Good article on how to focus on wellness this New Year and great strategies on overall health. It is critical to control stress by removing stressers in life. Identify stress and do not allow it to take control and ruin the New Year and its many blessings
Wellness goals can be reached with life coaching help. Please also review our Healthcare life coach program
The article, “17 Ways to Make Focusing on Wellness Easier in the New Year” by Nadine Deninno states,
“After the holidays, getting back into the swing of fitness is difficult — especially when the gym is packed and the grocery aisles are overcrowded. But making health a priority is easier than you’d think thanks to so many great at-home workout plans, meal kit services and nutrition guides to choose from. There’s truly something out there to fit everyone’s needs and we found them all!”
End of life care can be stressful and sad for family members. They need to know the options necessary for their loved one. There are many routes to take depending on one’s situation in caring for the loved one.
Knowing your end of life options is important. Please also review our Pastoral Thanatology program and see if it matches your goals
The article, “6 Different End-of-Life Care Options to Know if You or a Loved One Is Sick” reviews the many types of care from hospice to palliative to anything in between. The article states,
“No one wants to think about end-of-life care for themselves or a loved one. But when it comes down to it, end-of-life care is another important way of looking after a person’s health both mentally and physically. “It’s about finding the right fit and putting a team in place to help you achieve your goals,” Scott Kaiser, M.D., a family physician and geriatrician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, tells SELF. ”
Good article on minerals and vitamins that can help alleviate anxiety and stress. Many natural aides can be utilized in helping the body find peace from anxiety and stress. These natural supplements are sometimes the best way. Less side effects and better results usually stem from natural supplements. Holistic care, combined with modern methods can help someone alleviate anxiety and stress.
Natural is always better to fight stress and anxiety. Please review our Stress Management program
The article, Feeling Anxious? These 12 Vitamins, Minerals & Herbs May Help, by Ellen Vora states,
“When anxiety reaches a fever pitch, many people want to reach for something that will help soothe their nerves and bring them back to calm—STAT. That’s understandable; anxiety and stress can be unbearable and hugely interfere with your life—including your health, your job, and your relationships. We have a lot of pharmaceutical options to choose from, many of which provide extremely quick and effective relief. It’s important to remember, however, that these pharmaceutical options are not without side effects, which range from weight gain to muscle weakness to decreased libido.”
It is so critical for nurses to proper document a patient. This is one of the most critical aspects of protecting oneself from legal malpractice. Nurses need to document to protect themselves when writing reports on patients
Documentation is important in nursing when caring for a patient. Please also review our Legal Nurse Consultant Program
The article, “Nurse documentation contributes to lawsuit dismissal” discusses the importance and the particular case that highlights why nurses need to document properly in legal cases. The article states,
“In the case, William was the temporary guardian for his father-in-law, Harold, who was admitted to the hospital for treatment, presumably because of malnourishment. Harold was placed on tube feedings. During a visit with his father-in-law, William decided to use a ballpoint pen to puncture the hanging plastic nutrition bag so the infusion would flow faster. The nurse caring for Harold contacted the nursing supervisor when she determined what had happened”
Please also review our Legal Nurse Consultant Program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs. And also always remember the importance of good documentation for patients.
How we respond to negativity is a big element in how we feel in regards to stress. Individuals who cannot cope with negativity are more stressed and angry. Hence is important to develop skills in how we respond to negativity in our life.
Please also review our Stress Management Consulting Program. In the meantime, cope with negativity in better ways to reduce stress
The article, “The Way Meditation Helps With Stress Has A Lot To Do With How You React To Negativity, Study Shows” by Georgina Berbari discusses meditation and stress in relationship to coping with negative things. The article states,
“How do you respond to negative, stressful situations? Honestly, it’s hard not to let it affect you when things don’t go the way you planned, but then again, you always have the power to choose how you respond to less-than-ideal circumstances — and practicing mindfulness might help, according to the results of a new study.”
Also, please review our Meditation Instructor Program, as well as our Stress Management Consulting Program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.
When facing death, people need more than physical care but also emotional as well as spiritual care. Part of that care entails helping the person transition from this life to the next. Pastoral Thanatology is the science of helping people face death.
Pastoral Thanatology looks to help others face death. Please also review our Pastoral Thanatology Program
The article, “Why help is needed when facing death” by John Dolan looks to answer the question of why individuals need help when facing death. The article states,
“In my nearly 30 years as a priest, I have had the privilege of visiting the homebound, and those in convalescent homes, hospice and/or in palliative care. I have witnessed many families gathered together, accompanying their parents or grandparents as they died peacefully.”
Good article on stress relief gadgets and toys that really help others overcome stress. This article is in an time for Christmas list for the stressed person in your life, or even yourself!
The article, “13 Stress-Relief Toys That Actually Work” by PJ Feinstein states,
These stress relief gadgets can erase stress. Please also review our Stress Management Consulting Program
“Some days, life can make even the calmest person feel anxious. First, try taking a few deep breaths, then find your zen with one of these calming products.”
Please also review our Stress Management Consulting Program and see if it matches your professional goals. With a Stress Management Certification you can offer clients and friends stress relieving guidance.
One of the most frightful aspects of Christianity is exorcisms. Exorcisms though have a deep rooted history in Christianity dating back to Christ. Christ himself cast demons out and taught the apostles how to. Today, the practice continues in the Church, but most especially within the Catholic Church.
Demons play a dangerous role in our spirituality. Exorcisms cast them from our body. Please review our Christian Counseling Certification
The article, “Exorcisms have been part of Christianity for centuries” takes a closer look at exorcisms and their history in the church. The article states,
“The Exorcist,” a horror film released 45 years ago, is a terrifying depiction of supernatural evil. The film tells the story of a young American girl who is possessed by a demon and eventually exorcised by a Catholic priest.”
Please also review our Christian Counseling Certification
The title of this blog, the “Joy of Receiving” may surprise a few at first but the role a Christian plays in accepting something is as important in the role they play in giving. We have heard the phrase, “it is truly better to give than to receive” but like all reciprocal relationships, there needs to a proper balance.
If one only takes, then obviously one can detect a clear selfish individual who preys upon the generosity of others. If one only takes, then they are unable to share, or help others in life. These individuals tend to be more materialistic and greed filled. They feel no need to share their talents, or share their gifts to others. They care very little for the poor or others in need. The thought of making someone’s else day a better day through a simple generous gesture is beyond their comprehension. Ultimately, they are unable to experience the reciprocity of love because they only take. I feel many of the Biblical warnings of greed and selfishness address their spiritual deficiencies.
And yet upon the opposite spectrum, while the Christian who only gives truly sees the more spiritual path, they must also learn to occasionally take with joy as well. If they do not learn to accept or take, then first, how can they ever accept the greatest gift of all, redemption? Jesus Christ gave us the ultimate gift through his death and we must accept this gift without hesitation if we are to have salvation.
In this reality, love is a reciprocal act. It is not poached through greed or selfishness but mutual self-giving. Love is a reciprocal action of mutual giving and receiving. In this reality, a Christian must not only give, but also be able to receive. This is critical to understand if one is to understand love and its relational status.
Love is recipocal and involves giving but also receiving for it to be able to function
Those who tend to the extreme of only giving, fail to experience the love of being accepted, being loved and given something special, but they also fail to allow others to experience the same joy of giving they experience. Sometimes even the saintly fail in this category. They are very dismissive to receive from another out of an over religious zeal of unworthiness. At the other extreme, some may feel the obligation to give and give out of a sense of duty and when that duty is challenged, their pride is hurt.
Jesus taught us the opposite. He gave completely but when the times came, he permitted others the joy of giving. We see this clearly when the women at the house cleaned his feet with the most previous oils. We also see it at his birth, when the Magi brought the three precious gifts.
As Christians, we must have a balanced spiritual life. We must give as Christ gave, but we must also allow others to experience the joy of giving as well. This means letting go of possible pride, or false unworthiness and accept gifts with Christian joy. In doing so, we balance the reciprocity of love and allow others to experience the gift of giving itself. We must learn to accept gifts, the way we accept Christ’s ultimate gift on the cross with love. In doing so, we will better be able to share in the reciprocity of love that is both giving and accepting.
Good article for those interested in Healthcare Case Management and revenue cycling. Many hospitals have ineffective revenue cycle management. The article looks at statistics as well as aspects of this topic.
Please also review our Healthcare Case Management Program and see if it meets your academic and professional needs.
The article, “26% of Hospitals Without Effective Revenue Cycle Management System” by Jacqueline LaPointe discusses how hospitals can do a better job in this area and enhance their revenue cycle. The article states,
“Black Book surveyed over 4,640 individuals from 522 hospitals and healthcare delivery networks on their use of 165 revenue cycle management technology services and solutions. The survey showed that revenue cycle management improvement is happening, but a significant portion of hospitals still do not have workable solutions.”
Please also review our Healthcare Case Management Program to learn more about revenue cycles as well as to become certified in Healthcare Case Management. The online program is designed for working professionals in the healthcare field who are looking to enter into the case management arena.
