Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Latest Episodes:

Special Episode | Surfing the Worry Imp’s Wave Mar 23, 2018

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Surfing the Worry Imp’s Wave What prompted you to write this book? I talk a lot in my classes about basic fears of rejection, isolation, failure, loss of control and the unknown triggering the fight or flight response. What types of things do children often worry about? Why do children worry about things that adults […]

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Overview of Sex & Pornography Addiction and Interventions Mar 21, 2018

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Explore sex and pornography addiction, its functions and interventions to help clients gain control of their sexual behaviors. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs

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Addressing Eating Issues and Food Addiction Mar 18, 2018

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Examining both clinical and nonclinical eating and weight issues and interventions. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs

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Relapse Prevention Strategies Mar 17, 2018

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Relapse Prevention for Co-Occurring Disorders Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Counseling CEU Course link https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/18/c/ Objectives ~ Define Relapse ~ Identify triggers and warning signs of relapse ~ Review Relapse Syndrome and possible interventions ~ Explore the acronym DREAM ~ Define and identify vulnerabilities ~ Define and identify exceptions ~ Develop […]

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Addressing Co-Dependency and Addiction Mar 14, 2018

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Co-Dependency Counseling CEU Course https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/492/c/ Objectives ~ Define codependency ~ Identify characteristics of the codependent relationship Why I Care/How It Impacts Recovery ~ Co-dependency can serve as an alternate addiction or distraction ~ Co-Dependents may use relationships to try to deal with depression or anxiety ~ Ultimately codependency is self-defeating because one of the few […]

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Addressing Depressive Symptoms in Early Recovery Mar 11, 2018

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Depression management interventions need to be individualized to address: ~ Acute crisis and dangerousness ~ Biomedical conditions and complications ~ Emotional, behavioral or cognitive issues ~ Readiness for change for EACH issue/objective ~ Strengths for addressing each issue ~ Relapse or continued problem potential ~ Stage of readiness for change ~ Recovery environment

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Addressing Vulnerabilities Mar 10, 2018

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Vulnerabilities are situations or things that make it more difficult to deal with life on life’s terms leading to depression, anxiety or “stress” or make it easier for you to over-react or get stuck. Learn how common sense strategies like good nutrition and adequate sleep can help reduce emotional turmoil.

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Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient Mar 07, 2018

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Intensive Outpatient Services: Clinical and Administrative Issues TIPs 46 & 47 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LMHC Overview IOT ~ Multidimensional/Biopsychosocial ~ Recognizes dual disorders as chronic ~ Values case management ~ Blends evidence-based with community based services Core Features ~ 6–30 contact hours per week ~ Individualized step-up and step-down levels of care ~ Minimum […]

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Identification and Intervention with Complicated Grief Mar 04, 2018

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Complicated Grief Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Define Complicated Grief ~ Examine the impact of CG ~ Identify risk factors for CG ~ Explore tasks for successful grief resolution Definitions: ~ Loss: Change that includes being without someone or something; physical loss of something […]

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Suicidality Awareness and Treatment Mar 03, 2018

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Crisis Intervention and Preventing Suicide Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LMHC Objectives ~ The student will learn about: ~ How to estimate suicide risk ~ Factors altering risk of suicide and attempted suicide ~ Additional considerations in specific treatment settings ~ Strategies for enhancing motivation and promoting treatment engagement ~ Education points for the client and […]

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