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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:

899-17 Tips for Helping Someone with ADHD _ Relationship Skills Nov 14, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Being in a relationship with someone who has ADHD

00:01:45 - Symptoms of ADHD: Hyper Focus and Emotional Dysregulation

00:03:33 - Hyper Focus and ADHD

00:05:12 - Breaking Hyper Focus

00:06:44 - Addressing rejection and frustration with ADHD symptoms

00:08:32 - Hyper vigilance and rejection sensitivity in ADHD

00:10:20 - The Impact of ADHD on Stress Response and Emotional Dysregulation

00:12:06 - Understanding the Challenges of ADHD

00:13:56 - Managing ADHD Symptoms

00:15:40 - Reminders and Alarms for ADHD Management

00:17:22 - Using reminders for better organization

00:19:01 - Transitioning and Implications for Organization

00:20:47 - Managing Restlessness and Fidgetiness in ADHD

00:22:40 - Strategies for staying focused with ADHD

00:24:30 - Strategies for Managing Impulsivity in ADHD

00:26:14 - Managing Communication Challenges in ADHD

00:27:52 - Triggers and Mistakes: Understanding ADHD

00:29:33 - Helping with ADHD Motivation

00:31:09 - The Importance of Organizing and Avoiding Loss

00:32:54 - Difficulties with Attention and Sensory Processing in ADHD

00:34:39 - The Purpose of Noise and Compromise

00:36:13 - Understanding ADHD in Relationships

00:38:06 - Compromise and Understanding in Relationships

00:39:46 - Importance of Self-Care in Relationships with ADHD

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898-The Impact of Gut Health For Mental Health and Relapse Prevention Nov 11, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Disclaimer

00:02:01 - The Role of Microorganisms in Mental Health

00:04:00 - The Limitations of Antidepressants and Addressing the Root Cause

00:06:04 - The Influence of the Gut Microbiome on Neurotransmitters

00:08:24 - The Importance of Balancing Gut Bacteria

00:10:37 - The Impact of Chronic Stress on Gut Microbiome

00:13:00 - Impact of gut microbiome on autism symptoms

00:15:19 - The Impact of Substance Use on Gut Health

00:17:39 - Gut Inflammation and Permeability

00:19:55 - The Gut Microbiome and Stress

00:22:15 - The Importance of a Healthy Gut

00:24:48 - Shelf life and efficacy of dietary supplements

00:27:10 - Leaky Gut Syndrome and Inflammatory Toxins

00:29:23 - The Gut-Brain Connection and Mood Disorders

00:31:51 - The Connection Between Gut Microbiome and Mood Disorders

00:34:10 - The Impact of Nutrition on Mental Health

00:36:22 - The Impact of Nutrient-Rich Foods on Depression Risk

00:38:41 - The Effects of Vitamin C on Depression

00:41:06 - The Role of Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Cannabinoid Receptors in Gut Health

00:43:31 - The delicate balance of gut microbiota

00:45:56 - The Benefits of Polyphenols and Gut Health

00:48:28 - The Connection between Autoimmune Disorders and Depression

00:50:48 - The role of T cells and the gut-brain axis

00:53:17 - Sponsorship Announcement

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897-12 Signs of Trauma in Children and 5 Tips to Address Them _ Parenting Skills Nov 09, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Signs of Trauma in Children and the Importance of Behavior as Communication

00:00:52 - Understanding Trauma Responses

00:01:53 - Lost Appetite as a Sign of Trauma

00:02:45 - Behavioral changes in traumatized children

00:03:38 - Children's Fear of Monsters and Bedtime Refusal

00:04:31 - Behavioral Indications of Stress and Fear

00:05:28 - Trauma and Dysregulation

00:06:29 - Physiological changes in children's brains

00:07:32 - Staying Safe and Protecting Yourself

00:08:33 - Symptoms of Trauma and ADHD

00:09:29 - The Significance of Perfectionism in Children

00:10:20 - Environmental Sensitivity and Isolation

00:11:22 - Recognizing the Impact of Trauma on Children's Behavior and Relationships

00:12:16 - Defiance as a Form of Communication

00:13:17 - Supporting Practical Tools for Everybody

00:14:09 - Possible Explanations for Children's Behaviors

00:15:05 - Vision and Hearing Issues

00:16:01 - Effects of Change on Children

00:16:59 - Recognizing Trauma in Children

00:17:55 - Empowering Children to Recognize and Respond to Vulnerabilities

00:18:47 - Helping Children Connect Triggers and Emotions

00:19:43 - Recognizing Traumatic Experiences

00:20:39 - Teaching Distress Tolerance in Children

00:21:40 - The Importance of Scaffolding in Child Development

00:22:34 - Mislabeling of Behaviors

00:23:34 - Addressing Trauma in Children with ADHD

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896-Tips to Help Someone With Depression _ Relationship Skills Nov 07, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Being in a Relationship with Someone With Depression

00:01:15 - Identifying Triggers and Vulnerabilities

00:02:38 - Triggers and Irritability in Depression

00:03:50 - Mitigating irritability and vulnerability to triggers

00:05:07 - Vulnerabilities in Sleep Patterns

00:06:22 - The Impact of Sleep on Mental Health

00:07:37 - The Impact of Exhaustion on Daily Activities

00:08:58 - The Effects of Depression on Physical Activity

00:10:20 - Grounding activities for managing depression

00:11:44 - The Feeling of Ungodness in Depression

00:13:02 - Symptoms of Depression

00:14:21 - Motivation and Depression

00:15:39 - Getting Help for Suicidal Thoughts

00:16:51 - Suicidal Thoughts and Exaggerated Thinking

00:18:13 - Validating Feelings of Overwhelm and the End of the World

00:19:27 - The Impact on Caregivers and Loved Ones

00:20:42 - Dealing with Irritability in Relationships

00:21:53 - Taking Care of Yourself to Support Others

00:23:09 - Supporting a Restless Loved One with Depression

00:24:19 - Supporting Individuals with Depression through Nutritional Awareness

00:25:38 - Working with Limited Energy

00:26:53 - Addressing Anger and Frustration in Relationships

00:28:07 - Understanding Catastrophic Thinking

00:29:24 - Supporting People with Depression

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895-Lifestyle Interventions (Life Hacks) for Mental Health Nov 04, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Enhancing Mental and Physical Health through Lifestyle Interventions

00:02:35 - The Impact of Gonadal Hormone Imbalances on Mood

00:05:07 - Anxiety and Autoimmune Disorders

00:07:48 - The Relationship Between Hypothyroidism and Depression

00:10:29 - The Perception of Threat in Modern News Media

00:13:16 - The Impact of Stress on Mental Health in Adults and Children

00:15:36 - Helping Children Understand Media Messages

00:18:07 - The Impact of Negative News on Emotional Responses

00:20:43 - Negative Effects of Social Media

00:23:18 - The Impact of Social Media on FOMO and Depression

00:25:42 - The Interactive Nature of Social Media

00:28:19 - The Cycle of Sleep Disruption

00:30:49 - Sleep Apnea and its Effects on Sleep

00:33:30 - Managing Sleep Disturbances due to Noise Exposure

00:36:08 - Dealing with Noise at Night

00:38:43 - Effects of Alcohol on the Body

00:41:20 - The Effects of Dietary Stimulants on the Body

00:43:56 - Educating about Cortisol Resistance and HPA Axis Dysregulation

00:46:33 - The effects of nicotine intake from vaping

00:49:08 - Challenges of Time Zone Changes

00:51:33 - The Impact of Shift Changes

00:54:05 - The Impact of Nutrition on Energy, Sleep, and Mood

00:56:34 - Recharging with Positive Activities

00:58:53 - Supporting Mental Health through Behavioral Changes and Assessments

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894-Improving Goal Setting in Recovery Individualizing for Temperament (Personality) and Strengths Nov 02, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Snap T: Strengths, Needs, Attitudes, Preferences, and Temperament in Goal Setting and Recovery

00:02:27 - Understanding Temperament and Personality

00:05:13 - Understanding Temperament and Communication Styles

00:07:44 - Characteristics of Introverts

00:10:13 - Understanding the Introvert and Extrovert Needs in Goal Setting and Recovery

00:12:46 - Processing Information: Sensors vs Intuitors

00:15:19 - The Intuiter vs The Sensor

00:17:53 - The Motivation of Thinkers and Feelers

00:20:40 - Motivation: Thinkers vs Feelers

00:23:15 - Differences between Judgers and Perceivers

00:25:51 - Motivation and spontaneity in recovery

00:28:22 - Understanding Strengths and Learning Styles

00:30:54 - Finding What Works for You

00:33:29 - Daily Living Assistance

00:36:05 - Meeting Physical and Emotional Needs for Goal Achievement

00:38:37 - Understanding the individual's condition and intervention needs

00:41:20 - Considering Environment and Safety Preferences

00:44:08 - Learning Styles and Processing Information

00:46:48 - The Importance of Balancing Details and the Big Picture

00:49:20 - Attitudes and Goal Setting

00:51:53 - Respecting Boundaries and Language Choice

00:54:26 - Addressing the fear of relapse in change

00:57:08 - Becoming Mindful of Internal Awareness

01:00:11 - Q&A Session

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893-5 Tips for Nurturing Your Inner Child During the Holidays Oct 31, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Causes and Prevention of Infidelity

00:01:03 - Different Types of Infidelity

00:02:10 - Emotional Attachment and Social Infidelity

00:03:19 - Different Types of Infidelity

00:04:31 - Preventing Infidelity in Relationships

00:05:31 - Effective Communication in Relationships

00:06:39 - Two-way Street in Relationships

00:07:50 - Opening Lines of Communication about Sexual Preferences

00:08:56 - Keeping Excitement Alive in Relationships

00:10:02 - Nurturing a Exciting Relationship

00:11:11 - The Importance of Avoiding Mundane Vortexes

00:12:15 - Insecurity in Relationships

00:13:22 - Being Present and Communicating with Your Significant Other

00:14:29 - Discussing the temptation of seizing opportunities

00:15:27 - Infidelity and Low Self-Esteem

00:16:31 - Fear of Rejection and Low Self-esteem in Relationships

00:17:37 - Reasons for Infidelity: Midlife Crisis and Insecure Attachment

00:18:40 - Building Secure Attachments and Meeting Needs

00:19:52 - Addressing the Underlying Causes of Depression

00:20:59 - Hypersexuality and Infidelity

00:22:03 - The Role of Sex in Addiction and Infidelity

00:23:15 - Strategies for Mental Health and Managing Stress

00:24:29 - Paying attention to your needs

00:25:30 - Kindness and Compassion

00:26:35 - Creating Safe and Empowered Moments

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892-6 Causes of Infidelity (Cheating) and Tips to Prevent It Oct 28, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Mindfulness for Collective Anxiety

00:01:00 - Developing Collective Beliefs

00:02:16 - The Borg and the Hive Mind

00:03:28 - Confirmation Bias and Balanced Perspective

00:04:43 - How Media Creates a Hive Mind

00:06:04 - The Effects of Algorithms on News Feeds

00:07:20 - The Influence of Clickbait Headlines

00:08:36 - The Impact of Media Consumption on Perception

00:09:50 - Recognizing the Inevitable Suckiness of Life

00:11:06 - The Reality of Violence in Communities

00:12:23 - The Complexities of Cannabis Legislation

00:13:38 - The Importance of Seeing the Whole Picture

00:14:52 - The Development of Collective Anxiety

00:15:57 - The Impact of Media on Anxiety

00:17:14 - Influence of Media Messages

00:18:34 - The Pressure to Conform and Stay Online

00:19:52 - People Can Change Their Opinions

00:20:54 - Cannabis Legislation and its Direct Impact

00:22:03 - Defining Your Rich and Meaningful Life with Media

00:23:17 - Having a Need-Based Purpose Online

00:24:29 - Arguing the Other Side: Encouraging a Bigger Picture

00:25:36 - The Nefarious Impact of Digital Media

00:26:50 - Taking Control of Our Own Happiness

00:27:59 - Support our Mission at Doc Snipes

00:29:08 - Overwhelmed by Disconnecting and Finding One's Voice

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891-7 Mindfulness Tips for Collective Anxiety Relief Oct 26, 2023

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890-5 Tips to Increase Neurotransmitters Naturally Oct 24, 2023

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Natural ways to increase neurotransmitters

00:02:01 - Getting Adequate Tryptophan in Your Diet

00:04:30 - The Effects of Exercise on Serotonin Levels

00:06:57 - Promoting Physical Relaxation and Serotonin Production

00:09:17 - The Importance of Vitamin D and Choline for Norepinephrine Production

00:11:34 - The Connection between Kidney Failure and Diabetes & High Blood Pressure

00:13:44 - The Role of Acetylcholine in Ketosis

00:16:17 - Essential Nutrients for Brain Health

00:18:46 - Boosting Gaba and Glutamate Levels

00:21:21 - The Role of GABA in Glutamate Breakdown

00:24:04 - Using PubMed to Find Scientific Articles

00:26:32 - Improving Insulin Sensitivity

00:28:53 - Increasing Endorphins in the Body

00:31:11 - Increasing Dopamine and Endorphins

00:33:39 - The Importance of Balance and Recognizing Imbalances

00:36:13 - Smelling and Exploring Essential Oils

00:38:48 - The Benefits of Chia Seeds

00:41:32 - The Importance of Thyroid Health

00:43:58 - Nuts and Seeds: High Nutrient Foods

00:46:40 - The role of cortisol in regulating circadian rhythms

00:49:09 - Foods that increase progesterone

00:51:38 - Supporting Brain Health through Nutrition

00:54:07 - The Importance of Sleep for Brain Function

00:56:38 - Sponsorship Acknowledgement

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