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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Sep 18, 2016 • 31min
Adult Learning Theory and Styles
Explore the components of learning and the importance of making the learning process efficient and effective. Learn about unlearning old behaviors and the process of learning new ones in therapy. Understand effective learning, motivations of learners, and creating a positive learning climate. Discover different learning styles and the impact on learning. Explore strategies to engage adult learners and accommodate different learning needs.
Sep 17, 2016 • 19min
Self Esteem
Much distress is caused by people seeking validation and acceptance from others, because they cannot or do not know how to provide it to themselves. Self-Esteem is how people feel about themselves. By developing self-esteem anxiety, fears of abandonment and depression can be reduced and relationships with others, energy and overall well-being can be improved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 11, 2016 • 50min
Counseling Theories
Discover how understanding the roots of distress can lead to better coping strategies. Dive into person-centered therapy and the importance of empathy in fostering personal growth. Explore reality therapy's focus on the clinician-client connection and Freud's classic psychoanalytic concepts. Learn about defense mechanisms and their role in emotional health. Uncover Erikson's developmental stages and how they influence behavior, alongside the impact of learning theories on motivation and decision-making.
Sep 4, 2016 • 46min
Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Understanding Addiction
Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: Understanding Addiction Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart?c=3 Objectives – Learn about addiction – Prevalence – Cause – Functions of addiction – Develop an […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 3, 2016 • 31min
Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery What is Differential Diagnosis
Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: What is Diagnosis Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/search?q=differential Objectives – Define Diagnosis – Identify the Reasons for Diagnosis – Discuss the Drawbacks to […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 28, 2016 • 54min
The Mind Body Connection – Part 2
Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSM, LMHC, NCC Executive Director, AllCEUs Host, Counselor Toolbox President, Recovery and Resilience International Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/570/c/ Objectives – Learn about how the brain, body […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2016 • 46min
The Mind Body Connection – Part 1
Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: The Mind-Body Connection Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSM, LMHC, NCC Executive Director, AllCEUs Host, Counselor Toolbox President, Recovery and Resilience International Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/570/c/ Objectives – Learn about your […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2016 • 41min
Vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/616/c/ Objectives – Define vulnerabilities – Identify some of the most common vulnerabilities – Their effects – Ways to prevent them – Note: Each […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 21, 2016 • 48min
Understanding DBT Therapy- Overview and Case Formulation for Counseling for LPC and LMHC
Discover the foundational principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its vital role in addressing emotional dysregulation. The discussion highlights how emotional experiences and behavioral triggers shape client interactions. Learn about Linehan's biosocial theory and its insights on emotional vulnerabilities in individuals with bipolar disorder. The podcast delves into how factors like sleep deprivation and chronic pain impact mental health, offering compassionate strategies to help manage these challenges effectively.
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Aug 21, 2016 • 37min
Treatment Planning
Discover the art of treatment planning in mental health and addiction recovery. Learn how structured roadmaps can help clients achieve their personal goals while overcoming harmful behaviors. Dive into the KSAs framework, which focuses on understanding client motivations and tailoring coping skills. Explore the significance of setting observable goals that boost client motivation and the role of social support. Finally, find out how to transform anxiety into a positive force for change, enhancing the overall therapeutic process.
