laura Hilgers looks at how someone can help another person through addiction. She states,
“There’s a common misconception that once someone completes a 28-day rehab program, they’re cured. But according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, most people need at least90 days of residential or outpatient treatment for a positive outcome. If your loved one suffers from opioid use disorder, they’ll probably also need medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The drugs used in MAT—such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone—help manage cravings and withdrawal. “They do not substitute one addiction for another,” says Dr. Roy. “They are evidence-based, lifesaving medicines.”
Addiction is not a choice but a disease. To help someone through it, it takes dedication, patience and love. It is something that never goes away but needs to vigilantly guarded against.
Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Certification and see if it matches 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.
Modernism is a late 19th to early 20th Century heresy of Christianity that has continued to exist well into the 21st Century. Its ideals and thoughts were reactionary to the scientific revolution and its more atheistic shades. When the empiricism and the scientific method emerged, ideas of faith and miracles were questioned. Empiricists such as Locke and Hume denounced religion as superstitious and un-scientific. Further atheistic movements within the scientific community such as Positivism and Pragmatism emerged in the 20th Century that looked to denounce all forms of faith as useless. Positivism looked to even remove any value of the words associated with God or faith from a linguistic view.
The modernist looked to build a bridge between Christianity and Empiricism. It looked to find ways faith could still have meaning. It looked to salvage a belief in God and allow Christians to be believers but also rationalists. With such a compromise, the faith was eroded. Miracles were dismissed, Scripture reduced to fables, and the idea of unchangeable dogma were denied. This watered down version of Christianity presented Christ as a mere person and not God and the Bible as uninspired and written by only by holy men.
The Modernists looked to remove all unexplained elements of Christianity and replace it with rational thought. In doing so, Scripture and Christ, were seen as noble things. Scripture was seen as a good book that helps form good conscience and Christ was seen as a historical figure who possessed the spirt of God, but was not God. Like Scripture, Jesus was a guide to holiness and morality but nothing more.
The Modernist denies the infallibility of Scripture. Please also review AIHCP’s Christian Counseling Program
The problem with Christianity was its past superstitious beliefs, according to the Modernist. The Modernist pointed out that Scripture was an important spiritual book and its inner message needed heeded but this message was distracted by literalism in belief of miracles. Instead, Modernists looked to find the real meaning behind the myths of Scripture. From Adam and Eve, to the parting of the Red Sea, to the Resurrection of Christ, all miracles were examined and dismissed, but the message behind them was sought. Understanding the true message of these miracles and what the authors meant to express in mythical language was the key, according to Modernists.
With the idea that miracles cannot happen, Modernists rejected the idea that God acts directly in human matters. God, as a being, or a state of being, communicates to creation through Vital Immanence. Through Immanence, humankind can hear the voice of God. Hence God communicates to humanity through the quiet of the heart. Ideas and new movements and development of humanity are generated at a global level through this whisper of God. Hence, God only speaks in the quiet, not through a divinely inspired book, or through miracles, or through Jesus Christ as God, but through oneself and through other people.
Jesus plays a central role in Modernism. He is a paradigm of humanity. He teaches humanity how to treat others but also reached a state of Christ consciousness. God spoke so powerfully through Jesus that he remains a central element of their heretical creed. This is how the Modernist hides behind the false mask as Christian yet still denounces Christ’s divinity.
The Modernist hence declares him or herself a believer, but also a rationalist, a student of history, and a student of science, while still being a Christian. While these sciences can never contradict truth of Christianity, the Modernist has twisted the Christian faith so much that it no longer is the Christian faith. It becomes more an agnostic faith based loosely on historical man Jesus and moral values that change with the needs of the Church.
There are both Catholic and Protestant Modernists but regardless of faith, Modernists teach an indifferentism towards salvation. Salvation is through any faith, not just Christ, but any faith that adheres to morality and the call and whisper of God via Vital Immanence. A Modernist merely utilizes a certain heritage of faith that best fits his or her needs in meeting the call of God. In this way, any route to heaven is equally true, and any dogma is non binding, as certain ones are able to evolve as the call of God demands.
In addition, the Modernist can be both be Theist or Pantheist. Some Modernists believe God is a state of being that is infused throughout the cosmos, while others believe God is a being, but a being that is bound by the laws of physics that he created. Hence many Modernists believe God and time are co-equal and that God does not exist outside of the realm of time.
Some notable Catholic Modernists are Fr. George Tyrell and Fr. Alfred Loisy of the early 20th Century. St Pope Pius X condemned their writings and imposed a strict oath against Modernism for all clergy. Catholic Modernism would re-emerge during Vatican II and attempt to water down the faith. Notable heretics include Fr. Pierre Chardin and Hans Kung.
Protestant Modernists included Rudolf Bultmann who worked to great lengths to demytholize Scripture and find the historic Jesus. Paul Tillich is also a notable Protestant Modernist theologian who looked to find value in myth over literal belief in Scripture.
Today Modernism can be found at the pulpit or in the classroom. It flourishes most in academia and can be a threat to young unexpecting Christians not strong in the faith.
If you would like to learn more about Modernism, please refer to St Pope Pius X, Pascendi, and also the Syllabus of Errors on the Modernist. Pius was one of the first Christians to identify this heresy and dismantle its ideas and expose this synthesis of all heresies.
Please also review AIHCP’s Christian 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 Christian Counselor.
Suicide is a tragic loss. It is not only a stigmatizing loss but it is also one that many feel can be prevented. Those who survive suicide, or family members who deal with the after loss all have enormous grief. The wake of suicide can be devastating. Grief Counselors and Crisis Counselors need to be able to help individuals through issues to prevent suicide or future attempts and help families cope with a successful suicide of a loved one
Complicated Grief is a result of not naturally processing through the grieving cycle. It can result in Prolonged Grief, or turn into a Clinical Depression. Complications in grief are due to the nature of the loss, the subjective uniqueness of the person experiencing grief, or other supporting factors or lack of. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification
Helping individuals in extreme numbing trauma and restoring them to a pre crisis state of mind is important. Individuals who suffer catastrophic loss can find themselves in a dark chaos. In other areas, those who are in suicidal ideation may need crisis intervention to help them find hope. Crisis Intervention is key in helping individuals overcome extreme despair. Crisis Intervention Counselors work as licensed counselors or also in crisis centers, or even as first responders.
Eastern techniques and herbal remedies can play big dividends with health but they need to be properly utilized and understood. This requires a healthcare professional who knows how to implement Eastern remedies in unison with Western medications. It can be dangerous to randomly create one’s own health plan without consulting a professional. This is because many medications may not mix or match with certain herbal remedies. Holistic Integrative Professionals can play a key role in helping individuals properly utilize medication.
Holistic medicine is about balance. Please also review AIHCP’s Holistic Integrative Specialist Program
Please also review AIHCP’s Holistic Integrative Specialist Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified healthcare professionals seeking a four year certification as a Holistic Nurse.
Putting a dog, cat, horse, or any pet down is a painful decision. It is something that takes much thought and love in regards to the pets condition and also one’s own anguish. It is definitely not one of life’s happiest moments but in those moments, we find our true love for each other in the final goodbye. The goodbyes used to be very sterile and informal. The dog or cat was taken back never to be seen again. Fortunately, now one can stand side by side or even receive the ashes of a loved pet. Even so, now euthanasia is offered at home in some cases. This is a difficult decision but may also be a more comforting one for many.
Saying good bye is a day we all dread. Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Support Certification
The article, “At-home euthanasia can provide comfort to pets and owners” by Kathryn Streeter looks closer at how a pet owner can utilize home euthanasia for one’s beloved pet. She states,
“Psychotherapist and thanatologist Andrea Warnick has experienced both clinic and at-home euthanasia when her cats were terminally ill. “I think [at-home euthanasia] is a wonderful option because at this point a pet is pretty sick, and actually transporting them to a vet’s office can be anxiety-provoking and uncomfortable,” says Warnick, whose practice in Canada, Andrea Warnick Consulting, focuses on supporting grieving children, youths and adults.”
Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Support Certification and see if it matches 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.
Addiction is something that is more than just chemical but it can also be behavioral. It is an urge inside that pushes one to do certain things that are not beneficial in excess. It distorts something and turns it into something negative for one’s life. Addiction can come in forms of drugs to certain behaviors.
Addiction can trap one in many different ways. Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Certification
The article, “Understanding the Different Types of Addiction, From Chemical to Behavioral” by Sara Lindberg takes a closer look how addiction works. She states,
“Addiction can take shape in two ways: overusing or misusing substances or excessively engaging in behaviors despite the negative consequences either results in. These two types of addiction are typically recognized as chemical or behavioral.”
Addiction can be difficult to overcome. Sometimes it takes counseling and in other cases, it takes drastic measures to remove oneself from a certain type of drug, crowd or activity.
Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals looking for a four year certification in Substance Abuse Counseling.
Grief is natural but sometimes it can go wrong during the adaptation process. Individuals can fall into grief complications. Prolonged Grief is one type. Usually complications to loss are due to a variety of reasons regarding the nature of the loss, a persons own coping abilities and support. Prolonged Grief can turn into Depression if not careful. When complications in the grieving process manifest beyond normal grieving, it is important for individuals to find help from a licensed counselor who is certified or well versed in grief counseling.
Prolonged Grief is a complication in the grieving process. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification
The article, “What Is Complicated Grief?” by Markham Heid takes a closer look at the nature of Complicated Grief, its symptoms and how to deal with it. He states,
“Complicated grief is now called ‘prolonged grief disorder,’” says M. Katherine Shear, MD, the author of the study in The New England Journal of Medicine and the Marion E. Kenworthy professor of psychiatry at Columbia University in New York, who studies grief and bereavement. “The difference between normal or healthy grief and prolonged grief is related to whether certain defensive responses that are a normal part of early grief become persistent and overly influential in mental functioning.”
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.
Many individuals suffer from mild depression. They are able to function but something does not seem right in their life. The mild depression is enough to wear on them. Many need a little help to overcome this type of depression so they can fully restore themselves to life with new vigor.
If you have felt slightly off for the last few weeks or months, it may be mild depression. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Program
The article, “Treatment for Mild Depression” by Sonya Matejko looks at the symptoms of mild depression and how to find the help one needs. She states,
“Even mild depression is different from just feeling a bit tired, sad, or irritable. After all, you’re human! Fluctuations in mood are common, and it’s natural to have days where you feel worse than usual. But what about when those emotions don’t go away after a couple of days, or even a couple of weeks? Maybe you can’t even point to exactly what’s wrong, only that you don’t feel like yourself. While everyone’s experiences and symptoms can and usually do differ, you could be going through a mild depression.”
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.
