Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

What causes fatigue, difficulty concentrating, reduced pain tolerance, irritability and (sometimes) a sense of hopelessness and helplessness? Lack of QUALITY sleep. Sleep hygiene is one of the most overlooked causes and interventions for the treatment of anxiety and depressive symptoms. It usually does not fix everything, but it is something most people can start doing immediately to help improve...

While the same cluster of symptoms may characterize depression, there are a variety of things besides moods that cause those same symptoms. In this podcast we examine some of the many causes of lack of pleasure and motivation, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, overeating and sleep problems. Antidepressant medications may not be addressing the true CAUSE of your symptoms Learn more about your ad c...

Explore how brain chemicals "cause" feelings and how you can use your thoughts, nutrition, pain management and sleep to reduce distress and change your mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final dimension of temperament focuses on time and resource management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This segment deals with helping you understand the problem solving and motivational points for the different temperaments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Temperament impacts everything we do. Sensing and iNtuitive refers to how people generally handle information, learn and plan. Learn how to address this often overlooked dimension to improve relationships, reduce stress and sustain recovery and happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Temperament impacts everything we do. Learn how to address this often overlooked dimension to improve relationships, reduce stress and sustain recovery and happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child Development 101: The Middle School Years Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/613/c/ Objectives ~   Review developmental tasks children accomplish at this stage ~   Examine how teens thinking patterns are different than that of both pre-teens an...

Child Development 101: The Middle School Years Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/613/c/ Objectives ~   Review developmental tasks children accomplish at this stage ~   Examine how children’s thinking patterns are different than that of both toddler...

Learn simple tools for overcoming communication barriers and improving relationships with partners, kids and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The elementary years is a time of rapid development, but children at this age still do not think the same way as adults. Learn how problems in development at this stage can contribute to issues in later life. Identify parenting practices to prevent problems and reparenting skills to address problems in older patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Common Ethical Violations Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/614/c/ Objectives ~   Explore ethical guidelines with respect to ~   Multiculturalism ~   Confidentiality ~   Informed consent ~   Documentation ~   Discharge vs. Abandonment Ethical Guide...

Ethical behavior is a high standard which each clinician strives to achieve. In this presentation we explore some common violations of beneficence and nonmalfeasance as well as some things the clinician can do to become even more ethical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child Development 101: The Toddler Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/613/c/ Objectives ~   Examine how the child is starting to develop self esteem through initiative and independence ~   Explore what can go wrong in each stage and what can be done...

Why are so many people overdosing on opiates? Why are opiates so addictive? What is the difference between physical tolerance and addiction? All of these questions and more are answered in this BRIEF introduction to opiates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child Development 101: The Infant Stage Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/613/c/ Objectives ~   Explore the developmental tasks and needs of the infant stage (0-2 years old) ~   Maslow (Biological and safety needs) ~   Erickson (Trust vs. Mistrust)...

Nobody intends to sabotage their relationships. It is often a protective action learned from prior relationships. Some people are well aware that they sabotage their relationships, but are not sure why or how to address it. Learn some of the most common behaviors that sabotage relationships, their impact and ways to start developing healthier relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

It is hard being a teenager. In this episode we examine some tools teens can use to enhance their relationships and develop a greater sense of self-confidence and self-esteem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationship Skills and Relationship Saboteurs Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Counseling CEs for this topic can be earned at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/612/c/ Objectives ~   Tips for Sweetening Your Relationship ~   Steps for Building Empathy ~   Tips for a Closer Relationship ~   Tips for Compromise ~   Tips for Getting Your […] Learn more ab...

Abandonment fears are formed in early childhood, which, by the nature of a child's brain, means they are likely very all-or-nothing. When these fears or ideas about the trustworthiness of people remain unchecked as the person gets older, it can lead to extreme ways of thinking about people, relationships and behavior. Learn how to help your clients or yourself address negative messages that still...

Emotional eating not only sabotages some people's diets, but it is also a relapse warning sign for mental health and substance abuse issues and can be an addiction in and of itself. We all eat to self-soothe occasionally, but when it is done consistently and sabotages our health or prevents us from actually addressing what is upsetting us, then it becomes a problem. Learn more about your ad choice...

Lack of assertiveness leaves people feeling angry, resentful and misunderstood. This video identifies tools that people can use, and counselors can use with clients, to improve assertiveness skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone has a critical inner voice that keeps us from stepping outside the comfort zone or believing in our own strength and value. Learn why many people continue to hold on to unhelpful thoughts, why positive affirmations don't work and what you can do to silence the heckler in your head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn new way to look at crisis and develop skills to help yourself and others through all types of crisis from situational to developmental. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning about yourself, your strengths, your triggers and your values helps you live a more genuine life, with the energy to choose mindfully how to use your energy to help you develop into the person you want to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices