Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Summary - Academic success - Impacts student’s self-esteem by providing frequent small successes - Empowers them and reduces depression and hopelessness and helplessness by teaching them how to solve problems and opens up a world of possibilities - Reduces anxiety by helping them develop an “I can” mantra and learn how to embrace failure as a learning opportunity - Each child has their own unique learning needs based on their learning style and temperament. - Once children know how they learn best they can be empowered to modify lessons and study habits to accommodate their unique needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives - Explore the impact of homeschooling on the family - Identify issues that may come up during homeschooling - Explore creative ways to help families effectively homeschool Impact of Homeschooling - Physical - It is easy for the child’s schedule to get out of synch when they don’t have to get up to meet a bus - Maintain a schedule - There is a risk of greater weight gain related physical problems due to a lack of enforced PE and 24/7 availability of food - Mindful eating, cooking, fun activities, nutrition literacy - Some children may rely on free and reduced breakfast and lunch and will no longer be able to access that. - Work with food pantries and volunteers to disperse care packages - Increased risk for unnoticed child abuse or neglect when children are home all day - Conversely, children could get more sleep, be exposed to fewer germs, encouraged to be active in meaningful ways, learn how to eat mindfully as well as develop culinary skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Learn about Asian cultures, traditions and values as they relate to mental health - Learn about communication styles to help the counselor more effectively communicate with culturally different clients - Explore health disparities - Explore appropriate approaches to counseling General Information - Asian Americans have a 17.30 percent overall lifetime rate of any psychiatric disorder and a 9.19 percent 12-month rate, yet Asian Americans are three times less likely to seek mental health services than Whites - Cultural factors, such as language, age, gender, and others, can influence the mental health of Asians, particularly immigrants - Asians place great value on the family as a unit. Each individual has a clearly defined role and position in the family hierarchy and is expected to function within that role, submitting to the larger needs of the family. - Social stigma, shame, and saving face often prevent Asians from seeking behavioral health care - Asian patients are likely to express psychological distress as physical complaints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Learn what juvenile and rheumatoid arthritis are - Identify the prevalence of JA/RA - Explore the relationship of JA/RA and affiliated medications to mental health - Identify interventions to assist people with JA/RA achieve their highest quality of life Autoimmune Issues and Children - Autoimmune disorders that occur in childhood include: - Juvenile arthritis, which affects about 1 in 1,000 children - Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, which affects 1 to 2 of every 400 children - Celiac disease which impacts 1-3% of the population Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - There is no one right way. Providing direction on how something should be done is not a comfortable or customary practice for American Indians and Alaska Natives. For them, healing is interconnected with others and comes from within, from ancestry, from stories, and from the environment. RESPECT - Respect communication styles and how respect is shown in the culture - Explanatory model: Understand how clients perceive/understand their presenting issues - Sociocultural context affect treatment - Participation expectations for treatment may be different than mainstream. (family, community, faith healers etc.) - Empathy - Concerns and fears should be elicited (at the beginning and at points of resistance) - Trust is based on who you are not what you accomplished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - CBD is showing promise as an alternative or adjunctive treatment for a variety of ailments ranging from Alzheimer’s and Addiction to Parkinson’s and Schizophrenia. - CBD does not have the psychogenic effects that THC does, however, THC has been found to be more effective at addressing some issues - OTC CBD is nonstandardized so dosages, even from the same manufacturer, but in different lots may have different potencies - CBD interacts with most medications, so it is vital to consult a physician prior to using it. - Dosages of CBD in the literature varied widely. - Currently there are a couple CBD based medications for the treatment of seizure disorder - CBD oils also may have a trace of THC in them—again, in OTC formulations, it may be variable, but supposed to be less than 0.3% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Objectives Review multiple ways of writing treatment plans including using the integrative summary, FARS, CANS, ASAM and LOCUS Review pitfalls in writing effective treatment plans and how to avoid them Review the purpose of the reassessment and best practices for documentation Identify time-effective methods for completing treatment plans and reassessments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Review the characteristics of BPD ~ Compare and contrast BPD with addictive behaviors ~ Examine ways to implement the activities presented in the book in a group format Characteristics of BPD ~ Poorly developed, or unstable self-image, often associated with excessive self-criticism ~ Difficulty recognizing the feelings & needs of others ~ Interpersonal hypersensitivity (i.e., prone to feel slighted or insulted) ~ Perceptions of others tend to focus on negative attributes or vulnerabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Review common life skills Communication Skills - Types - Written - Nonverbal - Oral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Review the function of mindfulness and a variety of mindfulness techniques ~ Explore the concept of relaxation ~ Identify different methods of relaxation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Post-traumatic stress disorder: the neurobiological impact of psychological trauma Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2011 Sep; 13(3): 263-278. https: //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182008/ -This article lays out the many changes and/or conditions seen in the brain of people with PTSD. -As clinicians, awareness of these changes can help us educate patients about their symptoms and find ways of adapting to improve quality of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

» Define grief » Conceptualize grief in terms of any loss » Identify how failure to deal with grief can impact a person » Explore the stages of grief » Review activities and interventions to help people grieve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

» Review the symptoms of anxiety in adults and children » Explore the impacts of anxiety » Identify strategies for prevention and intervention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Explore the function and impact of anger - Identify the types of threats that may prompt anger - ldentify different types of anger to include - Run of the mill anger - Irritation - Resentment - Envy/Jealousy - Guilt/Regret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Identify signs of relationship insecurities -Explore how past relationships impact present relationships -Identify at least 5 interventions to address relationship insecurities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Identify the characteristics of each dimension of temperament and how awareness of temperament can improve relationships. - Learn about love languages and how those can be used to enhance relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

» Learn about boundaries signs of violations and how to maintain them » Summarize the characteristics of healthy relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

> Identify the function of negative self talk > Explain the benefits of positive self talk > Describe 15 methods for teaching positive self talk to people of all ages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

» Define psychological flexibility » Explore how to apply psychological flexibility » Identify the shortcut question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Review the cognitive triad -Identify ways to teach the following cognitive behavioral skills in group -ABC-DEs, Cognitive Restructuring, Unhooking, Psychological Flexibility Matrix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overcoming hoarding, a mental disorder recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, requires more than pop psychology and a 30-gallon garbage bag. In the new book Conquer the Clutter, social worker Elaine Birchall, founder of the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition, and co-author Suzanne Cronkwright, provide practical strategies for regaining control. You can find Elaine at https://www.hoarding.ca to learn more and to buy her book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

~ Review the basics of psychodynamics ~ Phenomenological reality (autobiography) ~ Transference ~ Compare and contrast (are you safe now?) ~ Creating PACER safety and Mindfulness of the Present Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore why it is important to envision a rich and meaningful life Identify how to envision a rich and meaningful life Learn how to set goals to achieve that rich and meaningful life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

• Define vulnerabilities • Identify some of the most common vulnerabilities • Their effects • Ways to prevent them - Note: Each of the vulnerabilities has its own presentation. This section is designed to give you an overview and get you thinking about possible small changes that might have a big impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindfulness Overview - Differentiate between mindLESSness and mindFULness - Understand where mindLESSness came from - Define mindFULness - Explore ways mindFULness can help - Reduce emotional and physical distress and pain - Improve sleep - Improve Relationships - Explore activities that will help you - Become truly aware of your feelings, wants and needs - Develop skills that will help you observe, describe and participate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Review how tolerance develops Discuss the impact of addictive substances and behaviors on the brain and body Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Review how tolerance develops Discuss the impact of addictive substances and behaviors on the brain and body Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Types of Motivation * Motivation is essential for change * Motivation helps you identify why it is worth the effort to make a change * Motivation helps you keep going when the going gets tough * Change can be hard and uncomfortable * Motivation is different for different goals » Changing people, places and things « Motivation may decrease over time unless you actively maintain it * Going to meetings or counseling * Placing a priority on adequate quality sleep and stress management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore physical, affective, cognitive, environmental and relational triggers for both distress and happiness and discuss ways of mitigating the negative and enhancing the positive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enhancing Hardiness and Resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Trauma can enhance feelings of disconnectedness, helplessness and anxiety. - Trauma impacts people emotionally, mentally, physically, interpersonally, occupationally - By helping people develop trauma resiliency we can assist them in preventing PTSD after a trauma and breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary ~ Anger is a natural emotion. It is designed to alert people that there MIGHT be a problem. ~ When people are vulnerable or learned maladaptive ways of dealing with anger or simply never learned healthy coping skills they can experience anger management problems ~ Excessive anger negatively impacts people emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, occupationally, legally and spiritually. ~ Effective anger management involves preventing vulnerabilities, being aware of and working on “sensitive areas” or “threat areas,” preventing anger whenever possible and developing immediate coping responses to deal with it when it occurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary ~ Supportive interventions are necessary to help people radically accept their feelings and situation and get into their wise mind. ~ Solution-focused interventions will help them address the situation and start moving forward to break the distress cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Dr. Lindsay Weisner. Author of "Ten Steps To Finding Happy: A Guide to Permanent Satisfaction." The book is available for pre-order at: https://amzn.to/2wmCTcU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Schema are lenses through which we predict and interpret situations - They are only as good as the knowledge and understanding of the situation - Schema often need to be altered as we gain new information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Learn about bariatric surgery - Explore reasons for the surgery and increase in popularity - Identify the psychosocial outcomes of bariatric surgery - Identify common presenting issues in persons seeking bariatric surgery - Explore current recommendations for assessment protocols and presurgical preparation for bariatric surgery - Identify postoperative mental and physical health issues which may occur and need to be addressed Types of Bariatric Surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary • There are many unknowns with the current coronavirus situation • The flu is widespread and catastrophic for tens of thousands of people in the US each year and we do not panic. • High levels of stress and anxiety however will reduce immunity and make people more susceptible to all types of illnesses • Steps to reduce anxiety • Get accurate information • Limit your exposure to negative media • Practice mindful acceptance of your reactions • Use belly breathing to help de-escalate the physical anxiety reactions • Identify proactive, positive ways to cope with the situation • Regularly evaluate your beliefs against the FACTS at that time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coronavirus, election anxiety and financial stress is getting to people right now. This is the audio version of a three part series just released on YouTube on dealing with that stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary • End of life care often involves multiple providers, the client and caregivers • It is essential to consider all biopsychosocial needs with a focus on integrative care • “Stress” and distress will increase HPA-Axis activation, impair sleep and immunity and contribute to worsening of health and wellbeing of both the patient and caregivers. • Children will need different approaches depending on their developmental level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Summary • People can have millions of automatic cognitive distortions. Addressing each one may not be possible. • Becoming aware of thought patterns, their function, their usefulness and alternatives underlies MCT. • MCT moves from addressing the content of thoughts (What is being thought?) to the function of those thoughts (Why are the thoughts occurring and are they helpful? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary • 46% of people in the US are exposed to adverse childhood experiences. (Early Intervention) • Instruction in skills to handle emotional dysregulation • Mindfulness • Vulnerability prevention and awareness • Emotion Regulation • Distress Tolerance • Problem Solving • Of those exposed to trauma, education about and normalization of heightened emotional reactivity and susceptibility to PTSD in the future may be helpful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary ~ Information is key; people who are quarantined need to understand the situation ~ Effective and rapid communication is essential ~ Supplies (both general and medical) need to be provided or available (i.e. online shopping) ~ The quarantine period should be short and the duration should not be changed unless in extreme circumstances ~ Most of the adverse effects come from the imposition of a restriction of freedom ~ Voluntary quarantine is associated with less distress and fewer long-term complications ~ Public health officials should emphasise the altruistic choice of self-isolating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary – Consistency: Rules, routines, reactions – Responsiveness: To individual needs and preferences – Attention: For being lovable and positive behaviors – Validation: Of their thoughts, feelings and way of being in the world – Empathy: For how their sensory and neurological differences impact them emotionally, cognitively, interpersonally, physically – Solutions: – To help them become more mindful and mitigate or prevent triggers for unwanted behaviors. – To help them develop the skills needed to engage with a neurotypical world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary ~ Once clients are mindfully aware of their thoughts, sensations and urges and willing to accept the moment, they need skills to tolerate that distress ~ Help clients develop a menu of options which they can select from when they are in crisis. ~ They feel how they feel ~ Help them tolerate the distress until the intense emotions subside and they can get into their wise mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary • Depression is the cluster of symptoms created when there is a neurochemical imbalance in the brain. • What causes the imbalance can be emotional, cognitive, physical, interpersonal, environmental or some combination of the above. • Part of the strengths based approach means helping people see what they already are doing to prevent or deal with the symptoms • Biopsychosocial means • Examining all causative factors • Recognizing that all factors are reciprocal in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary • Anger and anxiety are normal emotions that help people survive. • Answers can often be found by asking: “What happened to this person that would trigger this reaction?” • Situations that trigger anger and anxiety often involve a sense of being unsafe, a loss of something, emotions that are unable to be handled effectively, and an alteration of how that person envisions the future. • Problems arise when anger and anxiety are misinterpreted or the person does not have the skills to deal with the problem • Anger is not a simple emotion, it often covers up shame, embarrassment, guilt and/or anxiety. • By helping people identify the roots of their anger and more effective strategies, they can be empowered to reduce the frequency and intensity of these emotions and more effectively cope when they do arise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary • There are many similarities between Pain, mood and addictive disorders • Integrated, concurrent, biopsychosocial treatment is vital • Mood impacts pain which impacts life satisfaction • Recovery supports realistic beliefs and identifies controllable factors àenhanced outcomes • Patients with current addictions or mental health issues need concurrent treatment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary • Self esteem begins in childhood • Being aware of self helps people identify their strengths and develop their “me” identity. • Part of self esteem development includes • Values identification • Understanding wants vs. needs • Addressing cognitive distortions • Being aware of sensations, feelings and thoughts • Helps choose behaviors which are in unison with values • Helps support people through the difficult moments • Silences the critics • Clarifies who people are and what people want Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices