Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Preventing Backsliding into Codependency 00:02:40 - Accepting the Lack of Control 00:03:06 - Setting and Maintaining Boundaries 00:05:34 - Comforting your Inner Child and Developing Self-Esteem 00:08:27 - The Importance of Support in Codependency Recovery 00:11:21 - Creating a Healthy Relationship Dynamic 00:12:43 - Practicing Mindful Compassionate Awareness 00:14:11 - Finding a balance between support and enabling in relationships 00:15:19 - Tracking and evaluating healthy and codependent behaviors 00:16:03 - Setting and reviewing SMART goals for personal growth 00:16:45 - Supporting the mission of the channel through donations and membership 00:17:04 - Tips for Maintaining Mindful Awareness in Recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:02 - Defining trauma and its impact 00:02:56 - Emotional Dysregulation: From Flat to Frantic 00:04:03 - The Link Between Trauma and Mental Health Issues 00:05:45 - Strategies for feeling safer and less hyper vigilant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:01 - Introduction to Anxiety Disorders 00:02:48 - The Effects of Anxiety on Muscle Tension and Sleep Quality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Depression and its Symptoms 00:02:45 - Understanding the Causes of Difficulty Concentrating 00:04:14 - Psychomotor Agitation 00:04:28 - Thoughts of Suicide: Emergency Help 00:05:09 - Exploring Alternative Ways to Deal with Symptoms 00:05:35 - Triggers for Addictive Behaviors 00:08:22 - Dealing with Symptoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Mania: Definition and Symptoms 00:02:24 - Symptoms and Warning Signs of Mania/Hypomania 00:05:23 - Dealing with Mania Triggers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Mood Disorders 00:03:38 - The Link Between Mood Disorders and Addictive Behaviors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:03 - Eight Hidden Signs of Complex PTSD 00:05:07 - Signs of Complex PTSD 00:09:54 - Indicators of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:01 - Five Tips to Help Someone with a Trauma Bond 00:05:08 - Supporting Someone in a Trauma Bond Relationship 00:10:08 - Processing Trauma and Supporting Victims of Abuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Attachment and Its Impact on Adult Relationships 00:04:06 - The Attachment System and Searching Behaviors 00:08:22 - How early attachments shape how we seek love and social support 00:13:23 - The Importance of Attachment and Developmental Stages 00:17:35 - The Impact of Unmet Needs on Attachment Styles and Future Relationships 00:22:03 - The Importance of Accessibility and Attachment in Intimate Relationships 00:26:33 - The Importance of Childhood Attachments in Adult Relationships 00:30:48 - Understanding Attachments and Triggers in Adult Relationships 00:35:29 - Impact of Abuse on Attachment and Trust in Relationships 00:40:09 - Avoidant Relationships and Attachment Styles 00:44:17 - Understanding attachment styles and how to change them 00:48:44 - Strategies for Healthy Relationships and Emotional Stability 00:53:02 - Building assertiveness and resolving conflict in relationships 00:57:14 - Examining Attachment Behaviors and Styles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:02 - Hitting Bottom in Codependency 00:09:47 - Signs of Hitting Bottom in Codependency 00:14:22 - Letting Go of Codependent Behaviors and the Grieving Process 00:18:51 - The Codependency Grief Process and Finding Acceptance 00:23:33 - Grieving the Loss in Codependency Recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:02 - Effects of Codependency on Raising Children 00:04:51 - Common Problems in Children with Codependency 00:09:41 - The Impact of Codependency on Children and Caregivers 00:14:41 - The Devastating Effects of Emotionally Unavailable Caregivers on Children 00:19:31 - Effects of Codependency on Children's Sense of Safety and Self-Esteem 00:24:07 - Codependency and Children's Mental Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:12 - Avoidant Attachment vs. Introversion 00:04:24 - Understanding Introversion and Avoidant Personality 00:08:56 - Introversion vs Avoidant Personality: Understanding the Difference 00:13:30 - Understanding Temperaments in Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:05 - 5 Signs of Disorganized Attachment 00:04:31 - Characteristics of disorganized attachment and interventions for healing 00:08:54 - Steps to Start Healing Attachment Issues 00:13:16 - Developing Intimacy and Connection with Others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Eight Tips to Overcome Toxic Guilt 00:04:19 - Handling Guilt and Other People's Reactions 00:09:02 - Letting Go of Toxic Guilt and Recognizing the Illusion of Perfection 00:13:58 - The Importance of Self-Care and Setting Boundaries 00:18:43 - Setting Boundaries and Assertive Communication to Overcome Toxic Guilt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Addressing the Child Mental Health Crisis: 10 Strategies 00:05:24 - Supporting Caregivers and Empowering Youth: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis among Adolescents and Teens 00:10:24 - Strategies for Addressing Stressors in Youth: Importance of Sleep and Communication with Caregivers 00:15:22 - The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Mental and Cognitive Health in Youth 00:20:27 - Strategies for Improving Youth Sleep Hygiene and Managing Homework load 00:25:26 - The Impact of caregiver mental health on children's mental health 00:30:16 - Promoting Caregiver Mental Health and Access to Affordable Services 00:34:54 - Strategies for promoting secure attachment, mindfulness, and effective communication in the workplace and at home 00:39:29 - Interventions for Developing Emotional Awareness in Youth 00:44:03 - Coping strategies for youth: dealing with emotions and distress tolerance 00:48:38 - Distress Tolerance Strategies and Interventions for Youth 00:53:20 - Strategies for Helping Youth Develop Healthy Boundaries and Communication Skills 00:57:45 - The Importance of Secure Attachments for Youth Mental Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Signs of Toxic Guilt 00:04:31 - Signs of Toxic Guilt and Ways to Deal With It 00:09:04 - How the Media, Communities, and Family Shape Beliefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Signs and Causes of Avoidant Attachment 00:04:21 - Interventions for Insecure Attachments 00:08:53 - Developing Friendships with Avoidant Attachment 00:13:17 - Developing emotional awareness and regulation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Anxious Attachment and How to Address It 00:04:09 - Understanding Anxious Attachment and Emotional Dysregulation 00:09:01 - Understanding the Caregiver-Child Relationship and Anxious Attachment 00:13:42 - Distress Tolerance and Overcoming Anxious Attachment 00:18:19 - Tips for Anxious Attachment in Relationships 00:22:52 - Understanding and Changing Anxious Attachment Behaviors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding the Drama Trauma Triangle of Codependency 00:04:28 - Understanding Codependency: Reasons for Rescuing Others 00:08:52 - The Cycle of Codependency and Trauma Responses 00:13:37 - The Cycle of Codependency and Trauma 00:18:18 - Understanding Codependency and Abandonment Trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Increasing Motivation Through Identifying Benefits and Drawbacks of a Behavior 00:04:18 - Tips for Increasing Motivation 00:08:36 - Motivational Enhancement and Depression Recovery Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introducing 7 Ways to Stop Emotional Eating 00:04:44 - Techniques to Reduce Emotional Eating 00:09:06 - Managing Emotional Eating and Anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:05 - Developing Self-Esteem in Kids: Components and Practical Tips 00:04:34 - Importance of Caregivers in Children's Emotional Intelligence Development 00:09:19 - Tips for Developing a Secure Attachment with Children 00:13:52 - Tips for Effective Communication with Children 00:18:47 - Tips for Managing Children's Behavior in Public Places 00:23:24 - Addressing Cognitive Distortions in Children 00:28:09 - Developing Self-Awareness and Values in Children 00:33:06 - Teaching Values to Children, Including Empathy and Caring 00:37:59 - Promoting Skill Exploration and Opinion Formation in Children 00:42:37 - Helping Children Cope with Unfortunate Events 00:47:15 - Encouraging Emotional Vocabulary in Children 00:52:06 - Enhancing Self-Esteem by Encouraging the Best Version of Yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Nine Ways to Overcome Jealousy About Their Exes 00:04:18 - Don't Dig on Social Media: How to Avoid Relationship Insecurities about Exes 00:08:49 - Letting Go of Abandonment Issues in Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - 10 Tips for Verbal Crisis De-escalation 00:04:25 - Approaching and De-escalating a Person in Crisis 00:09:09 - De-escalation Techniques: Walk and Talk, Offer a Piece of Gum, Hear Their Perspective, Empowerment. 00:13:35 - Understanding Your Emotional Reactions in the Moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Five Tips for Creating a Secure Relationship with Yourself 00:02:48 - The Importance of Self-Encouragement and Loving Kindness for Inner Child 00:05:30 - The Importance of Secure Attachment with Self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Six Ways to Overcome Jealousy 00:02:43 - How to Deal with Jealousy and Learn from Others 00:05:32 - Managing Jealousy to Improve Your Health and Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Five Signs You Never Formed a Secure Attachment 00:02:47 - The Importance of Healthy Boundaries for Emotional and Cognitive Intimacy 00:05:28 - Strategies for Addressing Insecure Attachment and Low Self-Esteem 00:08:07 - Developing Attachment and Learning to Love Yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:02 - Commonalities between Codependency, CPTSD, and BPD 00:02:46 - The Impact of Addiction on Neurotransmitters and Relationships 00:05:50 - The Impact of Addicted and Enabling Caregivers on Children's Development 00:08:46 - Trauma and the Importance of Self-Care in Mental Health 00:11:51 - Dysregulation of the HPA axis in caregiving situations 00:14:49 - Anxiety and Emotion Regulation in Dysfunctional Environments 00:17:39 - The Effects of Dysfunctional Caregiving on Children's Self-Perception and Learning Abilities 00:20:28 - The Effects of Trauma on Learning and Relationships 00:23:17 - Dysfunctional Families: Lack of Communication and Validation 00:26:02 - The Impact of Dysfunctional Environments on Self-Worth and Emotional Regulation 00:28:53 - Understanding Self-Destructive Behaviors and Dysfunctional Relationships 00:32:04 - The Link between Trauma and Codependency/BPD 00:35:04 - Recognizing Trauma-related Re-experiencing in Codependency 00:37:48 - Hyper Vigilance and Emotional Dysregulation in Trauma and Codependency 00:40:47 - Internalized Messages and Relationship Difficulties in CPTSD and Codependency 00:43:44 - Emotional Dysregulation and Relationship Issues in Narcissistic Personality and Codependency 00:46:27 - Developing Strong Boundaries for Codependency, CPTSD, and BPD 00:49:17 - Developing Distress Tolerance Skills for Overwhelming Emotions 00:51:59 - Techniques for Managing Emotion and Stress levels 00:54:46 - Coping Skills and Interventions for Mental Health 00:57:29 - Preventing and Mitigating Pacer Vulnerabilities 00:59:57 - Helping Traumatized Individuals with Personal Empowerment and Behavioral Progress 01:02:32 - Healing from Attachment Trauma with Self-Connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and PTSD 00:02:47 - Adverse Childhood Experiences and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 00:05:31 - The Terrifying Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect 00:08:24 - Symptoms of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Five Signs You Have Abandonment Anxiety 00:02:46 - Abandonment Anxiety and its Effects on Relationships 00:05:37 - The Importance of Secure Attachments in Relationships and with Yourself 00:08:17 - How to Validate Your Thoughts and Feelings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Inner Child work and 6 ways to make your inner child feel loved 00:02:47 - Embracing Your Inner Child and Making Friends with Them 00:05:40 - Healing the Wounded Inner Child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Six Simple Grounding Techniques for Anxiety and Anger 00:02:26 - Techniques for Staying Grounded and Focused in the Present Moment 00:05:14 - Mindful Breathing and Open Awareness Techniques 00:07:25 - Self-Awareness and the PITCHES Mnemonic 00:08:01 - Grounding Exercises for Dealing with Anxiety and Stress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding the HPA Axis and Its Importance for Managing Stress Response 00:02:47 - Understanding the Body's Stress Response and HPA Axis Dysregulation 00:05:30 - The Effects of Prolonged Stress on the Body and Mind 00:08:20 - Where to Find CEUs for In-Depth Understanding of the Topic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:01 - Understanding Complex PTSD as a legitimate diagnosis 00:03:03 - Symptoms and Diagnosis of Complex PTSD 00:05:54 - Examining Trauma and Relationships in CPTSD 00:08:50 - Understanding Complex PTSD and High Functioning 00:11:49 - Understanding Complex Trauma and Its Effects on Children and Adolescents 00:14:29 - Understanding CPTSD Symptoms and Overlap with Other Diagnoses 00:17:23 - Overlap between Complex PTSD and Personality Disorders 00:20:24 - Diagnosing Complex PTSD: Understanding the Differences Between PTSD and CPTSD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Trauma-Informed Strength-Based Approach to Recovery from Borderline Personality Traits 00:02:37 - Coping with BPT Symptoms through Contextual Factors 00:05:26 - The Neurological Effects of Childhood Trauma on Borderline Personality Traits 00:08:18 - Understanding the Neurological Basis of Borderline Personality Disorder 00:11:17 - Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotional Dysregulation 00:14:01 - The Impact of Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Household on Emotional Boundaries 00:16:40 - Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities in Stressful Situations 00:19:34 - Understanding and Responding to Borderline Personality Traits 00:22:28 - Co-Occurring Issues with Borderline Personality Traits 00:25:21 - The Relationship between Avoiding Abandonment and Lack of Stable Self 00:28:12 - Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and Codependency. 00:30:58 - Why People with BPD Fear Abandonment and How to Help Them 00:33:48 - Identifying and Addressing Triggers for Childhood Trauma in BPT Therapy 00:36:43 - Coping Strategies for Dealing with Abandonment and Rejection Triggers 00:39:29 - Reevaluating Faulty Thinking Patterns and Emotional Dysregulation in BPD Patients 00:42:19 - Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and Developing Emotional Regulation Skills 00:45:07 - Understanding the Control and Fear in BPD Relationships 00:47:50 - The Impact of Borderline Personality Disorder on Relationships 00:50:46 - Coping with Overwhelming Emotions and Self-Damaging Impulsivity 00:53:50 - Helping Individuals with Borderline Personality Develop Coping Skills and Explore Pharmacological Treatments 00:56:37 - Interventions to Help with Emotional Dysregulation and Interpersonal Hypersensitivity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and Its Origins 00:02:50 - The importance of secure attachment in childhood development for emotional regulation in adulthood 00:05:32 - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in BPD and the Importance of Healing Trauma 00:08:26 - Helping those with BPD develop a sense of safety and heal their HPA axis 00:11:15 - Symptoms and Origins of Borderline Personality Disorder 00:14:06 - Overcoming Fear of Abandonment and Anxious Attachment in BPD 00:17:04 - Emotion dysregulation and coping behaviors in individuals with intense emotions. 00:20:05 - Strategies for Managing BPD symptoms and Developing Secure Attachments 00:22:48 - HPA Axis Recovery and Stress Management 00:25:41 - Strengthening the Vagal Tone for Stress Reduction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - 20 Signs of Codependency and How to Address Them 00:02:43 - The Unstable Sense of Self in Codependency 00:05:16 - Finding a Safe Connection for Codependency and Overcoming Abandonment Fears 00:07:55 - Understanding Codependency Issues 00:10:54 - Overcoming codependency and the importance of evaluating control in recovery. 00:13:47 - Understanding Codependency and Its Effects on Relationships 00:16:33 - The Importance of Allowing People to Take Responsibility for Their Own Behaviors 00:19:20 - Examining Communication and Personal Boundaries in Codependency 00:22:02 - The Importance of Boundaries and Cognitive Distortions in Codependency 00:24:46 - Exploring Alternative Explanations for Hurtful Behavior 00:27:30 - Understanding Codependency and the Recovery Process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - 10 Tips for Recovery from Pornography Addiction 00:02:41 - Understanding Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome from Pornography and Masturbation Addiction 00:05:34 - Coping with Withdrawal Symptoms of Porn Addiction 00:08:28 - Coping with Anxiety and Irritability During Recovery Periods 00:11:13 - Coping with the Effects of Pornography Addiction and Depression 00:13:57 - Addressing Vulnerabilities and Triggers in Pornography Addiction 00:16:40 - How to Avoid Pornography, Gambling, and NSFW Content on the Internet 00:19:44 - Tips for Detoxing Your Brain from Pornography Addiction 00:22:39 - Coping Strategies for Urges and Cravings 00:25:22 - Strategies for Managing Pornography Addiction 00:28:10 - Addressing the Root Causes of Porn Addiction 00:30:46 - Tips for Overcoming Porn Addiction and Masturbation 00:33:36 - Managing Sexual Releases during Pornography Addiction Recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Definition and Differentiation of Pornography Addiction 00:02:30 - Recreational Use vs Addiction in Pornography Viewing 00:05:15 - Self-Assessment for Pornography Addiction 00:08:00 - The Impact of Pornography on Relationships, Self-Esteem, and Productivity 00:10:28 - The Negative Effects of Porn Use and Addiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding Codependency and Dependency 00:02:46 - Signs of codependency in relationships and caregiving professions 00:05:36 - Signs of Codependency in Relationships 00:08:30 - Understanding the Difference Between Codependency and Caretaking 00:11:24 - Essential Problems of Codependency 00:14:24 - Inner Child Trauma and Dysfunction in Codependency 00:17:19 - How Dysfunctional Caregivers Affect Children and Codependency 00:20:15 - Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms and Codependency Recovery 00:23:16 - The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Emotional Dysregulation in Adulthood 00:25:39 - Understanding Codependency and Its Origins 00:26:08 - Unstable Sense of Self and Fear of Abandonment in Codependency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding and Helping the Inner Child Grieve 00:02:32 - Evaluating Schemas and Inner Child Schema Development 00:05:15 - Healing the Wounded Inner Child 00:08:01 - The Function of Inner Child Behaviors and Addressing Traumatic Memories 00:10:41 - Healing the Wounded Inner Child 00:13:27 - Helping the Wounded Inner Child Communicate Assertively and Addressing Losses 00:16:08 - Losses of the Wounded Inner Child 00:18:55 - Helping the Inner Child Grieve and Heal 00:21:49 - Connecting with your Inner Child 00:24:40 - Connecting with Your Inner Child for Self-Esteem and Emotional Support 00:27:16 - Inner Child Work: Checking in Throughout the Day 00:30:06 - Distress Tolerance Skills for Dealing with Anxiety and Overwhelm 00:32:46 - Tolerating Distress and Finding Your Wise Mind 00:35:30 - Managing Immature Behaviors and Dealing with Inner Child Triggers 00:38:07 - Understanding and Responding to Your Inner Child's Needs 00:41:12 - Strategies for Inner Child Autobiography and Emotional Identification 00:44:00 - Identifying Triggers and Resolving Past Traumas 00:46:46 - Helping the Inner Child Process Loss and Trauma 00:49:39 - Strategies for Helping the Inner Child Grieve Trauma and Loss 00:52:25 - Helping Children and Adults Heal from Childhood Wounds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Adult Children of Alcoholics: Traits and Treatment 00:02:30 - Addiction and Childhood Environments 00:05:17 - Understanding and Surviving in a Household with Addiction and Mental Illness 00:08:21 - The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Emotional Intelligence 00:11:06 - Common Behaviors in Adult Children of Addicted Caregivers 00:13:55 - Effects of Growing Up in an Addicted Household on Personality Development 00:16:43 - The Borderline Personality and Childhood Trauma 00:19:25 - Growing up in Addicted Households and Narcissistic Behaviors 00:22:17 - Understanding Antisocial and Dependent Personality Disorders 00:25:05 - Characteristics of Adult Children from Addicted Households 00:27:50 - The Effects of Growing Up in an Addicted Household 00:30:35 - The Impact of Addiction in Childhood and Emotional Dysregulation in Adulthood 00:33:33 - Impulsive behavior and high reward sensitivity in adult children of alcoholics 00:36:30 - Dealing with Trauma and Developing Emotional Intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Rewiring the Brain to Undo the Effects of Trauma 00:07:32 - The Biochemical Effects of Trauma on the Body 00:14:48 - The Impact of Trauma and Goals for Recovery 00:22:25 - Tools for Managing Trauma: Strengthening Vagal Tone, Reducing Inflammation, and Nutrition 00:30:11 - Promoting Neurogenesis and Preserving Neurons: Tips for Brain Health 00:37:53 - Tools for Preserving Neurons and Reducing Stress 00:45:22 - Developing Emotional Intelligence and Coping Strategies for Pain and Trauma Management 00:52:35 - Managing Triggers and Building Resilience 00:59:58 - Strategies for Feeling Safer and Empowered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Managing Test Anxiety: Causes and Strategies 00:07:04 - Strategies for Overcoming Test Anxiety 00:14:24 - Strategies for Overcoming Test Anxiety 00:21:56 - Strategies for Managing Test Anxiety 00:29:35 - Overcoming Test Anxiety and Reframing Consequences 00:36:49 - Managing Test Anxiety: Tips for Empowerment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Name it Replace the "l" pronoun with "you" End your thoughts by asking "Who says?" Talk back Practice self-compassion (unconditional positive regard) Would I say this to a friend? Develop a nurturing/protective inner voice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

•Only 30% of patients fully respond to the initial SSRI •Ultimately less than 55% of people respond to any SSRI. • WHY??? • SSRIs typically only work on the 5HTIA receptor, but multiple 5HT receptors are involved in mood regulation: 1, 2, • SSRIs only impact one area of possible dysfunction • Serotonin creation, secretion, absorption, distribution is impacted by multiple factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

•Define trauma •Explore the prevalence of trauma •Identify the key elements Of Trauma Informed Care and the principles of TI •Learn about the ongoing impact of trauma •Discuss how trauma might contribute to the development of a variety of symptoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

•Learn what the inner child is •Explore how the inner child is developed •Identify the 3 presentations of the inner child •Discuss symptoms of a wounded inner child and the benefits to healing and integrating the inner child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

•Use a Strengths-focused perspective to promote trauma resistance and resilience skills •Recognize that people are the experts on their own lives and have adapted to survive •Develop strategies to address secondary effects of trauma and promote self-care •Provide hope—recovery is possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

•Examine the ways long term exposure to excessive heat can cause or worsen mental health issues •Identify 20 tips to try and beat the heat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices