Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Review general guidelines for supporting student mental health. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ Specific information regarding student athletes ~ Explore some information relevant to students regarding alcohol and drug use and disordered eating ~ Identify the basics for early crisis intervention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn about current best practices including FLOAT, Positive Writing and new recommendations regarding the use of benzodiazapines in the treatment of anxiety. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn about 15 common stressors for students who are transitioning to college life from high school, and techniques parents, teachers, and college administration can use to ease the transition and ensure student success. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working with College Students and Enhancing Mental Health. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ To thrive, students need access to services and programs of outreach, education, and prevention that: ~ Nurture a supportive tone and attitude about mental health in campus culture ~ Challenge stereotypes about mental health problems ~ Undermine prejudices and stigma about counseling ~ Provide encouragement to students to reflect on their own mental health and seek services when needed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supporting people in recovery without enabling and examining codependency. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding Hazing and alternatives. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ Define hazing ~ Explore the purpose of hazing ~ Identify alternatives to hazing ~ Identify the timeline for hazing prevention ~ Identify the role of administrators, coaches, the Panhellenic council, student-athletes, sorority and fraternity members and presidents, and counseling departments ~ Review the hazing “test” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self and cultural awareness to improve treatment. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ Most people are unaware of all of their role, how those roles interact and how those roles impact how they interact with the world at large. ~ Increasing awareness of self and others is the first step in increasing social justice and reducing stress, conflict and depression ~ People need to become aware of different cultures in order to better understand other people ~ When people see discrimination or bias, they need to be able to identify it as such and be encouraged to take action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strengths based approach helps people build on what is working for them, what has worked in the past or what they think might work in the future. It emphasizes client choice and self-direction in goal setting to increase empowerment, investment and self-efficacy. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Families with infants in the NICU face unique challenges. Learn about special issues facing premature infants as well as how to help families who have a child in the NICU. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A biopsychosocial approach examines all possible factors contributing to depression. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biopsychosocial approaches can reduce relapses by attending to the whole person. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Define postpartum depression. Identify signs of postpartum psychosis. Identify Risk factors of PPD. Discuss the impact of PPD on the mother, child and family. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strengths based approach helps people build on what already works to help them achieve their goals. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs. A strengths based approach helps people build on what already works to help them achieve their goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assertiveness skills help people feel empowered and get their needs met. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ 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

Objectives ~ Define Neurobiology ~ For the following neurotransmitters, Dopamine, GABA, Serotonin, Acetylcholine, identify: Their mechanism of action/purpose, Symptoms of excess & insufficiency and more. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understand what self esteem is, why it is important and how to develop it and all the different factors influencing it. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surfing the Worry Imp’s Wave What prompted you to write this book? I talk a lot in my classes about basic fears of rejection, isolation, failure, loss of control and the unknown triggering the fight or flight response. What types of things do children often worry about? Why do children worry about things that adults […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore sex and pornography addiction, its functions and interventions to help clients gain control of their sexual behaviors. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Examining both clinical and nonclinical eating and weight issues and interventions. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relapse Prevention for Co-Occurring Disorders Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Counseling CEU Course link https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/18/c/ Objectives ~ Define Relapse ~ Identify triggers and warning signs of relapse ~ Review Relapse Syndrome and possible interventions ~ Explore the acronym DREAM ~ Define and identify vulnerabilities ~ Define and identify exceptions ~ Develop […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-Dependency Counseling CEU Course https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/492/c/ Objectives ~ Define codependency ~ Identify characteristics of the codependent relationship Why I Care/How It Impacts Recovery ~ Co-dependency can serve as an alternate addiction or distraction ~ Co-Dependents may use relationships to try to deal with depression or anxiety ~ Ultimately codependency is self-defeating because one of the few […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Depression management interventions need to be individualized to address: ~ Acute crisis and dangerousness ~ Biomedical conditions and complications ~ Emotional, behavioral or cognitive issues ~ Readiness for change for EACH issue/objective ~ Strengths for addressing each issue ~ Relapse or continued problem potential ~ Stage of readiness for change ~ Recovery environment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vulnerabilities are situations or things that make it more difficult to deal with life on life’s terms leading to depression, anxiety or “stress” or make it easier for you to over-react or get stuck. Learn how common sense strategies like good nutrition and adequate sleep can help reduce emotional turmoil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intensive Outpatient Services: Clinical and Administrative Issues TIPs 46 & 47 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LMHC Overview IOT ~ Multidimensional/Biopsychosocial ~ Recognizes dual disorders as chronic ~ Values case management ~ Blends evidence-based with community based services Core Features ~ 6–30 contact hours per week ~ Individualized step-up and step-down levels of care ~ Minimum […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Complicated Grief Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Define Complicated Grief ~ Examine the impact of CG ~ Identify risk factors for CG ~ Explore tasks for successful grief resolution Definitions: ~ Loss: Change that includes being without someone or something; physical loss of something […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crisis Intervention and Preventing Suicide Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LMHC Objectives ~ The student will learn about: ~ How to estimate suicide risk ~ Factors altering risk of suicide and attempted suicide ~ Additional considerations in specific treatment settings ~ Strategies for enhancing motivation and promoting treatment engagement ~ Education points for the client and […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Issues in Adult Mental Health Services Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Review common Legal issues in Adult Mental Health ~ Rights ~ Protection ~ Involuntary commitment ~ The ADA ~ Emotional Support Animals Legal and Ethical Concepts ~ Principles of Ethics ~ Beneficence: Duty […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reducing Stigma and Discrimination Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Ph.D., LMHC, LPC-MHSP Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Define stigma and discrimination ~ Explore the protections under the ADA ~ List several ways our consumers are stigmatized or discriminated against ~ Identify ways to fight discrimination Data ~ People experiencing mental health […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

~ Review the function of the SAP and how the SAP and LPC/LCSW may need to function together on an interdisciplinary team or in a co-occurring disorders treatment facility. ~ Review DOT policy on recreational and medical marijuana to ensure all LPCs and LCSWs are familiar with the restrictions on any of their clients who may fall under DOT supervision ~ Review the Final Rule that Changes the Definition of 'Service Agent' ~ Review the procedures for the Revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) ~ Review the Final Rule: Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Identify strategies for the prevention of mental illness including ~ Community education ~ Early intervention services ~ Community resource development ~ Improving accessibility ~ Improving cultural sensitivity ~ Enhancing protective factors in the environment ~ Drug and domestic violence courts to break the cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Define Trauma Informed Prevention and Treatment Objectives ~ Highlight Treatment Issues ~ Understand When and How to Make Referrals to Trauma Specific Services ~ Explore Trauma Specific Treatment Models, Integrated Models for Trauma, and Emerging Interventions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Learn About The Sequence of Trauma Reactions ~ Explore Common Immediate and Delayed Experiences and Responses to Trauma (Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, Behavioral and Existential) ~ Identify Specific impacts of Trauma ~ Explore the Impact of Trauma on the Family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Review the different modalities and most common usages in counseling ~ Identify potential clinical and ethical issues ~ Learn about at least 3 unique ideas for doing online counseling ~ Define Treatment Structure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Define and differentiate between the different types of trauma (individual, group, mass, natural or human caused) ~ Explore how trauma effects communities and cultures ~ Identify staff and agency issues that could cause retraumatization ~ Explore the objective and subjective characteristics of trauma and their biopsychosocial impact. ~ Identify characteristics that nurture resilience among individuals from diverse groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Define "What is Trauma" ~ Explore why trauma informed care is important ~ Learn the 3 key elements to a trauma informed approach: Realizing, recognizing and responding ~ Identify trauma informed intervention and treatment principles ~ Learn how to anticipate the interplay between treatment elements and clients' trauma histories ~ Identify the cross-cutting factors of culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TIPs 31 and 32 Screening, Assessment and Treatment of Adolescents Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LMHC Objectives ~ Identify 10 Unique Issues to the Assessment and Treatment of Adolescents Not Little Adults ~ Adolescent treatment requires an awareness of: ~ Developmental stages ~ Adolescent culture Adolescent Development ~ Cognitive ~ Early Adolescence ~ Emphasizes immediate reactions […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bipolar and Depression Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Objectives ~ Differentially Diagnose Bipolar Disorder and Depression ~ Recognize general medical conditions and drugs that may mimic depression or mania ~ Understand the goals of psychiatric management of bipolar disorder and depression ~ Identify bipolar patients at increased risk of suicide ~ Understand […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Useful Brief Interventions and Brief Therapies Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Objectives ~ We will review: ~ Stages-of-Change Model ~ Goals of Brief Intervention ~ Components of Brief Interventions and Effective Brief Therapy ~ Essential Knowledge and Skills for Brief Interventions ~ When To Use Brief Therapy ~ Approaches to Brief Therapy […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Principles for Trauma Informed Assessment and Treatment ~ Promote Trauma awareness and understanding ~ Recognize That Trauma-Related Symptoms and Behaviors Originate From Adapting to Traumatic Experiences ~ View Trauma in the Context of Individuals’ Environments ~ Minimize the Risk of Retraumatization or Replicating Prior Trauma Dynamics ~ Create a Safe Environment ~ Identify Recovery […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore symptoms of cognitive impairment in ~ Alzheimer’s ~ Dementias ~ Review APA Treatment Guidelines for counselors working with persons with Alzheimer’s ~ Identify methods for effective communication ~ Learn how to handle difficult behaviors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cecilia Briseno, LCSW-S discusses her workshop to help MSWs and BSWs identify the next step toward their LCSW and educates us about the training she does to teach clinicians how to do hardship evaluations for immigration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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