Pet Loss Grief Support Program Article on Disenfranchisement and Pet Loss

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Pet loss is a disenfranchised loss.  This means many do not acknowledge it or give the loss or people experiencing the loss the respect and time it needs. People can be ridiculed or left behind in the grieving process because others place little value on the loss of a pet.  Common phrases such as “its just a dog” or “at least it was not a family member” and “why are you still upset over a cat” are all insensitive comments, pet owners deal with.

The loss of a pet is a real loss that needs to be acknowledged and accepted.

 

Losing a pet is a very subjective experience though.  To some, it may not be a big deal, while others it may be a life altering loss.  Whether paws or fins, feathers or scales, the loss of a pet can be small or big to certain people.  While we naturally conceive dogs, cats and horses as the most common losses, losing smaller pets can also be painful.  While these smaller pets may not be able to form the emotional bond a dog can, certain individuals still form bonds.  Maybe the fish was a last reminder of a departed spouse, or the small hamster was a gift of a departed parent.  These attached meanings to smaller animals also play roles in how a person may subjectively grieve.

Still even so, one may have a fish for years upon years and live a very lonely life.  The loss of that simple fish, albeit, it is unable to reciprocally return love, still represents a major aspect of that person’s life.  So we cannot limit loss or dismiss it.  We must acknowledge it and respect it.

Is there a chance of pathological reaction to a loss of a smaller pet that is out of touch to reality?  It is possible, but there is a chance for pathological reaction to any loss, whether human or otherwise.  So it is important to acknowledge even the smallest loss and reassess the person’s progress through it.  Normally a loss of a hamster, or fish, may take a few days or week, but again, to some, this pet may have extra intrinsic value based on the person’s subjective situation.

Obviously, the wagging of a tail and bark to greet you at home will normally have greater loss reaction.  The loss of a dog, cat or horse USUALLY affects a person longer than a loss of a small pet, as a fish, or hamster.  These losses have a more reciprocal bond because of the animal’s higher intelligence.  AGAIN, this does not mean we can assume based on reciprocity of love and intelligence of an animal that a loss will be less or more, but it does give one a general consensus that most individuals will grieve the loss of these pets more than a smaller creature of less intelligence and emotional capacity to bond with a person.

A loss of a cat, dog or horse can be as painful as losing a family member for some.  A lonely old person may grieve the loss of a cat more than a family member he never sees.  A family may grieve the loss of a family dog that played a part in all activities.  These are not just mere animals but beloved friends and family that may not be human but beloved nonetheless.  Many see these pets as their children and the loss can hurt as much as losing a child.

To some, the loss of a pet is like losing family. Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Support Program

 

Grief Counselors need to teach and educate that pet loss is a real loss.  They need to help others and show sympathy to those who will not receive it from others over the loss.  They need to acknowledge the loss of their clients pet loss and help them cope through it.  These losses are not to be minimized or lessened or ignored, but to be acknowledged and accepted as true and impactful losses

If you would like to learn more about Pet Loss then please review AICHP’S Pet Loss Grief Support Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals.

 

Healthcare Life Coaching Certification Article on The Need of Exercise for Sitting Jobs

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Sedentary life is unhealthy.  Yet, many Americans have job positions where sitting is a big part of their job.  With constant sitting, infused exercise is critical to good health.  Finding time to walk and have the necessary amount of steps for a day to keep blood levels and heart and lung health optimal is necessary.   Sometimes a percent can be in the office itself, with times to stretch and walk around but the implementation of exercise after work is critical for those who have sitting jobs.

Exercise is critically important for those in sitting jobs. Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Life Coaching Certification

 

The article, “11 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Help Counter the Effects of Sitting” by Gretchen Reynolds takes a closer look at how exercise can counter the ill effects of sitting all day.  She states,

“Walking for at least 11 minutes a day could lessen the undesirable health consequences of sitting for hours and hours, according to a helpful new study of the ways in which both inactivity and exercise influence how long we live. The study, which relied on objective data from tens of thousands of people about how they spent their days, found that those who were the most sedentary faced a high risk of dying young, but if people got up and moved, they slashed that threat substantially, even if they did not move much”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Life Coaching Certification.  Qualified professionals can apply and see the program meets their academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study.

Clinical Hypnotherapy Certification Article on Hypnosis and Ailments

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Hypnotherapy can help with a variety of issues that people face.  It can help with sleep disorders, bad habits as well as ailments.  The power of the mind and the ability of the subconscious to self heal is something very subjective to the person’s own physiological self.  If done properly, some individuals can find the rewards of hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis can help with a variety of ailments. Please also review AIHCP’s Clinical Hypnotherapy Certification

The article, “Can hypnotherapy root away your ailments?” from TimesofIndia looks closer at hypnotherapy and self healing.  The article states,

“Can you seek help from within to get rid of your bad habits, inner conflicts, alleviate stress levels and health issues? As strange as it may seem, hypnotherapy may be the answer to your questions.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Hypnosis and hypnotherapy can be used for a multitude of reasons and in many cases is someone’s last attempt to find a solution to an issue.  It has been proven to be successful and is worth an effort.  It is inexpensive and safe.

Please also review AIHCP’s Clinical Hypnotherapy Certification.  Qualified professionals can learn how to become certified in this field and help others utilize hypnotherapy for their overall health.  AIHCP’s Hypnotherapy program is online and independent study.

 

Pushing The Limits Of Visual Impairment: How Professionals Are Building A Career In The Medical Field

Posted on by Joseph Gerard

Doctor holding a clipboardWritten by Lucy Peters

Up until the 1950s, living with a disability was considered incompatible with continued medical practice. Yet nearly 50% of Americans with visual impairments are still not in the labor force today, according to the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. But with major advancements in medical technology, patient care has reached a point where physicians can now consult a patient and prescribe medications online, without the need for physical interaction. As a result, this helps professionals gain the advantage of erasing the stigma of individuals with visual disabilities and build their careers.

Physicians With Visual Impairment 

There have been cases of doctors having a visual impairment and still managing to achieve their dreams of becoming certified physicians. One example is David Hartman, who was diagnosed with retinal detachment and glaucoma in childhood. Through perseverance, he graduated from medical school and became a board-certified psychiatrist. His work on the addiction recovery field was rewarded in 2019 at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders. Although he faced numerous difficulties in building his career, he developed certain programs for patients as the chief of adult outpatient psychiatry in Carillon Clinic in Virginia. His work has inspired movies and literature that proves that blindness and other disabilities cannot stop someone from building a promising career.

Different Paths In The Medical Field

There are numerous programs and specializations that can be accessed by individuals with visual impairment. If one decides to pursue a career in medicine, specializations in psychiatry and psychology are the most suitable due to a reliance on speech and understanding rather than a keen eye for physical symptoms and immediate action in emergencies. This is heavily advantageous for the physician, as the patient is not made aware of the disabilities they may have, prompting them to return and not be worried to seek counsel.

Understanding The Potential Risks

These are trying times for those with blindness or visual impairment who have frequently relied on the sense of touch. With the recent coronavirus compromising the sense of mobility and independence for many, those living with blindness are at a higher risk of infection. Healthcare employees must follow extra safety measures to protect against diseases, such as keeping your body and daily eye care items sanitized at all times.

Perseverance Is Key

Each step will be difficult when it comes to achieving your goals and dealing with visual impairment. But this shouldn’t discourage anyone from building a promising medical career. Having a stable support system and a workplace that is strictly against discrimination is also important in defining one’s career, as there will always be challenges for those living with a disability.

Vision loss can be extremely frustrating to come to terms with, but it does not make a person incapable of doing the same things as their non-visually impaired peers. Having a successful medical career while living with a visual impairment is always possible when you have the proper mindset to overcome any obstacles along the way.

 

 

 

Please also review AIHCP’s Health Care Life Coaching Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program in online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a Health Care Life Coaching Program

 

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Collective Grief of Covid

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Interesting look at the lack of collective grief in some areas of the nation over the immense loss from COVID.  While some areas collectively understand the grief the nation is facing, other areas do not.  Collective grief is important as a nation when disaster strikes, to identify loss and come together.

The pandemic and its damage to society does not equal the collective outcry of grief that it should so far. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification

 

The article, “More Than 250,000 Are Dead. Why Is There So Little Collective Grief?” by Corrine and Erik Ofgang look at the number of dead due to COVID and ask why society is not grieving enough over this in the USA.  They state,

“A large portion of the population believes the falsehoods that the virus is a hoax or the numbers of dead are inflated, and grief itself has become politicized with some worrying that too much focus on rising death counts will discourage economic recovery. But these factors alone can’t explain the lack of collective response.”

With lack of many visuals of the death, society may not also be recognizing the dangers.  To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review The American Academy of Grief Counseling’s Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.

Pet Loss Grief Counseling Article on Pet Death and Farewell

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Saying farewell to a pet is a difficult thing.  It is a painful moment when you finally say goodbye to a loved one.  In saying farewell, it should be done like anyone else we love.  Rituals and traditions can help ease the pain.

Saying farewell to a pet is a critical part of the grieving process. Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Counseling Program

 

The article, “How to farewell your pet if you can’t be there when they die” by Rachel Edwards discusses how one can ease the pain of losing a pet through ritual and tradition.  She states,

“Linda Michie is a registered counsellor for people experiencing the gamut of life — including the death of pets.  She says many people feel guilty if they are not able to be with their pets at the end, thinking they should be there right to the last moment.  “I remind them that they gave their pets such a great life and that without great love there is no great loss,” she says.  Linda works with people to find a solution to not being able to be present for a pet’s death. These are her suggestions.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Counseling Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.

 

Stress Management Consulting Article on Work Addiction

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Stress can be a killing force especially for individuals who work too much.  Work addiction can ruin lives and kill people young.  It is important to find a proper balance with work and leisure to avoid stress, burnout and poor health.

Research points out that those who over work, live shorter lives.  This is why it is so critical to balance life and not work oneself to the grave.

Are you overworked? Addicted to work? Please also review AIHCP’s Stress Management Consulting Program

 

The article, “How Work Addiction Could Be Hurting Your Career Without Your Knowledge” by Bryan Robinson discusses how addiction to work can have ill effects.  He states,

“You work compulsively and constantly day and night, holidays and weekends, regardless of the deadline. You’re a hard-driving perfectionist, your work is thorough, and your standards practically unreachable. There’s no letup and few periods of down time in your life, and leisure and recreation are rare. ”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Stress Management Consulting Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.

 

Anger Management Consulting Program Article on Covid Rage

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Basic anger management techniques are important especially in stressed areas.  Covid-19 enraged areas over mask use is a big issue between those who wear and those who do not.  Anger and fights and sometimes death occur in these confrontations.  This is why it is so important to utilize anger management in these cases.

Managing anger is important during mask laws and Covid-19. Please also review AIHCP’s Anger Management Consulting Program

 

The article, “Managing Anger: Real Steps To Stop The COVID Rage” by Elizabeth Broadbent reviews how we can better control our anger.  She states,

“Managing anger means noticing and naming it in the moment, and when I see people moving into my space or not wearing a mask, I feel angry. I am personally offended. I can name it now. I don’t excuse it or hide it or justify it. I feel angry. And I also recognize that it’s okay to be angry. Anger is a feeling. We can control how we act. We can’t control how we feel.  In other words, I can name my feeling. But that feeling doesn’t give me a right to act out.”

To review the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Anger Management Consulting Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and qualified professionals can earn a four year certification.

Substance Abuse Counseling Program Article on Addiction and Family

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Addiction can tear families apart.  It can lead to broken homes, abuse and theft.  How to approach a loved one who is addicted is a tough situation.  In some cases, the person may be a spouse, parent, sibling, or teen.  This greatly affects the dynamics of the relationship.  However, it is important to deal with the situation.

Helping family through addiction can be difficult. It can also be difficult to know where to draw the line. Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Program

 

The article, “Dealing with a Loved One’s Addiction” from Island Now, looks at some important aspects of dealing with a loved one who is facing addiction.  The article states,

“Addiction can be a challenging condition to deal with, especially when it concerns a loved one. The addiction process is gradual, so family members or friends rarely recognize it till it’s too late. In most cases, they subconsciously adapt to these changes till the addicted individual begins to exhibit extreme behaviors.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Consulting program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Substance Abuse Counseling.

 

Grief Counseling Certification Program Article on Holiday Depression

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Celebrating the Holidays while grieving is a difficult paradox.  It is a time of spiritual and social renewal when families come together to celebrate religious and family traditions, but it also can be a time of great pain for the grieving who have recently lost a loved one.

For many, the holidays can be a painful time because of a recent loss of a loved one

 

The contradiction of joy and grief in one time and space is confusing to the bereaved and can lead to a myriad of raw emotions.  Emotions of regret, guilt, anger, and intense sadness.  Memories of past holidays and the love and good times shared are very present and raw in the emotional heart.  These memories resurface for even grievers years after, but are far more present and graphic for recent grievers.

This can lead grievers during the Holidays to avoid celebration or even withdraw from family life for the season.  This is not necessarily a bad thing for a person who has lost a loved one recently.  This is especially true if the lost is within the calendar year and this is the first Holiday season without the deceased.

Many may withdrew the first Christmas from social gatherings to mourn the loss of a loved one

 

It is important to allow the individual to express his or her grief in solace and silence if necessary.  It is important to give the griever the space one needs to deal with the lost in one’s own way.  It would be unwise to force traditions or gatherings upon this individual.

Likewise, if a griever chooses to be around family and friends and wishes to celebrate, it is wise to gently accommodate the needs of the person with sensitivity and kindness.  Ultimately, the griever must choose the path that is best for the griever.  Nothing should be forced, refused or restricted.

The biggest thing one can do for the griever during the Holidays is to check on them and be there to listen.  Listening is the greatest gift and simply checking in.  Whether that is through a call, or by leaving a cookie trey, or a simple card.  These small gestures carry weight and can help the griever through these difficult times.  Avoidance is the worst thing anyone can do for the griever.  A balance and discretion are required to know how much to say or how much to do.

One cannot know the first Holiday season if the griever is naturally experiencing grief in its raw form or pathologically and this is why checking in and listening is so critical in helping the bereaved.  In time, the secluded bereaved may become more present during the Holidays.  They may seek other family and friends and wish to again immerse themselves in traditions, dinners and gift exchange.  Or, they may seek to find new traditions, or even wish to commemorate the deceased.

These are healthy advances in any direction.  They show a respect for the past, a continuation in the presence and hope for the future.  Old traditions may end or they may not, or new traditions will emerge after the death of the deceased, but ultimately, individuals who lose a loved one learn how to incorporate the loss of a loved one into the current and future Holidays.  No story is the same and not outcome is right or wrong.  The way Holidays are celebrated after the loss of a loved one are never the same afterwards emotionally but that does not mean they do not continue into new ways.

Holiday depression due to loss is common and everyone will experience it in life. Please also review AICHP’s Grief Counseling Certification program

 

Losing a loved one is traumatic any day of the year.  Whether it is during the Holidays or before, there will be emotional grief reactions.  These reactions will always exist no matter the year, but they become less intense each year.  This is not to say the pain is erased and the love vanishes, it just means that people adjust and adapt to loss and learn how to cope with it, even during the Holidays.

If you would like to learn more about the process of grief, please review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training Program.  Qualified professionals can apply and become certified in Grief Counseling.