

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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Jul 7, 2020 • 45min
CBD In Treatment of Alzheimers, Addictions and Mood Disorders
Summary
- CBD is showing promise as an alternative or adjunctive treatment for a variety of ailments ranging from Alzheimer’s and Addiction to Parkinson’s and Schizophrenia.
- CBD does not have the psychogenic effects that THC does, however, THC has been found to be more effective at addressing some issues
- OTC CBD is nonstandardized so dosages, even from the same manufacturer, but in different lots may have different potencies
- CBD interacts with most medications, so it is vital to consult a physician prior to using it.
- Dosages of CBD in the literature varied widely.
- Currently there are a couple CBD based medications for the treatment of seizure disorder
- CBD oils also may have a trace of THC in them—again, in OTC formulations, it may be variable, but supposed to be less than 0.3% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2020 • 56min
PTSD Exploring the Functional Nature of Symptoms
From a survival standpoint, the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress make a lot of sense. We will explore the possible reasons for these symptoms and interventions that can be used to assist clients in creating a resilient recovery narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 2020 • 44min
Treatment Planning and ReAssessment
Objectives
Review multiple ways of writing treatment plans including using the integrative summary, FARS, CANS, ASAM and LOCUS
Review pitfalls in writing effective treatment plans and how to avoid them
Review the purpose of the reassessment and best practices for documentation
Identify time-effective methods for completing treatment plans and reassessments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2020 • 60min
Treatment for People with Borderline Parents
Objectives
~ Review the characteristics of BPD
~ Compare and contrast BPD with addictive behaviors
~ Examine ways to implement the activities presented in the book in a group format
Characteristics of BPD
~ Poorly developed, or unstable self-image, often associated with excessive self-criticism
~ Difficulty recognizing the feelings & needs of others
~ Interpersonal hypersensitivity (i.e., prone to feel slighted or insulted)
~ Perceptions of others tend to focus on negative attributes or vulnerabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 2020 • 58min
Life Skills
- Review common life skills
Communication Skills
- Types
- Written
- Nonverbal
- Oral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2020 • 56min
Relaxation and Recreation Activities
Objectives
~ Review the function of mindfulness and a variety of mindfulness techniques
~ Explore the concept of relaxation
~ Identify different methods of relaxation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2020 • 55min
The Neurobiological Impact of Trauma and Addiction
-Post-traumatic stress disorder: the
neurobiological impact of psychological trauma
Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2011 Sep; 13(3): 263-278.
https: //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182008/
-This article lays out the many changes and/or
conditions seen in the brain of people with PTSD.
-As clinicians, awareness of these changes can help
us educate patients about their symptoms and
find ways of adapting to improve quality of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 3, 2020 • 57min
Grief and Loss Activities
» Define grief
» Conceptualize grief in terms of any loss
» Identify how failure to deal with grief can impact
a person
» Explore the stages of grief
» Review activities and interventions to help people
grieve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2020 • 57min
Quickstart Guide to Understanding and Addressing Anxiety
» Review the symptoms of anxiety in adults and
children
» Explore the impacts of anxiety
» Identify strategies for prevention and intervention
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May 27, 2020 • 55min
Anger, Guilt, Jealousy, and Their Functions
- Explore the function and impact of anger
- Identify the types of threats that may prompt
anger
- ldentify different types of anger to include
- Run of the mill anger
- Irritation
- Resentment
- Envy/Jealousy
- Guilt/Regret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices