Grief Counseling Program Article on Time and Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Grief and loss equal change.  The adaptation to change is the hardest thing to deal with when overcoming grief.  Time is inherent with change.  Hence many people can grieve over the issue of time itself.  Time changes and alters things, places, people and status.  One can mourn the past and fear the future or mourn their own inherent change and demise.  Others realize that time pushes them further and further away from the passing of a loved one.  Each new day adds to the initial separation and fear of forgetting.

Hence time can be the ultimate source of grief.  The loss is time itself and the change and differences that occur over time.  Individuals who are OCD or grieving or fearful of change will have a difficult time adjusting to any change.  While grief over change occurs, we must remember that change is not always bad but sometimes is for the best.  Good things can occur and if we live in constant fear of change, or grieve over how it used to be, then we may very well be missing the beauty of the present.

Time is change. For many change is the greatest source of grief. Please also review our Grief Counseling Program

 

One needs to identify the beauty of the day, remember the past and cherish it, but not allow it to dominate present happiness.  Loss and change can still be valid sources of grief and those losses must be dealt with but fortunately as time passes, so does the ability to adjust to loss.  While we may miss the past or someone from long ago, we can still learn and grow and appreciate the present.

The article, “Mourning the Passage of Time” by Eleanor Haley of “Whats Your Grief” looks at six aspects of time and grief.  She states,

“Changes can cause a person to experience losses related to death, distance, estrangement, anticipatory grief, and grief over the transformation of a person who is still present”

To read the entire article, please click here

 

Time truly can cause many griefs.  Getting older, changing, losing people and places no longer being around, but these losses are part of life.  Change is part of life and like grief, we must learn to adjust to change.  We are linear creatures and time is a constant.  Those who fear time and change, miss the meaning of life.  Being able to understand and appreciate the present, cherish the past and face the future are better equipped to deal with the inherent pain of change that comes with it.
Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Program.  Qualified professionals can apply for a four year certification and become certified.  Please review the program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.

 

Hypnotherapy Certification Program Article on Mindfulness Hypnotherapy

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Stress and anxiety are common in today’s world and it is important to reduce stress for one’s health. Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy combined are useful tools to reduce stress.  Mindfulness focuses on the moment while hypnotherapy allows one at the subconscious to deal with issues that may linger.  Through these alternative therapies one can find greater peace and less stress.

Mindfulness Meditation and Hypnotherapy can help one deal with stress and anxiety. Please also review AIHCP’s Hypnotherapy Certification Program

 

The article, “Mindful hypnotherapy may reduce stress” from Medical News Today states,

“Combining mindfulness and hypnotherapy in a single session is a novel intervention that may be equal to or better than existing treatments, with the advantage of being more time effective, less daunting, and easier to use. This could be a valuable option for treating anxiety and stress reduction.”

Qualified professionals can help individuals benefit from the use of mindfulness and hypnotherapy.  Please also review AIHCP’s Hypnotherapy Certification Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.

 

Meditation Instructor Program Article on Starting Meditation

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Meditation can open one to a much healthier world in all aspects of existence.  Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health all benefit from consistent practice of meditation.  Meditation can be based in any spiritual or faith based tradition.  While spiritual aims differ from faith to faith, most can enjoy the physical and emotional balance that comes from meditation.  If one does not practice meditation, one should consider learning the basics and incorporating this practice into one’s life.  Others who are certified in Meditation Instruction can help others begin this exciting path.

What is the best way to start learning about meditation? Please also review our Meditation Instructor Program

 

The article, “How to Start Meditating” by  Amelia Nierenberg looks at ways you can start the process of learning and starting meditation.  She states, 

“When you think of what meditating looks like, what comes to mind? A lotus position, a yoga mat, a beautiful wood-lined room? If that’s how you feel most comfortable practicing, that’s great. But some people prefer to lie flat on their back, while others choose to sit on a chair. The key is to find a position where your body can feel strong yet neutral.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please review AIHCP’s Meditation Instructor Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.

 

Anger Management Training Program Article on Positive Anger

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Anger due to inappropriate reactions receives a negative connotation among emotions.  Anger in fact is a response to something that is dangerous or unfair or unjust.  It is a reaction that something is very wrong.  If anger is channeled properly, it is a useful tool.  If one can learn to become only angry in the right way, then it can be very beneficial and be stripped of its negative results.  Anger Management can play a key role in stripping anger of its negative results.

It is important to utilize anger in positive ways. Please also review our Anger Management Training Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals

 

The article, “Anger Management: How to Get Angry the Right Way” by Gurudatta Somayaji H looks at how to become angry in a healthy way.  The article states,

“According to psychologists, anger is a normal emotion that always gets negative press. They view that anger is a sign of something which is not right and needs to be addressed quickly. When we take notice of that signal and rectify the problem, we’re usually much better for it. ”

To read the entire article, please click here

Anger Management can help many people who struggle with anger learn how to express it in healthy ways.  Please also review our Anger Management Training Program and see if it matches our academic and professional goals.

 

 

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Challenges Facing New Nurses during the COVID-19 Crisis

Posted on by Joseph Gerard

Doctor examining a little girl with a stethoscope at home.

Written By Lucy Peters

If you are new to nursing and you have recently started working at a hospital or health center, then without a doubt you have thought about what a big challenge the start of your working life will be. A recent survey by the American Nurses Association of 32,000 nurses showed that a vast majority (87%) of nurses are afraid of going to work and 36% have had to care for COVID-19 patients without adequate PPE. What are the biggest challenges facing new nurses, and what steps can be taken to ensure they stay safe during COVID-19 and future pandemics?

A Need for Greater Preparedness

As stated by Forbes, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of integrating more public health emergency preparedness and response (PHEPR) content into nursing curricula. Previous crises had already highlighted the need for training in this area, but previous attacks (such as the 2001 Anthrax attack) were more short-lived and did not affect either the health system or the global economy to the extent that COVID-19 is. Offering post-graduate emergency preparedness and conducting emergency drills can help nurses be more prepared for public health emergencies.

Better PPE Provisions

In late May, a survey conducted by the National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents said they were having to reuse protective equipment meant for single use. One third also said that their employer expected them to rely on their personal sick leave, vacation days, or paid time off if they were to become infected with the virus. A separate study released by the California Nurses Association also showed high PPE reuse rates. Clearly, the need for reliable protective equipment is an issue affecting new as well as more experienced nurses. Other protective measures that should be adopted include creating separate treatment zones for persons attending emergency due to COVID-like symptoms and having strict isolation plans for infected patients.

Increased Pay Opportunities

Nurse.org reports that some high-need areas are offering sign-on bonuses for nurses. Learning institutions are also making it easier for people to enter the profession — for instance, by offering nursing qualifications in one year to those who have a Bachelor’s degree in another field. Accelerated programs appeal to millennials studying medicine since many are concerned about college debt and/or the amount of time required to complete standard college degrees. Younger students are keen on newer approaches to medicine (including telemedicine) and they are meaning-driven rather than salary-driven. However, many are already shouldering debt from former college courses, meaning that searching out better pay has become a necessary priority for many.

The Benefits of Starting Nursing during the Pandemic

Despite all the challenges, some nurses who have started in the profession during the pandemic have reported a great sense of achievement and joy at making a positive difference to the lives of so many. Working at a time in which staff shortages and long working hours have become the norm in many hospitals also puts their skills and commitment to the test. Even seasoned nurses have reported feeling overwhelmed at times yet they have also reported a great sense of achievement as they observe patients heal and obtain their release from the hospital.

Nurses who have just graduated or who are completing accelerated programs to start working during the pandemic have many challenges ahead. Although some states seem to have passed the worst of the pandemic, others are still struggling with issues such as PPEs and long working hours. Nurses are here to heal, but not to be martyrs because of a lack of equipment and safety measures. Without a doubt, COVID-19 has only highlighted the importance of preparing health teams for future health crises of a grand scale.

 

 

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 seeking a health care life coach program

Certified Grief Counselor Article on Grief Counseling

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Grief Counseling is more needed than it is used unfortunately.  Many people drift away and allow pain and loss to negatively affect them.  They sometimes do more damage by hiding grief.  Grief Counseling is for basic loss.  It can help one heal and cope better with loss and prevent pathological later reactions to grief.  Certified grief counselors can play key roles in helping others deal with basic grief loss.

Learn more how to become a certified grief counselor by reviewing AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training Program and see if it meets your professional goals.

 

The article, “Demystifying Grief Counseling: Five FAQs” from Whats Your Grief looks at the importance of grief counseling.  The article states,

“First, we want to clarify what we mean by ‘grief counseling’. When we use the terms ‘grief counseling’, we’re using it to mean any type of one-on-one, couples, or family therapy, provided by a licensed counselor, to someone(s) who experienced a significant loss. Ideally, the counselor will have experience and expertise related to grief and bereavement, though their backgrounds will vary. ”

It is important to realize that licensed counselors can provide more indepth counseling beyond basic loss.  Many licensed counselors are also grief certified.  Qualified professionals who are not licensed can provide basic grief support but not beyond the basic elements of loss.  To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training for certified grief counselors.  The program is open to qualified professionals who are looking for an online and independent study program

 

Stress Management Consulting Program Article and Stress Triggers in Leadership

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Triggers can set anyone off. Emotional, financial, social and personal triggers stem from stress and if in the right time and moment can result in a person losing control.  Stress builds up and it is important to control stress by identifying triggers.  This is important for both Stress Management and Anger Management.  They go hand and hand together.

Stress triggers in business life can become overwhelming at times. Please also review our Stress Management Consulting Program

 

The article, “Managing Triggers Under Stress” by Jen Lofgren looks at how executives and other business leaders can handle stress.  She states,

“We all face varying degrees of stress from different sources in our daily lives. As much as we try, we are not always able to prevent the stress in our personal life from affecting our professional life, and vice versa. As you move up in your career into senior management and executive leadership, you may feel added pressures in your role, and the way you deal with stress can have a wider impact on the people around you.”

To review 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.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals.

Legal Nurse Consulting Program Article on Malpractice Cases

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

A malpractice is a terrible thing to have happen.  The injury or pain caused can be overbearing and in some cases life altering.  The process of dealing with a malpractice enters its final phase during legal proceedings.  In this part, attorneys, legal nurse consultants and other experts explore the case and see its merits.

A Legal Nurse Consultant can help aid in a malpractice case. Please also review AIHCPs Legal Nurse Consulting Program

 

The article,  “What You Should Expect During A Medical Malpractice Settlement Case Hearing” from LegalDesire.com looks at what to expect during this period.  The article states,

“Medical malpractice is when a doctor or a healthcare facility causes an injury to a patient through negligent practice of their standard procedures. Ask a lawyer, and  they will say that medical malpractice takes place when there is a violation of the recognized “standard of care”, which is the kind of care that is carried out by all medical professionals “under the same or similar circumstances”.

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review the American College of Legal Nurse Consulting and how it can help qualified professionals become trained in the procedure of legal nursing.  The Legal Nurse Consulting Program is online and independent study.

 

 

Revamping The Old: Cleaning And Sanitation In “The New Normal” Of Healthcare

Posted on by Joseph Gerard

hospital bed

Written By Lucy Peters

Nearly 600 healthcare workers in the US have died from COVID-19, according to Lost on The Frontline. The study, conducted by the Guardian and Kaiser Health News, includes doctors, nurses, paramedics and other essential hospital staff like cleaning crews, administrators and special care caregivers. The pandemic has certainly made an impact on travel and how people live their daily lives. Another thing it will have a lasting impact upon is the concept of cleanliness in healthcare.

Hospital Cleaning Staff Gear

It is generally thought that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is necessary to keep doctors, nurses and paramedics safe from COVID-19. However, it is now clear that it is no longer sufficient to keep a hospital in working order. Hospital cleaners who enter the premises must also have additional gear like an FFP2 mask, gloves, gown, face shields, and secure working boots, according to a study published by the Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences.

As cleaning crews often pass through different rooms and halls of hospitals, they must be duly protected from the transmission to enable them to keep rooms and areas sanitized. Beyond safety gear, their cleaning tools must have validated removal ratings that are certified from third-party laboratories. This is to ensure that their cleaning tools are actually doing their job rather than unknowingly spreading the virus around the hospital.

The Necessity Of Professional Sanitation Services

While hospitals do have their own sanitation staff, they may not be enough to ensure complete disinfection of surfaces, walls, hallways and bedding. There may simply be too much to do for regular cleaning crews to take on the load. As such, the presence and necessity of professional cleaning crews will increase in the immediate future. Professional crews possess heavy-duty cleaning equipment like steam machines that are 99.99% effective in removing germs and bacteria over a wide array of surfaces. The study, conducted by Michael Cazaban and others, established that a steam vapor system significantly eradicates S. capitis and other organisms from sensitive hospital areas.

Additional Cleanliness Protocols For Healthcare Workers

Gone are the days when healthcare professionals could simply perform hand-washing, take off any infectious gloves, and head on home. Now, it is advisable that healthcare professionals take spare clothing to wear separately and keep any work clothes and shoes in a separate plastic container, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. They found that excessive use of harder chemicals to wash clothes or bedding is unnecessary. Regular detergent is fine – as long as the laundry is done immediately prior to coming into any contact with any family members. The habit of wiping down surfaces of any vehicles used to go home with sanitation wipes must also be normalized.

This pandemic is effectively ushering new health protocols and stringent cleanliness requirements that will remain in place for the foreseeable future. While they may seem excessive, they are critical to maintaining the integrity and safety of healthcare workers everywhere. After all, it is they that are in the front lines fighting a virus that continues to threaten the human population.

 

 

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

 

Healthcare Case Management Certification Article on Care Management Aspects

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Care Management has a variety of functions, from disease management to utilization management. These management techniques help increase patient outcome and reduce cost.  Case Management is hence a key part of the healthcare system and something many companies and facilities invest thousands of dollars in.  This is especially the case in training healthcare professionals in healthcare management

There are many elements to successful healthcare case management. Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Case Management Certification

 

The article, “What We Talk About When We Talk About Care Management” by Leah Marcotte and Joshua Liao looks at healthcare management strategies.  They state,

“Emphasis on care management has become ubiquitous in the era of value-based payment. At the vanguard of the movement, policy makers such as Medicare have emphasized care management via a variety of initiatives, ranging from payment models that encourage longitudinal care management1 to billing codes that reimburse clinicians for coordinating the care of patients who have chronic conditions”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Case Management Program.  The program is designed to help train professionals in the area of case management.  Care and case management are key ingredients to healthcare and AIHCP’s programs continue to be essential in training professionals in Care Management.