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Impacts of Stress and Interventions Nov 07, 2020

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Summary ~ Stress is ubiquitous and comes in many forms ~ The goal is to reduce distress to free up energy for eustress and still have some left over. ~ Like a cell phone battery ~ Use the energy for the apps and activities you want ~ Eliminate or suspend apps that drain your battery ~ Each day your phone needs time to plugin and recharge

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Bullying Oct 31, 2020

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Objectives - Define bullying - Explore the types of bullying - Identify characteristics of bullies - Identify motivations for bullying - Identify effects of bullying - Explore interventions to - Stop Bullying - Help bullying victims

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ADHD, Addiction, & Mental Health Interventions – Part 2 Oct 28, 2020

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Intro ~ ADHD is often a life-long condition and predisposes people to the development of mood and addictive disorders. ~ Mood disorders are associated with worse ADHD symptoms. ~ As such, early intervention and a life-span approach needs to be considered

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ADHD, Addiction, and Mental Health Oct 24, 2020

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Intro ~ ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders, with a worldwide prevalence of 5.2 % among children and adolescents, persisting into adulthood in 60–70 % of cases either as a residual or as a full clinical disorder ~ Medications used to treat ADHD such as methylphenidate, amphetamine, and atomoxetine indicate a dopamine/norepinephrine dysfunction as the neurochemical basis of ADHD and a potential target for anxiety and depression ~ The presence of probable ADHD and the severity of ADHD symptoms are related with the severity of insomnia, even after controlling the depression, anxiety

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Neurobiology of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Co Occurring Mental Health Issues Oct 16, 2020

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Summary - There is significant overlap between OCD and other psychiatric disorders - While ERP and SSRIs are the gold standard for addressing OCD behaviors, it is also important to address other underlying issues which may contribute to neurotransmitter disruption. - Trauma history (powerlessness and unsafeness) - Lack of emotional regulation skills - Lack of happiness promoting behaviors - Lack of secure attachment (oxytocin) - Poor nutrition, sleep, iron deficiency - Hormone imbalances (gonadal or thyroid) - Medication side effects (hormones, steroids, thyroid, RLS, antipsychotics)

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Addiction Awareness Oct 15, 2020

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Addiction Awareness #ocdawareness #obsessivecompulsivedisorder Cheap CEUs are available for this presentation at https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/1352/c/ Objectives ~ Define obsessions and compulsions ~ Define obsessive compulsive personality disorder ~ Define addiction ~ Explore common obsessions and compulsions and their function ~ Explore why addiction often co-occurs with OCD ~ Identify interventions appropriate to assist […]

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Many Forms of Depression and 25 Tips for Recovery Oct 14, 2020

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Symptoms of the Flu - Fever or feeling feverish/chills, sweats - Cough, chest discomfort - Sore throat - Runny or stuffy nose, sinus congestion - Muscle or body aches - Headaches - Exhaustion - Vomiting and diarrhea Types - Major Depressive Disorder (including w/psychotic features) - Persistent Depressive Disorder (High Functioning Depression) - Postpartum Depression - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - Depression in Early Recovery From Addiction - Bipolar Depression - Seasonal Affective Disorder - Grief - Situational Depression (not including grief) - Depression due to a general medical condition (autoimmune issues, stroke, heart disease, dementia…)

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Improving Health Literacy with Health Coaching Oct 10, 2020

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Improving Health Literacy with Health Coaching Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Counseling CEUs Objectives – Define health literacy – Explain why health literacy is important – Explore health literacy in a recovery oriented system of care – Identify at least 5 ways to improve health literacy – Explain what health coaching […]

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The Impact of Addiction on the Child’s Brain Oct 09, 2020

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Summary - Like a bonzai tree there are times when the brain is developing and malleable. - The brain begins development in the first trimester and continues until age 24. - During adolescence different parts of the brain develop at different times (different branches of the tree) - An insult to the immature brain can cause much more dramatic changes because of its malleability (sapling vs. hardened branch) - All drugs appear to alter parts of the brain associated with learning, memory, emotion regulation, planning and problem solving and impulse control.

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Risk Factors and Treatment Issues Oct 07, 2020

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Objectives - Identify risk and protective factors for - Prematurity/Miscarriage/Stillbirth - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Explore treatment issues for the family

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