Book Feature on The Island Journal by Denise N. Fyffe

Jamaicans consider themselves spiritually blessed as they have the most churches per square mile. Jamaica also has the most talented people in music, arts and athletics and are creative, have a love for life, blessed with a beautiful and luscious island paradise. There are high pristine Blue Mountains, the un-spoilt Cockpit Country, good vibes and jamming music floating everywhere you go.

The everyday man misses the unique gifts which are upon him daily. Where else does almost every home have a fruit tree in the backyard; usually there are several of them. Jamaica has tens of thousands of towering mango trees, ackee trees, breadfruit, or our national flower lignum vitae trees. The countryside is lined with succulent cherry, plums, apple and so many delicious morsels from God’s garden.

All around you will see children playing and laughing, up to some Anancy mischief; but they are happy. Hunger is mostly kept at bay because there are trees bearing food everywhere and most neighbours are willing to allow you to pick from their trees. Mango, banana, ackee, pear, sweet sop, soursop, apple, papaya, june plum, hog plum, orange, grapefruit, cherry and much more.

Jamaica is a paradise indeed.

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Poetry Book Feature on A Heart Staged in Pain, Anger and Denial by Denise N. Fyffe

This collection of poetic expressions highlights emotions and thoughts throughout the grief process; denial, pain, guilt, and anger. These poems are meant to give insight and understanding to those who have experiences in common and can find solidarity in the fact that grief, loss and depression is a shared reality for all.

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A Heart Staged in Pain, Anger and Denial is a book of poems dealing with grief and loss. This collection of poetic expressions highlights emotions and thoughts throughout the grief process; denial, pain, guilt, and anger. These poems are meant to give insight and understanding to those who have experiences in common and can find solidarity in the fact that grief, loss and depression is a shared reality for all.

This book is a compilation of poems that I wrote while going through depression. I hope it gives you some understanding of the depressed mind. Some take life for granted and they shouldn’t. Right now, the suicide levels are increasing and the bereaved are left wondering what happened. Grief is often times unbearable and depression is often a result of this.-Poetess Denise Fyffe”

Enjoy the excerpt of one of these poems below:

Still in pain

Like a wounded dog I…

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Books by Jamaican Author and Poetess Denise N. Fyffe

Jamaican Author and Poetess Denise N. Fyffe Denise N. Fyffe, B.Sc., b.1981 in Kingston, Jamaica, since 2002 has worked in several Information Technology positions and as a Teacher. Presently she is the IT Programme Coordinator for a Jamaican University. During her career, she has worked for such organisations as Infoserv Institute of Technology, Heart Trust … Continue reading Books by Jamaican Author and Poetess Denise N. Fyffe

Jamaican Stories about Depression by Denise N. Fyffe

Depression is more common than many of us are aware; though, it is hidden away, like some deep dark secret. It is a natural response to trauma. For some, the emotions overwhelm them and they commit suicide. Depression does not discriminate, stereotype or exercises any prejudice; neither is it unique to any one situation.

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Depression

Depression is more common than many of us are aware; though, it is hidden away, like some deep dark secret. It is a natural response to trauma. For some, the emotions overwhelm them and they commit suicide. Depression does not discriminate, stereotype or exercises any prejudice; neither is it unique to any one situation.

depressed woman sudden death by Denise Fyffe

Clinical Depression

Getting help for clinical depression is vital. It affects about 16% of persons living in the United States. In Australia, one in four women and one in eight men will suffer from depression. About twice as many females as males report or receive treatment for clinical depression, though this imbalance is shrinking over the course of recent history; this difference seems to disappear after the age of 50–55.

According to the World Health Organization, clinical depression is the leading cause of disability in many countries, and is expected to become the second leading…

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Feature on Thieves in the Workplace by Denise N. Fyffe

Occupational theft is a billion dollar industry in and of itself. Every year global organizations face the challenge of minimizing the loss of inventory, goods and financial standing. Numerous measures have been implemented but with the onset of the global financial recession, people have become even more desperate and innovative in their methods to siphon … Continue reading Feature on Thieves in the Workplace by Denise N. Fyffe

Feature on Poetess Denise N. Fyffe, Jamaican author and poet

Denise N. Fyffe, writer, poet, trainer, e-learning specialist and counselor. Denise has a myriad of talents and abilities; however, her one constant passion is writing. As a Jamaican poet, her focus has always been on giving a voice to the human condition and being a constant and ever present witness; a ‘penman’ to all the … Continue reading Feature on Poetess Denise N. Fyffe, Jamaican author and poet

Feature on Is the Registry Happy by Denise N. Fyffe

The overall perspective of the department, from the vantage point of the students and customers is that there are seemingly too many problems and difficulties. Hence, it is of added value to dispel that notion while increasing the capabilities and outlook of the staff.

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The idea for this analysis in, Is the Registry Happy? by Denise N. Fyffe, was born out of the direct contact with the Registry staff of a learning organisation. Questions and concerns arose as to the career development exposure of the staff members and the benefits that could be derived from this type of exposure. The overall perspective of the department, from the vantage point of the students and customers is that there are seemingly too many problems and difficulties. Hence, it is of added value to dispel that notion while increasing the capabilities and outlook of the staff.

Several registry employees are short-term contractual workers. These are school leavers with no prior job experience. They are normally placed at the front desk and many reports have surfaced about the poor customer service experienced. It has been stated by external clients…

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