Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

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A Strengths Based BioPsychoSocial Approach To Depression Jul 02, 2016

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Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Depression Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/510/c/ Objectives – Define depression (symptoms) – Learn how to ask strengths-based assessment questions – Identify a range of potential causes for depression – Explore activities and […]

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Using a Strengths Based BioPsychoSocial Approach to Treating Panic Jul 02, 2016

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Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Panic Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs CEs available at: https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/505/c/ Objectives – Define panic – Examine how the fight or flight reaction can be corrupted to prompt panic attacks – Examine the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, biological sources of the stress reaction – Explore a […]

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Using a Strengths-Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Addressing Anxiety Jun 26, 2016

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Using a Strengths-Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Addressing Anxiety Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC Executive Director, AllCEUs CEs available at: https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/504/c/ Objectives – Define a strengths based approach – Define a biopsychosocial approach Why I Care/How It Impacts Recovery – Anxiety can be debilitating – Low-grade chronic stress/anxiety erodes your energy and ability […]

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Thinking Errors Jun 25, 2016

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Thinking Errors Understanding and Addressing Them Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs CEs are available at: https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/497/c/ Objectives – Define Thinking Errors – Explore the different types of thinking errors – Cognitive distortions – Irrational Thoughts – Evaluate how thinking errors can play into our basic fears: Rejection, isolation, the unknown, loss of […]

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Interplay Between Addiction And Mental Health Jun 22, 2016

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Addiction is a way people try to escape from physical or emotional distress. Addiction can also create chemical imbalances that create that distress. A sober person with depression is as much at risk for addiction relapse as a person who continues to use is at risk of worsening depression. It is imperative to address everything causing the neurochemical imbalances from negative thoughts, to addiction to inadequate sleep and nutrition. In this episode we will examine some of the different starting points for addressing co-occurring mood and addiction issues.

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Internet And Gaming Addiction Jun 22, 2016

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The internet, especially social media, video games and porn can easily become addictive, providing never ending novelty and a place to escape from "real life." In this episode we will examine the characteristics of addictive online sites, define internet addiction, and propose some initial interventions for dealing with internet addiction.

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Impact of Mental Health and,or Addictions on the Family and Community Jun 10, 2016

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Addiction impacts more than just the individual. Families of people with addictions struggle with mood disorders and stress related illnesses. Communities are impacted by entire families who have higher utilization of medical services, increased absenteeism from work and school and increased likelihood of involvement in criminal behavior. In this episode we discuss talking points to help people with addictions (and others) understand the far reaching impact of addictive behaviors.

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Impact of Mental Health and or Addictions on the Individual Jun 10, 2016

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Addictions impact people's neurochemistry (mood); their sleep quality, their pain, their relationships and their thinking patterns. Initially addictions may be used to escape from distress, but, through use, people are unknowingly making their mood and other problems worse. In this episode we examine the impacts of chemical and behavioral addictions on the person, and propose some interventions that could serve as launch points for recovery.

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Protective Factors for the Development of Co-Occurring Addiction and Mental Health Issues May 30, 2016

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Mental Health and Addiction issues often go hand-in-hand. Effective recovery involves not only minimizing risk factors, but also enhancing protective factors within the individual and the individual's family, work, and community environment. This episode focuses on protective factors or things that can be enhanced in each area in order to prevent problems with depression, anxiety and/or addiction.

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Risk Factors for the Development of Co-Occurring Addiction and Mental Health Issues May 30, 2016

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Mental Health and Addiction issues often go hand-in-hand. Effective recovery involves not only minimizing risk factors, but also enhancing protective factors within the individual and the individual's family, work, and community environment. This episode focuses on risk factors or things that can be eliminated/minimized/addressed in each area in order to prevent problems with depression, anxiety and/or addiction.

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