Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Latest Episodes:

Special Issues of People Who are Homeless Aug 26, 2020

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Objectives - Explore the prevalence of homelessness for children and people with mental illness - Discuss causes of homelessness - Explore the relationship between homelessness and ACEs - Discuss how homelessness impacts the HPA Axis - Review areas to be screened - Identify creative interventions - Identify resources to help people access needed services

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Preventing Addiction and Mental Health Issues in College Students Aug 22, 2020

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~ Review some of the unique triggers for co-occurring disorders in adolescents and college students ~ Identify current best practices for preventing those ~ Explore ways to enhance college student engagement in prevention and health promotion activities

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Addressing Chronic Pain Aug 21, 2020

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Explore psychopharmacology and the role and effect of psychotropic medications in mental health Define the problem Identify and discuss differential diagnosis for various pain conditions Examine the similarities between CNCP and addiction Identify the impact of CNCP on patients Discuss effective interventions for CNCP Identify what counselors can do

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Behavioral Health Services for People Who Are Homeless Aug 15, 2020

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•Recognize and address homelessness as a special dynamic that affects your clients. •Help prevent potential crises that result from becoming homeless. •Provide preventive services for individuals and families who are homeless, •Be more aware of the effects of psychological trauma and co-occurring disorders (CODs) among people who are homeless. •Provide integrated, more effective services to people who are homeless. •Understand and know how to utilize resources for homelessness in your community. •Influence the understanding of others in your community regarding the interrelationship of homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness.

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Autoimmune Issues, & Mood Disorders Aug 12, 2020

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Define Autoimmune Issues Examine the relationship between autoimmune issues and depression Explore the relationship between inflammation and autoimmune disorders and mood disorders Identify interventions needed by people with autoimmune and mood disorders.

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Sociological Approach to Reducing Risk and Building Resilience Aug 08, 2020

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- Define the socio-ecological model - Apply the socioecological model to addiction - Explore different variables in the socio-ecological model - Discuss how this framework can be used in prevention and treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders Prevention - Prevention can take the form of: - Preventing the problem - Preventing worsening of the problem - Preventing associated fall out

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Hepatitis and Blood Borne Pathogens Aug 05, 2020

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• Review current information about the prevention, transmission and treatment of HIV, Hepatitis and Blood Borne Pathogens • Review current information about hepatitis transmission, symptoms and treatment.

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Counseling Tools (Life Hacks) for Chronic Pain Management Jul 31, 2020

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Summary ~ There are many similarities between Pain, mood and addictive disorders ~ Integrated, concurrent, biopsychosocial treatment is vital ~ Mood impacts pain which impacts life satisfaction ~ Recovery supports realistic beliefs and identifies controllable factors Eenhanced outcomes ~ Patients with current addictions or mental health issues need concurrent treatment

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Addressing Viral Hepatitis Jul 31, 2020

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Summary - Counseling should focus on where the person is (testing/treatment) and their level of readiness for change. - Counseling goals should be to - Reduce risk of infection/complications or infecting others - Improve health literacy regarding hepatitis - Encourage social support - Assist the person in connecting with needed biopsychosocial resources

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Improving Mental Health of African and Black Americans Jul 25, 2020

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Summary - Explored the culture, values and traditions of African Americans to include communalism and the importance of spirituality for many clients - Identify issues and barriers which need to be considered to provide culturally responsive treatment including ineffective assessment tools, lack of insurance or transportation and lack of awareness of the types and benefits of counseling services - Learn about how to provide culturally responsive group psychoeducation including how to teach to the collective culture in a multicultural group and how to be an effective group facilitator. - Learned about a variety of evidence based practices demonstrated to be effective with African Americans.

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