Grief among military veterans is something that does not receive enough attention. Military members come into greater contact with death and traumatic experience than any others. It is important that they receive the grief counseling and care they need
Military members deal with much grief and need continued aid and counseling. Please also review our Grief Counseling Training Program
The article, “Grief Is Common Among Military Vets — But Rarely Recognized” by Emily Dugdale looks into this problem. She emphasizes the importance of military members and their grief being recognized and discussed. She states,
Researchers have amply documented veterans’ PTSD and depression, but grief has not gotten the same level of attention, said Roxane Cohen Silver, a UC Irvine psychological science professor who co-authored a study of grief among veterans. “What we’re identifying are very important psychological consequences of serving in the war that are clearly being missed,”
Military veterans deserve continued counseling from their experiences. Grief and trauma need addressed. Please also review our Grief Counseling Training program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.
Grief in its deepest times can force us to question our very existence. We can question why and how one’s life has lost so much. We can question if there is a God, or a divine being. We can question our own moral code and way of living. Grief has the strongest ability to shake one to his or her very core.
Existentialism has for years questioned the how and why of existence. It has mourned over the fear of what is beyond the grave and what truly matters in this life. When torn by grief, many Christians may look feel this philosophy and its emptiness matches their current emotional state. The thought of nothingness and the fact that acts of loss or violence are merely random can in some ways maybe soothe the conflict within. The conflict that sees a contradiction between evil acts and a good God.
Grief can utter our existential outlook on life. We need to turn to Christ for guidance. Please also review our Christian Counseling Program
The temptation of existentialism to create one’s own code of existence and live by it alone may be strong in grief. It may be a way to get back at God and to create one’s own subjective reality based on one’s own existence. Or as existentialists proclaim, to bravely put aside pre-ordained moral paradigms and to venture into the unknown and to bravely create one’s own existence. It may seem attractive to dismiss all cares when in the pit of despair.
However, God is a loving father. He knows our grief. His Son, Jesus Christ, and his holy Mother Mary, all experienced this deep grief. Christ on the cross even in his deepest agony, questioned the Father, and mournfully cried out, ” My God, my God, why have you forsaken Me”.
We all come across grief and its darkness. We face the existential question and all the unknowns behind it. We question how evil can exist while a good God rules, and we can question why God would “punish” a loyal servant. We can mourn like Job but ultimately like Job not allow our own emptiness to lead us astray. We can follow in Jesus, who while mourning and isolated, still remained loyal to the father.
Grief disrupts life. It disrupts the very existence of our day to day plans. One needs to be able to understand how to incorporate grief and loss into one’s existential narrative without dismissing God or his plan. It is the most difficult cross but one Christ himself did not deny himself. He should serve as our example when we fall into the depth of agony and loss.
Tests can be difficult times. Grief is a test. Grief is a time when our loyalty to God can be tested at the highest level. We can question our existence or give it to God. It is ultimately our choice.
Please also review our Christian Counseling Program as well as our Christian Grief Counseling Program and see if they meet your academic and professional goals. The programs are online and are open to qualified professionals who look to share the teachings of Christ in a counseling setting.
Substance abuse counselors need to have a successful system in place for any program to help the addicted overcome substance abuse. Most systems or plans have four components that are necessary.
Good recovery programs are necessary for individuals. Please also review our Substance Abuse Practitioner Program
The article, “4 KEY COMPONENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER RECOVERY PROGRAM” by Jennifer Thew lists these important aspects. She states,
‘Educating the nurses and physicians on how to utilize the Peer Recovery Specialists’ services as well as teaching them the clinical aspects of substance abuse disorder is another component of the program.”
To read the entire article and identify the four components, please click here
Helping others overcome addiction involves a good program with the necessary components to ensure success. Substance Abuse Practitioners need to understand the best ways to help their patients and clients. Please also review our Substance Abuse Practitioner program
Burnout can happen to even the most energetic and optimistic person. Over work, heavy schedule, stress and sickness can all lead to a burnout. If someone pushes him or herself too much, it can happen suddenly. Burnout can be avoided by properly scheduling oneself and setting limitations. It can also be avoided by taking time to take care of oneself. It is important to give self care for one’s own health.
Identifying burnout before it hits is critical to health. Please also review our Stress Management Consulting Program
The article, “Prevent burnout – 3 burnout symptoms and how to avoid them” by Thea O’Connor reviews the various issues surrounding burnout and how to avoid and also overcome it. She states,
“Burnout affects about 5-7 per cent of the working population, according to Michael Leiter, professor of industrial and organisational psychology at Deakin University. Leiter explains that it is difficult to say if the condition is on the rise, since burnout has not been tracked over time, and is likely to be hidden in the “mental stress” category of workers’ compensation claims.”
To read the entire article on burnout, please click here
Burnout can happen suddenly to someone who constantly is doing too much. It is important to notice the signs. Also, please review our Stress Management Consulting Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.
Stress causes so many health issues. From heart to high blood pressure and ulcers, stress can become a major cause of illness and bad health. Bad ways of coping with stress can also cause health issues. Many individuals look to cope with stress via binge eating. Over eating and eating unhealthy as a way to cope with stress can cause multiple issues for those on restricted diets or those trying to stay in shape. There are far more productive ways to cope with stress but unfortunately many turn to food when depressed or upset.
Proper coping with stress determines if one handles it properly. Stress eating only makes matters worst
The article, “Stress eating — there are ways to cope, and change the way you think about food” by Sandra Guy looks at this unhealthy coping method. She states,
“ny rationale for coping with and overcoming unhealthy eating habits — especially over-eating high-fat, high-sugar and highly processed food as a stress reliever — requires a full-scale change of mindset, desire and behaviors, experts say. “Stress eating is poor stress management,” says Sylvia Herbozo, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychiatry and surgery and director of the Body Image and Eating Behaviors Lab at the University of Illinois-Chicago’s College of Medicine.”
Please also review our Stress Management Consulting Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. As a Stress Management Consultant you can help individuals cope with stress in a variety of healthy ways.
It can become very difficult to know when you are truly depressed or just dealing with the grey and cold skies of Winter. Many individuals naturally feel more depressed with less day light and the ending of the holidays and Christmas. These things are natural but for some it is hard to tell the difference between true depression and the winter blues.
Is it depression or just the winter blues? Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification Program
The article, “How to Know the Difference Between the Winter Blues and Depression – and What You Can do About It” from Localtalk Contributor looks more deeply at the differences and what can be done about it. The article states,
“More than 300 million people worldwide experience depression. Depression can affect anyone regardless of age, culture or lifestyle. Many factors can impact mental health including medical illness, environment, challenging life events and memories. There are often multiple causes, but it is not anyone’s fault. ”
Anger is not just an male issue but it is an important issue that men must acknowledge. Men with their natural strength and role in the family need to assert control in how they handle their affairs in life. Most men as head of families need to set examples but also must restrain their natural strength. Anger can lead to bad example as well as domestic violence to women and children. Fear can emerge among children and women when a man loses complete control. Despite modern gender norms and attempts to neutralize roles according to gender, one cannot deny the natural reality of this. This is why it is so important to identify male anger.
Men have a special need to control anger. Please also review our Anger Management Consulting Program
The article, “How to Manage Your Anger” by Ed Virgin looks at anger and how to identify and control it. He states,
“Anger is a natural reaction to certain challenging or frustrating situations; however, if you suspect that your anger exceeds the realm of normal, you may have an anger problem. If you are unsure how to characterize your anger, there are a few identifiers that can help you determine if your anger is problematic.”
Many think hypnosis and hypnotherapy are like the movies with a swaying watch and a brain washed individual devoid of free choice. This is farther from the truth. Hypnotherapy does create a subconscious state but instead of a state of a control it is a state of relaxation and suggestion. It looks to not reprogram but open and heal.
Hypnotherapy is not like stage shows but is actually very scientific and professionally based. Please also review our Hypnotherapy Certification and see if it meets your goals
Some individuals may not be as prone to suggestion while others may successfully react to the treatment. The therapy looks to heal deep seeded trauma and looks to help individuals heal but it also looks to help individuals overcome bad habits and other phobias.
The article, “What Is Hypnotherapy? (Hint: It’s Nothing Like the Hypnosis You See on TV)” from Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials, dismisses man of the myths of hypnosis and directs one to a better understanding of its aims and functions. The article states,
“When you hear the word hypnosis, does it bring to mind a stage show where a hypnotist puts people to sleep and then wakes them up to make them cluck like chickens and perform other embarrassing tasks? If so, you might be surprised to learn that hypnosis is commonly used in medical care.”
Please also review our Hypnotherapy Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. Through the training from the College of Hypnotherapy, you will be able to better help clients via hypnotherapy.
Around one in five Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and around 85% of them report feeling stressed about money at least sometimes, according to a survey by Propeller Insights. For 52% of healthcare workers belonging to Generation Y (i.e. those born in the 1980s and 1990s), personal finances are actually the top source of stress. Research by Emerging RN Leader suggests that around 20% of nurses have more than one employer, and many work full-time in two different clinics or hospitals. Much of the problem is driven by student loans. The median loan amount racked up by graduate nurses hovers between $40,000 and $54,999. This is a big burden to start one’s career with, and indeed, one that can be hard to eliminate in just a few years. How can employers reduce the burden on these and other workers, so they can have the future they deserve after so many years of service?
Financial Stress Is Not Exclusive To Nurses
Employers should offer financial advice to all workers on staff – including doctors, despite their significantly higher salaries. For one, physicians can feel stressed by the fact that their pay is often linked to productivity metrics. Others can enjoy relative stability, yet lack the financial literacy they need to protect themselves against financial fraud or to ensure they have enough saved for retirement. Financial literacy training can help all medical professionals ensure they have enough to live on when they are older. It can serve as a guide so that they are better able to spot scams aimed at older workers and dubious investment opportunities that can destroy years of savings.
Older people may not be aware of the steps they should take to stop the unauthorized use of credit cards. They may also need help with understanding issues like bank and card fees. Financial elder abuse does happen, far more frequently than is discussed on the media. Research indicates that increasing age makes people more vulnerable to financial scams. Health workers therefore need to ensure that their finances and investments are being overseen by trusted professionals. New investment opportunities should be sifted through with a fine-toothed comb and run by trusted financial advisers.
Financial Basics
Employers should provide nurses and doctors with financial courses covering basics such as budget creation, minimum savings percentages, and saving for retirement from day one. A study by EBTS found that not even 50% of healthcare employees budget their finances or have a savings plan in place. Employees should be provided with technology that make financial tasks easier. Apps like Mint and You Need a Budget can easily be linked to their credit cards so that they can easily identify where their money is going at the end of the month.
Using these apps helps them clearly see how everything from that daily cup of gourmet coffee to dining out twice a week or more can hamper their ability to make decent savings from week to week. Literacy sessions should also cover topics such as loans and credit, how to pay debts off quickly and efficiently, and how to improve credit reports. Finally, staff should be introduced to different ways to start saving for their retirement today. This can include pension plans, offered by some private employers.
Battling financial stress begins by taking a proactive strategy to debt and spending. The first step for healthcare professionals is to analyze their own spending patterns so as to work out how to find the amounts they need to build a healthy savings nest. Employers should also provide financial training, so that employers can avoid stepping into financial pits – including credit debt, high-interest mortgages, and potentially problematic pension plans.
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 professionals.
Pain is a constant in life. Whether mental, emotional or physical, it is present in some form, most of one’s days. While this is unfortunate, it is also true. Pain is part of humanity’s reality in the fallen and temporal reality. How one deals with pain determines one’s ability to survive and be successful. Coping strategies are critically important, but for numerous years, physical pain in particular has been blanketed with prescription based drugs.
People deal with pain everyday in their lives. Learning how to cope with that pain is essential. Holistic Integrative Specialists can help one find alternative and less addictive ways to deal with pain
Prescription based drugs, especially opioid based, have shown case histories of long term negative effects on individuals. Many individuals face addiction as a result of long term exposure to these drugs. Physicians over prescribed opioid based drugs for surgery and chronic pains. As a result, we now face the addiction epidemic over pain killers.
In response, severe restrictions have been employed against the use of these drugs. Unfortunately this severe response has left those in the middle once again at the mercy of pain. Limited pain killers are now not available for post operation. The excess and abuse prior has now laid a foundation for a severe lack of good pain killers for those who need them. Until common sense and moderation returns, many individuals suffer with over the counter pain killers to deal with post operation or sometimes chronic situations. It is a true shame for those who suffer pain as a result of substance abuse and excessive prescribing by physicians.
This, however, is the true reality that exists today. Pain medications are used rarer and in little doses. They are also reserved only for the most severe cases. While this is in some ways good, it is not necessarily good for the average person who does not misuse pain medications but needs them short term or even some who are not classified as severe enough with their chronic situation.
In response, many individuals trying to cope with pain have looked for alternative ways to face it. With minimal pain medication available, they look to supplement with a variety of holistic and alternative practices. Fortunately, many of these practices have proved productive and many individuals have found relief from pain.
Chiropractic service has become one of the more mainstream holistic practices to reduce pain and heal the problem at its core. This practice helps realign the spine and other skeletal structures. It is also employs massage therapy and other aroma therapies utilized with massage. The usage of these practices on a consistent basis have proven to help many people not only cope with pain but also find a solution to the source of the pain.
In addition, others have looked towards acupuncture and other pain reliefs. In the search, they have discovered some pains are a source of energy displaced. Acupuncture, EFT, and some massage therapies are able to properly re-channel emotional, mental and physical pain. In addition to these uses, others have employed hynotherapy as a way for the mind to overcome the pain of the body.
Meditation and other physical forms of therapy are also very productive. Many have employed meditation, or physical exercises such as yoga to help heal the body. Instead of dealing with daily inflammation. Individuals utilize yoga and other stretching therapies to find healing and reduction of pain.
Holistic Integrative Specialists can also offer a wide variety of suggestions regarding herbal remedies that reduce inflammation and also promote healthy healing. With so many options for pain management and the lack of strong and potentially addictive medication, it is no wonder that so many have looked into and put so much energy into these alternative practices.
A Holistic Integrative Specialist can look at a variety of practices to help. From EFT to Hypnotherapy and merely herbal remedies, a Holistic Integrative Specialist can be an important guide
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals offers a variety of alternative methods to help alleviate pain. Qualified professionals can become certified in a variety of programs that can train them in alternative practices to help others overcome physical, emotional and mental pain. All of the programs are online and independent study and offer four year certifications in the practice to those who qualify.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals offers certifications in Hypnotherapy, Meditation Instructor, and EFT specialist. It also offers a wider program to healthcare professionals who are interested in Holistic Integrative practices. This particular program is primarily offered to nurses or other higher licensed healthcare professionals who look to guide individuals to a more healthy and holistic life style.
It is very important with so many individuals looking into holistic and alternative methods to have a trained and guiding voice. Healthcare professionals trained in Western Medicine can better understand the needs of a patient and also guide them to the proper alternative practices. It can be very dangerous to employ various new methods without first consulting a healthcare professional. Many things need to be understood.
One needs to see how these herbal supplements, or practices will affect the individual. Some medications may not mix or some may have health issues which prevent them from practicing alternative therapies. One’s healthcare professional can guide one through these processes but a Holistic Integrative Specialist can not only see if the alternative practice is safe for the particular situation but also guide one to a better option.
This type of guidance is important as so many individuals continue to search for alternative answers to their pain but may not understand things. This type of self doctoring can be very dangerous to one’s health. A Holistic Integrative Specialist can help individuals make wise and informed decisions regarding their health.
Please review our Holistic Integrative Health Specialist Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals. Within time, one will be able to confidentially interweave one’s medical knowledge with alternative practices and help guide individuals through the process of finding pain relief.
