

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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May 18, 2019 • 51min
Understanding The Mind-Body Connection
The Interaction Between Neurotransmitters, Thoughts & Emotion Objectives Learn about your central control center, the brain What role does it play in Emotions Thoughts Physical Reactionsl Sensations How things can go wrong How to fix those things Summary After a hard day, you often want to relax and “veg” This is the brain sending out […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2019 • 53min
Internal Family Systems Theory
Internal Family Systems Theory Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Purchase CEU class for this podcast at: https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/1034/c/ Objectives ~ Define Internal Family Systems Theory ~ Identify when it is used ~ Explore guiding principles ~ For more information and training programs in IFS, go to https://www.selfleadership.org/ Overview ~ IFS was developed in the 1990s by family therapist […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2019 • 59min
Understanding Anxiety Through a Childs Eyes
Objectives
Identify symptoms of anxiety in children
Review common misdiagnoses
Explain how children’s developmental stage impacts their fears
Propose interventions to help children deal with anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2019 • 54min
Facilitating Open-Ended Groups
Define closed, open and single-session groups
Explore the benefits and challenges for each
Discuss necessary skills for managing open-ended groups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2019 • 55min
Developing Positive Self-Talk in People of All Ages
Positive self talk helps you feel empowered and good about being the best you that you can be. Feelings of empowerment reduce feelings of helplessness and hopelessness and can protect against depression, anxiety and a host of stress related illnesses. CEUs are available for this podcast at allceus.com/counselortoolbox or in Australia at australia.allceus.com/counselortoolbox . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2019 • 1h 1min
Forming a Foundation that Nurtures Secure Attachment at All Ages
Children need different things at different developmental stages due to their cognitive capabilities as well as their psychosocial needs.The key to attachment is creating an environment in which children feel safe, loved and accepted (unconditionally). Use the CARES approach. Consistency, Attention, Responsiveness, Empathy and Solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2019 • 1h 5min
Creating Psychological Flexibility In Children
Every event is an opportunity to choose thoughts and behaviors that will help you use your energy to move toward your goals and values. Using the Flexibility Activity or worksheet youth can apply this on a daily basis. CEUs/OPDs are available for this podcast at allceus.com/counselortoolbox or if you are in Australia, Australia.allceus.com/counselortoolbox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2019 • 52min
Moving from Supportive to Solution Focused Interventions
Moving from Supportive to Solution Focused Interventions Objectives ~ Differentiate between supportive and solution-focused interventions ~ Identify the function of each ~ Explore interventions to facilitate transition into problem solving What’s the Difference ~ Supportive interventions are grounded in empathy and helping the person survive the moment. ~ Plugging a hole in the hull of […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2019 • 59min
Developing Resilience in Children
Building Resilience in Children Objectives ~ Define resilience ~ Explore characteristics of Resilient People ~ Identify how to help people become more resilient ~ Highlight activities which can help people deal with unpleasant events when they happen The Art of Resilience ~ Resilience is a process or lifestyle that enables people to bounce back in […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2019 • 1h 3min
Counseling Couples
Identify goals and techniques for using in couples counseling. CEUs are available for this podcast at https://allceus.com/counselortoolbox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices