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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.

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

    • Mental Health
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

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.

    6 Simple Grounding Techniques Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tips

    6 Simple Grounding Techniques Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tips

    Chapters:
    00:00:00 - Six Simple Grounding Techniques for Anxiety and Anger
    00:02:26 - Techniques for Staying Grounded and Focused in the Present Moment
    00:05:14 - Mindful Breathing and Open Awareness Techniques
    00:07:25 - Self-Awareness and the PITCHES Mnemonic
    00:08:01 - Grounding Exercises for Dealing with Anxiety and Stress
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    • 11 min
    What is the HPA Axis AKA The Stress Response

    What is the HPA Axis AKA The Stress Response

    Chapters:
    00:00:00 - Understanding the HPA Axis and Its Importance for Managing Stress Response
    00:02:47 - Understanding the Body's Stress Response and HPA Axis Dysregulation
    00:05:30 - The Effects of Prolonged Stress on the Body and Mind
    00:08:20 - Where to Find CEUs for In-Depth Understanding of the Topic
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    • 9 min
    6 Signs of Complex Post Traumatic Stress cPTSD Diagnosis in the ICD-11

    6 Signs of Complex Post Traumatic Stress cPTSD Diagnosis in the ICD-11

    Chapters:
    00:00:01 - Understanding Complex PTSD as a legitimate diagnosis
    00:03:03 - Symptoms and Diagnosis of Complex PTSD
    00:05:54 - Examining Trauma and Relationships in CPTSD
    00:08:50 - Understanding Complex PTSD and High Functioning
    00:11:49 - Understanding Complex Trauma and Its Effects on Children and Adolescents
    00:14:29 - Understanding CPTSD Symptoms and Overlap with Other Diagnoses
    00:17:23 - Overlap between Complex PTSD and Personality Disorders
    00:20:24 - Diagnosing Complex PTSD: Understanding the Differences Between PTSD and CPTSD
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    • 24 min
    A Trauma Informed Approach to Treating Borderline Personality Disorder

    A Trauma Informed Approach to Treating Borderline Personality Disorder

    Chapters:
    00:00:00 - Trauma-Informed Strength-Based Approach to Recovery from Borderline Personality Traits
    00:02:37 - Coping with BPT Symptoms through Contextual Factors
    00:05:26 - The Neurological Effects of Childhood Trauma on Borderline Personality Traits
    00:08:18 - Understanding the Neurological Basis of Borderline Personality Disorder
    00:11:17 - Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotional Dysregulation
    00:14:01 - The Impact of Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Household on Emotional Boundaries
    00:16:40 - Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities in Stressful Situations
    00:19:34 - Understanding and Responding to Borderline Personality Traits
    00:22:28 - Co-Occurring Issues with Borderline Personality Traits
    00:25:21 - The Relationship between Avoiding Abandonment and Lack of Stable Self
    00:28:12 - Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and Codependency.
    00:30:58 - Why People with BPD Fear Abandonment and How to Help Them
    00:33:48 - Identifying and Addressing Triggers for Childhood Trauma in BPT Therapy
    00:36:43 - Coping Strategies for Dealing with Abandonment and Rejection Triggers
    00:39:29 - Reevaluating Faulty Thinking Patterns and Emotional Dysregulation in BPD Patients
    00:42:19 - Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and Developing Emotional Regulation Skills
    00:45:07 - Understanding the Control and Fear in BPD Relationships
    00:47:50 - The Impact of Borderline Personality Disorder on Relationships
    00:50:46 - Coping with Overwhelming Emotions and Self-Damaging Impulsivity
    00:53:50 - Helping Individuals with Borderline Personality Develop Coping Skills and Explore Pharmacological Treatments
    00:56:37 - Interventions to Help with Emotional Dysregulation and Interpersonal Hypersensitivity
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    • 1 hr
    6 Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder

    6 Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder

    Chapters:
    00:00:00 - Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and Its Origins
    00:02:50 - The importance of secure attachment in childhood development for emotional regulation in adulthood
    00:05:32 - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in BPD and the Importance of Healing Trauma
    00:08:26 - Helping those with BPD develop a sense of safety and heal their HPA axis
    00:11:15 - Symptoms and Origins of Borderline Personality Disorder
    00:14:06 - Overcoming Fear of Abandonment and Anxious Attachment in BPD
    00:17:04 - Emotion dysregulation and coping behaviors in individuals with intense emotions.
    00:20:05 - Strategies for Managing BPD symptoms and Developing Secure Attachments
    00:22:48 - HPA Axis Recovery and Stress Management
    00:25:41 - Strengthening the Vagal Tone for Stress Reduction
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    • 28 min
    20 Signs of CoDependency and Tips to Address Them

    20 Signs of CoDependency and Tips to Address Them

    Chapters:
    00:00:00 - 20 Signs of Codependency and How to Address Them
    00:02:43 - The Unstable Sense of Self in Codependency
    00:05:16 - Finding a Safe Connection for Codependency and Overcoming Abandonment Fears
    00:07:55 - Understanding Codependency Issues
    00:10:54 - Overcoming codependency and the importance of evaluating control in recovery.
    00:13:47 - Understanding Codependency and Its Effects on Relationships
    00:16:33 - The Importance of Allowing People to Take Responsibility for Their Own Behaviors
    00:19:20 - Examining Communication and Personal Boundaries in Codependency
    00:22:02 - The Importance of Boundaries and Cognitive Distortions in Codependency
    00:24:46 - Exploring Alternative Explanations for Hurtful Behavior
    00:27:30 - Understanding Codependency and the Recovery Process
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    • 31 min

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