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**Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes**

Counselors, coaches and sober companions help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Addictions and Mental Health issues each year. Learn about the current research and practical counseling tools to improve your skills and provide the best possible services. Counselor Toolbox targets counselors, coaches and companions, but can also provide useful counseling self-help tools for persons struggling with these issues and their loved ones. AllCEUs is an approved counseling continuing education provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.

Latest Episodes:

919-Boost Your Brain Power_ 6 Tips to Clear Brain Fog Dec 30, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - What is Brain Fog?

00:02:08 - The truth about caffeine's impact on cognitive functioning

00:04:19 - Bright Light Therapy for Gray Days and Sluggishness

00:06:37 - Staying Hydrated and Reducing Diuretics in Your Diet

00:08:49 - Tips for Staying Active During Sedentary Periods

00:11:04 - Managing Stress for Clear Thinking

00:13:21 - Managing Stress

00:15:40 - Clearing out junk and reducing inflammation

00:17:57 - Tips for Preventing Brain Fog

00:20:11 - The limitations of caffeine in improving cognitive functioning

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918-Sleep and Mental Health Disorders An Overlooked Treatment Issue Dec 28, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Sleep Disturbances Impact and Intervention

00:05:18 - The Importance of Sleep

00:10:45 - The Importance of Sleep for Physical and Mental Health

00:16:18 - Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness

00:21:33 - REM Sleep and Dreaming

00:27:21 - Sleep Issues and Hormone Balance

00:33:06 - Factors Impacting Sleep Quality

00:38:36 - Tips for Better Sleep

00:44:07 - Tips for Better Sleep and Sleep Hygiene

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917-Medical Error Prevention 2023 Dec 26, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Overview of Medical Error Prevention and Terms Used in Behavioral Health

00:06:05 - The Importance of Assessment and Treatment in Behavioral Health

00:12:12 - Fall Prevention and Environmental Safety

00:18:47 - Suicide Prevention Training and Follow-up

00:25:22 - Safety Measures for Furniture and Objects in a Facility

00:31:46 - Ensuring Safety in the Facility

00:37:39 - Preventing Harm in Behavioral Health Facilities

00:43:58 - Staying Within Your Scope of Practice

00:50:26 - Addressing LGBTQ+ Treatment Issues

00:56:36 - Medical Error Prevention

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916-4 Little Tips for Big Success in Relationships Dec 23, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Four Little Tips for Big Success in Relationships

00:02:13 - Checking the Facts and Context

00:04:36 - Respecting Others' Triggers and Reactions

00:06:54 - Understanding and Respecting Different Temperaments

00:09:03 - Respecting Temperamental Preferences in Relationships

00:11:23 - Communicating Preferences

00:13:30 - Listening to Understand and Hear

00:15:50 - Respecting Boundaries in Relationships

00:18:04 - Respecting Boundaries in Relationships

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915-20 Cannabis (Marijuana) Terms Everyone Should Know _ Marijuana Awareness Education Dec 21, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - An Overview of Cannabis Terms

00:02:54 - The Different Strains of Cannabis

00:06:14 - Cannabis Strains and their Properties

00:09:19 - Spice: Unpredictable Effects

00:12:23 - The Rise of Delta 8 THC

00:15:17 - The Endocannabinoid System and its Role in the Body

00:17:58 - The Endocannabinoid System and CBD

00:20:51 - The Aromatic Components of Plants and Their Impact on the Body

00:23:54 - The Absorption of CBD and THC through the Skin

00:27:02 - Weighing the Pros and Cons of Cannabis Components

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914-6 Ways to Forgive Yourself for Not Knowing What to Do _ Handling Regret Dec 19, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Six Ways to Forgive Yourself

00:01:43 - Reflections on Past Actions and Regrets

00:03:31 - Understanding Anger and its Responses

00:05:25 - Grieving Losses and Making Decisions

00:07:11 - The Power of Forgiveness and Learning

00:08:54 - Forgiving Yourself and Identifying Motivations

00:10:51 - Reflecting on Regret

00:12:51 - Letting Go of Anger and Moving Forward

00:14:46 - Learning from Regrets

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913-How Trauma Reprograms the Vagus Nerve & Orienting Reflex _ Healing from Trauma Dec 16, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Vagus Nerve and Traumatic Injury

00:06:49 - The Vagus Nerve and the Orienting Reflex

00:13:12 - The Orienting Reflex and Fight or Flight Response

00:19:43 - Triggers and Trauma Memories

00:25:59 - Triggers and the Strengthening of Unsafe Memories

00:32:43 - Strengthening Vagal Tone and Healing the HPA Axis

00:39:31 - The Process of Habituation

00:46:20 - The Importance of Pain and Inflammation Management

00:53:18 - Tragic optimism and radical acceptance

00:59:38 - Reprogramming the HPA Axis and Vagus Nerve

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912-Insecure Attachment and Mental Illness _ Exploring the Connection Dec 14, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Importance of Secure Attachment

00:03:12 - Symptoms of Insecure Attachment

00:06:36 - Attachment Styles and Coping Mechanisms

00:10:08 - Avoidant Attachment and Relationships

00:13:37 - Symptoms of Anxious Attachment

00:16:48 - Understanding the Origins of Symptoms and Behaviors

00:20:11 - Developing a Sense of Self

00:23:27 - Developing Distress Tolerance Skills

00:26:55 - Mindful Awareness and Radical Acceptance

00:30:25 - The Impact of Attachment Style on Stress Responses

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911-8 Signs You Might Be Toxic And Tips to Change Dec 12, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Toxic Relationship Behaviors

00:04:16 - Cognitive and Environmental Boundary Violations

00:08:22 - Boundaries and Communication

00:12:36 - Toxic Forms of Jealousy

00:16:40 - The Motivation Behind Lying

00:20:58 - Tips for Being More Other-Centered

00:25:16 - Communication Styles and their Consequences

00:29:12 - The Consequences of Blaming and Victimhood

00:33:33 - The Function of Superiority and Judgmentalism

00:37:54 - Developing Healthier Relationships

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910-The Brain Vagus Nerve HP Axes and Neurotransmitters Continuing Education Training Dec 09, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Brain Vagus Nerve HP Axes and Neurotransmitters

00:05:02 - The Physiology of Stress and Inflammation

00:10:29 - The Role of the Amygdala and Risk Management

00:15:47 - The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health

00:20:41 - The Role of the HPA Axis in the Stress Response System

00:26:24 - The HPT Axis and Hypothyroidism

00:32:03 - The Effects of Trauma and HPA Axis Dysfunction

00:37:28 - The Role of Neurotransmitters and Hormones in Mood

00:43:01 - Neurochemicals and their Effects on Mental Health

00:48:43 - Exploring the Connection between Body and Mind

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