Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

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

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

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

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

Everyone has a critical inner voice that keeps us from stepping outside the comfort zone or believing in our own strength and value. Learn why many people continue to hold on to unhelpful thoughts, why positive affirmations don't work and what you can do to silence the heckler in your head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Before you can form a truly healthy relationship with another person, you need to have a healthy relationship with yourself. Self-esteem helps you avoid looking to others for rescue and validation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

101 Mindfulness Exercises for Children and Adolescents 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/product/id/586/c/ Objectives ~ Core Mindfulness ~ Walking the Middle Path ~ Distress Tolerance ~ Emotion Regulation […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people struggle with overwhelming emotions. DBT skills can help people learn to understand, predict and address their emotional turmoil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn why people bully, types of bullying, characteristics of victims, consequences of bullying and interventions for parents, teachers and counselors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emotional eating plagues millions of Americans. They feel ashamed and frustrated because diet after diet doesn't work. Diets won't work if your eating habits are hijacked by emotions. Learn about ways to address emotional eating and develop more effective coping skills to help you feel better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, for many people, the holidays bring with them anger, depression, isolation and relapse. In this podcast we provide some practical tools to prevent holiday stress and subsequent relapse traps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losses encompass more than death or a person or loss of property. Failure to acknowledge losses can cause unhelpful reactions in similar future situations. Helping clients learn how to identify and address grief can help them more easily work through losses in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reviews a variety of practical tips, tools and techniques to help defuse and deal with anger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices