Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Dec 26, 2023 • 58min

917-Medical Error Prevention 2023

Chapters:00:00:00 - Overview of Medical Error Prevention and Terms Used in Behavioral Health00:06:05 - The Importance of Assessment and Treatment in Behavioral Health00:12:12 - Fall Prevention and Environmental Safety00:18:47 - Suicide Prevention Training and Follow-up00:25:22 - Safety Measures for Furniture and Objects in a Facility00:31:46 - Ensuring Safety in the Facility00:37:39 - Preventing Harm in Behavioral Health Facilities00:43:58 - Staying Within Your Scope of Practice00:50:26 - Addressing LGBTQ+ Treatment Issues00:56:36 - Medical Error Prevention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 23, 2023 • 22min

916-4 Little Tips for Big Success in Relationships

Chapters:00:00:00 - Four Little Tips for Big Success in Relationships00:02:13 - Checking the Facts and Context00:04:36 - Respecting Others' Triggers and Reactions00:06:54 - Understanding and Respecting Different Temperaments00:09:03 - Respecting Temperamental Preferences in Relationships00:11:23 - Communicating Preferences00:13:30 - Listening to Understand and Hear00:15:50 - Respecting Boundaries in Relationships00:18:04 - Respecting Boundaries in Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 21, 2023 • 28min

915-20 Cannabis (Marijuana) Terms Everyone Should Know _ Marijuana Awareness Education

Exploring cannabis terms, strains, and properties, including the rise of Delta 8 THC. Discussing the endocannabinoid system, CBD, and aromatic plant components. Delving into CBD and THC absorption through the skin and weighing the pros and cons of cannabis components

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