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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Mar 25, 2017 • 57min
PTSD: Understanding 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
Mar 22, 2017 • 60min
Medication Assisted Therapies: A Primer for Mental Health Clinicians
There is a lot of controversy about medication assisted therapy. In this episode we explore the types of MAT for nicotine, opiates and alcohol and different ways medication can be used to assist people in reducing cravings and maintaining recovery from other drugs or abuse and addictive behaviors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2017 • 59min
The Neurobiological Impact of Psychological Trauma: The HPA-Axis
The Neurobiological Impact of Psychological Trauma: The HPA-Axis An on-demand course based on this product is available for CEUs at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/650/c/ Objectives ~ Define and explain the HPA-Axis ~ Identify the impact of trauma on the HPA Axis ~ Identify the impact of chronic stress/cumulative trauma on the HPA-Axis ~ Identify symptoms of HPA-Axis dysfunction […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2017 • 50min
Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders Part 2: Physiology of Addiction and Mental Health Issues
Assessment: Neurobiology of Mental Health and Addiction Issues An on-demand course based on this product is available for CEUs at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/650/c/ Objectives ~Neurotransmitters ~Sex Hormones ~Thyroid Hormones ~Stress Hormones ~Physiology of Emotion and Motivation ~Physiology of Sleep ~Physiology of Eating ~Physiology of Stimulants ~Physiology of Depressants Neurotransmitters–Inhibitory ~Serotonin ~Broken down to make melatonin/sleep ~Bowel function […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2017 • 60min
Assessment of Addiction and Mental Health Issues
Mental health and addiction issues are not one size fits all. Learn about the transtheoretical method of assessment and how to best help your clients take the next step forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2017 • 54min
Anger, Anxiety and Depression: Exploring the Connection
Anger, Anxiety and Depression Making the Connection Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Objectives Define the transdiagnostic and transactional theories Define anger and anxiety Explore types of threats and threat assessment techniques Explore intervention techniques Define depression Examine the connection between depression, anger and anxiety Identify transdiagnostic interventions Transdiagnostic & Transactional Approaches ~Transdiagnostic […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2017 • 58min
Dialectical Behavior Therapy- Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
Interpersonal effectiveness is the ability to ask for what you want and say no to unwanted requests Learn how to get others to do things you want them to do and take you seriously, effectively say no to unwanted requests, strengthen current relationships, and find and build new relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 6, 2017 • 59min
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Techniques Distress Tolerance
Preventing distress when possible is ideal, but what about when you cannot avoid it? Learn how to accept and tolerate unpleasant emotions until you can think more clearly and make a wise decision about the next course of action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 5, 2017 • 56min
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Emotional Regulation
What makes you vulnerable to emotional overload? How can you prevent, or cope with emotional overload in the face of unavoidable stressors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 4, 2017 • 55min
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Addressing Negative Thoughts
Your thoughts have a huge impact on how you feel. Learn techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and start feeling better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
