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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Sep 19, 2020 • 45min
Complimentary Interventions in Addiction Treatment
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
Sep 16, 2020 • 57min
Treatment Planning for Depression
-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
Sep 12, 2020 • 52min
Medication Assisted Therapy Advances
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
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
