(San Diego, CA) August, 2006. To prepare for the fifth year anniversary of the September 11th attacks on America, ACI Specialty Benefits, one of the nation´s Top Ten EAP providers by Business Insurance Magazines, is providing a comprehensive, three-part anniversary grief series including "What is Anniversary Grief and How will it Affect My Business" to corporate clients. The series provides information on the stages of grief, common emotions and practical suggestions to ease tension and depression that may be rekindled by the recent release of films, documentaries, evidence and highly promoted network broadcasting to commemorate the victims of 9-11. While surveys have shown many Americans have moved forward from the 9-11 attacks, analysts predict the constant replay of haunting images coupled with the recent London foiled terror plot may reawaken fears and emotions associated with the initial tragedy.
Dr. Ann Clark, CEO and founder of ACI says, "Disaster related anniversary grief is unique in that it is a shared grief, experienced by entire communities or nations. And the haunting images that will undoubtedly be replayed on television can deepen reactions, especially for communities directly related to the disaster." For many individuals, the harrowing attacks are too recent and may be too painful to revisit. As a leading Employee Assistance Provider, Dr. Clark and her network of Family Therapists and Counselors offers in part, behavioral management and grief counseling to individuals seeking support. In the coming days and weeks, ACI´s network of providers is preparing to respond to a possible increase in individual and corporate wide grief counseling. As a leading EAP provider, ACI offers unlimited training/counseling sessions and Critical Incident Stress Management to corporations and their employees. ACI has an international client base with many Fortune 500 comp!
anies located on the east coast.
About ACI:
ACI is an international Specialty Benefits Corporation specializing in Employee Assistance and Wellness programs. In 2006, ACI ranked among the nation´s Top Ten list of EAP providers by Business Insurance and Workforce Management magazine. Established in 1983, ACI grew to international prominence serving more than 1.5 million people world-wide.