

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.
Episodes
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Sep 9, 2020 • 56min
Overview of Total Family Intervention
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

Sep 5, 2020 • 50min
Post Acute Withdrawl Syndrome
Objectives
~ Learn what PAWS is
~ Explore why PAWS happens
~ Identify steps to take to reduce and cope with PAWS
What is PAWS
~ PAWS affects people who have engaged in addictive behaviors
~ The effects are based on factors
~ Age
~ Gender
~ Length and amount of use
~ Physical health
~ PAWS begins after acute withdrawal and lasts for up to a year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2020 • 53min
Medication-Assisted Therapies for Addiction
Summary
- Long-term pharmacotherapy is available and effective for several addictions
- Medication + counseling = recovery
- Smoking cessation
- Nicotine replacement is available over-the-counter
- Bupropion and varenicline are available by prescription for smoking cessation
- Multiple medications are available by prescription for alcohol dependence
- Methadone/buprenorphine maintenance proven to reduce mortality, crime, & spread of infection
- Substitution therapy to eliminate withdrawal, cravings, & heroin effects
- Individualized dose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2020 • 59min
Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System TIP 44
This discussion dives into the complexities of treating substance abuse in adults within the criminal justice system. It highlights the essential role of effective screening and assessment tools while addressing common diagnostic pitfalls. Strategies for continuity of care are crucial to reducing recidivism, emphasizing collaboration between mental health and correctional systems. The podcast also looks at the psychological roots of criminality, linking childhood trauma and homelessness to substance abuse. Finally, it underscores the importance of community support for successful rehabilitation.

Aug 26, 2020 • 56min
Special Issues of People Who are Homeless
Objectives
- Explore the prevalence of homelessness for children and people with mental illness
- Discuss causes of homelessness
- Explore the relationship between homelessness and ACEs
- Discuss how homelessness impacts the HPA Axis
- Review areas to be screened
- Identify creative interventions
- Identify resources to help people access needed services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2020 • 1h
Preventing Addiction and Mental Health Issues in College Students
~ Review some of the unique triggers for co-occurring disorders in adolescents and college students
~ Identify current best practices for preventing those
~ Explore ways to enhance college student engagement in prevention and health promotion activities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2020 • 58min
Addressing Chronic Pain
Explore psychopharmacology and the role and effect of psychotropic medications in mental health
Define the problem
Identify and discuss differential diagnosis for various pain conditions
Examine the similarities between CNCP and addiction
Identify the impact of CNCP on patients
Discuss effective interventions for CNCP
Identify what counselors can do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 2020 • 54min
Behavioral Health Services for People Who Are Homeless
•Recognize and address homelessness as a special dynamic that affects your clients.
•Help prevent potential crises that result from becoming homeless.
•Provide preventive services for individuals and families who are homeless,
•Be more aware of the effects of psychological trauma and co-occurring disorders (CODs) among people who are homeless.
•Provide integrated, more effective services to people who are homeless.
•Understand and know how to utilize resources for homelessness in your community.
•Influence the understanding of others in your community regarding the interrelationship of homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2020 • 56min
Autoimmune Issues, & Mood Disorders
Define Autoimmune Issues
Examine the relationship between autoimmune issues and depression
Explore the relationship between inflammation and autoimmune disorders and mood disorders
Identify interventions needed by people with autoimmune and mood disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2020 • 55min
Sociological Approach to Reducing Risk and Building Resilience
- Define the socio-ecological model
- Apply the socioecological model to addiction
- Explore different variables in the socio-ecological model
- Discuss how this framework can be used in prevention and treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
Prevention
- Prevention can take the form of:
- Preventing the problem
- Preventing worsening of the problem
- Preventing associated fall out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices