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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

by 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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  1. 1131 - How Childhood Trauma Impacts Adult Physical & Mental Health

    0:00 Introduction to ACEs 1:05 Defining trauma and ACEs 3:28 Categorizing ACEs 9:09 Psychological impacts 17:28 Systemic and developmental effects 24:32 Prevalence and vulnerability 28:03 Physical and physiological impacts 31:24 Managing trauma symptoms 41:05 Attachment and cognitive impacts…

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  2. 1130 - Exploring the Roots of Codependency Development

    00:00 Introduction to Codependency 00:44 Core Concepts of Codependency 05:16 Case Study: Sally and Tom 09:11 Case Study: Jaime's Childhood 13:20 Case Study: Tommy's Family 18:08 Requirements for Codependency 20:05 The Production Facility 27:31 Impact on Self and Relationships 31:45 Codependency…

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  3. 1129 - Recognize & Address Toxic Behaviors | Creating Healthy Relationships

    00:00 Introduction to Toxic Relationship Behaviors 00:35 Defining Toxic Behaviors and the HEARTS Acronym 01:01 Impact of Toxic Behaviors on Health 02:34 Interpersonal and Emotional Consequences 04:34 Client Presentations and Learned Behaviors 06:22 Recurrent Patterns and Types of Toxic Behaviors...

  4. 1128 - Helping Clients Move Toward Goals with Mindfulness

    00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness 00:57 What is Mindlessness 05:42 Origins of Mindlessness 10:35 Defining Mindfulness 13:52 Blocks to Awareness 17:55 Blocks to Responding 20:10 Developing Skills and Plans 22:15 Clarifying Mindfulness vs Meditation 24:09 Downregulation Skills ABCDS 25:24…

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  5. 1127 - Developing Assertiveness Skills & Improving Communication

    Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, provides a comprehensive guide to developing assertiveness skills, defined as the ability to clearly and respectfully state one's feelings, wants, and needs (0:34). Key Takeaways: Defining Assertiveness: It is characterized by honesty, ownership of one's needs, and mutual...

  6. 1126 - Strengthening Relationships with Healthy Boundaries

    00:00 Introduction & Topics Covered 01:00 What Are Boundaries? 02:30 How Childhood Shapes Boundaries 04:30 Learning and Modeling Boundaries 06:30 Weak, Rigid, and Mixed Boundaries 08:30 Understanding Safe vs. Healthy Boundaries 10:00 Five Types of Boundaries 12:00 Physical and Interpersonal...

  7. 1125 - Group Activities for Developing Self Esteem and Empowerment

    00:00 Welcome & Overview of Self-Esteem/Efficacy 01:06 Why Self-Esteem and Efficacy Matter 02:39 Attachment, Self-Worth, and Social Connection 03:43 Understanding Self-Efficacy and Its Origins 05:00 Building Strengths and Addressing Obstacles 06:06 Secure Attachment & the CARES Framework 07:04...

  8. 1124 - Developing Rapport to Enhance Success in Healthy Relationships

    00:00 Introduction and Importance of Rapport 03:05 Challenges in Building Rapport 06:04 Rapport and Client Vulnerability 10:00 Creating Safety and Promoting Authenticity 13:44 The SHARE Pneumonic for Rapport 16:20 Mutually Agreeable Goals in Therapy 19:12 Avoiding Common Rapport-Breaking Mistakes...

  9. 1123 - 13 Skills for Developing Healthy Relationships

    00:00 Welcome & Overview of Relationship Skills 03:04 Awareness of Self and Others 10:06 Authenticity and Honesty 15:59 Acceptance of Differing Opinions 18:36 Attention and Love Languages 21:44 Understanding and Setting Boundaries 25:40 Consistency and Building Trust 27:48 Defensiveness and...

  10. 1122 - How Childhood Trauma Impacts Adult Physical & Mental Health

    00:00 Welcome & Overview of Childhood Trauma 04:44 Definitions: Trauma, Attachment, & Adverse Experiences 11:05 What Are ACEs? Basic Concepts & Brain Development 17:19 Prevalence, Impact, and Categories of ACEs 24:09 How ACEs Affect Child Safety and Needs 33:33 Consequences for Family Dynamics &...

  11. 1121 - Unique Issues in Diagnosis and Treatment of Addiction in Older Adults

    00:00 Introduction & Overview 00:42 Aging and Drug Responses 02:02 Body Composition and Medication Effects 06:01 Kidney & Liver Clearance in Aging 07:45 Drug Competition & Enzyme Decline 09:49 Nutrient Deficiencies & Drug Absorption 12:12 Medication Interactions in Older Adults 13:11 Health...

  12. 1120 - The Importance of Gut Health for Mental Health | A Counselor's Guide

    00:00 Introduction & Importance of Gut Microbiome 00:40 Gut Microbiome and Stress Connection 02:02 How Stress Affects the Gut 03:34 Neurochemicals and Recovery from Stress 04:30 Fight or Flight vs. Rest and Digest 05:06 Chronic Stress and Vicious Cycles in the Gut 06:14 How the Microbiome…

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  13. 1119 - Improve Mental Health & Brain Fog by Improving Sleep

    00:00 Welcome & Overview of Sleep and Mental Health 03:02 Functions of Sleep & Sleep Stages Explained 05:20 Consequences of Poor Sleep & Effects of Medications 09:00 Sleep and Emotional Regulation 11:06 Sleep, Stress Response & Brain Function 13:13 Mental Health Disorders and Sleep Disruption…

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  14. 1118 - Tinnitus Hyperacusis and Misophonia: What Counselors Need to Know

    00:00 Introduction & Overview 00:39 Defining Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Misophonia 01:57 Commonality and Impact on Daily Life 03:03 Understanding Hyperacusis and Misophonia 05:13 Symptoms and Triggers of Misophonia 06:13 Prevalence and Clinical Populations 07:07 The Role of Stress and Sensory...

  15. 1117 - POTS and Autonomic Dysregulation: Clinical Practice Guideline

    00:00 Welcome & Overview 00:29 What is POTS? 01:41 Invisible Symptoms & Misinterpretation 02:55 Impact of Stress on POTS 05:07 Why POTS Is Often Missed 08:01 Diagnosis Challenges & Mislabeling 10:15 How POTS Affects the Body 12:25 POTS vs. Anxiety & Malingering 15:08 Understanding Tachycardia &...

  16. 1116 - Oxytocin’s Influence on Immune Function, Pain Modulation & Metabolism

    00:00 Introduction to Oxytocin's Role 00:11 When Relationships Feel Unsafe 01:06 Oxytocin's Impact on Physiology 02:00 The 'Tend and Defend' Hormone 03:00 Oxytocin and Social Threats 04:03 Vagus Nerve and Social Engagement 04:44 Threat Perception and Context 06:00 Oxytocin and Pain Perception…

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  17. 1115 - The Neurobiology of Insulin Resistance: Impact on Mood & Cognition

    00:00 Introduction and Presenter Overview 00:14 Understanding Client Struggles and the Stress Response 01:48 Cumulative Stress and Insulin Resistance Overview 03:10 Mental Health Symptoms Linked to Blood Sugar 04:06 Strategies for Reducing Stress to Improve Symptoms 05:04 Why Focus on Insulin...

  18. 1114 - Clinicians Guide to the Biology of Chronic Stress

    00:00 Welcome & Introduction to HPA Axis 03:00 How the HPA Axis Regulates Stress Response 07:00 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Systems Explained 12:00 Chronic Stress and System Imbalances 17:00 Hypervigilance, Tolerance, and Resistance 21:00 How Chronic Stress Alters the Brain 28:00…

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  19. 1113 - 5 Intimacy Types That Deepen Connection and Strengthen Relationships

    00:00 Introduction & Overview 00:19 Defining Intimacy & Boundaries 01:08 Erikson’s Stages & Early Trust 02:58 Autonomy, Initiative, Identity 04:52 Developing Intimacy Through the Lifespan 05:02 Types of Boundaries in Relationships 07:03 Letting People In: Vulnerability & Trust 10:03 Intimacy &...

  20. 1112 - Revealing the Nutrition–Mood Connection in Seniors

    00:00 Intro & Overview: Nutrition in Older Adults 04:00 Body Changes & Nutritional Needs with Age 09:00 Senses, Appetite & Eating Behavior 13:00 Barriers to Adequate Nutrition 17:00 Role of Inflammation & Cognition 22:00 Common Nutrient Deficiencies 27:00 Vitamin & Mineral Functions & Sources…

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  21. 1111 - Hormones & Mental Health: What Every Counselor Should Know (CEU)

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  22. 1110 - Beyond Willpower: Nervous System Regulation for PAWS (Counselor CEU)

    00:00 Introduction & Overview 01:04 Defining Addiction & Postacute Withdrawal (PAWS) 03:30 Symptoms and Experience of PAWS 05:56 Duration and Course of PAWS 08:06 Educating Supporters & Common Misunderstandings 09:53 Addiction's Effects on the Nervous System 13:05 Behavioral Addictions &...

  23. 1109 - Thyroid Trouble: The Hidden Root of Low Energy, Mood & Brain Fog

    00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:34 Thyroid Basics and Mental Health 01:54 Thyroid Imbalances: Symptoms and Impacts 05:04 Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases and Inflammation 06:35 Thyroid and the Stress Response 12:10 Thyroid Hormones: TSH, T4, T3, and RT3 16:37 Blood Tests and Diagnosing Thyroid…

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  24. 1108 - Calmer Environments for Seniors: Sensory & Communication Tips

    00:00 Introduction: Safe Environments for Older Adults 01:11 Goals: Reducing Stress Through Environment 01:32 Sensory Loss and Daily Hazards 03:00 Touch and Smell: Accidents and Safety Concerns 04:12 Impact of Sensory Decline on Well-Being 05:18 Hearing Loss, Vulnerability, and Emotional Impact...

  25. 1107 - Whole Person Counseling: Addiction Assessment & Interventions

    00:00 Welcome & Functional Health Overview 00:45 Defining Addiction & Relapse Vulnerabilities 01:57 Addiction Causes: The Whole Person Approach 02:22 Development & Progression of Addiction 03:25 Tolerance, Withdrawal & Recovery 05:06 Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) 06:36 Impact of Circadian...

  26. 1106 - The Surprising Two Way Connection Between PCOS and Stress

    00:00 Introduction & Overview 00:15 What is PCOS and Who is Affected? 01:09 Prevalence and Misdiagnosis of PCOS 01:32 Underlying Causes & Hormonal Imbalances 02:26 Risk Factors for PCOS & Mental Health 03:06 Chronic Stress & Hormonal Disruption 04:13 Types of Stress Influencing PCOS 05:00...

  27. 1105 - Reduce Caregiver Burnout with These Cognitive and Environmental Tools

    00:00 Welcome & Overview of Caregiver Burnout 01:14 Understanding Cognition & Environment 02:18 Environmental Safety & Caregiver Concerns 03:17 Defining Burnout & Stress in Caregiving 04:06 Common Caregiver Stressors & Thought Patterns 06:04 Cognitive Overload & Executive Functioning 07:08…

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  28. 1104 - Creating a Nurturing Environment as a Caregiver to Prevent Burnout

    00:00 Intro: Understanding Caregiver Burnout 01:50 Cognitive & Environmental Stress Explained 03:40 Defining Burnout & Its Impact 05:50 Common Caregiving Stressors 07:10 Managing Cognitive Overload 09:40 Recognizing Brain Fog & Executive Dysfunction 13:00 Environmental Signs of Burnout 14:00...

  29. 1103 - Empower Your Mind to Thrive with Chronic Illness

    00:00 Welcome & Today's Agenda 01:06 Inflammation and Chronic Illness Basics 03:11 How Stress Impacts Thinking 06:10 Cognitive Effects of Stress and Illness 09:45 Understanding Neuroinflammation 14:09 Stress, Sleep, and Cognition 16:59 Interventions: Routines & Coping Aids 20:54 Non-Drug Pain...

  30. 1102 - Becoming Resilient While Living With Chronic Illness or Addiction

    00:00 Welcome & Overview 01:08 How Chronic Illness Changes Life Vision 02:14 Anger, Grief & Acceptance 05:02 Understanding Shame, Guilt & Self-Blame 08:08 Energy Drain: Anger and Anxiety 09:54 The Physiology of Stress & Emotional Burnout 13:05 The Grieving Process & Acceptance 16:44 Coping with...

  31. 1101 - Thrive in Relationships While Having an Addiction or Chronic Illness

    00:00 Welcome & Today's Focus 01:10 Defining Chronic Illnesses & Addiction 02:20 Types of Physical & Mental Chronic Conditions 05:00 Living with Symptoms and Finding Control 07:20 Attachment Trauma and Its Effects 10:00 Emotional Dysregulation & Communication Struggles 13:10 Self-Esteem,...

  32. 1100 - Mind Body Strategies to Thrive with Chronic Illness or Addiction

    00:00 Welcome & Overview 01:10 Chronic Illness, Addiction & Acceptance 02:00 Physical Impact of Chronic Conditions 03:40 Stress, Inflammation, & the ANS 05:00 Circadian Rhythms & Sleep Disruption 07:00 Hormones, Neurotransmitters & Gut Health 09:00 Addiction, Stress Response & Body Systems 13:10...

  33. 1099 - The Hidden Truth About Chronic Fatigue That Doctors Never Tell You

    00:00 Introduction & Goals 00:28 Defining Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 01:25 Prevalence & Overlapping Diagnoses 03:44 Symptoms & Diagnosis Criteria 08:11 Understanding the Impact of CFS 10:58 Physical Effects and Related Conditions 13:18 Interpersonal Challenges 14:47 Emotional and Cognitive Effects...

  34. 1098 - Emotional Aspects of Caregiver Burnout and Tips for Prevention

    00:00 Welcome & Presentation Overview 01:00 Understanding Emotions & Caregiver Burnout 04:00 Recognizing Emotional Signs of Burnout 09:00 Hopelessness, Apathy & Losing Motivation 11:00 Physical Toll & Neurochemical Changes 16:00 Responsibilities & Emotional Burdens 18:00 Anxiety and Financial or...

  35. 1097 - Stop Caregiver Burnout from These Interpersonal Stressors

    00:00 Introduction & Overview of Caregiver Burnout 01:20 Recognizing Burnout: Signs & Symptoms 03:32 Self-Awareness and Burnout Prevention 05:05 Mindfulness Check-Ins & Prioritizing Needs 07:01 Balancing Caregiving with Daily Tasks 13:06 Seeking Support and Help from Others 18:32 Simplifying...

  36. 1096 - The Physical Toll of Caregiving Nobody Talks About

    00:00 Welcome & Overview 01:00 Who Are Caregivers? 03:00 Impact of Caregiver Stress 06:00 Circadian Rhythms & Hormones 11:00 Sleep Disruption in Caregivers 13:00 Pain, Injuries & Ergonomics 18:00 Poor Sleep & Stress Response 21:00 Physical Energy & Hypervigilance 25:00 Emotional & Cognitive…

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  37. 1095 - Is Your Inner Child Sabotaging Your Mental Health?

    00:00 Is Your Inner Child Sabotaging You? 00:42 Understanding the Anxious Inner Child 01:30 Origins of Inner Child Triggers 02:19 Stress Response and Mental Health 03:14 Hormones, Neurotransmitters & Mood Swings 04:00 Physical Effects: Tension & Inflammation 04:46 Self-Esteem, Trust, and...

  38. 1094 - What is the Inner Child?

    00:00 Introduction & What is the Inner Child? 00:26 Origins: Childhood Memories and Experiences 01:13 Secure Attachment: Definition and Benefits 02:47 How Secure Attachment Shapes Self-View 03:10 Cognitive Patterns in Childhood 03:45 Chaos, Attachment, and Internalized Beliefs 04:54 Fight…

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  39. 1093-Amazing Ways Your Body Uses Oxytocin To Fight Stress and Pain

    00:00 Introduction to Oxytocin 00:28 Why Oxytocin Matters: Key Health Benefits 01:52 What is Oxytocin? Role in the Brain 02:59 Oxytocin and Survival: Bonding and Threat 03:17 Oxytocin’s Impact on the Nervous System 04:07 Stress Reduction, Safety, and Oxytocin 05:06 Therapeutic Applications:...

  40. 1092-Groundbreaking Insights Into Narcissism and Treatment

    00:00 Welcome & Presentation Overview 00:16 Understanding NPD: Physiology & Triggers 01:36 Narcissistic Traits vs. Personality Disorder 02:31 Neurological & Physiological Mechanisms 03:39 Brain Structure Differences in NPD 04:44 Medial & Orbital Frontal Cortex in NPD 05:59 Empathy Deficits:...

  41. 1091-CPTSD & BPD_ Revolutionary Approaches for Trauma-Related Disorders

    00:00 Welcome & Presentation Overview 00:15 Defining Personality Disorders & Trauma 00:43 Maladaptive Patterns & Trauma Responses 01:57 Trauma’s Impact on Self & Relationships 03:06 Differentiating CPTSD and BPD 04:02 Childhood Trauma, Symptoms & Development 05:31 Adverse Childhood Experiences…

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  42. 1090-Revolutionary Discoveries in Schizophrenia Causes and Treatments

    00:00 Intro & Schizophrenia Research Overview 00:11 Genetic and Environmental Foundations 00:31 Neurotransmitters and the Dopamine Hypothesis 01:56 Role of Stress and Trauma 03:32 Neurological Findings in Schizophrenia 06:59 Autoimmune Disorders and Inflammation 10:04 Inflammation & Immune System...

  43. 1089-Exciting Treatments for PTSD_ New Ways to Heal your Trauma

    00:00 Introduction & Overview of Emerging PTSD Treatments 00:31 EMDR: Gold Standard Trauma Processing 01:53 Who Benefits Most from EMDR 02:31 Cognitive Behavioral Therapies & CPT 03:23 CPT Techniques: Reframing Trauma 04:43 Benefits of CPT for PTSD Symptoms 05:17 Prolonged Exposure Therapy & VR...

  44. 1088-Natural Ways To Beat Anxiety Without Taking Pills_ Holistic Healing

    00:00 Introduction & Goals 01:00 Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms and Roots 03:30 Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn & Flop: The Stress Response 07:00 How Anxiety Affects Mind and Body 10:00 Chronic Anxiety & Stress Physiology 13:00 Traditional Treatments & Their Limits 16:00 Emerging Treatments: TMS,...

  45. 1087-Revolutionary New Treatment Strategies for Depression

    00:00 Welcome & Overview of Depression Treatments 00:16 Emerging Interventions Explored 00:45 Deep Dive: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) 04:01 Effectiveness and Applications of TMS 06:02 Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression 07:49 Neuroimaging Insights & TMS for Older Adults 11:05...

  46. 1086-The Impact of Trauma on Each PIECE of Life

    0:00 Physical Impact 19:00 Interpersonal Impact 38:00 Emotional Impact 57:00 Cognitive Impact 1:16:00 Environmental Impact 1:35:00 Spiritual Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. 1085-Addressing Drug and Alcohol Related Brain Damage - Counselor Training

    00:00 Introduction: Drug-Induced Brain Damage 01:19 Physical, Emotional, and Cognitive Impacts 03:09 Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain and Body 04:19 Key Brain Regions Affected by Substances 07:22 Understanding Substance-Induced Brain Disorders 08:15 How Different Drugs Cause Brain Atrophy 08:56...

  48. 1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025?

    00:00 Introduction & Overview 00:16 Defining Post-Acute and Long-Term Care 01:06 Levels and Types of Care Facilities 02:08 Addiction in the General Population 02:58 Hospitalization and Addiction Statistics 04:54 Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders in Care 05:48 Screening for Co-Occurring Issues...

  49. 1083 - Managing Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussions

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  50. 1082 - Essential Skills for Diabetes-Related Disability Adjustment Counseling

    Essential Skills for Diabetes-Related Disability Adjustment Counseling for social workers, disability management and rehabilitation counselors from a diabetes EXPERT. In this video, a diabetes disability adjustment expert shares their top counseling skills for managing disabilities. Perfect for...

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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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