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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:

909-6 Steps to Success and Achieving Your Goals with DESIRE Dec 07, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Impact of Attitude on Health and Mood

00:02:42 - The Power of a Hardy Attitude

00:05:16 - The Relationship between Hardy Attitudes and Nutrition

00:07:51 - Developing Cognitive Resilience

00:10:11 - Cognitive Flexibility and Improvisation

00:12:46 - The Power of Hardy Attitudes

00:15:12 - Focusing on the Strengths in Relationships

00:17:46 - Focusing on Gratitude and Embracing Dialectics

00:20:25 - Focusing on What You Can Control

00:23:04 - Impact on Health and Relationships

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908-What is the Endocannabinoid System _ Marijuana Awareness Series Dec 05, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System

00:02:47 - The interaction of the endocannabinoid system with other systems

00:05:31 - The Endocannabinoid System and Receptors

00:08:25 - The Role of CB2 Receptors in Reducing Inflammation

00:11:46 - The effects of cannabinoids on hunger and mood

00:14:34 - The Effects of Exogenous Cannabinoids on Reproductive System and Mood

00:17:31 - The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Memory Regulation

00:20:50 - Dysregulation in the System and Social Reward

00:23:48 - The Endocannabinoid System and Potential Treatment Targets

00:26:55 - The Impact of Omega-3 on Stress Reduction

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907-6 Tips for Anxiety and Depression Relief REWIRE. Dec 02, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to icbt and the limitations of icbt apps

00:02:44 - Coping with Anxiety and Depression Symptoms

00:05:34 - Recognizing Signs of Distress and Rewiring Your Thoughts

00:08:19 - Recognizing Signs of Distress

00:10:59 - Practicing Distress Tolerance Skills

00:13:57 - Identifying Cognitive Distortions

00:16:33 - Reframing Distorted Thoughts

00:19:28 - Challenging Distorted Thinking Patterns

00:22:01 - Exploring Prior Experiences and Beliefs

00:24:50 - Using Apps vs Applying the Rewire Approach

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906-12 Tips for Helping Someone with Abandonment Anxiety _ CBT Relationship Counseling Nov 30, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Symptoms of Abandonment Anxiety and Insecure Attachment

00:03:06 - Understanding Splitting and Clinging Behavior in Relationships

00:06:22 - Communication and Love Languages for Abandonment Anxiety

00:09:57 - Abandonment Anxiety and Dysregulation

00:13:36 - The Stress Response System and Abandonment Anxiety

00:17:06 - Controlling Behaviors and Feeling Safe

00:20:55 - Setting Boundaries in Relationships

00:24:19 - Projection, suspicion, and abandonment anxiety

00:27:57 - Supporting Someone with Abandonment Anxiety

00:31:29 - Relationship Support for Caregivers and Loved Ones

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905-Tips for Understanding and Coping with Trauma and Grief during the Holidays Nov 28, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Grief, Loss, and Trauma: Understanding the Connection

00:07:19 - The Impact of Inflammation on Pain Tolerance and Sleep

00:14:19 - Managing Anxiety and Grief

00:21:05 - Understanding Behavior as Communication

00:28:06 - Triggers and Grief during the Holidays

00:34:56 - Coping with Triggers During the Holidays

00:42:02 - Coping with Stress During the Holidays

00:48:41 - Allowing for Feelings and Seeking Help

00:55:16 - coping with holiday triggers

01:01:47 - Dealing with Triggers and Stressors

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904-How To Cope with Holiday Stress and Triggers _ Relapse Prevention Counseling Nov 25, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Coping with Holiday Stress and Triggers

00:02:38 - Signs of Relapse During the Holidays

00:05:21 - The Effects of Substance Use on the Body

00:07:47 - Practicing Mindfulness During the Holidays

00:10:15 - Developing Tools for a Positive Mindset

00:12:49 - Dealing with Cravings and Longings

00:15:27 - Potential Triggers in Old Places

00:18:08 - Preparing for the Holiday Season

00:20:35 - Dealing with Loneliness and Unacceptance

00:23:17 - Finding Meaning in the Present Moment

00:25:41 - Coping with Grief and Stress during the Holidays

00:28:24 - Safeguarding Your Power and Coping Strategies

00:31:13 - Managing Triggers During the Holidays

00:33:54 - Finding Joy in Giving to Others During the Holidays

00:36:27 - Finding Comfort in Community

00:39:09 - Mindful Eating Strategies for Holiday Gatherings

00:41:46 - Coping with Holiday Triggers

00:44:14 - Taking care of mental health during the holidays

00:46:54 - Finding Free Activities for the Holidays

00:49:23 - Supporting Mental Health During the Holidays

00:51:57 - Addressing Rejection, Isolation, and Failure

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903-15 Tips for Helping Someone with PTSD cPTSD or Trauma _ Relationship Skills Nov 23, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Being in a Relationship with PTSD or CPTSD

00:03:37 - Withdrawal and Isolation

00:06:55 - Helping Others through Traumatic Experiences

00:10:06 - Accommodating Hyper Vigilance

00:13:46 - Helping People with Trauma and Sleep Difficulties

00:17:09 - The Impact of Traumatic Injury on Attitudes and Perceptions

00:20:14 - Understanding Numbing and Dysregulation in Trauma

00:23:43 - Compassion for the Exhausted

00:27:26 - Supporting People with Trauma

00:30:48 - Impact of Loved Ones' Mental Health on Yourself

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902-Relapse Prevention Awareness and Activities for Recovery _ Self Help Techniques Nov 21, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Life Lessons from Plants

00:01:12 - The Power of Nurturing Small Ideas

00:02:29 - Meeting Plant Nutritional Needs

00:03:36 - Meeting Individual Needs for Growth and Development

00:04:47 - The Importance of Individual Characteristics and Micro Systems

00:06:02 - Adapting to Our Environments

00:07:11 - Adapting to Changes in the Economy, Politics, and Social Media

00:08:24 - Adaptation and Efficiency in Plants

00:09:34 - The Importance of Circadian Rhythms in Sleep and Health

00:10:39 - The Importance of Solid Friendships and Health

00:11:52 - The Impact of Mood on Those Around You

00:13:01 - The Purpose of Weeds in the Garden

00:14:12 - Choking out Biodiversity

00:15:18 - The Importance of Mutualism in Plant Growth

00:16:26 - Taking Advantage of Different Levels of Soil Structure

00:17:45 - Adapting to Different Environments

00:18:59 - The Effects of Daylight on Plant Growth

00:20:08 - Adapting to Survive: Lessons from Plants

00:21:20 - Support the Channel

00:22:26 - Pruning Weaknesses and Managing Energy

00:23:37 - Vulnerability to Stress and Mental Health

00:24:50 - The Healing Power of Time

00:26:02 - Life cycles and energy allocation in plants

00:27:12 - Thriving in Synergy with the Surroundings

00:28:28 - The Role of Smell in Plant Defense and Reproduction

00:29:40 - What Would Plants Do?

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901-9 Tips for Helping Someone with Anxiety _ Relationship Skills Nov 18, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Being in a Relationship with Someone with Generalized Anxiety

00:00:49 - Coping with Generalized Anxiety

00:01:55 - Symptoms and Support for Generalized Anxiety

00:03:04 - Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder

00:04:09 - Identifying Triggers for Worry

00:05:13 - Managing Anxiety and Vulnerabilities in Different Settings

00:06:19 - Understanding Irritability and Mental Awareness

00:07:33 - Addressing Poor Sleep Hygiene

00:08:27 - Strategies for better sleep

00:09:37 - The Fight or Flight Response and Vulnerability to Threats

00:10:43 - The Impact of Poor Sleep on Exhaustion

00:11:48 - Restlessness and Anxiety

00:12:53 - Managing Anxiety Triggers and Symptoms

00:13:59 - Symptoms of Persistent Anxiety

00:15:05 - The Effects of Anxiety on Physical Health

00:16:17 - Managing Pain and Stress

00:17:21 - Helpful Strategies for Better Focus and Productivity

00:18:27 - Gut Microbiome and Upset Stomach from Anxiety

00:19:35 - Supporting Your Loved One with Anxiety

00:20:41 - Managing Anxiety and Anger in Relationships

00:21:44 - Identifying Triggers and Vulnerabilities

00:23:01 - Supporting Someone with Anxiety

00:23:58 - Supporting a Loved One with Anxiety

00:24:58 - Coping with Anxiety and Supporting Others

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900-Stress, Hormones and Mental Health _ Understanding the HPG Axis Nov 16, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis and Mental Health

00:02:26 - The Role of HPA Axis and HPG Axis in Affective Disorders

00:05:03 - The Impact of Gonadal Hormones on Reproductive Organs

00:07:32 - The Impact of Caregivers on Child Development

00:09:59 - The Effects of Estrogen and Testosterone on the Body

00:12:30 - The Effects of Hormones on Sexual Behavior

00:15:08 - Progesterone and Cortisol in Chronic Stress

00:17:45 - The effects of hormones on anxiety

00:20:24 - The Dangers of Over-The-Counter DHEA

00:23:00 - The Relationship Between the HPG and the HPA Axes

00:25:37 - The Connection between PCOS and Depression

00:28:23 - The Impact of Stress on Hormonal Regulation

00:31:06 - The Role of the Endocrine System in Neurocognitive Issues

00:33:43 - Addressing the underlying issues contributing to cognitive dysfunction

00:36:19 - Dysfunction in the HPA Axis and PCOS

00:38:49 - The Impact of Stress on Neuroprotective Hormones

00:41:29 - Effects of Stress on Hormone Levels

00:44:10 - The impact of insulin on cognitive function

00:46:46 - The Impact of Opioids on Hormone Levels

00:49:17 - Strategies for Managing Pain and Hormone Imbalances

00:51:53 - Promoting Emotional Well-being Through Mindfulness and Laughter

00:54:13 - The Effects of Weighted Blankets and Vests on Neurochemicals

00:56:48 - Increasing Health Literacy

00:59:09 - Answering Danielle's Question about Cancer

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