Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

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 provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.

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Mental Health
Education
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Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Cri...
Objectives - Identify purpose, sources of information and areas of concern for screening - Explore the pitfalls of diagnosis in the CJ system - Identify preferred screening and assessment instruments and what they measure - Examine placement strategi
58 min
502
Special Issues of People Who are Homeless
Objectives - Explore the prevalence of homelessness for children and people with mental illness - Discuss causes of homelessness - Explore the relationship between homelessness and ACEs - Discuss how homelessness impacts the HPA Axis - Review areas
55 min
503
Preventing Addiction and Mental Health Issues i...
~ Review some of the unique triggers for co-occurring disorders in adolescents and college students ~ Identify current best practices for preventing those ~ Explore ways to enhance college student engagement in prevention and health promotion activitie
59 min
504
Addressing Chronic Pain
Explore psychopharmacology and the role and effect of psychotropic medications in mental health Define the problem Identify and discuss differential diagnosis for various pain conditions Examine the similarities between CNCP and addiction
57 min
505
Behavioral Health Services for People Who Are H...
•Recognize and address homelessness as a special dynamic that affects your clients. •Help prevent potential crises that result from becoming homeless. •Provide preventive services for individuals and families who are homeless, •Be more aware of the ef
53 min
506
Autoimmune Issues, & Mood Disorders
Define Autoimmune Issues Examine the relationship between autoimmune issues and depression Explore the relationship between inflammation and autoimmune disorders and mood disorders Identify interventions needed by people with autoimmune and mood disor
54 min
507
Sociological Approach to Reducing Risk and Buil...
- Define the socio-ecological model - Apply the socioecological model to addiction - Explore different variables in the socio-ecological model - Discuss how this framework can be used in prevention and treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders Prevention
53 min
508
Hepatitis and Blood Borne Pathogens
• Review current information about the prevention, transmission and treatment of HIV, Hepatitis and Blood Borne Pathogens • Review current information about hepatitis transmission, symptoms and treatment.
55 min
509
Counseling Tools (Life Hacks) for Chronic Pain ...
Summary ~ There are many similarities between Pain, mood and addictive disorders ~ Integrated, concurrent, biopsychosocial treatment is vital ~ Mood impacts pain which impacts life satisfaction ~ Recovery supports realistic beliefs and identifies con
58 min
510
Addressing Viral Hepatitis
Summary - Counseling should focus on where the person is (testing/treatment) and their level of readiness for change. - Counseling goals should be to - Reduce risk of infection/complications or infecting others - Improve health literacy regarding hep
55 min
511
Improving Mental Health of African and Black Am...
Summary - Explored the culture, values and traditions of African Americans to include communalism and the importance of spirituality for many clients - Identify issues and barriers which need to be considered to provide culturally responsive treatment
55 min
512
Enhancing Mental Health for Hispanic and Latinx...
Summary/Advice to Counselors - Provide bilingual services. - Use family therapy as a primary method of treatment. - Assess cultural identity and acculturation level for each family member. - Determine the familys level of belief in traditional and co
54 min
513
Supporting Learning for Children and Adolescents
Summary - Academic success - Impacts student’s self-esteem by providing frequent small successes - Empowers them and reduces depression and hopelessness and helplessness by teaching them how to solve problems and opens up a world of possibilities - R
54 min
514
Integrative Approach to Supporting the Homescho...
Objectives - Explore the impact of homeschooling on the family - Identify issues that may come up during homeschooling - Explore creative ways to help families effectively homeschool Impact of Homeschooling - Physical - It is easy for the child’s s
57 min
515
Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Asian People
- Learn about Asian cultures, traditions and values as they relate to mental health - Learn about communication styles to help the counselor more effectively communicate with culturally different clients - Explore health disparities - Explore appropri
58 min
516
Juvenile Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Awa...
- Learn what juvenile and rheumatoid arthritis are - Identify the prevalence of JA/RA - Explore the relationship of JA/RA and affiliated medications to mental health - Identify interventions to assist people with JA/RA achieve their highest quality of
54 min
517
Behavioral Health Services for American Indians...
Summary - There is no one right way. Providing direction on how something should be done is not a comfortable or customary practice for American Indians and Alaska Natives. For them, healing is interconnected with others and comes from within, from ance
52 min
518
CBD In Treatment of Alzheimers, Addictions and ...
Summary - CBD is showing promise as an alternative or adjunctive treatment for a variety of ailments ranging from Alzheimer’s and Addiction to Parkinson’s and Schizophrenia. - CBD does not have the psychogenic effects that THC does, however, THC has be
43 min
519
PTSD Exploring the Functional Nature of Symptoms
From a survival standpoint, the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress make a lot of sense. We will explore the possible reasons for these symptoms and interventions that can be used to assist clients in creating a resilient recovery narrative.
55 min
520
Treatment Planning and ReAssessment
Objectives Review multiple ways of writing treatment plans including using the integrative summary, FARS, CANS, ASAM and LOCUS Review pitfalls in writing effective treatment plans and how to avoid them Review the purpose of the reassessment and best
43 min
521
Treatment for People with Borderline Parents
Objectives ~ Review the characteristics of BPD ~ Compare and contrast BPD with addictive behaviors ~ Examine ways to implement the activities presented in the book in a group format Characteristics of BPD ~ Poorly developed, or unstable self-image,
58 min
522
Life Skills
- Review common life skills Communication Skills - Types - Written - Nonverbal - Oral
56 min
523
Relaxation and Recreation Activities
Objectives ~ Review the function of mindfulness and a variety of mindfulness techniques ~ Explore the concept of relaxation ~ Identify different methods of relaxation
54 min
524
The Neurobiological Impact of Trauma and Addiction
-Post-traumatic stress disorder: the neurobiological impact of psychological trauma Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2011 Sep; 13(3): 263-278. https: //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182008/ -This article lays out the many changes and/or conditions
53 min
525
Grief and Loss Activities
» Define grief » Conceptualize grief in terms of any loss » Identify how failure to deal with grief can impact a person » Explore the stages of grief » Review activities and interventions to help people grieve
56 min