

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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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Apr 9, 2024 • 20min
962-Why Trauma Beliefs Are So Hard to Change
Chapters:00:00:00 - Understanding Trauma Beliefs00:02:03 - The Role of Anger in Trauma Beliefs00:04:24 - Cognitive Accommodation and Safety00:06:28 - Exceptions to the Thunderstorm Rule00:08:32 - Cognitive biases: Confirmation bias00:10:36 - The Availability Heuristic00:12:38 - Learning from Slippery Roads00:14:48 - Rejecting Brokenness00:16:56 - Changing Trauma-Related Beliefs00:18:53 - Coping with Trauma-Related Beliefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2024 • 20min
961-Unlocking resilience_ How to help children thrive after divorce
Chapters:00:00:00 - Helping Children Cope After a Divorce00:01:58 - Coping with Anxiety and Triggers00:03:56 - Maintaining Stability and Structure in Children's Lives00:05:53 - Understanding and addressing children's behavior changes00:07:55 - Validating a Child's Emotions during Divorce00:10:03 - Adjusting to Changes in Relationships and Understanding of the World.00:12:07 - Giving Children a Say in Decision-Making00:14:08 - Positive Co-Parenting00:16:14 - Behaving Civilly for the Child's Sake00:18:11 - Meeting the Emotional Needs of Children during Divorce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h
960-PTSD Exploring the Function of Symptoms _ CBT Counselor CE
Chapters:00:00:00 - Functional nature of systems on PTSD00:06:09 - PTSD and adverse childhood experiences00:12:43 - Sleep problems and anxiety after trauma00:18:55 - Symptoms of PTSD00:25:32 - Assimilation and re-experiencing trauma00:32:03 - Avoidance of recurrence of pain00:38:41 - Promoting positive experiences00:45:35 - Causes of paralysis under tension00:52:09 - The need to feel safe00:58:28 - Making Sense of Trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2024 • 15min
959-Parenting Mistakes that Destroy a Childs Self Esteem
Chapters:00:00:00 - Parental Neglect and its Impact on Self-Esteem00:01:24 - Eroding a Child's Self-Esteem00:02:57 - The Importance of Constructive Feedback00:04:35 - The Importance of Providing Alternatives during Discipline00:06:02 - Teaching Children Boundaries00:07:31 - Thwarting a Child's Self-Esteem00:08:51 - The Damaging Effects of Comparisons on Children00:10:21 - Unrealistic Expectations for Children00:11:51 - Setting Realistic Expectations for Children with ADHD00:13:20 - Essential Parenting Tools for Building Self-esteem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2024 • 51min
958-Breaking Bad Habits_ The Power of Acceptance & Purposeful Action
Chapters:00:00:00 - Radical Acceptance and Purposeful Action for Habit Change00:05:25 - Financial Resources for Those in Need00:10:40 - Accepting Mother Nature's Control00:16:04 - Managing Anger and Fear00:21:48 - Focusing on My Activities00:27:30 - Encouraging Mindful Decision-Making and Time Management00:32:57 - The Power of Win-Win Solutions00:38:47 - Different Types of Listening00:44:02 - Rest and Renewal for Happiness00:49:38 - Buffering in Time for Slow Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
957-Discovering Effective Holistic Methods for Anxiety Treatment
Chapters:00:00:00 - An Anxiety Case Study00:07:14 - Diet and Anxiety00:14:28 - The Effects of Hypoglycemia and Cortisol Secretion00:21:49 - Sleep Problems and Chronic Pain00:29:00 - Understanding Physical and Emotional Symptoms00:36:02 - Weight of the World on Your Shoulders00:43:03 - Cognitive distortions and interventions00:49:55 - Identifying and Eliminating Disruptive Smells00:57:05 - Weekly Checklist and Review01:03:04 - Anxiety and HPA Axis Functioning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2024 • 60min
956-Unlocking Life's Purpose_ Finding Meaning with ACT Therapy
Chapters:00:00:00 - Developing meaning and purpose with acceptance and commitment therapy skills00:06:22 - Creating a Rich and Meaningful Life00:12:46 - Being Present in the Moment00:19:11 - Acceptance of the present moment00:25:52 - Experiential avoidance and its consequences in mental health00:32:25 - Overcoming Negative Self-Judgment00:39:08 - Diffusion Techniques for Managing Inner Thoughts and Feelings00:45:43 - Establishing Values and Choosing a Direction00:52:05 - Focusing on the Positive Amid Disarray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2024 • 19min
955-Unveiling the Effects of Codependency _ Codependency Recovery Week 2
Chapters:00:00:00 - The Impact of Codependent Behavior00:01:55 - The Impact of Low Self-Esteem on Relationships00:03:44 - Difficulties in Setting and Maintaining Boundaries00:05:41 - The Impact of Hyper Vigilance on Happiness and Cognitive Functioning00:07:22 - The Impact of Hyper Vigilance00:09:12 - The Impact of Fear of Abandonment on Relationships00:11:07 - The Exhaustion of Emotional Dysregulation00:13:01 - Feeling Guilty: Understanding and Addressing the Emotion00:15:06 - The Dangers of People-Pleasing and Enabling00:16:51 - Examining the Impact of Codependent Behavior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2024 • 20min
954-5 Ways Trauma Changes Your Thinking and Recovery Strategies
Chapters:00:00:00 - How trauma changes your thinking00:01:57 - The Impact of Trauma on Trust and Perception00:03:56 - Perception of Safety and Trauma00:06:05 - Feeling Safe in Unsafe Environments00:08:19 - Reevaluating the safety of banks00:10:20 - Distinguishing between what's in your control and what's not00:12:29 - The Impact of Trauma on Predictability00:14:39 - Facts, Context, Probability: Being Mindful and Prepared00:16:38 - Embracing Powerlessness00:18:35 - The Function of Brain Memories and Survival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 2min
953-The Secret to Building Healthy Relationships_ Counselor Education
Chapters:00:00:00 - Developing Healthy Support Networks00:06:24 - Building and Maintaining Relationships00:12:56 - Communication in Relationships00:19:27 - Prioritizing Me Time and Relationships00:26:19 - Strengthening Interpersonal Effectiveness00:33:36 - Balancing Needs and Synergizing00:40:23 - Understanding and Balancing Extroverts and Introverts in Relationships00:47:07 - Communication Styles: Thinking vs Feeling00:53:57 - Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills01:00:36 - Building Healthy Relationships Through Effective Communication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


