Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

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Animal Assisted Therapy May 08, 2018

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Define Animal Assisted Therapy. Explore the research around animal assisted therapy. Review some techniques that can be used and some general cautions CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs

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Supporting Student Mental Health May 05, 2018

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Review general guidelines for supporting student mental health. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ Specific information regarding student athletes ~ Explore some information relevant to students regarding alcohol and drug use and disordered eating ~ Identify the basics for early crisis intervention

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Addressing Transition Issues in High School and College Students May 03, 2018

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Learn about 15 common stressors for students who are transitioning to college life from high school, and techniques parents, teachers, and college administration can use to ease the transition and ensure student success. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs

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Best Practices in Anxiety Treatment May 03, 2018

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Learn about current best practices including FLOAT, Positive Writing and new recommendations regarding the use of benzodiazapines in the treatment of anxiety. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs

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Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students Apr 24, 2018

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Working with College Students and Enhancing Mental Health. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ To thrive, students need access to services and programs of outreach, education, and prevention that: ~ Nurture a supportive tone and attitude about mental health in campus culture ~ Challenge stereotypes about mental health problems ~ Undermine prejudices and stigma about counseling ~ Provide encouragement to students to reflect on their own mental health and seek services when needed

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Supporting the Person Without Enabling Apr 21, 2018

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Supporting people in recovery without enabling and examining codependency. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs

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Hazing Prevention on College and High School Campuses Apr 21, 2018

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Understanding Hazing and alternatives. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ Define hazing ~ Explore the purpose of hazing ~ Identify alternatives to hazing ~ Identify the timeline for hazing prevention ~ Identify the role of administrators, coaches, the Panhellenic council, student-athletes, sorority and fraternity members and presidents, and counseling departments ~ Review the hazing “test”

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Developing Social Justice and Culturally Responsive Care Apr 15, 2018

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Self and cultural awareness to improve treatment. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ Most people are unaware of all of their role, how those roles interact and how those roles impact how they interact with the world at large. ~ Increasing awareness of self and others is the first step in increasing social justice and reducing stress, conflict and depression ~ People need to become aware of different cultures in order to better understand other people ~ When people see discrimination or bias, they need to be able to identify it as such and be encouraged to take action.

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A Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Treating Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders Apr 14, 2018

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A strengths based approach helps people build on what is working for them, what has worked in the past or what they think might work in the future. It emphasizes client choice and self-direction in goal setting to increase empowerment, investment and self-efficacy. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs

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Helping Families with Premature Infants Apr 14, 2018

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Families with infants in the NICU face unique challenges. Learn about special issues facing premature infants as well as how to help families who have a child in the NICU. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs

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