

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.
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Mar 9, 2024 • 53min
949-Principles of Crisis Intervention 2023 _ Counselor Continuing Education
Chapters:00:00:00 - Understanding Crisis and Identifying Threats00:05:45 - Understanding Crisis and Opportunity00:11:13 - Impact of Precipitating Events00:16:59 - Situational Crises and Their Impact00:22:30 - Assessing Vulnerabilities and Medication Impact00:28:15 - Helping Individuals Gain Control and Change Thinking00:34:36 - Facilitating Understanding and Empathy00:40:18 - Referring to Support Groups for Various Issues00:46:12 - Assisting Individuals in Crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2024 • 30min
948-12 Tips for Improving Communication in Relationships
Chapters:00:00:00 - 12 wenke vir die verbetering van kommunikasie00:03:14 - Verskillende persoonlike ervarings00:06:21 - Die belangrikheid van luister om te verstaan00:09:24 - Nie-verbale kommunikasie00:12:28 - Die Effek van Kommunikasie op Kinderse Wellbeing00:15:51 - Die belangrikheid van objektiewe identifikasie00:18:53 - Luister na ander perspektiewe00:21:58 - Kommunikasie wenke00:25:10 - Eerlike en nuttige kommunikasie00:28:31 - Aanvraag jouself en jou verhoudings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2024 • 60min
947-Overlooked Needs of Foster Children _ Counselor Continuing Education
Chapters:00:00:00 - The Unique Needs of Children in Foster Care00:06:19 - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)00:12:42 - Children's Perspective of Foster Care00:19:17 - Impact of Neglect and Abuse on Nutrition00:25:46 - Challenges with Family Tree Projects in Foster Care00:32:20 - Emotional Impact of Birth Family Visits in Foster Care00:39:10 - Emotional dysregulation and attachment00:45:45 - Emotional Impact on Kinship Caregivers00:52:18 - Communicating with Traumatized Children in Foster Care00:58:37 - Advocating for Better Understanding of Behavior as Communication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
946-Motivational Interviewing, Enhancement & Stages of Change _ CBT Skills
Chapters:00:00:00 - Motivational Enhancement Therapy: Comparing and Contrasting Approaches00:06:56 - Overcoming Resistance to Change00:13:51 - Providing Support and Empowerment in Treatment00:20:47 - Stages of Readiness for Change00:27:51 - Building Hardiness and Motivation00:35:09 - Change in Anxiety Over Time00:41:59 - Family Impact and Treatment Options00:48:40 - Shifting Focus and Developing Rapport00:55:27 - Support for Significant Others in Mental Health Therapy01:01:58 - Motivational Enhancement Therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 29, 2024 • 54min
945-Why MINDSPACE Works_ Evidence-Based Prevention Practice Explained
The podcast explores Mind Space as a prevention practice and the 6E's policy framework for behavior change. It discusses unintended consequences, environmental prompts, motivating behavior with incentives, exercise norms, public policy implementation, and the influence of novelty, emotional cues, and priming on behavior change.

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
944-Responding to Toxic People and Environments _ 2023 Update
Chapters:00:00:00 - Responding to Toxic People and Behaviors00:06:53 - The Impact of Self-Deprecating Thoughts00:13:37 - Toxic Behaviors in Relationships00:20:26 - Toxic Behaviors: Conditional Love and Boundary Violations00:27:12 - Origin of Toxic Behaviors00:34:35 - Being Mindful and Dependable for Ourselves00:41:17 - Taming Your Inner Critic00:48:02 - Controlling Behavior and the Need for Attention in Relationships00:55:01 - Giving People What They Crave01:01:44 - Recognizing and Coping with Toxic Behaviors in Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2024 • 54min
943-Expert Tips for Treating Different Types of Depression
Chapters:00:00:00 - The Importance of Early Intervention00:05:49 - The Physiological Component of Depression00:11:39 - Physiological Causes of Depression00:17:24 - The Effects of Depression on the Body and Mind00:23:06 - Effects of Depression on Relationships00:29:00 - Overcoming Depression through Movement and Activities00:34:42 - Strategies for Overcoming Hopelessness and Helplessness00:40:09 - Strategies for improving mood and combating depression00:46:08 - Using Essential Oils for Aromatherapy00:51:58 - Contributing Factors to Hopelessness and Depression Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
942-Signs and Causes of Burnout and Secondary Trauma
Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Mindfulness and Self-Care for Burnout Prevention00:06:44 - Signs and Symptoms of Burnout00:13:37 - Burnout Symptoms and Vulnerabilities00:20:22 - Burnout and its effects on personal activities00:27:44 - Impact of Similarity on Empathy and Trauma00:35:12 - Contributors to Burnout00:41:55 - Managing Pain and Vulnerabilities00:48:48 - Secondary Trauma and Burnout Prevention Strategies00:55:12 - Promoting Resilience and Coping Skills01:01:59 - Burnout in Work Environments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 56min
941-Anger, Anxiety, Depression Make the Connection _ Counselor Education Series
Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction: Trans-Diagnostic and Transactional Theories00:06:00 - Threat Response System and the Fight Response00:12:08 - Irritants and Energy Drain00:18:06 - Threat Assessment and Emotional Triggers00:24:28 - Examining Triggers for Irritation and Anger00:30:37 - the Relationship Between Stress and Depression00:36:11 - Dealing with Stress and Anxiety: Sleep Intervention00:41:45 - Healthy Eating Habits00:48:08 - Dealing with Negative Thoughts and Behaviors00:54:08 - Stick around and chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2024 • 57min
940-Vulnerability Awareness and Tools to Address Them _ Counselor Continuing Education
Chapters:00:00:00 - Understanding Vulnerabilities00:06:08 - The Impact of Nutrition on Anxiety Levels00:12:29 - The Impact of Sleep on Mental Health00:18:37 - The Effects of Addictive Behaviors and Toxins00:25:08 - Effects of Distress on the Brain and Body00:31:18 - Coping with Mental or Cognitive Vulnerabilities00:37:45 - Strategies for Maintaining Motivation00:43:45 - Identifying and Addressing Time Sucks00:49:43 - Addressing Weak Emotional Boundaries and Fear of Abandonment00:55:52 - Addressing Mental Health and Recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices