Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Treating Chronic Pain in People with Substance Abuse Issues (Re-Release)

26 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To my listeners, I apologize for repeating content, but have been called away with a family emergency. I will repost new content beginning in Februar...

Thinking Errors (Re-Release)

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking errors keep people stuck. Learn how to help people embrace the dialectics, reduce catastrophization and more. To access the CEU/OPD/CPD cours...

Norepinephrine: Your Get Up and Go

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Norepinephrine is activates your system to fight or flee. Too little can lead to hypotension, bradycardia, confusion, difficulty concentrating, fatigu...

Dopamine: It is more than a pleasure chemical

12 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dopamine is involved in reward, motivation, muscle coordination, wakefulness, mood and much more. Learn how a dopamine imbalance impacts your mind and...

Serotonin: The Multifunctional Neurotransmitter

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the functions of serotonin and how it impacts other neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinepherine. Also learn how SSRIs and other me...

Gut Health and Mental Health

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how alterations in the gut bacteria have been implicated in multiple host diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and inflammation, while recent evi...

Attachment Issues in Counseling

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about what attachment is and how problems in the attachment process can lead to mood, behavioral and relationship issues. To access the CEU/OPD/...

Intro to Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Screening for gambling problems is important because few people seek treatment for these problems and instead seek help for other complaints. Learn ab...

Problem Gambling and Mental Health

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

People often refuse to seek help for gambling disorder because of stigma. Stigma regarding gambling appears to be largely culturally created. Exposure...

Polyamory: An Overview for Counselors

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are a variety of reasons people engage in polyamorous relationships. Approximately 4% or 9.8 million adults are engaging in some form of polyamo...

Dom-sub and Female Led Relationships: Overview for Counselors

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

D/s relationships can take many forms. They can be bedroom relationships or 24/7 TPEs. There are very significant differences between the different ty...

Overview of BDSM for Counselors

22 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As many as 20-50% of people have engaged in some type of BDSM behavior, bondage and spanking being the most common. Part of becoming a kink-aware ther...

Human Sexuality and Cultural Responsiveness

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A majority of the population dabbles in some form of kink. Practitioners who embrace kink, especially BDSM and polyamory are often reluctant to disclo...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Screening and Interventions

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The number of people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is increasing, and these clients are disproportionately represented in the legal and child ...

Spiritual Steps to Happiness Part 4

08 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how authenticity, gratitude and patience can help people be less stressed and actually increase their happiness. Learn more about your ad choice...

Recovery Residences-What They Are and Effectiveness

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about different types of recovery residences, the varying levels and phases and explore the benefits of the milieu created by the social model. ...

Spiritual Steps to Happiness Part 3

01 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Spiritual Steps to Happiness Part 3 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Counselor Toolbox Podcast CEUs/OPD/CPDs are available for this presentation at https://allce...

Trauma Informed Interventions

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to create safety and develop trust through the use of cultural resources, peer support, transparency, collaboration and empowerment to help ...

Spiritual Steps to Happiness Part 2

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to develop honesty, awareness and acceptance to help you live a happier life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burnout Prevention and Self-Care

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout work environments are a reality. Burnout does not have to be. Burnout causes problems in Health, Mental Health, Relationships. Work environmen...

Relapse Prevention and Accountability

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Relapse prevention planning should begin at admission (when the person has stopped using, or made the decision to try to change). Relapse prevention p...

Spiritual Steps to Happiness

17 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Developing a sense of connectedness and awareness of our impact on the universe and the universe's impact on us, cultivation of a sense of awe and won...

Preventing Trauma and Depression During the Holidays

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays can bring up feelings of grief, guilt, loneliness, anger, trauma/helplessness, and depression/hopelessness. We will discuss common holida...

Meditation Techniques for Reducing Distress and Improving Health and Happiness

10 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation has been shown to help people cultivate happy feelings. Meditation can tame monkey mind and improve concentration and clarity. Meditation c...

Encouraging Optimism Based on Positive Expectations

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to help people start learning optimism. Create Positivity. Start looking at events in terms of what you want instead of what you lost or do ...

Developing Interpersonal Effectiveness Self Esteem

03 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Self-Esteem Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Objectives ~ The Nature of Self-Esteem ~ Identifying and Disarming the Cri...

Developing Healthy Support Networks

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Healthy relationships are vital to a healthy life. By becoming interpersonally effective, people can better get their needs met and meet the needs of ...

Addressing Codependency and Abandonment Fears

27 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Identifying and being mindful of abandonment triggers in the present can help people choose alternate, more helpful ways of responding. Learn tools to...

Recovering from an Addicted or Borderline Parent

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recovering from Growing Up with an Addicted or Borderline Parent Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Couns...

Finding Meaning with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

20 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Objectives ~ The Goal of ACT ~ What is ...

Stress Management with Dialectics and Locus of Control | Journey to Recovery Series

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Locus of control helps people realistically examine how much control they have over a situation. Dialectics help people deal with distress by embracin...

Cognitive Behavioral Activities for Group and Individual Work

13 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

By developing a broader understanding of situations people can explore the effectiveness of their thinking in terms of how it impacts their ability to...

Depression Group and Individual Interventions

07 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to teach the common symptoms for anxiety and depression-based disorders, and how a positive change in one area or symptom can have positive ...

Guilt Individual and Group Interventions | Journey to Recovery Series

06 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Guilt comes in many forms. It is largely anger at ourselves and energy tied up in the past. Holding on to guilt weighs us down. Identifying your sourc...

Grief and Loss Individual and Group Interventions | Journey to Recovery Series

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Losses encompass more than death or a person or loss of property. Failure to acknowledge losses can cause unhelpful reactions in similar future situat...

Anger and Anxiety Group and Individual Interventions | Journey to Recovery Series

29 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

By helping people identify the roots of their anger and more effective strategies, they can be empowered to reduce the frequency and intensity of thes...

Distress Tolerance Group and Individual Activities: Journey to Recovery Series

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The goal of distress tolerance is to accept, find meaning for and tolerate distress. Pain and distress are part of life. Refusing to accept this leads...

Seeking Safety Overview

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

“Safety” is an umbrella term that signifies various elements: ~ discontinuing addictive behaviors ~ reducing suicidality ~ minimizing exposure hig...

Introduction to Restoring Sanctuary Part 2

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Issues of exposure to trauma and adversity in childhood are central to the development of most mental illness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Introduction to Restoring Sanctuary Part 1

22 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sanctuary helps people become aware of the function of their behaviors and break unhelpful re-enactment cycles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Introduction to Trauma Informed Care

22 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Organizational Guidelines for Trauma Informed Care Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Objectives ~ What do we mean by trauma? ~ What do we mea...

Special Series Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Part 3

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An effective tobacco control strategy includes multiple levels of prevention that keep people from starting nicotine use, help them prevent further pr...

Special Series Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Part 2

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Management of Tobacco Use Part 2 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happines...

Special Series Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Part 1

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Identify clinical interventions, both for patients willing and unwilling to make a quit attempt at this time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Sleep’s Effect on Mood | Journey to Recovery 2nd Edition

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you are only willing to change one thing this month to start being happier, more energetic and clearer headed, sleep might be a great place to star...

Effect of Light and Exercise on Mood | Journey to Recovery 2nd Edition

15 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Light helps set our circadian rhythms which impacts cortisol, serotonin, sex hormone and melatonin levels as well as thyroid hormones, thermogenesis, ...

Nutrition | Journey to Recovery 2nd Edition

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

About 86% of Americans have suboptimal neurotransmitter levels leading to fatigue, depression, anxiety and weight gain. Chronic stress, poor diet, env...

Mindfulness | Journey to Recovery 2nd Edition

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to teach practical mindfulness to your clients or kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emotion Regulation

08 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing from the last podcast, explore the concept of dysregulation, and important steps to start living in harmony with your emotions instead of f...

The Biopsychosocial Aspect of Emotions | Journey to Recovery 2nd Edition

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how everything from hormone imbalances to pain, poor nutrition, sleep deprivation and even stressful environments can contribute to depression a...

Relapse Prevention | Journey to Recovery Series

01 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about creating a relapse prevention plan and how to identify relapse triggers and warning signs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Behavior Modification | Journey to Recovery Series

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

By understanding what rewards(causes and motivates) people’s behavior or discourages (punishes/strains) their behavior, we can better address their ...

Special Series -Counseling People with Co-Occurring Disorders SAMHSA TIP 42 Part 8

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SAMHSA TIP 42 A Brief Overview of Specific Mental Disorders and Cross-Cutting Issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Series -Counseling People with Co-Occurring Disorders SAMHSA TIP 42 Part 5

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SAMHSA TIP 42 Guidelines Working With a Client Who Has A Co-Occurring Disorder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Series -Counseling People with Co-Occurring Disorders SAMHSA TIP 42 Part 9

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Treatment of Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders Based on SAMHSA TIP 42 Part 9 Host: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Educa...

Special Series -Counseling People with Co-Occurring Disorders SAMHSA TIP 42 Part 7

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SAMHSA TIP 42 Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment Special Settings and Specific Populations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Series -Counseling People with Co-Occurring Disorders SAMHSA TIP 42 Part 6

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SAMHSA TIP 42 Identify essential programming for clients with COD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Series -Counseling People with Co-Occurring Disorders SAMHSA TIP 42 Part 4

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SAMHSA TIP 42 Part 4 Screening and Assessment of People with Co-Occurring Issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Series -Counseling People with Co-Occurring Disorders SAMHSA TIP 42 Part 1 & 2

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SAMHSA TIP 42 Define Co-Occurring Disorders and explore some of the unique clinical challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Special Series -Counseling People with Co-Occurring Disorders SAMHSA TIP 42 Part 3

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SAMHSA TIP 42 guiding principles in treatment and core components in the delivery of services to people with Co-Occurring Disorders Learn more about y...

Teaching Clients to Set SMART Goals | Journey to Recovery Series

25 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Making goals small and achievable helps keep you from getting discouraged and gives you frequent rewards. It is vital to know the who, what, when, whe...

Teaching Clients How to Enhance Motivation | Journey to Recovery Series

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Motivation is Multidimensional an involves emotions, thoughts, physical sensations, social pressures and values. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Understanding Learning Styles to Improve Group and Individual Interventions

18 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

~ Learn why it is important to understand learning style ~ Identify the three components of learning ~ Explore the multiple facets of learning ~ Synth...

Individualizing Treatment for Temperaments

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Explore how temperament impacts treatment approaches, interventions and settings. Identify common goals for treatment and ways to individualize them. ...

Transtheoretical and Transdiagnostic Approaches to Recovery | Journey to Recovery 2nd Edition

11 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Symptoms of depression can be caused by unhelpful thoughts, environmental and situational stressors, poor nutrition, lack of sleep and more. For that ...

Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Recovery | Journey to Recovery 2nd Edition

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we examine ways to help clients answer: What causes feelings? Can your health really impact your mood? What are steps you can take to ...

Environmental Interventions for Depression

05 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Your environment can trigger a variety of different feelings based on your prior experiences and personal preferences. Register for CEUs for this pres...

Spiritual Interventions for Depression

04 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recovery from depression can be a spiritual journey. It involves getting honest with yourself and others about what you can and cannot change, develop...

Mental Health and Mental Illness Fundamentals Part 2

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

~ Mental health issues are mediated by brain function ~ Mental disorders are defined by signs, symptoms, and functional impairments as opposed to caus...

Social Interventions for Depression | Group and Individual Activities

28 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Benefits of Social Support. Sense of belonging. Spending time with them helps ward off loneliness. Whether it's other new parents, dog lovers, fishing...

Physical Interventions for Depression | Group and Individual Activities

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A healthy body is necessary to feel your best emotionally. Brain chemicals that help you feel happy and relaxed are created from the foods you eat. Su...

Mental Health and Mental Illness Fundamentals Part 1

21 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

~ Explore the neuroscience of mental health ~ Explore how mental illness manifests itself ~ Learn about the prevalence (epidemiology) and costs of men...

Cognitive Interventions for Depression

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The way people think and perceive situations has a huge impact on how they feel. Helping people embrace the dialectics can help them feel more positiv...

Emotional Interventions for Depression

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When people are depressed, they often feel helpless and hopeless and nothing makes them happy. By adding in happy things, people can buffer against th...

Infant Toddler Development Part 3

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Infant Toddler (Birth to Three) Development Series. ~ Define the issues and trends related to assessment of young children with disabilities ~ Describ...

Infant Toddler Development Part 2

07 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Infant Toddler Development (0-3) ~ Define the issues and trends related to assessment of young children with disabilities ~ Describe characteristics o...

Infant Toddler Development Early Intervention Series Part 1

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Objectives • Define child development and atypical development • Explain how culture impacts development • Identify factors that may lead to aty...

Child and Adolescent Development

30 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Objectives • Define theories of child development and identify how they can be useful in working with young children and their families • Explore ...

Treatment Planning Using the ASI and MATRS

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Objectives • Examine how Addiction Severity Index information can be used for clinical applications and assist in program evaluation activities. •...

Treatment Planning Using the CASSP Model | Counselor Toolbox Podcast

23 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary • Treatment plans are like recipes • Goals must be stated in positive terms (what are you going to achieve (make) • Objectives are like ...

Recovery Oriented Systems of Care

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Continuing Education Podcast Host: Counsel...

Domestic Violence and Mental Health

16 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the impact of domestic violence on people, the prevalence of domestic violence against men and some unique challenges they face and resili...

Psychological Triage and First Aid

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Psychological triage helps parents, clergy, counselors, teachers, employers and non-clinical staff identify people experiencing a crisis earlier and p...

Parenting Skills

09 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This very brief overview identifies how parenting and teaching children of different ages requires different approaches based on their physical, cogni...

Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Preventing Elder Abuse Objectives ~ Define elder abuse ~ Examine the prevalence of elder abuse ~ Identify risk factors for elder abuse ~ Explore preve...

Attachment Theory and Adult Relationships

02 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A direct link to the counseling CEU course based on this podcast can be found at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Objectives ~ Briefly define attachmen...

Mental Health in Children

27 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs • Recognize normal developmental stages in children and signs of problems in development....

Child and Elder Abuse Indicators

26 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs • Define terms related to sexual, physical, mental and financial abuse and neglect of chi...

Domestic Violence Review

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child Development in a Social Context

19 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Milestones of Childhood development...preventing stuck points. Learn more about your ad cho...

Milestones of Child Development

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Identify the major psycho-social milestones for each age group. Learn about things that may...

Addressing Adult ADHD

12 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Participants will identify current points to remember about ADHD, Learn how to help motivat...

Animal Assisted Therapy

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Define Animal Assisted Therapy. Explore the research around animal assisted therapy. Review some techniques that can be used and some general cautions...

Supporting Student Mental Health

05 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Review general guidelines for supporting student mental health. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ Specific information rega...

Best Practices in Anxiety Treatment

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about current best practices including FLOAT, Positive Writing and new recommendations regarding the use of benzodiazapines in the treatment of ...

Addressing Transition Issues in High School and College Students

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about 15 common stressors for students who are transitioning to college life from high school, and techniques parents, teachers, and college adm...

Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Working with College Students and Enhancing Mental Health. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ To thrive, students need acces...

Supporting the Person Without Enabling

21 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Hazing Prevention on College and High School Campuses

21 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding Hazing and alternatives. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ Define hazing ~ Explore the purpose of hazing ~ Id...

Developing Social Justice and Culturally Responsive Care

15 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Self and cultural awareness to improve treatment. CEU course is available at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs ~ Most people are unaware of all of their...