Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

1127 - Developing Assertiveness Skills & Improving Communication Sep 18, 2026 3830 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 respect, sitting in the "sweet spot" between submissive passivity and destructive aggression (0:42

1126 - Strengthening Relationships with Healthy Boundaries Sep 11, 2026 3514 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 Boundaries 14:00 Emotional, Cognitive, and Environmental Boundaries 17:00 Setting Boundaries Based

1125 - Group Activities for Developing Self Esteem and Empowerment Sep 4, 2026 3883 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 Consistency, Attention, and Responsiveness 09:07 Encouragement, Safety, and Self-Belief 10:53 Gro

1124 - Developing Rapport to Enhance Success in Healthy Relationships Aug 28, 2026 3761 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 24:32 Voluntary vs Involuntary Clients 26:08 Transparency and Documentation with Clients 28:2

1123 - 13 Skills for Developing Healthy Relationships Aug 21, 2026 3497 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 Communication Challenges 29:42 Communication Styles & Assertiveness 32:32 Cultivating Compassion 3

1122 - How Childhood Trauma Impacts Adult Physical & Mental Health Aug 14, 2026 3863 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 & Emotional Development 40:09 ACEs, Caregivers & Household Chaos 46:00 Long-Term Physical and Cogn

1121 - Unique Issues in Diagnosis and Treatment of Addiction in Older Adults Aug 7, 2026 3487 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 Disorders Impacting Drug Clearance 15:41 Frailty, Cognitive Impairment & Medication Challenges 18:1

1120 - The Importance of Gut Health for Mental Health | A Counselor's Guide Jul 31, 2026 3721 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 Produces Key Neurotransmitters 08:08 Microbiome, Hormones, and Circadian Rhythms 09:05 Thyroid, Disbio

1119 - Improve Mental Health & Brain Fog by Improving Sleep Jul 24, 2026 3803 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 15:06 ADHD, Sleep Issues, and Brain Patterns 19:29 Sleep Loss, Executive Function, and Behavior Cha

1118 - Tinnitus Hyperacusis and Misophonia: What Counselors Need to Know Jul 17, 2026 3658 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 Gating 08:05 Stress Management and Empowerment 09:04 Hyperacusis: Sensitivity and Co-occurrence 1

1117 - POTS and Autonomic Dysregulation: Clinical Practice Guideline Jul 10, 2026 3799 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 & Compensation 18:46 Prevalence & Age of Onset 22:18 Common Mechanisms & Overlaps 26:01 Posture

1116 - Oxytocin’s Influence on Immune Function, Pain Modulation & Metabolism Jul 3, 2026 3443 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 Jun 26, 2026 3697 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 Jun 19, 2026 3647 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 Jun 12, 2026 3634 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 Jun 5, 2026 5100 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) May 29, 2026 3920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1110 - Beyond Willpower: Nervous System Regulation for PAWS (Counselor CEU) May 22, 2026 3807 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 May 15, 2026 3831 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 May 8, 2026 3089 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 May 6, 2026 4004 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 May 1, 2026 3475 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 Apr 24, 2026 3920 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 Apr 17, 2026 3920 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 Apr 10, 2026 3545 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 Apr 3, 2026 3649 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 Mar 27, 2026 3885 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 Mar 20, 2026 3735 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 Mar 13, 2026 3907 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 Mar 6, 2026 3931 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 Feb 27, 2026 3911 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 Feb 20, 2026 3829 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? Feb 13, 2026 991 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? Feb 13, 2026 1217 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 Feb 6, 2026 4253 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 Jan 30, 2026 3767 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 Jan 23, 2026 4277 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 Jan 16, 2026 3874 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 Jan 9, 2026 3615 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 Jan 2, 2026 3705 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 Dec 23, 2025 4308 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 Dec 19, 2025 7119 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

1085-Addressing Drug and Alcohol Related Brain Damage - Counselor Training Dec 12, 2025 3877 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? Dec 5, 2025 3547 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 Nov 26, 2025 4635 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1082 - Essential Skills for Diabetes-Related Disability Adjustment Counseling Nov 22, 2025 4479 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! Learn more about your a

1081 - 10 Tools to Understand and Address Agitation, Delirium and Sundowning Nov 10, 2025 3811 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1080 - 15 Simple Strategies to Improve Dementia Care Today Oct 27, 2025 3795 •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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1080 - A Revealing Look at the Different Types of Alzheimer's and Dementias Oct 12, 2025 4510 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 Sep 26, 2025 3871 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! Sep 19, 2025 4101 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 Sep 12, 2025 2119 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 Sep 5, 2025 4083 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 Aug 22, 2025 4379 #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! Aug 18, 2025 4393 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 Aug 13, 2025 4053 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 Jul 27, 2025 3925 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 Jul 14, 2025 3699 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? Jul 7, 2025 4653 [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 Jun 27, 2025 3825 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 Jun 20, 2025 4656 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 Jun 14, 2025 3701 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 00

1066-Healing Trauma: A New Approach to Personality Disorders Jun 5, 2025 4825 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 May 29, 2025 5313 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 May 22, 2025 3740 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 May 13, 2025 1391 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 May 8, 2025 3807 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 May 1, 2025 4547 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 Apr 22, 2025 10549 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 Mar 25, 2025 2732 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 Mar 20, 2025 3741 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 Mar 18, 2025 4267 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 Mar 13, 2025 1685 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 Mar 11, 2025 2701 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 Mar 6, 2025 1999 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 Mar 4, 2025 3587 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 Th

1052-Expert tips for setting and maintaining boundaries in relationships Feb 27, 2025 1862 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 Feb 25, 2025 3715 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. St

1050-Mastering Healthy Relationship Boundaries Feb 20, 2025 511 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 Feb 18, 2025 4033 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

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