Pet Loss Grief Support Certification Article on Sudden Loss of a Pet

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Losing a pet due to old age and natural causes is difficult but losing one to an accident is even more heartbreaking.  Like any unexpected death it can cause trauma and intense grief.  It is every pet owners greatest fear to discover an unexpected death or a pet hit by a car.

The sudden loss of a pet can be traumatic and tragic. Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Support Certification

 

The article, “Coping with a pet’s accidental death — especially when you blame yourself” by Gavin Jenkins looks closer at personal stories of how others dealt with the sudden and tragic death of their pets.  He states, 

“Grieving the loss of a pet is often as painful as mourning a close friend or relative. But being responsible for and witnessing your pet’s death can add guilt, trauma and shame to the heartbreak. And as we discovered after Suzy died, this emotional toll impedes the grieving process.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Support Certification.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Pet Loss Grief Support.

Grief Counseling Certification Program Article on Grief and Life Change

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Any type of change in life requires adjustment.  The loss of a previous style of life can cause grief.  While it is important to reframe new experiences and change as part of life and a new beginning it can sometimes be difficult.  This is often the case when children go to college, or when individuals complete college and enter into the professional world.  There is a true loss of a past way of life which may take time to adjust to and in some cases can cause depression

When life changes occur, depression and sadness can set in. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification Program

 

The article, “Post-College Depression: Why You Feel Lonely” by Emily Delzel looks at the transition from college to career life.  She states,

“The sadness, loneliness, and anxiety that Baker felt after her college graduation are uncomfortable but not uncommon, says Libby O’Brien, PhD, a licensed professional counselor and American Counseling Association expert.”

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Any life change can alter one’s perspective on life.  When transitions occur, one can feel lonely and old friendships may become distant.  These types of losses can minimized but they still bear a weight on someone.

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification 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 four year certification in Grief Counseling.

 

ADHD Consulting Certification Article on ADHD and Teens

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

ADHD can be difficult for any age but with each age, it can in some ways have different effects on the particular age.  In the case of teens, it can show up in academic up and downs, mood swings and self image.  Teen life is already difficult as the body changes and the teen learns to find his or her place in society among peers and personal aspirations.  ADHD can complicate this transition and make things more difficult.

ADHD can manifest and exhibit various issues in adolescence. Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification

 

The article, “How ADHD Changes in Teens” from Healthline looks closer at how ADHD effects teens.  The article states,

“Adolescence sparks so many physical, mental, and emotional changes that you might wonder whether ADHD also changes during your teen years. The answer is yes… and no.  ADHD doesn’t disappear when people enter adolescence. Some symptoms might settle down, but others might flare up. If your symptoms change and new challenges emerge, it’s important to know what to do about them, whether you’re a young adult with ADHD or the parent of one”

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ADHD is important to diagnose at any age.  If it emerges in later adolescence it is important to identify and learn to work with before one becomes an adult and faces other challenges.  Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting 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 ADHD Consulting.

Anger Management Training Program Article on Anger

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Anger is a natural emotion but controlling it key. Anger can be justified or unjustified but when it is out of control, it is dangerous regardless of the circumstances.  It is important to control anger in life and limit its ability to hurt us physically.

Anger is a natural emotion that needs to be controlled. Please also review AIHCP’s Anger Management Training Program

 

The article, “Managing Anger: Tips, Techniques, and Tools” by Tchlkl Davis looks at how to cope and control anger.  She states,

“Many negative emotions—emotions like sadness, shame, or fear—make us want to run and hide. But not anger. Anger makes us want to approach—to fight or confront our enemies. That makes anger a unique negative emotion”

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Anger is an important emotion in our life and it has its purposes but when it is misused or when it is constant it can multiple negative effects not just on our health but also our social life with others and our possible freedom from imprisonment.

Please also review AIHCP’s Anger Management 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 Anger Management

 

3 Ways To Tackle Relationship Stress As A Busy Healthcare Professional

Posted on by Joseph Gerard

Doctor Touching the bridge of his noseBy Lucy Peters

Approximately 93 percent of healthcare workers reported higher than normal stress levels last year, according to Mental Health America. Life for healthcare workers these days is more strenuous than ever. If you are a health professional, the last thing you would want is for relationship stress to pile on to the work stress you already have. So if you ever find yourself facing relationship stress, keep these 3 techniques in mind. If you pair them with effective de-stressing strategies, you will be able to weather the tide of modern healthcare challenges and create a more reliable balance between work and your personal life.

Practice Empathy And Emotional Control

As much as you want your significant other to be understanding of your situation, you must also be understanding of theirs. You might be trying to shore up an understaffed hospital, but they might also be coming home from a bad day at work to an empty home. Empathy is a key component to reducing the stress your significant other makes you feel.  And as your agitation goes down, you will then be able to interface with them in such a way that doesn’t add to their own stress. A 2004 study by Eisenberg et al. shows this by exhibiting the positive relationship between regulating one’s emotions and being better at relating to others. Empathy and emotional control allow you to consider your partner’s experiences without having them pile onto your own feelings and overwhelming you. With this level of clarity, you are able to think of compromises that adequately address both of your concerns.

Get Creative With Conflict Resolutions

It cannot be emphasized enough how important conflict resolution is to eliminate relationship stress. A study by psychologists Julie Petersen and Benjamin Le for Modern Psychological Studies found that productive problem-solving was the only way to work through conflict without creating stress. The three other resolution tactics, namely conflict engagement, compliance, and withdrawal, all lead to some form of stress when employed. The first step in resolving any conflict is taking time to talk about it. However, your profession makes you short on time. So, you are going to have to improvise a way to make every opportunity to fix issues count. Arrange activities that you can pull away from easily should you get suddenly called in for an emergency. Or you can communicate through little gestures sprinkled throughout the day. Your resolution strategies will depend largely on your significant other’s personality. Try to appeal to their interests and talk things out over an activity they love. But remember to tell them about wanting to have a dialogue about your issues beforehand. Also, it helps a lot if you smooth things along with a peace offering, like thoughtful treats and gifts.

Maximize Your Quality Time Together

With rotating shifts and other scheduling hurdles, this task seems downright monumental. Still, with a little clever planning, you can squeeze as much quality time as you can possibly get out of your busy schedule. This usually entails building a separate schedule for spending time together as a couple. If your shift changes usually fall along with certain time slots, create alternate schedules that you can jump to, to eliminate the need to improvise. However, if shift assignments fall all over the clock, try to anticipate when they come and detect patterns in them.

Healthcare professionals face a veritable deluge of obstacles in today’s landscape. Now that our service is needed more than ever, we simply cannot allow stress to get to us, whether it be from work or from home. Hence, it is important to keep sources of stress in check with the most effective means you can muster.

 

 

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

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Helping Depressed Family and Friends

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Not everyone needs to be a licensed counselor or a certified grief counselor to help individuals suffering from grief, loss or depression.  Family members sometimes are the first line of defense in spotting different behavior.  Family can listen and help by validating the loss and grief and listening to the problems expressed.

Family and friends are the first to identify a depressed friend. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification

 

There are an array of things that should and not should be said and this is why it is important to understand grief and depression.  Words that validate the loss and offer help instead of judgement are key in helping a family member through grief.  Also, openness regarding suicidal thoughts and asking a family member how bad they feel and if those thoughts have entered their mind.  Knowing what to look for and the right questions to ask can save a life.

The article, “How to talk to friends or family struggling with depression” by Dr Yalda Safai looks at how friends and family can better talk with depressed family and friends.  She states,

“For those whose loved ones are battling depression, remember that your reaction to their suffering matters. Being uncomfortable for a few minutes or hours is worth it if it saves a life. You can’t cure the person’s depression, but your moral support can do wonders.  When faced with this situation, there are a few things you can do to help.”

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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

 

ADHD Consulting Program Article on ADHD Medications and Side Effects

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

ADHD can be coped with but many times requires medication to help individuals overcome symptoms.  ADHD medication however can have many side effects.  Some side effects can be managed while others may be more difficult. Deciding on medication is an important discussion with one’s healthcare provider.

ADHD Medications can help but also have side effects. Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Program

 

The article, “What to Know About ADHD Medication Side Effects” from Healthline looks closer at types of medications and also their side effects.  The article states,

“Medications always have the potential for side effects. Not everyone will experience the same side effects — or any at all. Some side effects go away, while others may not.  Talk with your doctor about the specific side effects of the medication you’re prescribed, and let them know if you experience any side effects.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting 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 ADHD Consulting.

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Social Grief and the Black Community

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Different cultures have different experiences with loss and grief.  African Americans and other racial minorities also face a variety of social grief especially within the last few years in regards to the value of Black Life.  It is important to understand that one treatment of grief does not fit every person and culture and race play a big role how individuals grieve and the losses they potentially face.

People of color experience grief from different social perspectives. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification

 

The article, “How People of Color Experience Grief Differently” from Birmingham Times looks at the fears and losses for the black community.  The article states,

“For many people of color, the fear, exhaustion and constant grief that all come from regularly dealing with various forms of discrimination are compounded when additional trauma piles on.”

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People of color fear losses that other populations may not fear due to economic situations, police interaction and violence.  These losses lead to a life that is very guarded.  To understand the individual, it is hence important to understand what the race faces everyday

 

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief 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 Grief Counseling.

 

Healthcare Manager Certification Article on Nursing and Adequate Supply

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Supply is important for any hospital or healthcare department.  Supplies are critical for nurses to perform their duties and ensure patient health and safety.  With Covid, these supply lines have been challenged.  The importance of inventory is key to good Healthcare Management and keeping a department supplied is critical to success.

Keeping a department in healthcare supplied is key to patient health and nursing success. Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Manager Certification

 

The article, “How Hospital Supply Chains Impact Nurses, Patient Safety, and Margins”, from Managed Healthcare Executive Staff looks at some statistics and facts regarding supply needs and how it affects every aspect of care.  The article states,

“Nurses face significant supply chain management problems that impact efficiency, patient safety, and hospital margins, according to a recent survey from Syft, a leading national provider of healthcare inventory control and end-to-end supply chain cost management software and services.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Manager Certification.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals.  Also please review AIHCP’s Healthcare Case Management Program which is also online and independent study.  Both programs lead to four year certifications.

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Grief and Displacement of Emotion

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

It is easy to displace emotion.  When it is more convenient, or less impactful, one may become angry with someone who is not the cause of the irritation.  When grieving, it is sometimes also easier to take it out on the person presenting the bad news.  Like all defense mechanisms, they can happen at the unconscious level.

Displacement of emotion upon others can occur in grief. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification

 

It is important to understand emotion and grieving and when helping others, to expect a displacement of emotion.  It is important to be understanding and ready to forgive when one acts emotionally during grief.

The article, “Understanding Displacement While Grieving” from Eleanor Haley and “Whats Your Grief” takes a closer look at displacement and how to deal with it as the griever and the one supporting the griever.  The article states,

“Sometimes the displacement is obvious – you know exactly when and why it is happening. Other times you just find yourself being more irritable, annoyed, or angry at the people around you, even when they have done nothing wrong. It can be complicated because often your rational-brain knows that they haven’t done anything, while your emotional-brain can’t help but lash out. ”

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When dealing with emotions, it can become complicated and it is important as grief counselors to know that people react differently to grief and an array of emotions can flow.  Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Grief Counseling.