Errama Arkhurst
A licensed counsellor has advised those grieving the helicopter crash victims to seek professional help when necessary during these difficult days. Errama Arkhurst stated this in a tribute to the fallen eight personalities.
“Grief is a personal and unique journey. As a Counsellor, I encourage those grieving to allow themselves to experience the range of emotions that come with loss and seek professional help when needed. Grieving is not lineal and we must not only allow ourselves to grieve but also give time for healing. Knowledge and understanding can help us cope better,” she said in her tribute.
Offering her support, she said “grief comes in waves of sadness, anger, and numbness; it helps to talk and share memories and reflections, remembering them can bring both pain and comfort, both are needed for healing; adjustment to loss can be daunting and uncomfortable, however going on in life without the loved ones is the new reality; seek support from loved ones, and/or professional help.”
Continuing, she said “ Many times, we neglect our wellbeing when grieving. Take time to practice self-care, ensure to attend to both the physical and emotional needs.”
In this time of sorrow, she went on, “compassion, understanding, and support are essential,” adding that “their memory will live on through the impact they made.”
Ms. Arkhurst extended her deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, and colleagues of the eight public servants namely – Dr. Edward Omane Boamah (Minister for Defence), Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed (Minister for Environment, Science and Technology), Muniru Limuna Mohammed (Acting Deputy, National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture), Samuel Sarpong (Vice- Chairman, National Democratic Congress), Samuel Aboagye (former parliamentary candidate), Peter Baafemi Anala (Squadron leader), Manaen Twum Ampadu (Flying Officer) and Ernest Mensah Addo (Sergeant).
Their sacrifice, according to her, “is a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by those in-service roles. We honour their memory in diverse ways and acknowledge the value of their contributions to family, profession, personal, and individual lives.”
Errama Arkhurst is a licensed Practicing Counsellor (GPC) who specialises in Crisis and Trauma Counselling. She is also a member of American Counselling Association (ACA), Ghana Association of Christian Counsellors (GACC), and National Association of Certified Counsellors (NACC).