

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 14, 2017 • 54min
Child Development 101: The Infant Stage
Child Development 101: The Infant Stage Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/613/c/ Objectives ~ Explore the developmental tasks and needs of the infant stage (0-2 years old) ~ Maslow (Biological and safety needs) ~ Erickson (Trust vs. Mistrust) ~ Bowlby (Attachment) […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2017 • 1h 9min
Relationship Saboteurs and Interventions
Nobody intends to sabotage their relationships. It is often a protective action learned from prior relationships. Some people are well aware that they sabotage their relationships, but are not sure why or how to address it. Learn some of the most common behaviors that sabotage relationships, their impact and ways to start developing healthier relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 2017 • 55min
Relationship Skills 101 for Teens Using DBT to Deal with Intense Emotions
It is hard being a teenager. In this episode we examine some tools teens can use to enhance their relationships and develop a greater sense of self-confidence and self-esteem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 2017 • 1h 9min
Relationship Skills and Saboteurs
Relationship Skills and Relationship Saboteurs Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Counseling CEs for this topic can be earned at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/612/c/ Objectives ~ Tips for Sweetening Your Relationship ~ Steps for Building Empathy ~ Tips for a Closer Relationship ~ Tips for Compromise ~ Tips for Getting Your […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 2016 • 59min
Addressing Abandonment Anxiety
Abandonment fears are formed in early childhood, which, by the nature of a child's brain, means they are likely very all-or-nothing. When these fears or ideas about the trustworthiness of people remain unchecked as the person gets older, it can lead to extreme ways of thinking about people, relationships and behavior. Learn how to help your clients or yourself address negative messages that still may be held and develop a more compassionate, and aware approach to relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2016 • 1h 4min
Emotional Eating
Emotional eating not only sabotages some people's diets, but it is also a relapse warning sign for mental health and substance abuse issues and can be an addiction in and of itself. We all eat to self-soothe occasionally, but when it is done consistently and sabotages our health or prevents us from actually addressing what is upsetting us, then it becomes a problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2016 • 48min
Assertiveness Skills: Help Clients Feel Heard and Improve Communication
Lack of assertiveness leaves people feeling angry, resentful and misunderstood. This video identifies tools that people can use, and counselors can use with clients, to improve assertiveness skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dec 11, 2016 • 41min
Conquering the Critical Inner Voice
Explore the critical inner voice that hinders personal growth and self-esteem. Discover why positive affirmations often fall short and learn effective strategies to silence that inner heckler. Dive into the origins of negative self-talk and how external influences shape self-perception. Uncover methods for differentiating constructive feedback from harmful criticism, and embrace self-compassion as a tool to conquer self-doubt. This enlightening discussion empowers listeners to reshape their inner dialogue and foster a healthier self-relationship.

Dec 10, 2016 • 59min
Crisis Intervention and Promoting Resilience
Learn new way to look at crisis and develop skills to help yourself and others through all types of crisis from situational to developmental. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2016 • 45min
50 Mindful Steps to Improved Self-Esteem
Learning about yourself, your strengths, your triggers and your values helps you live a more genuine life, with the energy to choose mindfully how to use your energy to help you develop into the person you want to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


