Stress Management Consultant Program Article on Work Stress

Posted on January 24, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Stress at work is no secret. Many individuals deal with hard to work co employees, as well as stressful deadlines. This article looks at some of the top stress causing incidents that can occur while at work.

Young stressed secretary in the office overwhelmed by work and desk full of files, her boss is bringing more paperwork to her

The article, “What’s The Leading Cause Of Stress At Work? Yep, You Guessed It…” by Victor Lipman discusses some of the leading causes of stress. He states,

So what’s an employee to do about a stressful boss? There often aren’t simple answers, but here are a few suggestions to guide you. I wrote a piece last summer on 3 Fundamental Steps In Dealing With Bad Bosses. A quick review of key points:

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Grief Counseling Certification Article on Mental Health

Posted on January 24, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Good article on dealing with anxiety, depression and mental illness. These things should not be a stigma but treated as any other health issue. Mental health is key to an overall healthy life.

Mental health is as important as physical health. Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification

The article, “Dealing With Anxiety, Mental Illness and Grief” by Judith Newman states,

“Anxiety” is a mild term for what can be a severe mental illness. In fact, anxiety disorders of various degrees are among the most common mental illnesses in America, affecting more than one in five adults.

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With anxiety being so common, as well as depression, we as a society need to be more focused on helping others through these things. Certified Grief Counselors can help identify these more complicated health issues and direct individuals to licensed counselors for help. Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification to learn more how you can help. The program is open to licensed counselors as well.

Substance Abuse Counseling Article on Addiction and Career

Posted on January 22, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Substance Abuse can have large negative effects on employee life and also output at work. The consequences of substance abuse effect productivity but also employee availability and professionalism throughout the week. It is critical to have a strong policy on substance abuse with employees. Still, how can an employer help an employee who is suffering from addiction? How can an employer help them overcome their issues and become productive employees again?

Is Substance Abuse effecting your employee? How can you help? Please also review our Substance Abuse Counseling Training

The article “The Impact of Substance Use Disorder on Professionals and their Employers” by Recovery Unplugged looks at the many issues surrounding this. The article states,

“Little by little, substance use disorder (SUD) infiltrates every area of a sufferer’s life. One of the most immediate areas in which the impact of excessive drug and alcohol abuse can be felt is in the workplace. Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that nearly 11 million full-time workers in the United States struggle with SUD.”

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With such a high number of SUD it is critical for employers to be well informed on this issue. Please also review our Substance Abuse Counseling Program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.

Healthcare Nursing Certifications Article on Treating Illegals

Posted on January 22, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Good article for healthcare professionals regarding the care of illegal immigrants by physicians. All humans deserve respect and dignity in their care and even though undocumented, immigrants still need a standard of excellence in their care. How to go about this is addressed in this article.

How should healthcare providers treat and deal with undocumented immigrants? Please also review our healthcare nursing certifications

The article, “How can physicians care, and advocate for, undocumented immigrants?” from the American Medical Association states,

“About 11 million undocumented people are living in the U.S. today. This is one of the country’s most vulnerable populations because they frequently do not have access to health insurance and can be afraid to present for care. Physicians should understand the ethical issues that arise when supporting and caring for undocumented immigrants, refugees and asylees. Just as important, physicians and other health professionals should be aware of how to advocate for these patients, including through self-education, education of trainees, in the exam room and on Capitol Hill.”

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With the issue of illegal immigration being center stage in our nation, this will continue to be a subject in the healthcare sector. It is important that healthcare providers are up to date on their legal and ethical obligations. Please also review our Healthcare Nursing Certifications offered at AIHCP. The programs range from Nursing Case Management to Legal Nurse Consulting.

Grief Counseling Certification Article on Ecological Grief

Posted on January 17, 2019November 6, 2025 by Dominick Flarey

Ecological grief is becoming more a common reality in society. Ecological grief deals with the collective and social mindset of our times in dealing with the losses in our environment. As global warming continues, pollution increases, and natural landscapes destroyed, society is sensing the collective loss. This loss is something we all deal with on a day to day basis.

Ecological Grief affects everyone in society. Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification

Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification Program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.

Healthcare Nursing Certifications Article on Nurse Practitioners and Their Role

Posted on January 17, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

A licensed Nurse Practitioner plays an important role between that of a simply nurse and a doctor. The Nurse Practitioner is able in some states to prescribe and treat while in other states, is able to work in conjunction with a doctor. This article looks at the opportunities for Nurse Practitioners.

A nurse practitioner plays an important role in modern healthcare. Please also review our healthcare nursing certifications

The article, “Nurse practitioners can make a difference patient by patient” by Joyce Knestrick states.,

“Nurse practitioners’ model of care focuses on the patient, family and community. To put the patient as the center of care, there needs to be involvement of the patient and family, which sometimes involves members of the community. They all bring personal knowledge and information to the treatment plan equation.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s healthcare nursing certifications and see if they match your professional and academic goals.

Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Program Article on Schools and Grief

Posted on January 16, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Dealing with grief in schools is a big issue as more and more shootings and tragedies occur in our nation. Schools do not always have the resources or grief counselors on hand to help students overcome grief.

Schools are trying to become better equipped for dealing with student grief.

The article, “Schools fall short when it comes to helping grieving students” by David Schonfeld states,

“An adolescent experiences the death of his mother after a lengthy illness. When I ask what services he would like to receive from the school, he initially says he didn’t expect special treatment, would be embarrassed by counseling from the school mental health staff and wouldn’t feel comfortable if many of his teachers asked to talk to him about his grief.”

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Please also review our Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Program and learn how to help children grieve

Christian Counseling Certification Article on the Epiphany

Posted on January 16, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Great article on the Epiphany. Christians celebrate this solemn feast because it celebrates the worship and divinity of the Christ child by the magi.

The coming of the magi. Please also review our Christian Counseling Certification

The article, “What do Christians really celebrate at Epiphany?” by Mark Woods takes a closer look at this feast. The article states,

“This Sunday churches in the Western tradition will be marking Epiphany, traditionally the end of the Christmas season. It commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant (or toddler) Jesus in Bethlehem, a story usually folded into the Christmas carol service but actually separated in time by as much as a couple of years.”

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Stress Management Program Article on Headaches and Health

Posted on January 16, 2019February 17, 2025 by Dominick Flarey

Headaches can be merely stress induced or may be the sign of more serious underlying issues. The frequency and intensity of headaches can definitely point to levels of stress or possible health issues that one should be aware of. Stress Management alone is usually an efficient way to reduce the stress related headaches that occur.

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While some headaches cannot be avoided, many can be lessened in frequency and intensity with good stress management in one’s life. Understanding what causes your stress induced headaches and then preventing it or at least utilizing stress relief tools can be the difference between a good or miserable day. Please also review our Stress Management Program and see if it matches your academic needs.

Grief Counseling Program Article on Grief That Kills

Posted on January 16, 2019December 21, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Grief can kill. It is true. Most individuals may not think of the reaction to loss as a killer, but it is. This is especially the case in elderly couples who experience the heartache of losing a life long partner.

Grief can break the hearts of the elderly and cause death. Please also review our Grief Counseling Program

The article, “Grief Can Actually Kill You, And Scientists Have Figured Out Why” by Peter Dockrill states,

“Now, scientists have discovered new evidence for why broken hearts and widowhood are in themselves a deadly danger to the recently bereaved – decoding hidden biological markers associated with severe cases of the grieving process.”

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Please also review our Grief Counseling Program to learn more about grief and how it affects others.