Crisis Counseling Intervention Certification Article on Crisis Training and Police

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Mental health crisis requires a special brand of response from the state.  Using law enforcement when violence is not an issue can quickly escalate the situation.  In the news, the United States sees many unneeded deaths and escalated situations due to poor training by the police in crisis intervention.

Crisis intervention is key in policing. Please also review AIHCP’s Crisis Intervention Counseling Certification

 

The article, “What’s Next: Improving Mental Health Crisis Response” by Nicole Merlene looks into how law enforcement can become better trained to face these unique situations.  The article states,

“There is limited co-response with both a clinician and responding police officer. While it is impressive that ¾ of Arlington’s police force is “Crisis Intervention Trained” (CIT), police acknowledged during this process that their presence with flashing lights and uniforms immediately escalates a crisis situation even with the best trained officers.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Crisis Intervention 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 Crisis Counseling.

 

Holistic and Integrative Healthcare Specialist Program Article on Blackseed Oil

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There are many dietary herbs and oils that are beneficial for health.  Blackseed oil is a very good one to look into especially if you have high blood sugar or high cholesterol.   It is a very common herb used in Ayurveda medicine in India and can be useful to many individuals in Western society as well.

Please also review AIHCP’s Holistic and Integrative Healthcare Specialist Program for nurses. The program is independent study and online

 

The article, “8 Benefits of Black Seed Oil That Make It a Super Supplement” by Mary Grace Garis looks at the benefits of blackseed oil and how it can help individuals with certain health issues.  She states,

“Formally speaking, black seed oil is extracted from the fruit of the Nigella sativa plant, a small flowering plant that grows in Southwest Asia, the Middle East, and Southern Europe. And it’s been around for a while: It’s commonly used in Ayurveda, a holistic medicine practice that originated in India”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Holistic and Integrative Healthcare Specialist Program and see if it matches your professional and academic goals and needs.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals and nurses seeking a four year certification in Holistic Nursing and Integrative Health Specialist areas.

Stress Management Consulting Program Article on Stress and Mental Perception

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One can never escape stress but one can interpret the data around stress and find a different outlook and perspective.  This ideal was in the classical age and many philosophers and stoics understood the nature of stress and what one can do mentally to reframe that stress.

How one perceives stress is key to how one will respond to it. Please also review AIHCP’s Stress Management Consulting Program

 

The article, “These 5 Stoic Strategies Will Help You Slay Your Stress” by Ryan Holiday looks at five different quotes from the ages of philosophy and how one can incorporate that wisdom in regards to stress today.  He states,

“Stress was a factof life. But suffering because of stress? To the Stoics, that was a choice.  They mastered the discipline of perception, the ability to see things simply and straightforwardly, as they truly are: neither good nor bad. Marcus Aurelius wrote in Meditations: “Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions — not outside.”

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How stress is perceived and one’s world view is a big indicator how one will deal with adversity, stress, worries and anxiety.

To learn more about Stress Management, then please review AIHCP’s Stress Management Consulting Program.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four certification in Stress Management Consulting.

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Art and Grief

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Collective grief in history can bring inspiration later in the forms of music and art.  The symbolism  found within the art and music can bring forth masterpieces that define human culture.  In ways, art can immortalize grief, freezing it in time for future generations to understand.

Art is a way grief can expressed and symbolized. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification

 

The article, “The art of processing our collective grief” by Oscar Holland looks at art and a museum in New York that looks how grief is being immortalized.  He states,

“Whether portraying others’ grief or revealing their own, artists are often able tap into something universal. One need not be Christian to feel Mary’s anguish in Renaissance depictions of Christ’s crucifixion; one need not have lived through the Spanish Civil War to feel the harrowing abyss at the heart of Picasso’s “Guernica” (pictured above). The torment of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” is clear to all.”

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On a smaller scale, others can utilize art to express their grief.  Artwork, writing, and music are excellent ways for the right side of the brain to process grief through symbol and expression.  It can also help one understand deeper the grief they are experiencing and allow an outlet to express it.

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.

 

Grief Counseling Training Program Article on Depression with Suicidal Thoughts

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In times of crisis suicidal thinking can overtake, but it can also gradually creep into the mind of the person via depression.  Understanding and identifying suicidal depression is important and can save a life.

Helping some through suicidal thoughts takes indepth training. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Program

 

The article, “Understanding Suicidal Depression” from Healthline explores the characteristics of suicidal depression.  The article states,

“When someone has clinical depression with suicidal ideation as a symptom, Marshall says it means that they are experiencing suicidal thoughts as part of their overall health symptoms. “However, it’s important to remember the vast majority of people who are depressed do not go on to die by suicide,” she explains.”

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It is important to never underestimate suicidal thoughts and to help individuals find the help and care they need if beyond one’s ability.  If someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts, it is important to delve deeper into how well thought a potential plan is and also the ability to carry out that plan. In addition it is important to make a pact that if someone feels they can no longer cope to call or let you know.

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

 

Grief Counseling Training Program and Grief and the Pandemic

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During the pandemic it has been difficult to live a normal life.  With the vaccine on its way and some already receiving it, life can in some ways turn to normal, but grief and loss during these years will not be washed away with a vaccine. There is no vaccine for grief and it is part of life.  It is important to deal with grief and learn to better live with it.

Unfortunately with grief, there is no vaccine and it is something we must learn to cope with. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training

 

The article, “There Is No Vaccine for Grief” by A.C Shilton presents an excellent story on the reality we cannot just make grief go away but instead must face it.  He presents a few steps to help others deal with grief and learn to face sad emotions.  He states,

“Inoculating yourself against feelings of loss may prove harder than getting a routine vaccine. “Grief is as unique as a thumbprint. What works for one person may not work for another,” said Deanna Upchurch, the director of clinical outreach services at the Providence-based hospice HopeHealth. ”

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There is no quick fix for grief.  During the pandemic, the fear of loss has tormented society, instead of fleeing those fears, indulge them briefly and analyze the feelings and see if there are better ways to cope with potential loss and how to deal with those we love.

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training 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

 

Legal Nurse Consultant Program Article on Misconceptions of Malpractice

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There are many misconceptions about malpractice cases and the process.  It is important to understand what is true and what is not and how to handle a case.  Malpractice attorneys with their staff, including in some cases, Legal Nurse Consultants can help one go through the process.

Legal Nurse Consultants can help one understand malpractice process. Please also review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consultant Program

Please also review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consulting Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified nurses seeking a four year certification in Legal Nurse Consulting.

Substance Abuse Practitioner Program Article on Family Guide to Addiction

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Addiction can destroy families.  It is difficult to deal with when a family member is addicted.  Learning how to help the family member through addiction without caving in to the addictive behavior is a difficult process for many family members.  This is why it is crucial to know what line to walk when helping a family member overcome addiction.  The family is important to helping an addicted person remain strong but sometimes the family may have to show tough love in order to help the person recover.

Addiction always affects the family. Families can play a role in helping the addicted. Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Practitioner Program

 

The article, “A family guide to addiction and recovery” from Recover Centers of America takes a closer look at how the family plays a role in recovery of the addicted and where to draw lines.

“Behind almost every person struggling with addiction, there is a family member—parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, or another—who suffers too. Witnessing a loved one’s addiction is both a heart-rending and bewildering experience. Feelings of anger, guilt, sadness, and fear combine with desperation and helplessness, leaving you at times in a state of both panic and emotional paralysis.”

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Please also review AIHCP’S Substance Abuse Practitioner Program and see if it meets your academic and professional needs and goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a certification in Substance Abuse Counseling.

Crisis Intervention Program Article on Mental Crisis Response Teams

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With numerous clashes with police and individuals with mental illness, society is calling for great accountability from law enforcement in how the mentally ill are handled during arrests.  A few options include better psychological training for officers as well as crisis intervention courses.  Another option is also including certain calls to be answered by trained staff in social work or other mental illness training.

Better mental crisis training is important for first responders and police. Please also review AIHCP’s Crisis Intervention Program

 

The article, “Here’s What Happens When Social Workers, Not Police, Respond To Mental Health Crises” by Christina Jedra looks at the importance of evolving how law enforcement deals with mental health crisis calls.  She states,

“A growing number of American cities are embracing another way: sending mental health first responders instead of police.  The teams are made up of unarmed crisis workers, such as social workers and health care personnel, who advocates say are better equipped than police to handle cases that don’t involve violence or crime. ”

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With many unneeded deaths, a more balanced response is needed from law enforcement when dealing with mental crisis calls.  Better training in Crisis Intervention and mental illness are a start but special responders may also be needed for non violent calls to prevent escalation and possible death of others.

Please also review AIHCP’s Crisis Intervention 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 Crisis Intervention Counsleing.

 

Hypnotherapy Program Article on Smoking and Hypnosis

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Hypnosis can help the subconscious mind find inner healing for the body.  It can re channel brain pathways to help the brain suppress bad behaviors.  It can help the intuitive right side of the brain find peace and affect the left side of the brain to make better decisions. It is through this rewiring and the plasticity of the brain that the body can eliminate bad habits.  One example is smoking.

Hypnosis can help the brain rewire itself against smoking addiction. Please also review AIHCP’s Hypnotherapy Program

 

The article, “Can Hypnosis Get Me to Quit Smoking?” from Healthline looks at what hypnosis is and how it can better retrain the mind and brain to deal with bad habits.  The article states,

“It’s no wonder why so many people want to quit smoking. A 2019 research review Trusted Source showed that it’s the top cause of preventable illness and death in the world. Stopping can improve your health, but for many people, quitting is a huge challenge. There are many methods and products for quitting smoking. One that gets a fair amount of attention is hypnosis. Some people credit hypnosis with helping them quit”

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Addiction and bad habits can be difficult to beat.  Using hypnosis and imagery in a meditative stance can help one find solutions and new ways of processing cravings and reactions to those cravings.  Hypnosis helps one find that state.

Please also review AIHCP’s Hypnotherapy Program as well as AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Programs.  The programs are online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking four year certifications in Hypnotherapy or Addiction Counseling Training.