Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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Apr 2, 2024 • 15min

959-Parenting Mistakes that Destroy a Childs Self Esteem

Chapters:00:00:00 - Parental Neglect and its Impact on Self-Esteem00:01:24 - Eroding a Child's Self-Esteem00:02:57 - The Importance of Constructive Feedback00:04:35 - The Importance of Providing Alternatives during Discipline00:06:02 - Teaching Children Boundaries00:07:31 - Thwarting a Child's Self-Esteem00:08:51 - The Damaging Effects of Comparisons on Children00:10:21 - Unrealistic Expectations for Children00:11:51 - Setting Realistic Expectations for Children with ADHD00:13:20 - Essential Parenting Tools for Building Self-esteem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 30, 2024 • 51min

958-Breaking Bad Habits_ The Power of Acceptance & Purposeful Action

Chapters:00:00:00 - Radical Acceptance and Purposeful Action for Habit Change00:05:25 - Financial Resources for Those in Need00:10:40 - Accepting Mother Nature's Control00:16:04 - Managing Anger and Fear00:21:48 - Focusing on My Activities00:27:30 - Encouraging Mindful Decision-Making and Time Management00:32:57 - The Power of Win-Win Solutions00:38:47 - Different Types of Listening00:44:02 - Rest and Renewal for Happiness00:49:38 - Buffering in Time for Slow Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 5min

957-Discovering Effective Holistic Methods for Anxiety Treatment

Chapters:00:00:00 - An Anxiety Case Study00:07:14 - Diet and Anxiety00:14:28 - The Effects of Hypoglycemia and Cortisol Secretion00:21:49 - Sleep Problems and Chronic Pain00:29:00 - Understanding Physical and Emotional Symptoms00:36:02 - Weight of the World on Your Shoulders00:43:03 - Cognitive distortions and interventions00:49:55 - Identifying and Eliminating Disruptive Smells00:57:05 - Weekly Checklist and Review01:03:04 - Anxiety and HPA Axis Functioning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2024 • 60min

956-Unlocking Life's Purpose_ Finding Meaning with ACT Therapy

Chapters:00:00:00 - Developing meaning and purpose with acceptance and commitment therapy skills00:06:22 - Creating a Rich and Meaningful Life00:12:46 - Being Present in the Moment00:19:11 - Acceptance of the present moment00:25:52 - Experiential avoidance and its consequences in mental health00:32:25 - Overcoming Negative Self-Judgment00:39:08 - Diffusion Techniques for Managing Inner Thoughts and Feelings00:45:43 - Establishing Values and Choosing a Direction00:52:05 - Focusing on the Positive Amid Disarray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 23, 2024 • 19min

955-Unveiling the Effects of Codependency _ Codependency Recovery Week 2

Chapters:00:00:00 - The Impact of Codependent Behavior00:01:55 - The Impact of Low Self-Esteem on Relationships00:03:44 - Difficulties in Setting and Maintaining Boundaries00:05:41 - The Impact of Hyper Vigilance on Happiness and Cognitive Functioning00:07:22 - The Impact of Hyper Vigilance00:09:12 - The Impact of Fear of Abandonment on Relationships00:11:07 - The Exhaustion of Emotional Dysregulation00:13:01 - Feeling Guilty: Understanding and Addressing the Emotion00:15:06 - The Dangers of People-Pleasing and Enabling00:16:51 - Examining the Impact of Codependent Behavior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 21, 2024 • 20min

954-5 Ways Trauma Changes Your Thinking and Recovery Strategies

Chapters:00:00:00 - How trauma changes your thinking00:01:57 - The Impact of Trauma on Trust and Perception00:03:56 - Perception of Safety and Trauma00:06:05 - Feeling Safe in Unsafe Environments00:08:19 - Reevaluating the safety of banks00:10:20 - Distinguishing between what's in your control and what's not00:12:29 - The Impact of Trauma on Predictability00:14:39 - Facts, Context, Probability: Being Mindful and Prepared00:16:38 - Embracing Powerlessness00:18:35 - The Function of Brain Memories and Survival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 2min

953-The Secret to Building Healthy Relationships_ Counselor Education

Chapters:00:00:00 - Developing Healthy Support Networks00:06:24 - Building and Maintaining Relationships00:12:56 - Communication in Relationships00:19:27 - Prioritizing Me Time and Relationships00:26:19 - Strengthening Interpersonal Effectiveness00:33:36 - Balancing Needs and Synergizing00:40:23 - Understanding and Balancing Extroverts and Introverts in Relationships00:47:07 - Communication Styles: Thinking vs Feeling00:53:57 - Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills01:00:36 - Building Healthy Relationships Through Effective Communication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2024 • 21min

952-Stop Giving Up Easily! 10 Powerful Tools to Boost Motivation

Explore the importance of motivation, goal setting, relationships, and overcoming challenges in a podcast discussion. Learn about managing distractions, increasing attention levels, and strategies to prevent giving up easily. Discover the impact of energy levels, regularity, and setting small goals for building confidence.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 2min

951-Discover the Power of a Holistic Approach to Mental Illness Treatment

Chapters:00:00:00 - Taking a Holistic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment00:06:35 - The Importance of Physical Health on Mood00:13:23 - The Gut-Brain Axis00:20:18 - The Relationship Between Stress and Hypothyroidism00:27:14 - The Impact of Medical Conditions on Mood00:33:50 - Impact of Pain on Mental Health00:40:19 - The Impact of Nutrition on Mood and Health00:47:11 - The Importance of Sleep for Brain Function and Cognitive Health00:53:46 - Adding Happiness to Your Life01:00:15 - Symptoms of Mental Health Diagnoses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2024 • 30min

950-Building a Distress Tolerance Toolbox _ CBT and DBT Counseling Skills

Chapters:00:00:00 - Creating Safety with a Distress Tolerance Toolbox00:02:59 - Understanding Emotions and the Mind's Best Guess00:06:03 - Tolerating Distress: The TAGS Method00:09:03 - Distress Tolerant Thoughts00:12:19 - Distressful Thoughts and Urges00:15:27 - Activities to Relax and Take a Break00:18:54 - Techniques for Coping with Overwhelm and Distress00:22:07 - Creating an Escape Plan00:25:19 - Sensory Tools for Distress Management00:28:32 - Building Confidence through Experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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