Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Diagnostic Criteria for autism spectrum disorders according to the DSM-5-TR 19:19 Strengths of Autistic people 26:25 Prevalence of ASD 28:00 Development and course of Autism Spectrum Disorders per the DSM-5-TR 30:35 Risk factors for Autism 39:00 Gender differences sex differences in presentation and rate of diagnosis 40:58 Challenges from Social Impairments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Review why vagal tone is important in releasing Trauma Explore strategies to help you gain more control over your autonomic nervous system Timestamps:00:00 Releasing Trauma Trapped in Your Body00:25 Objectives00:38 Releasing Trauma01:21 Basics04:42 Strategies10:00 Vagal Tone Improvement 120:21 Vagal Tone Improvement 232:04 Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses definitions of addiction and substance abuse, changes in DSM criteria, progression of addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and effects of substances on health. It also explores topics like gambling disorder, problematic behaviors in substance use disorders, stimulant and depressant withdrawal symptoms, and risk factors for substance use disorders.

•Define rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis•Explore the symptoms of these two disorders and how it impacts mental health•Highlight general treatment strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Describe the orienting response Explore the relationship between the orienting response, the vagus nerve and the HP-Axes CHAPTERS8:36 Orienting Reflex and Trauma13:56: The Vagus Nerve and the Orienting Reflex17:32 Vagus Nerve and Trauma29:32 Steps to start strengthening your Vagus nerve ability to trigger the relaxation response Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn about the Vagus Nerve.•A family of neural pathways that carry information both to and from the brain (like the body's email system).•It is connected to most bodily systems either directly or indirectly (i.e. trigeminal nerve)•Receives input from sensory organs•Transmits that info to the brain•Takes the messages from the brain to the rest of the body.•Triggers the orienting reflex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Review the concept of the inner child Identify the needs of the inner child Explore strategies to reparent the inner child through developing secure attachment TIMESTAMPS00:00 Reparenting the Inner Child00:10 Objectives00:24 What is the Inner Child01:53 Secure Attachment 103:22 Secure Attachment 205:39 Secure Attachment 309:22 Secure Attachment 414:45 Secure Attachment 518:25 Secure Attachment 622:47 Secure Attachment 725:20 Secure Attachment 822:47 Secure Attachment 925:20 Secure Attachment 1028:00 Secure Attachment 1130:11 Secure Attachment 1234:32 Support Doc Snipes 34:53 Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

•Anxiety / trauma / stress causes ongoing activation of the stress response which•Strengthens the anxiety autopilot•Weakens the vagal response(relaxation)•Alters the structure of the brain•Alters hormone levels, microbiome, circadian rhythms and more...•When bathed in stress hormones the brain is less able to logically process info and remember non-survival thingsTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction09:19 Physical Interventions23:01 Cognitive Behavioral Interventions37:50 Environmental Interventions and Essential Oils42:35 Relational Interventions, Self Esteem, Inner Child and Oxytocin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

• Oxygenation Terpenes (outside)•Sunlight / D / Circadian (outside)• Improves vagal tone• Catharsis / stress reduction•Cortisol reduction•Reduction of inflammation and Pain management• Increase energy / reduce deconditioning•Neurogenesis• Dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, BDNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what ways have your symptoms impacted your relationship with your child and prevented you from being• Consistent• Responsive•Attentive• Validating• Encouraging• SupportiveHow can you improve your children's attachment security? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices