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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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
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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
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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
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Life Skills
- Review common life skills Communication Skills - Types - Written - Nonverbal - Oral
56 min
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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
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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
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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
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Quickstart Guide to Understanding and Addressin...
» Review the symptoms of anxiety in adults and children » Explore the impacts of anxiety » Identify strategies for prevention and intervention
56 min
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Anger, Guilt, Jealousy, and Their Functions
- Explore the function and impact of anger - Identify the types of threats that may prompt anger - ldentify different types of anger to include - Run of the mill anger - Irritation - Resentment - Envy/Jealousy - Guilt/Regret
53 min
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Interpersonal Skills Recognizing How the Past I...
-Identify signs of relationship insecurities -Explore how past relationships impact present relationships -Identify at least 5 interventions to address relationship insecurities
52 min
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Love Language and Tempermant
- Identify the characteristics of each dimension of temperament and how awareness of temperament can improve relationships. - Learn about love languages and how those can be used to enhance relationships.
43 min
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Developing Healthy Relationships
» Learn about boundaries signs of violations and how to maintain them » Summarize the characteristics of healthy relationships
55 min
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Developing Self-Esteem and Positive Self-Talk
Identify the function of negative self talk Explain the benefits of positive self talk Describe 15 methods for teaching positive self talk to people of all ages
49 min
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Teaching Psychological Flexibility
» Define psychological flexibility » Explore how to apply psychological flexibility » Identify the shortcut question
54 min
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Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Group and In...
-Review the cognitive triad -Identify ways to teach the following cognitive behavioral skills in group -ABC-DEs, Cognitive Restructuring, Unhooking, Psychological Flexibility Matrix
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Hoarding and Conquering the Clutter
Overcoming hoarding, a mental disorder recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, requires more than pop psychology and a 30-gallon garbage bag. In the new book Conquer the Clutter, social worker Elaine Birchall, founder of the Canadian Nati
47 min
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Psychodynamics and Safety- Group and Individual...
~ Review the basics of psychodynamics ~ Phenomenological reality (autobiography) ~ Transference ~ Compare and contrast (are you safe now?) ~ Creating PACER safety and Mindfulness of the Present
54 min
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Goal Setting in Recovery Envisioning a Rich and...
Explore why it is important to envision a rich and meaningful life Identify how to envision a rich and meaningful life Learn how to set goals to achieve that rich and meaningful life
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Reducing Vulnerabilities and Relapse Triggers
• Define vulnerabilities • Identify some of the most common vulnerabilities • Their effects • Ways to prevent them - Note: Each of the vulnerabilities has its own presentation. This section is designed to give you an overview and get you thinking ab
50 min
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Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness Overview - Differentiate between mindLESSness and mindFULness - Understand where mindLESSness came from - Define mindFULness - Explore ways mindFULness can help - Reduce emotional and physical distress and pain - Improve sleep - Improv
52 min
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Neurobiology of Addiction Part 2
Review how tolerance develops Discuss the impact of addictive substances and behaviors on the brain and body
49 min
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Neurobiology of Addiction Part 1
Review how tolerance develops Discuss the impact of addictive substances and behaviors on the brain and body
47 min
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Motivational Enhancement & Stages of Readiness ...
Types of Motivation * Motivation is essential for change * Motivation helps you identify why it is worth the effort to make a change * Motivation helps you keep going when the going gets tough * Change can be hard and uncomfortable * Motivation i
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Triggers Out With the Bad and In With the Good
Explore physical, affective, cognitive, environmental and relational triggers for both distress and happiness and discuss ways of mitigating the negative and enhancing the positive.
29 min
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Enhancing Hardiness and Resilience
Enhancing Hardiness and Resilience
48 min