Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Four Little Tips for Big Success in Relationships 00:02:13 - Checking the Facts and Context 00:04:36 - Respecting Others' Triggers and Reactions 00:06:54 - Understanding and Respecting Different Temperaments 00:09:03 - Respecting Temperamental Preferences in Relationships 00:11:23 - Communicating Preferences 00:13:30 - Listening to Understand and Hear 00:15:50 - Respecting Bou...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - An Overview of Cannabis Terms 00:02:54 - The Different Strains of Cannabis 00:06:14 - Cannabis Strains and their Properties 00:09:19 - Spice: Unpredictable Effects 00:12:23 - The Rise of Delta 8 THC 00:15:17 - The Endocannabinoid System and its Role in the Body 00:17:58 - The Endocannabinoid System and CBD 00:20:51 - The Aromatic Components of Plants and Their Impact on the Bo...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Six Ways to Forgive Yourself 00:01:43 - Reflections on Past Actions and Regrets 00:03:31 - Understanding Anger and its Responses 00:05:25 - Grieving Losses and Making Decisions 00:07:11 - The Power of Forgiveness and Learning 00:08:54 - Forgiving Yourself and Identifying Motivations 00:10:51 - Reflecting on Regret 00:12:51 - Letting Go of Anger and Moving Forward 00:14:46 - Le...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Vagus Nerve and Traumatic Injury 00:06:49 - The Vagus Nerve and the Orienting Reflex 00:13:12 - The Orienting Reflex and Fight or Flight Response 00:19:43 - Triggers and Trauma Memories 00:25:59 - Triggers and the Strengthening of Unsafe Memories 00:32:43 - Strengthening Vagal Tone and Healing the HPA Axis 00:39:31 - The Process of Habituation 00:46:20 - The Importance of...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Importance of Secure Attachment 00:03:12 - Symptoms of Insecure Attachment 00:06:36 - Attachment Styles and Coping Mechanisms 00:10:08 - Avoidant Attachment and Relationships 00:13:37 - Symptoms of Anxious Attachment 00:16:48 - Understanding the Origins of Symptoms and Behaviors 00:20:11 - Developing a Sense of Self 00:23:27 - Developing Distress Tolerance Skills 00:26:55...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Toxic Relationship Behaviors 00:04:16 - Cognitive and Environmental Boundary Violations 00:08:22 - Boundaries and Communication 00:12:36 - Toxic Forms of Jealousy 00:16:40 - The Motivation Behind Lying 00:20:58 - Tips for Being More Other-Centered 00:25:16 - Communication Styles and their Consequences 00:29:12 - The Consequences of Blaming and Victimhood 00:33:33 - The Functio...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Brain Vagus Nerve HP Axes and Neurotransmitters 00:05:02 - The Physiology of Stress and Inflammation 00:10:29 - The Role of the Amygdala and Risk Management 00:15:47 - The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health 00:20:41 - The Role of the HPA Axis in the Stress Response System 00:26:24 - The HPT Axis and Hypothyroidism 00:32:03 - The Effects of Trauma and HPA Axis Dys...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Impact of Attitude on Health and Mood 00:02:42 - The Power of a Hardy Attitude 00:05:16 - The Relationship between Hardy Attitudes and Nutrition 00:07:51 - Developing Cognitive Resilience 00:10:11 - Cognitive Flexibility and Improvisation 00:12:46 - The Power of Hardy Attitudes 00:15:12 - Focusing on the Strengths in Relationships 00:17:46 - Focusing on Gratitude and Embra...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System 00:02:47 - The interaction of the endocannabinoid system with other systems 00:05:31 - The Endocannabinoid System and Receptors 00:08:25 - The Role of CB2 Receptors in Reducing Inflammation 00:11:46 - The effects of cannabinoids on hunger and mood 00:14:34 - The Effects of Exogenous Cannabinoids on Reproductive System and Mood 00:17:3...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to icbt and the limitations of icbt apps 00:02:44 - Coping with Anxiety and Depression Symptoms 00:05:34 - Recognizing Signs of Distress and Rewiring Your Thoughts 00:08:19 - Recognizing Signs of Distress 00:10:59 - Practicing Distress Tolerance Skills 00:13:57 - Identifying Cognitive Distortions 00:16:33 - Reframing Distorted Thoughts 00:19:28 - Challenging Disto...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Symptoms of Abandonment Anxiety and Insecure Attachment 00:03:06 - Understanding Splitting and Clinging Behavior in Relationships 00:06:22 - Communication and Love Languages for Abandonment Anxiety 00:09:57 - Abandonment Anxiety and Dysregulation 00:13:36 - The Stress Response System and Abandonment Anxiety 00:17:06 - Controlling Behaviors and Feeling Safe 00:20:55 - Setting B...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Grief, Loss, and Trauma: Understanding the Connection 00:07:19 - The Impact of Inflammation on Pain Tolerance and Sleep 00:14:19 - Managing Anxiety and Grief 00:21:05 - Understanding Behavior as Communication 00:28:06 - Triggers and Grief during the Holidays 00:34:56 - Coping with Triggers During the Holidays 00:42:02 - Coping with Stress During the Holidays 00:48:41 - Allowin...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Coping with Holiday Stress and Triggers 00:02:38 - Signs of Relapse During the Holidays 00:05:21 - The Effects of Substance Use on the Body 00:07:47 - Practicing Mindfulness During the Holidays 00:10:15 - Developing Tools for a Positive Mindset 00:12:49 - Dealing with Cravings and Longings 00:15:27 - Potential Triggers in Old Places 00:18:08 - Preparing for the Holiday Season...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Being in a Relationship with PTSD or CPTSD 00:03:37 - Withdrawal and Isolation 00:06:55 - Helping Others through Traumatic Experiences 00:10:06 - Accommodating Hyper Vigilance 00:13:46 - Helping People with Trauma and Sleep Difficulties 00:17:09 - The Impact of Traumatic Injury on Attitudes and Perceptions 00:20:14 - Understanding Numbing and Dysregulation in Trauma 00:23:43 -...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Life Lessons from Plants 00:01:12 - The Power of Nurturing Small Ideas 00:02:29 - Meeting Plant Nutritional Needs 00:03:36 - Meeting Individual Needs for Growth and Development 00:04:47 - The Importance of Individual Characteristics and Micro Systems 00:06:02 - Adapting to Our Environments 00:07:11 - Adapting to Changes in the Economy, Politics, and Social Media 00:08:24 - Ada...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Being in a Relationship with Someone with Generalized Anxiety 00:00:49 - Coping with Generalized Anxiety 00:01:55 - Symptoms and Support for Generalized Anxiety 00:03:04 - Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder 00:04:09 - Identifying Triggers for Worry 00:05:13 - Managing Anxiety and Vulnerabilities in Different Settings 00:06:19 - Understanding Irritability and Mental Awa...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis and Mental Health 00:02:26 - The Role of HPA Axis and HPG Axis in Affective Disorders 00:05:03 - The Impact of Gonadal Hormones on Reproductive Organs 00:07:32 - The Impact of Caregivers on Child Development 00:09:59 - The Effects of Estrogen and Testosterone on the Body 00:12:30 - The Effects of Hormones on Sexual Behavior 00:15:08 - Pr...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Being in a relationship with someone who has ADHD 00:01:45 - Symptoms of ADHD: Hyper Focus and Emotional Dysregulation 00:03:33 - Hyper Focus and ADHD 00:05:12 - Breaking Hyper Focus 00:06:44 - Addressing rejection and frustration with ADHD symptoms 00:08:32 - Hyper vigilance and rejection sensitivity in ADHD 00:10:20 - The Impact of ADHD on Stress Response and Emotional Dysre...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Disclaimer 00:02:01 - The Role of Microorganisms in Mental Health 00:04:00 - The Limitations of Antidepressants and Addressing the Root Cause 00:06:04 - The Influence of the Gut Microbiome on Neurotransmitters 00:08:24 - The Importance of Balancing Gut Bacteria 00:10:37 - The Impact of Chronic Stress on Gut Microbiome 00:13:00 - Impact of gut microbiome on aut...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Signs of Trauma in Children and the Importance of Behavior as Communication 00:00:52 - Understanding Trauma Responses 00:01:53 - Lost Appetite as a Sign of Trauma 00:02:45 - Behavioral changes in traumatized children 00:03:38 - Children's Fear of Monsters and Bedtime Refusal 00:04:31 - Behavioral Indications of Stress and Fear 00:05:28 - Trauma and Dysregulation 00:06:29 - Phy...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Being in a Relationship with Someone With Depression 00:01:15 - Identifying Triggers and Vulnerabilities 00:02:38 - Triggers and Irritability in Depression 00:03:50 - Mitigating irritability and vulnerability to triggers 00:05:07 - Vulnerabilities in Sleep Patterns 00:06:22 - The Impact of Sleep on Mental Health 00:07:37 - The Impact of Exhaustion on Daily Activities 00:08:58...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Enhancing Mental and Physical Health through Lifestyle Interventions 00:02:35 - The Impact of Gonadal Hormone Imbalances on Mood 00:05:07 - Anxiety and Autoimmune Disorders 00:07:48 - The Relationship Between Hypothyroidism and Depression 00:10:29 - The Perception of Threat in Modern News Media 00:13:16 - The Impact of Stress on Mental Health in Adults and Children 00:15:36 -...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Snap T: Strengths, Needs, Attitudes, Preferences, and Temperament in Goal Setting and Recovery 00:02:27 - Understanding Temperament and Personality 00:05:13 - Understanding Temperament and Communication Styles 00:07:44 - Characteristics of Introverts 00:10:13 - Understanding the Introvert and Extrovert Needs in Goal Setting and Recovery 00:12:46 - Processing In...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Causes and Prevention of Infidelity 00:01:03 - Different Types of Infidelity 00:02:10 - Emotional Attachment and Social Infidelity 00:03:19 - Different Types of Infidelity 00:04:31 - Preventing Infidelity in Relationships 00:05:31 - Effective Communication in Relationships 00:06:39 - Two-way Street in Relationships 00:07:50 - Opening Lines of Communication about Sexual Pre...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Mindfulness for Collective Anxiety 00:01:00 - Developing Collective Beliefs 00:02:16 - The Borg and the Hive Mind 00:03:28 - Confirmation Bias and Balanced Perspective 00:04:43 - How Media Creates a Hive Mind 00:06:04 - The Effects of Algorithms on News Feeds 00:07:20 - The Influence of Clickbait Headlines 00:08:36 - The Impact of Media Consumption on Perception 00:09:50 - Rec...