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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

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66:18

1073-Aging and Mental Health: The Connections You...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/08/13

00:00 Introduction and overview of aging and mental health by Dr. Donal Snipes.00:33 Physical changes starting at age 40, including hormonal shifts. 01:36 The grieving process of aging and its emotional effects. 02:06 Cognitive adaptations and resistance to change in older adults. 03:07 Control issues and psychological resistance to aging tools. 03:38 Frustration, irritability, and depressive episodes linked to physical and cognitive decline. 04:42 Grief due to loss of functionality and processing

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64:10

1072-Revolutionary Mind Body Strategies to address...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/07/27

00:00:00 Interventions for ADHD and Addiction 00:04:11 Challenges of ADHD Integration in a Neurotypical World 00:08:19 ADHD and Its Links to Stress and Autoimmune Disorders 00:12:29 Understanding ADHD and Sensory Overload 00:16:24 Managing Stress Through Better Sleep and Circadian Rhythms 00:20:08 The Impact of Blood Sugar Regulation on Mental Health 00:23:51 The Benefits of Antioxidants and Omega-3s 00:28:01 Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Emotional Regulation 00:31:59 Enhancing

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60:24

1071-Uncovering the Truth About Alcohol Pharmacology

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/07/14

00:00:00 Introduction to the Pharmacology of Alcohol 00:03:47 Alcohol Consumption and Its Impact on Health 00:07:28 Impact of Alcohol on Glutamate and Anxiety 00:11:11 Dangers of Combining Alcohol and Opioids 00:14:53 Impact of Alcohol on Blood Pressure and Hypertension 00:18:35 Impact of Alcohol on Drug Metabolism 00:22:15 Effects of Alcohol on Nutrient Absorption and Inflammation 00:25:45 Understanding Cognitive and Executive Functioning Impairments 00:29:12 Identifying Root

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76:18

1070 - Can the PIECES Mind-Body Approach REALLY...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/07/07

[00:00 - 03:45] Introduction to Transdiagnostic AssessmentDiscussion of how transdiagnostic assessment is gaining recognition. Comparison with older frameworks like motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care. [03:46 - 11:00] Antidepressant Statistics and Issues Insights into the effectiveness of antidepressants for anxiety and depression. Discussion of how antidepressants work and how effective they are based on various studies. [11:01 - 16:00] Cognitive Behavioral

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62:30

1069 - The Dark Truth About How Addiction & Mental...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/06/27

00:00:00 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 00:03:29 Understanding Basic Human Needs 00:07:10 Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Development 00:10:53 Understanding Types of Child Abuse and Neglect 00:14:37 Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Caregivers 00:18:43 Addiction and Its Legal Implications 00:22:43 Impact of Separation Anxiety and Divorce on Children's Mental Health 00:26:30 The Impact of Inconsistent Care on Child Development 00:30:04

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76:21

1068-Disaster Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Tools...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/06/20

Introduction to trauma-informed disaster mental health: 00:00Understanding the impact of disasters: 00:33 Discussion on PTSD and CPTSD in trauma triage: 01:11 Emotional reactions and their intensity: 01:42 Retraumatization and its triggers: 02:18 The importance of proximity and safe zones: 03:29 The role of support in the first 12 hours: 05:54 Basic needs and Maslow’s hierarchy during a disaster: 06:59 Stress and the importance of circadian rhythm: 10:59 Loss of housing and its psychological

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60:26

1067-Revealing the Impact of Trauma and Addiction on...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/06/14

00:00:00 Understanding Addiction and Trauma00:03:32 Traumatic Growth and Tornadoes: Finding Safety 00:07:07 Understanding Behavioral Addictions 00:10:45 Understanding Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking 00:14:36 Understanding the Addiction Rebound Effect 00:18:23 Understanding Substance Effects on Anxiety and Withdrawal 00:22:29 The Impact of Chronic THC Use on Serotonin Levels 00:26:24 Understanding Trauma's Impact on Mental Health 00:29:59 The Impact of Physical Trauma on Daily

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79:10

1066-Healing Trauma: A New Approach to Personality...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/06/05

Chapters:00:00:00 - Differential Diagnosis of Personality Disorders from a Trauma-Informed Perspective 00:03:07 - Signs of Personality Disorder in Children 00:06:14 - Paranoid Personality Characteristics 00:09:05 - Childhood Trauma and Personality Disorders 00:12:10 - Flat Affect and Chronic Stress 00:15:07 - Schizoid personality and flattened affect in depression 00:18:05 - Autism Spectrum and Schizotypal Personality Disorders 00:21:04 - Avoidant Personality Disorder and Social Anxiety 00:24:03 -

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87:18

1065-How Attachment Trauma Leads to CoDependency &...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/05/29

00:00:00 - Trauma and Personality Disorders00:05:12 - Caregivers and Inconsistency 00:10:31 - The Effects of Disregulated Stress Response System 00:15:59 - Anxious Attachment Styles 00:21:29 - The Impact of Chaos on the Family Unit 00:26:53 - Fear of Emotional Intimacy 00:32:12 - The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences 00:37:35 - Attachment and Trust Issues 00:42:51 - Insecure Attachment and Emotional Disregulation 00:48:07 - Personality Disorders and Their Behaviors 00:53:23 - Reflecting on

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61:05

1064-Uncovering the Power of Total Family Intervention

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/05/22

Chapters:00:00:00 - Overview of Total Family Intervention 00:02:18 - Empathy and Interventions for Mental Health Issues 00:04:44 - The Importance of Interventions for Mental Health 00:06:52 - The Importance of Interventionists with Adequate Training 00:09:09 - Effects of Addiction on Family Dynamics 00:11:27 - Involving the Whole Family in Interventions 00:13:44 - Impact of Addictive Behaviors on Family Members 00:16:00 - Impact on Loved Ones of Addiction and Mental Health Disorders 00:18:11 -

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21:56

1063-You did what? Avoiding Common Ethical...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/05/13

Chapters:00:00:00 - Applying ethical principles to common violations 00:00:57 - The Four Pillars of Ethical Mental Health Services 00:01:51 - Ethical Decision-Making Process 00:02:45 - Ethical dilemmas in counseling: Sexual relationships with clients 00:03:35 - Dating Clients and Unchecked Feelings 00:04:45 - The Four Windows of Awareness 00:05:31 - Boundaries and Self-Care 00:06:30 - Breach of Confidentiality 00:07:22 - Maintaining Client Confidentiality in Conversations 00:08:31 - Confidentiality

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62:12

1062-Unveiling Counseling Ethics: Setting Boundaries...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/05/08

Chapters:00:00:00 - Boundary Extensions 00:03:01 - Attending Clients' Formal Ceremonies 00:06:00 - Navigating Dual Relationships in Therapy 00:09:17 - Providing Support in Difficult Situations 00:12:16 - Setting Healthy Boundaries with Clients 00:15:15 - Ensuring Continuity of Counseling Services 00:18:23 - Safety Issues with Home Visits 00:21:18 - Ensuring Continuity of Care 00:24:20 - Continuity of Services in the Event of an Interruption 00:27:28 - Accessing Electronic Medical Records

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74:32

1061-Exposing Enabling Behaviors and 20 Tips for...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/05/01

Chapters:00:00:00 - Supporting the Person Without Enabling 00:03:29 - Enabling Behavior in Caregivers 00:06:58 - Coping with Chaos in Family Environments 00:10:35 - Enabling and Resistance 00:14:34 - Enabling Behavior and Attachment Trauma 00:18:14 - The Progression of Addiction and Enabling Behaviors 00:21:52 - The Role of the Enabler 00:25:27 - Enabling vs Helping 00:29:00 - Enabling Behavior and Cognitive Dissonance 00:32:26 - Enabling Behavior and Setting Boundaries 00:35:58 - Consequences of

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174:34

How Stress Alters Hormones, Neurotransmitters &...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/04/22

I. Introduction to Stress and Its ImpactStress affects the body's hormonal and neurotransmitter systems. Chronic stress can lead to significant mental health challenges. II. Hormonal Responses to Stress Cortisol: Known as the "stress hormone," it increases in response to stress. Elevated cortisol levels can impair memory and cognitive functions. Adrenaline and Noradrenaline: These hormones prepare the body for "fight or flight" responses. Prolonged elevation can lead to anxiety and

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44:17

1059-Overcoming the scars of ACEs and parental...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/03/25

Parental Alienation DefinedParental alienation is not abandonment or protecting a child from abuse; it is a form of psychological abuse. It involves a deliberate campaign of denigration, brainwashing, and manipulation of the child to reject the other parent. Alienating Behaviors Alienation occurs when one parent actively manipulates a child against the other parent, which can be unconscious or conscious. These behaviors involve brainwashing, manipulating, or lying to the child, often supported

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61:06

1058-Overcoming Defensiveness_ The Key to Active...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/03/20

What is Defensiveness?Defensiveness occurs when individuals feel emotionally or psychologically unsafe, leading them to put up barriers in communication. It can manifest as fight (verbal aggression) or flight (withdrawing and shutting down). Defensiveness often indicates past experiences of betrayal, disrespect, or invalidation that leave people on guard. Causes of Defensiveness Traumatic experiences or past emotional injuries. Triggers from discussing sensitive or difficult

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69:52

1057-A Trauma Informed Approach to Creating Safety

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/03/18

Understanding Psychodynamics and SafetyThe presentation begins with a focus on psychodynamics, particularly how early experiences of trauma impact one’s sense of safety. Trauma can manifest in emotional, physical, and cognitive symptoms that disrupt everyday life, relationships, and well-being. Effects of Trauma on Health Trauma increases inflammation, disrupts sleep, and contributes to autoimmune disorders. Chronic feelings of unsafety can result in a constant state of hypervigilance,

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26:50

1056-ACEs Childhood Trauma's Lifelong Effects

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/03/13

Types of Trauma in Childhood Childhood trauma can be intentional (abuse, neglect) or unintentional (caregivers unable to meet the child's needs due to issues like depression or addiction). Trauma affects children physically, emotionally, cognitively, and relationally, causing a sense of insecurity and powerlessness. Physical and Emotional Trauma Physical trauma includes abuse or neglect, while emotional trauma involves lack of emotional validation or support, which hinders a child's emotional

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43:46

1055-20 Essential Mindfulness Tools in My Arsenal to...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/03/11

Introduction to Anxiety Relief StrategiesDr. Dawn-Elise Snipes presents 20 strategies to help alleviate anxiety, focusing on individualized approaches based on intake assessments. It's important to address anxiety before it reaches a crisis point, as early intervention can prevent escalation. Understanding Anxiety Triggers Anxiety triggers can stem from concerns like loss, rejection, failure, or lack of control. Dr. Snipes emphasizes the importance of identifying these triggers and grouping

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32:04

1054-Demystifying Trauma Responses 12 Signs of PTSD...

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes ·

2025/03/06

Trauma vs. Traumatic InjuryTrauma is an event that causes a sense of helplessness and horror. Traumatic injury refers to the physical, emotional, cognitive, and interpersonal effects of trauma. Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD or complex PTSD (CPTSD). Symptoms Often Misdiagnosed Conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and addiction are often misdiagnosed when they are actually symptoms of unresolved trauma. Understanding the root cause of these conditions helps tailor treatment to

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