Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Getting Involved With Suicide Hotlines

By Donald Turner


It is important to consider volunteering in a service that helps people and fosters well being as its primary aim. Crisis intervention is often a field where this comes into play. For reasons of unique to an individual, people face areas of distress in their lives. The problematic issues may be so strong it compels one to end his life. If you feel resilient enough to be of help in these areas, perhaps you should volunteer.

The first thing to ask is if there are specific populations you are curious about. Suicide hotlines are one of many specializations in this discipline. The reasons for personal turmoil vary, they might constitute rape victims, the homeless, the ostracized, sexually abused and victims of racial discrimination. You can also come at it with pure academic interest initially. Wanting to learn more about a group, make the activity a venue to augment your knowledge.

These agencies will not directly assign you to shoulder sensitive calls. One thing to expect is a training period. This is an ideally standardized process because high quality facilitation is a benchmark for a sufficiently funded institution. When you learn, you will gradually understand what it takes to assist the distressed. You will gain expertise in building rapport, listening and giving appraisals and some ethics that are aligned with the values within your agency.

Mock calls and role playing is expected. You might take turns with a partner in given scenarios. This prepares you to respond spontaneously and appropriately when confronted with callers. Difficult situations are dramatized and you might be told to successfully resolve them. These help build confidence before doing it for real.

Basic phone etiquette is also discussed during your apprenticeship period. You will be taught the importance of confidentiality, empathy and the proper techniques for conversing with others. The more hands on you become, the more you learn to react instinctively.

During your immersion, the importance of self care is revealed as well. In fast times, people have a hectic schedule. Many employees hardly think of time for relaxation. Being stationed in a crisis center hub could take a toll in the long run. Be sure to relax and rejuvenate. Take a vacation or you might eat out with family and perform recreational activities you enjoy. Having a heavy workload will cause burnout, so also prioritize some unwinding.

Self awareness is another benefit you can reap as a volunteer. When becoming involved in psychological exercises, you often discover aspects in your personality that you have yet to reveal. You potentially discover your emotional strength and hardiness.

Flexible schedules work to your advantage. Align your itinerary with the slots that are of most convenience. If a certain portion in a day could be used sufficiently, then select those shifts.

Making a difference is the ultimate result when you give affection and care to another. Social responsibility goes hand in hand with personal achievement. Because of excellent service, you may even be granted with certain job recommendations in related fields. These are just some of the perks in volunteering.




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