

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Counselors, coaches and sober companions help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Addictions and Mental Health issues each year. Learn about the current research and practical counseling tools to improve your skills and provide the best possible services. Counselor Toolbox targets counselors, coaches and companions, but can also provide useful counseling self-help tools for persons struggling with these issues and their loved ones. AllCEUs is an approved counseling continuing education provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.
Episodes
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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