

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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Jan 28, 2018 • 1h
TIP 26 Gambling and Addictions Issues and Interventions In the Elderly
Objectives ~ Review the data about substance abuse and gambling issues in older adults ~ Review screening for substance use and mental health disorders in the elderly ~ Identify risk factors for SA and MH issues ~ Review placement and treatment issues specific to older adults Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2018 • 1h 2min
Tips for Enhancing and Understanding Mental Health in the Elderly
Important aspects of mental health for older adults include stable intellectual functioning, capacity for change and productive engagement with life. Cognitive Decline is often partly preventable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2018 • 59min
Therapy with Eating Disorders
When working with people with eating disorders, it is important to shift paradigms to one of resourcefulness vs. sickness The therapeutic relationship determines clients willingness to openly discuss and explore behavior patterns, consider altering eating behavior and disclose accurate information. You can improve motivation by creating mutually agreeable goals for treatment, and understanding and tipping […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2018 • 59min
Eating Disorder Assessment Part 2
Eating Disorders Assessment Part 2 Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC, LMHC Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Review the prevalence of eating disorders ~ Identify assessment areas ~ Identify risk and protective factors ~ Explore complications ~ Explore potential guidelines for treatment ~ Based on APA Guidelines for Eating […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 2018 • 59min
Eating Disorder Assessment Part 1
Eating Disorders Assessment Part 1 Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC, LMHC Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Review the prevalence of eating disorders ~ Identify assessment areas ~ Identify risk and protective factors ~ Explore complications ~ Explore potential guidelines for treatment ~ Based on APA Guidelines for Eating […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2018 • 58min
10 Session Anger Management Protocol
Objectives ~ Learn about anger and it’s functions ~ Explore events and cues ~ Develop an anger control plan ~ Learn about the aggression cycle and how to change it ~ Review the ABCDEs and thought stopping ~ Assertiveness and conflict resolution skills ~ Alternatives for expressing anger ~ Relaxation Interventions ~ Explore how past learning from your family of origin can influence current behavior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2018 • 1h
10 Risk Factors, Warning Signs and Protective Factors for Suicidality
~ Explore/review risk and protective factors for suicidality ~Discuss ways to reduce risk and enhance protective factors ~ Identify suicide warning signs IS PATH WARMED ~ Learn the SPLASH acronym for suicide screening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2018 • 58min
Culturally Responsive Counseling with Persons Who Are LGBTQ2IK
~ Learn terminology specific to the LGBTQ2IK community ~ Explore specific verbal and nonverbal communication issues ~ Learn the stages of the coming out process ~ Review Neisen's 3-Phase Model for Recovery From Shame and counselor tasks ~ Identify LGBTQ2IK Cultural Issues ~ Identify how race, culture and ethnicity impact identity development and acculturation ~ Identify specific treatment issues which may be unique to this population ~ Learn about the Family Acceptance Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2018 • 1h 1min
15 Principles of Client Centered Care
~ Client Centered Care empowers the client to actively participate in his/her care and develop an understanding of the interaction between his/her environment and self. ~ Improves treatment compliance ~ Leads to more rapid and enduring improvements ~ Starts with caring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2018 • 58min
10 Principles of Crisis Intervention
Define crisis ~ Identify the 6 basic threats and how they relate to crisis ~ Discuss characteristics of crisis ~ Examine cultural influences in behaviors ~ Explore the SAFERR model ~ Identify 10 principles of crisis intervention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices