Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes provides continuing education for counselors, coaches, and sober companions, focusing on addictions and mental health. Each episode covers current research and practical tools to improve counseling skills. The podcast also offers self-help resources for individuals and their loved ones dealing with these issues. AllCEUs provides approved counseling CEUs for most episodes.
Episodes
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
06:36 Co-Regulation and Safety
07:42 Oxytocin in Trauma and Hypervigilance
08:48 Oxytocin and th
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 Resistance in Mental Health?
06:10 Diabetes Types and Prevalence
08:40 Addiction and Impact on Panc
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 Physiological Triggers and Vicious Cycles
34:00 Key Hormones & Neurotransmitters in Stress
40:00 Mood, Slee
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 & Boundaries: Navigating Them
12:02 Over-sharing & Boundary Challenges
13:35 Pacing Intimacy: Safe
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
34:00 Absorption, Digestion & Chronic Conditions
39:00 Constipation, Hydration & Bowel Health
46:
1111 - Hormones & Mental Health: What Every Counselor Should Know (CEU)
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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 & Neurochemistry
14:38 Other Stressors in Addiction
15:40 Gut Health and Nutrition in Recovery
18:25 Hor
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 Issues
20:03 Chronic Stress, Downward Spirals, and Depression
27:02 Thyroid, Hormones, and the Auto
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
07:05 Isolation, Depression and Cognitive Health
08:04 Slowed Processing and Increased Vulnerabil
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 Disruption in Recovery
09:12 Physical Causes: Stress, ANS Dysregulation
12:12 Consequences: St
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 Inflammation, Diet, and Environmental Factors
05:50 Insulin Resistance & Endocrine Disruptors
06:36 M
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 Juggling Responsibilities & Strategic Planning
08:16 Recognizing Cognitive Signs of Burnout
09:57 Bra
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 Learning, Anxiety, and Information Overload
16:50 Delegating, Simplifying, and Self-Care
21:40 Str
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 Management Strategies
27:04 Cognitive Tools for Resilience & Positivity
32:33 Cognitive Distortio
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 Depression & Finding Control
19:26 Making Modifications & Monitoring Progress
23:14 Shame, Guil
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, Powerlessness, and Chronic Illness
16:00 Educating Yourself and Others
18:40 Tracking Symptoms and Find
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 Living with Chronic Illness or Addiction
14:10 Balancing the Nervous System
16:20 Reducing & M
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
18:15 Underlying Causes and Biochemistry
25:15 Hormones & Sleep in CFS
31:06 Diagnosing and E
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 Physical Worries
21:00 Unpredictability & Fear of Loss
24:00 Relationship Strains & Losing Your
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 Responsibilities & Effective Communication
21:00 Losing Empathy and Compassion in Caregiving
23:18
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 Strain
31:00 Nutrition, Hydration & Self-Care
39:00 Chronic Diseases & Delayed Care
45:00 Inflamm
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 Relationships
05:59 Emotional Distress & Dysregulation
07:09 How Inner Child Work Helps
08:14 Cognitiv
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, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, and Flop Responses
08:00 Chronic Stress and Its Impact on Development
09:03 Rec
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: Animal-Assisted Interventions
06:07 Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Improvement
07:12 Oxytocin and Sleep
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: Affective vs. Cognitive
07:01 Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction
08:54 Inflammation, Stress, and M
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 and Attachment
07:02 Developmental Impacts of Attachment Disruption
08:16 Diagnosing: Avoiding Ov
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 Impact
13:06 Stress Hypothesis and PTSD Link
15:44 Childhood Trauma and Brain Development
17:
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 Integration
06:16 Processing Memories with Wise Mind
07:27 Desensitization & Reducing Avoidance
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, Ketamine, Esketamine
20:00 Vagus Nerve, Gut-Brain Axis & Inflammation
23:00 Microbiome, Peptides
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 Advances in TMS Targeting and Integration
14:43 Anti-Inflammatory Approaches in Depression
20:4
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
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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 Alcohol: Neurotoxicity and Deficiencies
10:59 Stimulants, Opioids, and Inhalants: Brain Impacts
14:
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
07:08 Medication Management Risks
09:02 Self-Administration & Diversion Concerns
12:00 Alcoho
1083 - Managing Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussions
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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 counselors, social workers, and anyone in the field of disability management!
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1081 - 10 Tools to Understand and Address Agitation, Delirium and Sundowning
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1080 - 15 Simple Strategies to Improve Dementia Care Today
•Review the scope of practice
for clinicians
•Identify who is involved
•Review the most common
cognitive staging tools and their
purpose
•Discuss evidence based
interventions for
• Physical symptoms like pain and
sympathetic dominance
• Interpersonal symptoms
• Emotional symptoms
• Cognitive symptoms
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1080 - A Revealing Look at the Different Types of Alzheimer's and Dementias
00:00 Welcome & Overview of Dementia
01:20 Defining Dementia & Cognitive Decline
04:30 Symptoms and Impacts on Daily Life
08:40 Executive Function & Memory Impairments
12:00 Alzheimer’s Disease: Causes & Progression
19:00 Alzheimer’s Symptoms: Early to Late Stages
24:10 Vascular Dementia: Causes & Risk Factors
30:00 Stroke and FAST Screening
34:40 Stepwise Decline in Vascular Dementia
36:
1079 - 32 Ways to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
00:00:00 - Introduction: Overview of the 32 risk factors contributing to dementia.
00:00:35 - Early Life Education: Importance of education and cognitive reserve in childhood.
00:03:40 - Midlife Hypertension: Impact of hypertension on brain health and dementia.
00:06:10 - Hypoxia: Role of oxygen deprivation in cognitive decline.
00:08:05 - Sleep Apnea and Breathing Issues: Discussion on apnea, sno
1078 - Developing Rapport with Older Adults Made EASY!
00:00 Introduction & Overview
00:15 Defining Rapport & Its Importance
01:00 Impact of Lacking Rapport
01:50 Meeting Clients Where They Are
02:44 Consistency & Attachment Behaviors
03:42 Building Trust Through Consistency
04:46 Learning About Client Culture
05:32 Validating and Accepting Older Adults
06:18 Gaining Insight Into Client's Background
07:16 Nonverbal Cues & Acceptance
08:06 Ge
1077 - 5 Ways AI is Revolutionizing Mental Health Counseling RIGHT NOW
00:00 Introducing the Doc Snipes AI Clone
00:48 How the Clone Supports Therapy and Clinicians
02:06 Demo: Using the Coach Clone for Mindfulness
03:01 Morning Mindfulness & Relapse Prevention
04:43 Coping with Ambiguity and Overwhelm
06:38 Family Struggles and Setting Boundaries
10:05 Exploring New Holiday Strategies
11:18 How to View Conversations & Citations
12:07 Sharing Conversations an
1076 - The Surprising Truth About Hearing Loss Nobody Tells You
00:00 Welcome & Why Hearing Loss Matters
01:02 Understanding Acquired Hearing Loss
03:12 Prevalence and Demographics
05:02 Causes: Noise, Age, and More
08:08 Hormones & Hearing Loss
09:26 Ototoxic Medications & Infections
14:01 Trauma, Vascular, and Autoimmune Impact
17:15 Metabolic, Endocrine, and Lifestyle Factors
20:25 Nutritional and Chemical Exposures
22:44 Stress, Psychological Impa
1075-Essential TRAUMA INFORMED Skills for Counseling Older Adults
#aging #aginggracefully #nursinghome #aginginplace
00:00:00 - Introduction and welcome by the host, Dr. Donell Snipes.
00:01:59 - Definition of trauma and exploration of how loss is traumatic.
00:03:30 - Identifying losses in different areas of life.
00:05:03 - Impacts of losing balance and mobility in aging adults.
00:07:24 - Discussion of anticipatory anxiety and grief related to aging.
00:09
1074-Caregiver ALERT! Reduce STRESS and BURNOUT Now!
00:00 Introduction & Overview of Caregiving
04:30 Defining Caregivers and Cared For
07:00 Types and Roles of Family vs Hired Caregivers
09:30 Frequency, Intensity, and Changes in Care Needs
13:30 Time, Energy, and Case Management Challenges
17:00 Life Changes and Planning for Caregiving
22:00 Physical Impacts: Benefits & Drawbacks
27:00 Managing Physical Exhaustion and Health Risks
33:40 I
1073-Aging and Mental Health: The Connections You Need to Know
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 epi
1072-Revolutionary Mind Body Strategies to address ADHD, Addiction & Trauma
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 Antioxidan
1071-Uncovering the Truth About Alcohol Pharmacology
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
1070 - Can the PIECES Mind-Body Approach REALLY Improve Your Mental Health?
[00:00 - 03:45] Introduction to Transdiagnostic Assessment
Discussion 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 antidepressan
1069 - The Dark Truth About How Addiction & Mental Illness Cause ACEs in Kids
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
1068-Disaster Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Tools for Better Response
Introduction to trauma-informed disaster mental health: 00:00
Understanding 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:
1067-Revealing the Impact of Trauma and Addiction on all the PIECES of Life
00:00:00 Understanding Addiction and Trauma
00:03:32 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
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1066-Healing Trauma: A New Approach to Personality Disorders
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 S
1065-How Attachment Trauma Leads to CoDependency & Personality Disorders
00:00:00 - Trauma and Personality Disorders
00:05:12 - 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
1064-Uncovering the Power of Total Family Intervention
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
1063-You did what? Avoiding Common Ethical Violations in Counseling
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 C
1062-Unveiling Counseling Ethics: Setting Boundaries & Avoiding Abandonment
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 - Continuit
1061-Exposing Enabling Behaviors and 20 Tips for Providing Healthy Support
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 a
1060-How Stress Alters Hormones, Neurotransmitters & Mental Health
I. Introduction to Stress and Its Impact
Stress 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 horm
1059-Overcoming the scars of ACEs and parental alienation
Parental Alienation Defined
Parental 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 o
1058-Overcoming Defensiveness_ The Key to Active Listening
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 ex
1057-A Trauma Informed Approach to Creating Safety
Understanding Psychodynamics and Safety
The 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 autoi
1056-ACEs Childhood Trauma's Lifelong Effects
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
1055-20 Essential Mindfulness Tools in My Arsenal to Defeat Anxiety
Introduction to Anxiety Relief Strategies
Dr. 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,
1054-Demystifying Trauma Responses 12 Signs of PTSD You May Not Know
Trauma vs. Traumatic Injury
Trauma 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 symptom
1053-Revolutionizing Opioid and Trauma Treatment with Neurostimulation
Introduction to Neurostimulation in Recovery
Neurostimulation techniques, like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), have been researched for their role in treating neurological diseases, including addiction and trauma-related disorders.
Dr. Navid Kodaparash shares his insights into how neuroplasticity, triggered through VNS, helps the brain recover and adapt.
Autonomic Nervous System and Its Role
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1052-Expert tips for setting and maintaining boundaries in relationships
Defining Boundaries
Boundaries are behaviors that communicate what we will and will not tolerate from others.
Think of boundaries as a door to your safe space that you control—deciding whom to let in or out.
Types of Boundaries
Physical Boundaries: Cover personal space, touch, and eye contact preferences.
Affective Boundaries: Reflect the ability to empathize without being consumed by other
1051-Addiction Counselor's Guide to the Neuroscience of Stimulants
Introduction to Stimulants
Stimulants affect the neurological system by altering neurotransmitter levels.
Key neurotransmitters impacted include dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, glutamate, and acetylcholine.
Dopamine’s Role in Addiction
Dopamine regulates movement, motivation, and mood. It plays a major role in the brain's reward pathways, which can reinforce addictive behaviors.
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1050-Mastering Healthy Relationship Boundaries
Definition of Boundaries
Boundaries in relationships are like a house: you choose who enters and how far they can go.
Just like a house has doors and windows, you decide who to let into your personal space (physically and emotionally).
Types of Boundaries
Physical Boundaries: Involves personal space, touch, and eye contact.
Interpersonal Boundaries: Defines relationship expectations, such a
1049-Mastering Trauma-Informed Screening and Assessment _ Counselor CEUs
Importance of Trauma-Informed Screening
Screening must be trauma-informed, even if not directly screening for trauma.
Trauma is at the core of many mental health, behavioral, and physical health problems, so it's crucial to recognize its role.
Trauma and Health Problems
Trauma, including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), can contribute to a range of health issues, such as hypothyroidism, d
1048-Healing the Wounded Inner Child _ Counseling CEUs
What is the Inner Child?
The inner child refers to the emotional and experiential part of an individual that holds childhood memories and trauma.
Childhood trauma or unmet needs may result in emotional wounds that persist into adulthood, manifesting in behavior and relationship patterns.
Impact of Trauma on the Inner Child
Childhood trauma, such as neglect, abandonment, or emotional invalidati
1047-Overcoming Adversity and Mastering Resilience
Resilience Definition
Resilience is the capacity to bounce back from adversity, demonstrated by emotional strength and the ability to handle crises without being overwhelmed.
Resilience is like a ball that, when pushed underwater, bounces back to the surface.
Characteristics of Resilient People
Resilient individuals are self-aware, have healthy self-esteem, strong social support, and practice
1046-Helping the Inner Child Process Grief
What is the Inner Child?
The inner child refers to the collection of memories and experiences from childhood.
These memories shape mental shortcuts, called schema, which influence how individuals interpret and react to present-day life events.
Children’s Cognitive Development
Children process information concretely and personally, often believing events are their fault.
The schema formed duri
1045-CBT Tools to Address Chronic Pain_ It is NOT all in your head!
Biopsychosocial Impact of Pain
Chronic pain affects not just the body but also mental health, including anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.
Pain can disrupt circadian rhythms, causing sleep issues, and leads to grief due to loss of function or identity.
Types of Prevention
Primary prevention focuses on preventing pain flare-ups and pain conditions.
Secondary prevention aims at stopping pa
1044-Reset Your Nervous System _ Understanding the Dopamine Connection
What is Dopamine?
Dopamine is often referred to as a motivation chemical rather than just a pleasure chemical.
It regulates mood, movement, energy, sleep, libido, and pain tolerance.
Dopamine plays a key role in cognitive functions like memory, attention, and decision-making.
The Concept of Dopamine Fasting
Dopamine fasting does not reduce dopamine levels but aims to reduce compulsive behavi
1043-9 Powerful Tips for Rewiring an Anxious Brain_ Neuroplasticity Secrets
Understanding Anxiety and the Stress Response
Anxiety is a natural emotional reaction, often triggered by physical and cognitive stressors.
It activates the body's HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis), leading to physical reactions like increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and digestive issues.
Emotional Reasoning
Anxiety may arise from incorrect beliefs about danger, even when no
1041-Understanding Unique Needs of BDSM Practitioners_ A Counselors Guide
Understanding BDSM
BDSM involves consensual sexual practices including bondage, dominance, submission, and sadomasochism.
The core principle is that all activities must be safe, sane, and consensual.
The Role of Counselors
Therapists must provide a non-judgmental space for clients practicing BDSM.
Recognizing biases and understanding the nature of BDSM relationships is essential to competent
1040-Sexual Diversity & Kink_ What Every Counselor Should Know
Overview of Kink and Sexual Diversity
Kink is a broad term that includes alternative sexual practices like BDSM, polyamory, and consensual non-monogamy.
Kink behaviors often fall outside of mainstream practices, but they are a normal part of sexual diversity for many people.
DSM-5's View on Kink
Kink-related behaviors, including BDSM and fetishism, are no longer considered mental disorders unl
1039-What to Do When You Love Your Therapist
Understanding Transference
Transference is when a client projects feelings onto their therapist, often reflecting unmet needs or emotional experiences from other relationships.
It's common to develop strong feelings for a therapist, especially if they provide safety, validation, and emotional support.
Therapeutic Relationships as Safe Spaces
Therapists often provide one of the first healthy, s
1038-Discover How Dopamine Impacts Serotonin, Hormones and Happiness
Dopamine’s Role in the Body
Dopamine is essential for motivation, pleasure, and reward processing.
It plays a role in digestion, immune response, and inflammation regulation.
Dopamine is found in various parts of the body, including the brain, immune system, kidneys, and pancreas.
Dopamine and Other Neurotransmitters
Dopamine interacts with neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, GA
1037-Gut Health and Mental Health: The Impact of the Second Brain
The Gut-Brain Connection
The gut and brain communicate bidirectionally through pathways such as the vagus nerve and endocrine signals.
Changes in the gut microbiome can affect brain functions, triggering or worsening mood disorders like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Stress and the Gut
Stress affects the gut directly via neuronal signals and indirectly by impacting the gut's bacterial composit
