

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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Aug 10, 2023 • 7min
857 - Introduction to Trauma, PTSD, cPTSD _ Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Counseling Activities
Chapters:00:00:02 - Defining trauma and its impact00:02:56 - Emotional Dysregulation: From Flat to Frantic00:04:03 - The Link Between Trauma and Mental Health Issues00:05:45 - Strategies for feeling safer and less hyper vigilant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2023 • 8min
856 - Introduction to Anxiety _ Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Counseling Activities
Chapters:00:00:01 - Introduction to Anxiety Disorders00:02:48 - The Effects of Anxiety on Muscle Tension and Sleep Quality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 2023 • 10min
855 - Introduction to Depression _ Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Counseling Activities
Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Depression and its Symptoms00:02:45 - Understanding the Causes of Difficulty Concentrating00:04:14 - Psychomotor Agitation00:04:28 - Thoughts of Suicide: Emergency Help00:05:09 - Exploring Alternative Ways to Deal with Symptoms00:05:35 - Triggers for Addictive Behaviors00:08:22 - Dealing with Symptoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 2023 • 9min
854 - Introduction to Mania and Hypomania _ Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Counseling Activities
Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Mania: Definition and Symptoms00:02:24 - Symptoms and Warning Signs of Mania/Hypomania00:05:23 - Dealing with Mania Triggers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2023 • 8min
853 - Introduction to Mood Disorders - Addiction and Mental Health Counseling Recovery Activities
Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Mood Disorders00:03:38 - The Link Between Mood Disorders and Addictive Behaviors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2023 • 14min
852 - 8 Hidden Signs of CPTSD _ Trauma
Chapters:00:00:03 - Eight Hidden Signs of Complex PTSD00:05:07 - Signs of Complex PTSD00:09:54 - Indicators of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023 • 13min
851 - 5 Tips to Help Support Someone with a Trauma Bond
Chapters:00:00:01 - Five Tips to Help Someone with a Trauma Bond00:05:08 - Supporting Someone in a Trauma Bond Relationship00:10:08 - Processing Trauma and Supporting Victims of Abuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 3min
850 - How Attachment Style Impacts Adult Relationships
Chapters:00:00:00 - Attachment and Its Impact on Adult Relationships00:04:06 - The Attachment System and Searching Behaviors00:08:22 - How early attachments shape how we seek love and social support00:13:23 - The Importance of Attachment and Developmental Stages00:17:35 - The Impact of Unmet Needs on Attachment Styles and Future Relationships00:22:03 - The Importance of Accessibility and Attachment in Intimate Relationships00:26:33 - The Importance of Childhood Attachments in Adult Relationships00:30:48 - Understanding Attachments and Triggers in Adult Relationships00:35:29 - Impact of Abuse on Attachment and Trust in Relationships00:40:09 - Avoidant Relationships and Attachment Styles00:44:17 - Understanding attachment styles and how to change them00:48:44 - Strategies for Healthy Relationships and Emotional Stability00:53:02 - Building assertiveness and resolving conflict in relationships00:57:14 - Examining Attachment Behaviors and Styles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2023 • 27min
849 - 15 Signs You are Hitting Bottom in Codependency
Chapters:00:00:02 - Hitting Bottom in Codependency00:09:47 - Signs of Hitting Bottom in Codependency00:14:22 - Letting Go of Codependent Behaviors and the Grieving Process00:18:51 - The Codependency Grief Process and Finding Acceptance00:23:33 - Grieving the Loss in Codependency Recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2023 • 26min
848 - 12 Effects of CoDependency on Children
Chapters:00:00:02 - Effects of Codependency on Raising Children00:04:51 - Common Problems in Children with Codependency00:09:41 - The Impact of Codependency on Children and Caregivers00:14:41 - The Devastating Effects of Emotionally Unavailable Caregivers on Children00:19:31 - Effects of Codependency on Children's Sense of Safety and Self-Esteem00:24:07 - Codependency and Children's Mental Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices