Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Group Therapy (TIP 41) Chapter 6&7 Leadership Skills & Common Errors Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC Executive Director, AllCEUs Module 6 Objectives Objectives: ~ Discuss the characteristics of group leaders. ~ Describe concepts and techniques for conducting substance abuse treatment group therapy. Leaders Choose ~ How much leadership to exercise ~ How to structure the group ~ When […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Group Therapy (TIP 41) Chapters 3-5 Stages of Treatment and Process Issues Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC Executive Director, AllCEUs Module 3 Goal and Objectives Goal: Provide an overview of how to match clients with groups, depending on clients’ readiness to change and their ethnic and cultural experiences. Objectives: ~ Match clients with substance […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Group Therapy (TIP 41) Chapter 1 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUsTraining Objectives ~ Goal: ◦ Provide an overview of group therapy used in substance abuse treatment. ~ Objectives: ◦ Discuss the use of group therapy in substance abuse treatment. ◦ Define five group therapy models used in substance abuse treatment. ◦ Explain the advantages of group therapy. […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Treating Opiate Addiction Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs California Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment’s Findings ~ Treatment was cost beneficial averaging $7 returned for every dollar invested ~ Patients in MAT showed the greatest reduction in intensity of heroin use ~ Decreased healthcare use ~ Number of days of hospitalization, down more than half during MAT […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Problem Solving Strategies Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Objectives ~ Review the 4 options for problem solving ~ Go over problem solving steps ~ Review concepts such as force field analysis, root cause analysis, backward chaining Problem Solving Options ~ Stay Miserable or, Make Things Worse, by creating […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Dialectical Strategies Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes CEUs are available for this series at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/665/c/ Objectives ~ Define Dialectical Theory ~ Review Dialectical Strategies to help clients identify ~ Truth ~ Reality Walking the Middle Path-Dialectics ~ The universe is filled with opposing sides/forces Ex. Losses, Changes, Recovery ~ Good/Bad ~ […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Interpersonal Effectiveness Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs counselor education Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery CEUs are available for this podcast at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/665/c/ Objectives ~ Define interpersonal effectiveness ~ Examine the goals of interpersonal effectiveness ~ Identify barriers to interpersonal effectiveness Definition and Goals ~ […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery: Mindfulness and Relaxation Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Host: Counselor Toolbox CEUs are available for this podcast at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/665/c/ Objectives ~ Review the function of mindfulness and a variety of mindfulness techniques ~ Explore the concept of relaxation ~ Identify different methods of relaxation Mindfulness ~ Being aware […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dialectical Theory Facilitator: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes CEUs for this webcast can be earned through ondemand classes found at CEUs are available for this podcast at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/665/c/ Objectives ~ The Basics of DBT ~ The B in DBT: What You Need to Know About Behavior ~ Mindfulness ~ Reducing Emotional Reactivity ~ Distress Tolerance Skills ~ […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trauma Focused CBT Part 2 Treating Trauma and Traumatic Grief in Children & Adolescents Objectives ~ Continue learning about TF-CBT ~ Explore ~ Cognitive Triangle ~ Creating the Trauma Narrative ~ Cognitive Processing ~ Behavior Management ~ Parent-Child Sessions ~ Explore ways to use TF-CBT with adult clients Cognitive Coping ~ Recognize and understand the […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a useful tool to assist clients, especially children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma and are experiencing trauma-related, acute stress or Post Traumatic Stress symptoms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many issues common across disorders in early recovery. It helps clients increase a sense of control, hope and motivation when these issues are identified early and they are given tools and tasks to help them start improving their quality of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Mental Health and Criminal Justice Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director AllCEUs.com, Counseling Continuing Education Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery CEUs are available for this podcast at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/127/c/ Objectives ~ Where to begin… ~ Explore the scope of the problem ~ Identify the impact of the […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enhancing motivation enables people to not only get excited, but stay excited and determined to change. It involves identifying what they want to work on and their hoped for outcome and helping them make that happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Complex Trauma in Children and Adolescents CEUs can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/158/c/ Resources ~ This presentation is based, in part, upon ~ a white paper from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network: “Complex Trauma in Children and Adolescents” 2003 ~ Child-Witnessed Domestic Violence and its Adverse Effects on Brain Development https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4193214/ ~ The Adverse Childhood Experiences […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relapse is a return to a prior state. This can be anxiety, depression, addiction or other states. Relapse prevention involves being mindful of your relapse warning signs, and increasing effort and focus on the relapse prevention plan. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ACT matrix will help anyone easily make decisions about the most effective course of action when faced with multiple possible behaviors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Often goals fail because they are too big, vague or don't consider all the factors. Learn what SMART goals are, how to set and individualize good goals for yourself and a little bit about behavior modification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When motivation wanes, people relapse. Learn principles of effective motivational enhancement and some of the main reasons that motivation wanes and how to address them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pain can disrupt sleep and increase frustration, anxiety and depression. Frustration, anxiety and depression can increase pain further. Learn about pain and multiple methods of addressing pain even if you are in recovery from a substance use disorder (addiction). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What you eat provides the building blocks for the neurotransmitters and other systems involved in mood, sleep and energy regulation. Some nutrients you can only get from food, so a balanced diet is essential in recovery and wellness. This aims to provide a general education, not to make meal time boring, painful or unpleasant. Pizza has a lot of good nutrients :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What causes fatigue, difficulty concentrating, reduced pain tolerance, irritability and (sometimes) a sense of hopelessness and helplessness? Lack of QUALITY sleep. Sleep hygiene is one of the most overlooked causes and interventions for the treatment of anxiety and depressive symptoms. It usually does not fix everything, but it is something most people can start doing immediately to help improve their mood and motivation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the same cluster of symptoms may characterize depression, there are a variety of things besides moods that cause those same symptoms. In this podcast we examine some of the many causes of lack of pleasure and motivation, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, overeating and sleep problems. Antidepressant medications may not be addressing the true CAUSE of your symptoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore how brain chemicals "cause" feelings and how you can use your thoughts, nutrition, pain management and sleep to reduce distress and change your mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final dimension of temperament focuses on time and resource management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This segment deals with helping you understand the problem solving and motivational points for the different temperaments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Temperament impacts everything we do. Sensing and iNtuitive refers to how people generally handle information, learn and plan. Learn how to address this often overlooked dimension to improve relationships, reduce stress and sustain recovery and happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Temperament impacts everything we do. Learn how to address this often overlooked dimension to improve relationships, reduce stress and sustain recovery and happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child Development 101: The Middle School Years 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 ~ Review developmental tasks children accomplish at this stage ~ Examine how teens thinking patterns are different than that of both pre-teens and adults ~ Explore ways […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child Development 101: The Middle School Years 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 ~ Review developmental tasks children accomplish at this stage ~ Examine how children’s thinking patterns are different than that of both toddlers and adolescents ~ Explore ways […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn simple tools for overcoming communication barriers and improving relationships with partners, kids and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The elementary years is a time of rapid development, but children at this age still do not think the same way as adults. Learn how problems in development at this stage can contribute to issues in later life. Identify parenting practices to prevent problems and reparenting skills to address problems in older patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Common Ethical Violations 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/614/c/ Objectives ~ Explore ethical guidelines with respect to ~ Multiculturalism ~ Confidentiality ~ Informed consent ~ Documentation ~ Discharge vs. Abandonment Ethical Guidelines ~ Act in the best interests of the clients […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethical behavior is a high standard which each clinician strives to achieve. In this presentation we explore some common violations of beneficence and nonmalfeasance as well as some things the clinician can do to become even more ethical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child Development 101: The Toddler 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 ~ Examine how the child is starting to develop self esteem through initiative and independence ~ Explore what can go wrong in each stage and what can be done […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are so many people overdosing on opiates? Why are opiates so addictive? What is the difference between physical tolerance and addiction? All of these questions and more are answered in this BRIEF introduction to opiates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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