Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Improving Health Literacy with Health Coaching Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Counseling CEUs Objectives – Define health literacy – Explain why health literacy is important – Explore health literacy in a recovery oriented system of care – Identify at least 5 ways to improve health literacy – Explain what health coaching […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Like a bonzai tree there are times when the brain is developing and malleable. - The brain begins development in the first trimester and continues until age 24. - During adolescence different parts of the brain develop at different times (different branches of the tree) - An insult to the immature brain can cause much more dramatic changes because of its malleability (sapling vs. hardened branch) - All drugs appear to alter parts of the brain associated with learning, memory, emotion regulation, planning and problem solving and impulse control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives - Identify risk and protective factors for - Prematurity/Miscarriage/Stillbirth - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Explore treatment issues for the family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Opioids have a place for acute pain management - Opioids have also been associated with reductions in anxiety and depression - Dependence and tolerance develop quickly - Currently opioids are very easily diverted - Prevention needs to focus on all of the reasons people abuse opioids including stress and anxiety management, depression, and pain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Suicidality is not uncommon - It is important to regularly screen all clients for suicidality (e.g. check in sheets, monitoring logs) - Suicidality is an opportunity for change - A variety of different issues can contribute to suicidality. - Early recovery is a period of extreme vulnerability for many people and treatment plans should always contain a suicide prevention plan (does not substitute for active monitoring) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Telemental Health is here to stay - Many self-directed programs are extremely useful for all ages and a multitude of diagnoses, especially for early intervention - The use of virtual technologies enables a clinician to individualize treatment to increase compliance, accessibility and effectiveness - There are many ethical, regulatory and legal issues surrounding the use of electronic devices in any aspect of counseling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary ~ Addiction is a biopsychosocial condition ~ No single treatment or intervention is likely sufficient for sustained recovery. ~ Many complimentary therapies help rebalance the neurotransmitters / CNS which often underly craving, withdrawal symptoms and mood issues which are being self-medicated. ~ Many therapies can be used in conjunction to address the myriad of underlying issues contributing to relapse risk (depression, anxiety, low self efficacy, insomnia, fatigue, pan) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Extent of the Problem -Risk Factors for Suicide -Protective Factors -Warning Signs and Precipitating Events -Neurobiological and Genetic Factors -The Role of Substance Use in Suicidal Behavior -Specific Populations -Co-Occurring Mental Disorders and Suicidal Behavior -Accidental Versus Suicidal Overdose -The Role of Trauma and Abuse -Assessment of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors -Treatment of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors -Substance Abuse Treatment and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors -The Effects of Suicide on Family and Friends -The Effects of Suicide on Counselors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives - Review the purpose and efficacy of MAT in general - Review current research on MAT for - Nicotine - Alcohol - Opioid - Methamhetamine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives - Learn what intervention is - Identify who typically does an intervention and for what reasons - Explore the basic steps in intervention- Register for the 100+ hour Interventionist Certification at AllCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices