

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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May 13, 2023 • 13min
820-What is Porn Addiction and Do I have it
Chapters:00:00:00 - Definition and Differentiation of Pornography Addiction00:02:30 - Recreational Use vs Addiction in Pornography Viewing00:05:15 - Self-Assessment for Pornography Addiction00:08:00 - The Impact of Pornography on Relationships, Self-Esteem, and Productivity00:10:28 - The Negative Effects of Porn Use and Addiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2023 • 30min
819-5 Ways CoDependent Relationships Differ from Healthy Ones CoDependency Masterclass
Chapters:00:00:00 - Understanding Codependency and Dependency00:02:46 - Signs of codependency in relationships and caregiving professions00:05:36 - Signs of Codependency in Relationships00:08:30 - Understanding the Difference Between Codependency and Caretaking00:11:24 - Essential Problems of Codependency00:14:24 - Inner Child Trauma and Dysfunction in Codependency00:17:19 - How Dysfunctional Caregivers Affect Children and Codependency00:20:15 - Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms and Codependency Recovery00:23:16 - The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Emotional Dysregulation in Adulthood00:25:39 - Understanding Codependency and Its Origins00:26:08 - Unstable Sense of Self and Fear of Abandonment in Codependency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2023 • 57min
818-Helping the Inner Child Process Grief
Chapters:00:00:00 - Understanding and Helping the Inner Child Grieve00:02:32 - Evaluating Schemas and Inner Child Schema Development00:05:15 - Healing the Wounded Inner Child00:08:01 - The Function of Inner Child Behaviors and Addressing Traumatic Memories00:10:41 - Healing the Wounded Inner Child00:13:27 - Helping the Wounded Inner Child Communicate Assertively and Addressing Losses00:16:08 - Losses of the Wounded Inner Child00:18:55 - Helping the Inner Child Grieve and Heal00:21:49 - Connecting with your Inner Child00:24:40 - Connecting with Your Inner Child for Self-Esteem and Emotional Support00:27:16 - Inner Child Work: Checking in Throughout the Day00:30:06 - Distress Tolerance Skills for Dealing with Anxiety and Overwhelm00:32:46 - Tolerating Distress and Finding Your Wise Mind00:35:30 - Managing Immature Behaviors and Dealing with Inner Child Triggers00:38:07 - Understanding and Responding to Your Inner Child's Needs00:41:12 - Strategies for Inner Child Autobiography and Emotional Identification00:44:00 - Identifying Triggers and Resolving Past Traumas00:46:46 - Helping the Inner Child Process Loss and Trauma00:49:39 - Strategies for Helping the Inner Child Grieve Trauma and Loss00:52:25 - Helping Children and Adults Heal from Childhood Wounds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2023 • 41min
817 - Adult Children of Alcoholics ACOA Traits and Treatment
Chapters:00:00:00 - Adult Children of Alcoholics: Traits and Treatment00:02:30 - Addiction and Childhood Environments00:05:17 - Understanding and Surviving in a Household with Addiction and Mental Illness00:08:21 - The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Emotional Intelligence00:11:06 - Common Behaviors in Adult Children of Addicted Caregivers00:13:55 - Effects of Growing Up in an Addicted Household on Personality Development00:16:43 - The Borderline Personality and Childhood Trauma00:19:25 - Growing up in Addicted Households and Narcissistic Behaviors00:22:17 - Understanding Antisocial and Dependent Personality Disorders00:25:05 - Characteristics of Adult Children from Addicted Households00:27:50 - The Effects of Growing Up in an Addicted Household00:30:35 - The Impact of Addiction in Childhood and Emotional Dysregulation in Adulthood00:33:33 - Impulsive behavior and high reward sensitivity in adult children of alcoholics00:36:30 - Dealing with Trauma and Developing Emotional Intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2023 • 1h 5min
816 - Rewiring the Traumatized Brain
Chapters:00:00:00 - Rewiring the Brain to Undo the Effects of Trauma00:07:32 - The Biochemical Effects of Trauma on the Body00:14:48 - The Impact of Trauma and Goals for Recovery00:22:25 - Tools for Managing Trauma: Strengthening Vagal Tone, Reducing Inflammation, and Nutrition00:30:11 - Promoting Neurogenesis and Preserving Neurons: Tips for Brain Health00:37:53 - Tools for Preserving Neurons and Reducing Stress00:45:22 - Developing Emotional Intelligence and Coping Strategies for Pain and Trauma Management00:52:35 - Managing Triggers and Building Resilience00:59:58 - Strategies for Feeling Safer and Empowered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2023 • 41min
815 - 20 Tips for Test Anxiety Relief
Chapters:00:00:00 - Managing Test Anxiety: Causes and Strategies00:07:04 - Strategies for Overcoming Test Anxiety00:14:24 - Strategies for Overcoming Test Anxiety00:21:56 - Strategies for Managing Test Anxiety00:29:35 - Overcoming Test Anxiety and Reframing Consequences00:36:49 - Managing Test Anxiety: Tips for Empowerment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2023 • 31min
814 - Making Peace with the Inner Critic CBT Tools
Name it
Replace the "l" pronoun with "you"
End your thoughts by asking "Who says?"
Talk back
Practice self-compassion (unconditional positive regard)
Would I say this to a friend?
Develop a nurturing/protective inner voice
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Apr 27, 2023 • 26min
813 - Is Depression Caused by a Chemical Imbalance?
•Only 30% of patients fully respond to the initial SSRI•Ultimately less than 55% of people respond to any SSRI.• WHY???• SSRIs typically only work on the 5HTIA receptor, but multiple 5HT receptors are involved in mood regulation: 1, 2,• SSRIs only impact one area of possible dysfunction• Serotonin creation, secretion, absorption, distribution is impacted by multiple factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2023 • 58min
812 - Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Principles
•Define trauma•Explore the prevalence of trauma•Identify the key elements Of Trauma Informed Care and the principles of TI•Learn about the ongoing impact of trauma•Discuss how trauma might contribute to the development of a variety of symptoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2023 • 19min
811 - What is the Inner Child? Why is Inner Child Healing Important for Developing Emotional Intelligence?
•Learn what the inner child is•Explore how the inner child is developed•Identify the 3 presentations of the inner child•Discuss symptoms of a wounded inner child and the benefits to healing and integrating the innerchild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices