ADHD Consulting Certification Article on ADHD and Race

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

ADHD is found equally among black and white populations.  While more white children are diagnosed, conclusions show this may be due to more assessments for white children or less assessments for black children.   If ADHD has no racial preference genetically, then it is important that children of all races are equally treated for this disorder.

ADHD is not primarily a white issue but is an issue that can affect all children of any color or race. Please also review our ADHD Consulting Certification

 

The article, “Race and ADHD” by Joel Nigg looks at the issue more closely.   He states,

 

“If you are in an under-represented minority group trying to understand if your child has ADHD, recognize that yes, he or she might. True incidence is about the same across racial groups in the United States. But the diagnostic process is complicated by race and stereotype effects as well as by a history of discrimination in many prior experiences of Black or BIPOC individuals to which a clinician has to be sensitive for an effective evaluation.”

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ADHD can equally affect homes of other races.  It is predominantly a white issue but one that crosses gender and race lines.  It is something that can be easily aided with the proper professional care.  It is hence critical that all children regardless of race who are diagnosed with ADHD, receive the same and fair treatment.  Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.

 

How Will Travel Change for Healthcare Professionals in the Near Future?

Posted on by Joseph Gerard

air plane wing over a landscape

Written By Lucy Peters

Despite still-rising rates of COVID-19 in some parts of the world, airports across the globe are already reopening as part of lockdown easing restrictions. The U.S. Travel Association has already outlined what travel will look like for people in the near future. Their report, Travel in the New Normal, indicates that health care professionals completing residencies abroad, attending key medical conferences, or applying for jobs interstate or overseas will be able to do so safely. The report covers many parts of the travel ecosystem that doctors, nurses, and other passengers will have to negotiate when opting to travel during the era of ‘new normality.’

Newly Designed Public Spaces and Airports

Until the COVID-19 vaccine is manufactured and received on a wide-scale basis, traveling healthcare workers can get used to new designs in airports. Thus, sanitation stands with antibacterial gel, physical barriers such as transparent screens in areas where customer attendants are dealing with people, automated entrance, and contactless check-ins will be prevalent. Payments via mobile, contactless ticketing and identification, and automated ordering and pick up for food and services during travel may also grow in importance. Because healthcare workers have a higher risk of exposure to the virus, it will be vital to follow physical distancing and PPE use seriously — both for the health worker’s health and those of passengers flying in close contact with them.

Training for Employees

The U.S. Travel Association recommends that healthcare and other workers who will be traveling frequently invest in training for employees regarding implementing safety measures. Resources can and should also ideally be provided to families traveling during the health crisis, since health workers completing a residency or stint of work abroad or interstate will most likely be bringing families unless they normally live alone. Resources should be provided regarding currently unsafe places to travel. This way, families can avoid flight routes that go through high-risk areas. Supplemental health travel coverage for family members may also be helpful if medical assistance is needed while you are abroad or in another state. Health workers should additionally be fully informed of the respective risks of different modes of travel.

Health Screening and Immunity Passports

One of the most frequently reported trends in travel involves the use of ‘immunity passports’ indicating that the travel has already recovered the COVID-19 virus. The arrival of the highly awaited vaccine may also herald a new era in which travelers will only be permitted access to planes or other means of transport if they have already been vaccinated. The extent to which immunity passports are feasible remains to be seen. At this point in time, airports, trains, subways and other public spaces are simply redesigning spaces, conducting temperature checks in some cases, and/or asking travelers to walk through sanitizing ‘spray tunnels’ that emit a sanitizing mist.

The nature of travel is already changing at a fast pace. From the use of methacrylate separators in customer service areas to new regulations with respect to serving food, many measures are being adopted by airports, food service companies, and other services related to the industry. Until the arrival of the vaccine, the requirement of ‘immunity passport’s remains a possibility. In order to keep healthcare workers and their families safe, employees should provide quality training regarding destinations and safety measures, and provide advice on the safest way to fly or travel on wheels.

 

 

 

Please also review AIHCP’s Health Care Life Coach Program 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 Grief and Strength

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Such comments as “you are so strong” during grief can have well intentions but pose problems to the griever.  It creates an atmosphere where strength in grief is looking strong or tough or hiding it, or that one must be strong despite grief.  These ideals are not what it means to be truly strong in grief.

What does it truly mean to be strong in grief? Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals

 

Whats Your Grief Article, “What Does it Mean to Be Strong in Grief?” does an excellent job of pointing out the true strength in grief.  The article reads,

“Strength in grief is acknowledging, feeling, and expressing emotion. To help people understand how broadly strength in grief can be defined, we want to ask you – what does strength in grief look and feel like to you?”

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Strength in grief is accepting grief.  It is doing the little things.  It is being scared, vulnerable and sad but going through the process.  It is important as grief counselors to realize that when helping others face the grief process.  Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification

 

Holistic Integrative Specialist Program Article on Cancer and Alternative Treatments

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Cancer is a difficult disease to treat. It is the plague of the modern era.  In treating it, many utilize conventional methods, but complimentary and alternative methods can also be useful in overall treatment plans.  Complimentary treatments can help prevent future cancer and also help with current treatments.  These type of extra treatments need to be used in concert with conventional treatments and arranged only through professional guidance.

Alternative and Conventional medicine can work together under professional guidance. Please also review our Holistic Integrative Specialist Program

 

The article, “Let’s Talk About Complementary & Alternative Care for Cancer” by Erin Boyle looks at complimentary medicine and treatments that can be used in concert with conventional treatments of cancer.  She states,

“Complementary medicine is used in addition to conventional cancer care. It can include products, practices, and healthcare systems outside of mainstream medicine. These methods don’t “cure” cancer, but work in conjunction with conventional cancer treatments to help in a variety of ways, including pain management and emotional support. ”

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Please also review our Holistic Integrative Specialist Program and see if it meets your academic and professional arguments.  The program is online and independent study.

 

 

How Can Swimming Benefit Healthcare Workers?

Posted on by Joseph Gerard

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Written By Lucy Peters

Healthcare workers face a plethora of physical and mental hazards on a daily basis — including biological hazards, stress, slips and falls at work, and more. They are at a high risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders owing to the handling, positioning, and lifting of patients. A study published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care reports that common injuries include sprains and strains, with the most affected body parts including shoulders, the lower back, calves, and hand muscles. Stress is another issue for people working in this profession, with studies showing that the prevalence of workplace stress stands at around 68.2%. There are many exercise programs that can help curb physical and mental stress, with holistic activities such as yoga being particularly strong in terms of boosting mental health. Swimming is another activity that can be useful in terms of boosting physical and mental resilience.

Swimming and Stress

Swimming can help curb stress, as found in a study published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health. The study focused on the effect of winter swimming on mood, with findings showing that stress and fatigue decreased significantly during the four-month study period, while memory and mood improved. Those who took winter swims reported higher energy and activity than the control group. Swimming also has important physical benefits; participants who had rheumatism, asthma, and fibromyalgia reported that the activity had relieved their pain.

Swimming and Muscular Pain

Nurses and other health professionals who have experienced a painful injury should receive a professional diagnosis and treatment plan, since some injuries benefit from physiotherapy and exercise while others require rest. Generally, swimming is good for the shoulders because it gives muscles a good workout without loading the joints. Many patients with lower back pain are also prescribed swimming as a form of rehabilitation, because of the buoyant force of water. Swimming can also be a good way for those with minor sprains to enjoy a cardiovascular workout, focusing on the upper body. However, as warned by U.S. Masters Swimming’s Linda Foley, in the case of severe sprains, this exercise should be avoided because “The kicking motion puts the ankle in the plantar-flexed (pointed) and inverted position (toe slightly in), which places more direct pressure on the already sprained ligament.” The effect can be delayed healing.

The Importance of Correct Form

Health workers who are keen on trying out this activity should learn basic swimming skills under the guidance of a trainer or swimming instructor. They should take things slowly, focusing on proper technique. They can start with half an hour sessions around three times a week, making sure that their stroke and positioning is right. This is because poor technique can strain muscles and/or make small injuries worse.

Swimming and Obesity

Obesity prevalence is high across all professions in the U.S., including nurses (25.1%) and other healthcare professionals (14.4%). In a study by R. Kyle et al., researchers insist that this is a cause of concern because obesity “increases the risks of musculoskeletal conditions and mental health conditions that are the main causes of sickness absence in health services.” Swimming not only burns calories but also works out more of the body’s major muscle groups than other types of exercise. When running or cycling, for instance, people mainly work out their legs. Swimming involves not only the leg muscles but also the arms, chest, and core. Thus, those who swim assiduously boast excellent muscular development in the upper body.

Nurses and other health workers face specific risks, including stress and musculoskeletal injuries. Swimming can help them in many ways, by battling stress, playing a role in rehabilitation, and helping to strengthen muscles. This popular activity is also ideal for those wishing to lose weight and develop the muscles in their upper body.

 

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

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Grieving Employees

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Grief flows into every aspect of life and the work place is no exception.  It is important for employers to be able to identify grieving employees and help them.  This sometimes involves time off but also an open ear to listen to any issues the employee may be experiencing.  This is important for productivity and smoothness within the business but it also is the basics of a good human being.  We need to see employees as people and respect their emotions. It is critical to good business but goes well beyond it.

How can employers help grieving employees? Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification

 

The article, “How To Support Employees Experiencing Grief And Loss” by Stephanie Sarkis looks at how employers can help employees grieve and have the time they need to fix issues of loss at home.  She states,

“You may have employees that have lost loved ones. Compounding the grief, many were not able to attend a funeral or memorial service due to social distancing guidelines. Many people who died of Covid-19 died alone, or with medical staff holding up a phone or tablet so a patient could see their family and friends one last time.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification.  The certification is for qualified professionals who are looking for professional credentials to help in the area of loss and bereavement.  Plese review the program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.

 

Anger Management Training Program Article on Anger and Lockdown

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Anger builds.  During COVID19 and lockdown, it has built up for many.  Frustrations over quarantine, masks, political views, domestic family life, fear of the illness, and other issues have caused a rise in anger across the world.  Individuals need to relax and not allow anger to overtake them.  This may be difficult but is necessary if society wishes to defeat this virus and also remain sane.

Anger can rise in lockdown when families are forced to spend more time with each other. It is important to control anger and remain peaceful. Please also review our Anger Management Consulting Training Program

 

The article, “How To Deal With Anger If It’s Building Up During Lockdown” by Natasha Hinde looks at multiple ways we can decrease anger and increase peace.  She states,

“Emotions are riding high as lockdown stretches on and our freedoms remain constrained. One emotion in particular has repeatedly reared its head in households up and down the UK this week. Anger.  There’s anger at the virus, government, media and, most recently, anger at the injustice when most people have followed the rules – often at a huge personal cost – and a minority haven’t, including some of those in positions of power.”

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Hopefully many people will be able to control anger, reduce stress and follow the needed guidelines to keep everyone safe.  It is especially important in homes that domestic quarrels remain benign and love and unity emerge.  Please also review AIHCP’s Anger Management Training Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.

Anger Management Consulting Article on Misplaced Anger

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Anger can build up over time.  Individuals who do not express it in a healthy way find themselves in a count down to explosion.  Many times, the anger that is vented is towards those who did not do anything to deserve the tirade.  Misplaced anger is a big issue especially during the pandemic and social unrest within the United States.  With so much anger, it is easy for misplaced anger to fall upon family and friends.  It is important to not let other stressors and angers build up and overflow into other aspects of one’s life.

Do you misplace your anger towards others at home, on the road or at work? Please also review our Anger Management Consulting Program

 

The article, “Misplaced Anger: Why You Have It, What to Do About It” by Markheim Heid looks at the phenomenon of misplaced anger.  He states,

“The phenomenon of ‘displaced aggression’ helps explain why your accumulated anger during the pandemic can spill out into real-world interactions”

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Misplaced anger can have many reasons why its manifested.  Anger towards the intended target not being around, such as a politician, or anger over something else that builds up and pushes one to yell or scream at someone who just wants our attention.  It is important not to misdirect anger and when we do, to quickly apologize and fix the situation.  Please also review our Anger Management Consulting Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.

 

Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Certification Article on Children and Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Children grieve differently.  Depending on their age, children have different mental ideals on death.  As they grow certain ideas change due to experiencing others die, from a simple goldfish or rabbit to a grandparent.  Children struggle with ideas such as universality, irreversibility, non functionality, and causality.   Eventually, some understand everything dies, that once someone or something has died it does not return, that bodily functions such as breathing end at death, and that only certain things cause death, not unrelated issues.

Children grieve differently than adults. Many children depending on maturity react to death differently. Please review our Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals

 

Children hence need to be guided through a death event differently pending on their age and maturity in regards to their understanding of basic death concepts.

The article, “Helping children with grief” from WGU Ohio, presents an indepth look at death and how to present death to a children.  The article states,

“Particularly when it comes to coping with death, children have a unique way of processing and dealing with their grief. Oftentimes the first step to helping children grieve is ensuring that they understand the concept of death, and that there aren’t lingering misconceptions”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Certification.  The program is open qualified professionals who have already become certified in Grief Counseling and are looking for an additional specialty certification.

ADHD Consulting Training Program Article on Working at Home with ADHD

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

ADHD is difficult in any setting but for adults working at home due to the pandemic it can even be more distracting.  The change of scenery and new distractions can lead a person with ADHD into a pitfall of uncompleted tasks.  Knowing how to manage oneself while working at home can take time and can be difficult at first.  It is important to be organized and find ways to stay on track.

The article, “If you have ADHD, here’s how to manage working from home” by Kristen Rogers looks at ways one can stay on track and learn to complete what needs done.  She states,

“As some companies shifted to working from home, some adults with ADHD hit a wall.  The transition has been challenging for many. But for some adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly called ADHD, the switch means they’re struggling to stay on top of things as well as they may have in the office.”

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Working from home with ADHD can be a difficult task. Please also review our ADHD Consulting Training Program

 

Learning new methods and coping strategies to minimize distractions and narrow focus on tasks is key and the suggestions listed in the above article can definitely help a person deal with the stress of working at home while dealing with ADHD.  Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Training Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.