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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.

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1090-Revolutionary Discoveries in Schizophrenia Causes and Treatments Jan 16, 2026

Show notes

00:00 Intro & Schizophrenia Research Overview

00:11 Genetic and Environmental Foundations

00:31 Neurotransmitters and the Dopamine Hypothesis

01:56 Role of Stress and Trauma

03:32 Neurological Findings in Schizophrenia

06:59 Autoimmune Disorders and Inflammation

10:04 Inflammation & Immune System Impact

13:06 Stress Hypothesis and PTSD Link

15:44 Childhood Trauma and Brain Development

17:01 Physical Stress & Sleep Deprivation

17:59 HPA Axis, Cortisol, and Neurotoxicity

20:31 Hormonal Influences: Estrogen, Testosterone, Oxytocin

27:00 Testosterone Effects in Men & Women

31:02 PCOS, Testosterone & Psychosis Risk

34:39 Oxytocin's Role in Stress and Social Function

35:46 Gut Microbiome and Schizophrenia

38:42 Microbiome Imbalances and Supplementation

41:06 Diet, Blood Markers & Monitoring Insights

43:13 Wearable Tech & Digital Biomarkers

44:08 Medication Impacts & Side Effects

45:53 Sleep Disruption and Psychotic Symptoms

47:07 Deep Sleep, Memory & Inflammation

50:53 Sleep Architecture in Schizophrenia

53:01 Antipsychotics, Fatigue, and Motivation

54:25 Vagus Nerve & Parasympathetic System

55:28 Neuromodulation: Ultrasound & Alternatives

56:34 Key Takeaways: Stress, Inflammation, and Recovery

58:00 Q&A: Oxytocin Nasal Spray & New Therapies

59:09 Empowerment and Reducing Relapses

01:00:31 Menopause, Estrogen & Late-Onset Schizophrenia

01:01:31 GABA, Glutamate, and Brain Chemistry Recap

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1089-Exciting Treatments for PTSD_ New Ways to Heal your Trauma Jan 09, 2026

Show notes

00:00 Introduction & Overview of Emerging PTSD Treatments

00:31 EMDR: Gold Standard Trauma Processing

01:53 Who Benefits Most from EMDR

02:31 Cognitive Behavioral Therapies & CPT

03:23 CPT Techniques: Reframing Trauma

04:43 Benefits of CPT for PTSD Symptoms

05:17 Prolonged Exposure Therapy & VR Integration

06:16 Processing Memories with Wise Mind

07:27 Desensitization & Reducing Avoidance

09:05 Handling Triggers & Building Empowerment

10:38 Medications: SSRIs & Prazosin

11:57 Evaluating Medication vs Holistic Approaches

13:00 Psychedelics for PTSD: MDMA, Psilocybin, LSD

14:43 Mechanisms & Evidence for Psychedelic Therapy

17:01 Psilocybin: Neurogenesis and Mindfulness

18:10 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy with Psychedelics

19:33 LSD-Assisted Psychotherapy & Core Belief Change

21:21 Ego Dissolution & Brain Networks

22:12 Outcomes & Complex PTSD Treatment

23:39 Other Psychedelics & Their Status

24:39 Trauma Sensitive Yoga: Benefits & Caveats

25:48 Yoga for Mindfulness and Body Awareness

27:09 The Role of the Gut Microbiome in PTSD

28:36 Microbiome, Stress Response & Neuroinflammation

30:45 Balancing Gut Health to Aid Healing

31:48 Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Resetting the Stress System

33:04 Biofeedback & Strengthening Vagal Tone

35:04 Empowerment via Vagus Nerve Stimulation

37:36 Non-Invasive Vagal Stimulation Methods

39:21 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for PTSD

41:44 Sleep, Hyperarousal & PTSD

43:37 Addressing Sleep Apnea and PTSD Outcomes

45:01 Targeting Sleep for Better Recovery

46:07 Oxytocin Nasal Spray for Social Connection

47:01 Oxytocin for Reducing Fear and Withdrawal

48:43 Summary: Holistic Treatment Goals for PTSD

51:01 Physical, Interpersonal, and Emotional Tools

53:39 Cognitive and Environmental Strategies

55:25 Wrap Up: Empowerment and System Rebalancing

56:16 Q&A: Audience Questions & ECT Comparison

57:14 Closing Remarks

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1088-Natural Ways To Beat Anxiety Without Taking Pills_ Holistic Healing Jan 02, 2026

Show notes

00:00 Introduction & Goals

01:00 Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms and Roots

03:30 Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn & Flop: The Stress Response

07:00 How Anxiety Affects Mind and Body

10:00 Chronic Anxiety & Stress Physiology

13:00 Traditional Treatments & Their Limits

16:00 Emerging Treatments: TMS, Ketamine, Esketamine

20:00 Vagus Nerve, Gut-Brain Axis & Inflammation

23:00 Microbiome, Peptides & Mood Regulation

27:00 Key Gut Peptides & Anxiety

31:00 Natural Ways to Boost Gut Health & Peptide Activity

36:00 Diet, Supplements, and Probiotics

41:00 Intermittent Fasting for Gut, Mood & Anxiety

48:00 Sleep: The Overlooked Intervention

51:00 Building a Better Sleep Routine

54:00 Holistic Approaches: Healing Body & Nervous System

56:00 Audience Q&A - Microbiome, Diet & Mood

58:00 Final Thoughts, Gradual Change & Goodbye

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1087-Revolutionary New Treatment Strategies for Depression Dec 23, 2025

Show notes

00:00 Welcome & Overview of Depression Treatments

00:16 Emerging Interventions Explored

00:45 Deep Dive: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

04:01 Effectiveness and Applications of TMS

06:02 Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression

07:49 Neuroimaging Insights & TMS for Older Adults

11:05 Advances in TMS Targeting and Integration

14:43 Anti-Inflammatory Approaches in Depression

20:41 Inflammation’s Role in Mood Regulation

25:14 Managing Depression: Exercise, Diet, and Lifestyle

27:37 The Power of Diet & Probiotics

32:02 Reducing Stress and Repairing the Nervous System

34:12 Gut Health and Mental Health Connection

40:48 Microbiome, Leaky Gut, and Mood

45:03 Prebiotics, Fermented Foods & Microbiome Support

46:00 Phytotherapy: Herbal Approaches to Depression

48:42 Ketamine & Esketamine for Rapid Relief

51:11 Circadian Rhythms and Sleep in Depression

54:01 Routine, Light Therapy & Relaxation Strategies

55:04 Genomic Sequencing & Tailoring Treatment

56:26 Oxytocin, Chiropractic Care, and Vagus Nerve

59:59 Acupuncture & Innovative Nerve Stimulation

01:00:38 Conventional Checks: Hormones, Nutrition & Diagnosis

01:01:37 Why Depression Is Individualized

01:02:12 Importance of Holistic, Individual Approaches

01:02:35 Q&A: TMS for Substance-Related Brain Changes

01:04:02 Dietary Recommendations & Viewer Thanks

01:05:02 Therapy Protocols for TMS Clients

01:07:30 Exercise, Motivation & Client Engagement

01:08:25 Future Research and Alternative Medications

01:09:12 Closing Remarks & Takeaways

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1086-The Impact of Trauma on Each PIECE of Life Dec 19, 2025

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0:00 Physical Impact 19:00 Interpersonal Impact 38:00 Emotional Impact 57:00 Cognitive Impact 1:16:00 Environmental Impact 1:35:00 Spiritual Impact

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1085-Addressing Drug and Alcohol Related Brain Damage - Counselor Training Dec 12, 2025

Show notes

00:00 Introduction: Drug-Induced Brain Damage

01:19 Physical, Emotional, and Cognitive Impacts

03:09 Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain and Body

04:19 Key Brain Regions Affected by Substances

07:22 Understanding Substance-Induced Brain Disorders

08:15 How Different Drugs Cause Brain Atrophy

08:56 Alcohol: Neurotoxicity and Deficiencies

10:59 Stimulants, Opioids, and Inhalants: Brain Impacts

14:23 Cannabis and Other Substances: Neurocognitive Effects

15:46 Substance Use, Symptoms, and Treatment Challenges

16:51 Hallucinogens and Long-term Perceptual Disturbances

20:01 Delirium and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

23:04 Thiamine Deficiency: Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

27:48 Diagnosing and Managing Alcohol-Related Brain Damage

31:02 Prevalence and Underdiagnosis of Brain Injury

34:39 Dementia Risks and Alcohol Consumption Guidelines

38:01 Healing the Brain: Recovery and Lifestyle Changes

42:01 Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders: Symptoms and Assessment

45:11 Treatment Options and Hope for Recovery

46:25 Vascular Dementia: Causes and Symptoms

49:28 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

53:01 Diagnosing FASD and Client Profiles

56:00 Treatment Challenges for FASD

58:07 FASD in Correctional and Clinical Settings

59:39 Summary: Risks and Considerations for Clinicians

01:00:26 Q&A and Resources

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1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025? Dec 05, 2025

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00:00 Introduction & Overview

00:16 Defining Post-Acute and Long-Term Care

01:06 Levels and Types of Care Facilities

02:08 Addiction in the General Population

02:58 Hospitalization and Addiction Statistics

04:54 Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders in Care

05:48 Screening for Co-Occurring Issues

07:08 Medication Management Risks

09:02 Self-Administration & Diversion Concerns

12:00 Alcohol Access and Facility Policies

15:00 Unconventional Substance Use Risks

17:01 Vulnerabilities in Care Settings

18:29 Sleep, Circadian Rhythms & Recovery

20:57 Pain and Physical Vulnerabilities

23:06 History of Addiction and Detox Issues

25:09 Interpersonal & Emotional Vulnerabilities

27:13 Self-Esteem, Trauma & Communication

29:07 Emotional Intelligence & Coping

31:10 Cognitive and Organizational Vulnerabilities

34:42 Environmental Risks & Supervision Gaps

36:31 Triggers for Substance Use

39:45 Medication Management, Seeking, & Diversion

43:52 Rehabilitation Setbacks and Grief

47:05 Interpersonal Manipulation & Emotional Distress

49:08 Cognitive Triggers and Facility Management

51:05 Environmental Triggers Unique to Care Settings

52:54 Role of Antipsychotics and Misuse

53:45 Key Takeaways & Strategies for Prevention

55:52 Course Completion & Wrap-Up

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1083 - Managing Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussions Nov 26, 2025

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1082 - Essential Skills for Diabetes-Related Disability Adjustment Counseling Nov 22, 2025

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Essential Skills for Diabetes-Related Disability Adjustment Counseling for social workers, disability management and rehabilitation counselors from a diabetes EXPERT. In this video, a diabetes disability adjustment expert shares their top counseling skills for managing disabilities. Perfect for counselors, social workers, and anyone in the field of disability management!

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1081 - 10 Tools to Understand and Address Agitation, Delirium and Sundowning Nov 10, 2025

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