

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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Jan 18, 2024 • 14min
927-4 Habits to Improve Your Relationship with Yourself
Chapters:00:00:00 - Four habits to improve your relationship with yourself00:01:18 - The importance of self-love and connection00:02:38 - Addressing Dislike and Finding Solutions00:03:58 - Reflecting on the Day and Planning for Tomorrow00:05:22 - Encouraging Yourself for Improvement00:06:45 - Balancing Mistakes and Strengths00:08:11 - The Importance of Self-Love in Different Love Languages00:09:33 - Gifts for Yourself00:10:56 - Improving your relationship with yourself00:12:12 - The Safety of Self-Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 2min
926-The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health
Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to the Gut-Brain Axis and Microbiome00:06:28 - Gut Microbiota and Brain Communication00:13:17 - Strengthening Vagal Tone00:19:40 - The Impact of Gut Microbiome on Stress Response00:26:33 - Microbiome and Mental Health00:33:08 - Gut Microbiome and Dysfunction00:40:00 - Gut Health and Stress00:46:42 - Mindfulness and the Microbiome00:53:24 - The Impact of Circadian Rhythm on Gut Health01:00:35 - Live Presentation Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2024 • 28min
925-How to Have Difficult Discussions with Your Children _ Parenting Tools
Chapters:00:00:00 - Having Difficult Conversations with Your Children00:02:36 - Grounding and Self-awareness Techniques00:05:49 - Dealing with Anger and Anxiety in a Discussion00:08:50 - Having a Difficult Conversation with your Child00:11:42 - Understanding the Child's Perspective00:15:03 - Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of Adolescent Behavior00:17:53 - The Negative Impact on Achieving Goals and Relationships00:20:48 - Setting Boundaries and Consequences00:23:49 - Tough Love and Setting Boundaries00:26:50 - Improving Relationships Through Effective Communication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2024 • 20min
924-7 Tips to Survive Valentines Day and Address Loneliness
Chapters:00:00:00 - The History of Valentine's Day00:02:03 - Questioning Expectations on Valentine's Day00:04:09 - The Difference Between Being Alone and Being Lonely00:06:18 - The Loneliness Spectrum00:08:21 - Reconnecting with Others and Communicating Love Languages00:10:29 - Alternative Ways to Spend Valentine's Day00:12:32 - Mystery Valentine's Theater 3K00:14:43 - Celebrating Love and Connection00:16:51 - Finding Joy in Gardening00:19:01 - Different Types of Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2024 • 31min
923-How to Focus on Your Life Instead of Your Illness
Chapters:00:00:00 - Five Tips to Start Focusing on Your Life Instead of Your Disorder00:03:03 - Symptoms and Healing Process00:06:14 - Overcoming Depression and Building Relationships00:09:25 - Progress and Reflection00:12:33 - Living in the Present Moment00:15:45 - Defining Your Rich and Meaningful Life00:19:09 - Nurturing Relationships With Your Cat00:22:14 - Focusing on the Problem vs. Focusing on Solutions00:25:38 - Being mentally flexible and staying focused00:29:01 - Balancing Recovery and a Meaningful Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2024 • 29min
922-How To Stop Being Judgmental_ 6 Tips
Chapters:00:00:00 - Ways to Stop Being Judgmental00:02:47 - Respect for Individual Differences00:05:46 - Understanding Different Relationship Structures00:09:00 - Avoiding Judgment and Assumptions00:12:10 - Understanding Judgmentalism00:15:11 - The Consequences of Being Judgmental00:18:13 - The Impact of Judgmentality00:21:13 - Respecting Boundaries00:24:03 - Practicing Compassion and Acceptance00:26:48 - Sending Safety, Health, and Peace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2024 • 54min
921-How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health 2023
Chapters:00:00:00 - The Impact of Nutrition on Mental Health00:05:46 - The Impact of Chronic Stress on the Brain and the Gut00:11:36 - The Gut-Brain Axis00:17:31 - Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score and Vegan/Vegetarian Diets00:23:33 - Sources of Vitamin B5 for Gluten Sensitive Individuals00:29:14 - The Importance of Vitamin D3 in Mental Health00:35:16 - Importance of Iodine in the Diet00:41:17 - The Benefits of Omega-3s for Brain Health00:47:15 - Nutrient Deficiencies and Cognitive Performance00:52:52 - Small Changes for a Healthy Diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2024 • 31min
920-5 Reasons We Resist Change and Ways to Move Forward
Chapters:00:00:00 - Six Reasons We Resist Change00:02:56 - The Impacts of Change00:06:07 - Overcoming Obstacles to Change00:09:24 - Learning from Failure00:12:48 - Overcoming Fear of Failure00:16:08 - Knowledge needed to achieve goals00:19:34 - Importance of Time Management and Prioritization00:22:55 - Highlighting the Benefits and Drawbacks00:26:20 - Increasing Energy and Simplifying Life00:29:43 - Addressing Motivation and Energy Levels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2023 • 22min
919-Boost Your Brain Power_ 6 Tips to Clear Brain Fog
Chapters:00:00:00 - What is Brain Fog?00:02:08 - The truth about caffeine's impact on cognitive functioning00:04:19 - Bright Light Therapy for Gray Days and Sluggishness00:06:37 - Staying Hydrated and Reducing Diuretics in Your Diet00:08:49 - Tips for Staying Active During Sedentary Periods00:11:04 - Managing Stress for Clear Thinking00:13:21 - Managing Stress00:15:40 - Clearing out junk and reducing inflammation00:17:57 - Tips for Preventing Brain Fog00:20:11 - The limitations of caffeine in improving cognitive functioning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2023 • 51min
918-Sleep and Mental Health Disorders An Overlooked Treatment Issue
Chapters:00:00:00 - Sleep Disturbances Impact and Intervention00:05:18 - The Importance of Sleep00:10:45 - The Importance of Sleep for Physical and Mental Health00:16:18 - Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness00:21:33 - REM Sleep and Dreaming00:27:21 - Sleep Issues and Hormone Balance00:33:06 - Factors Impacting Sleep Quality00:38:36 - Tips for Better Sleep00:44:07 - Tips for Better Sleep and Sleep Hygiene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices