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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.

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

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    843 - 7 Signs You Have Toxic Guilt Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 10:52


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Signs of Toxic Guilt 00:04:31 - Signs of Toxic Guilt and Ways to Deal With It 00:09:04 - How the Media, Communities, and Family Shape Beliefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    842 - Signs You Have Avoidant Attachment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 14:58


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Signs and Causes of Avoidant Attachment 00:04:21 - Interventions for Insecure Attachments 00:08:53 - Developing Friendships with Avoidant Attachment 00:13:17 - Developing emotional awareness and regulation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    841 - Signs You Have Anxious Attachment _ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 26:00


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Anxious Attachment and How to Address It 00:04:09 - Understanding Anxious Attachment and Emotional Dysregulation 00:09:01 - Understanding the Caregiver-Child Relationship and Anxious Attachment 00:13:42 - Distress Tolerance and Overcoming Anxious Attachment 00:18:19 - Tips for Anxious Attachment in Relationships 00:22:52 - Understanding and Changing Anxious Attachment Behaviors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    840 - Understanding CoDependency and the Drama Trauma Triangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 22:38


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding the Drama Trauma Triangle of Codependency 00:04:28 - Understanding Codependency: Reasons for Rescuing Others 00:08:52 - The Cycle of Codependency and Trauma Responses 00:13:37 - The Cycle of Codependency and Trauma 00:18:18 - Understanding Codependency and Abandonment Trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    839 - 7 Tips to Increase Your Motivation _ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 10:14


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Increasing Motivation Through Identifying Benefits and Drawbacks of a Behavior 00:04:18 - Tips for Increasing Motivation 00:08:36 - Motivational Enhancement and Depression Recovery Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    838 - 7 Tips to Stop Emotional Eating _ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 10:40


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introducing 7 Ways to Stop Emotional Eating 00:04:44 - Techniques to Reduce Emotional Eating 00:09:06 - Managing Emotional Eating and Anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    837 - 15 Activities for Building Self Esteem in Children _ Attachment Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 56:09


    Chapters: 00:00:05 - Developing Self-Esteem in Kids: Components and Practical Tips 00:04:34 - Importance of Caregivers in Children's Emotional Intelligence Development 00:09:19 - Tips for Developing a Secure Attachment with Children 00:13:52 - Tips for Effective Communication with Children 00:18:47 - Tips for Managing Children's Behavior in Public Places 00:23:24 - Addressing Cognitive Distortions in Children 00:28:09 - Developing Self-Awareness and Values in Children 00:33:06 - Teaching Values to Children, Including Empathy and Caring 00:37:59 - Promoting Skill Exploration and Opinion Formation in Children 00:42:37 - Helping Children Cope with Unfortunate Events 00:47:15 - Encouraging Emotional Vocabulary in Children 00:52:06 - Enhancing Self-Esteem by Encouraging the Best Version of Yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    836 - 9 Tips to Overcome Jealousy about Your Partners Exes _ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 11:06


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Nine Ways to Overcome Jealousy About Their Exes 00:04:18 - Don't Dig on Social Media: How to Avoid Relationship Insecurities about Exes 00:08:49 - Letting Go of Abandonment Issues in Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    835 - 10 Tips for Verbal Crisis De-Escalation and Intervention _ Communication Skills Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 15:32


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - 10 Tips for Verbal Crisis De-escalation 00:04:25 - Approaching and De-escalating a Person in Crisis 00:09:09 - De-escalation Techniques: Walk and Talk, Offer a Piece of Gum, Hear Their Perspective, Empowerment. 00:13:35 - Understanding Your Emotional Reactions in the Moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    834-5 Tips to Create a Secure Attachment with Yourself to Improve Self Esteem CBT Self Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 7:56


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Five Tips for Creating a Secure Relationship with Yourself 00:02:48 - The Importance of Self-Encouragement and Loving Kindness for Inner Child 00:05:30 - The Importance of Secure Attachment with Self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    833-6 Tips to Overcome Jealousy and Improve Self Esteem Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 7:20


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Six Ways to Overcome Jealousy 00:02:43 - How to Deal with Jealousy and Learn from Others 00:05:32 - Managing Jealousy to Improve Your Health and Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    832-5 Signs You Never Formed a Secure Attachment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 9:50


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Five Signs You Never Formed a Secure Attachment 00:02:47 - The Importance of Healthy Boundaries for Emotional and Cognitive Intimacy 00:05:28 - Strategies for Addressing Insecure Attachment and Low Self-Esteem 00:08:07 - Developing Attachment and Learning to Love Yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    831-What 2 Things do Codependency Borderline Personality and cPTSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 65:26


    Chapters: 00:00:02 - Commonalities between Codependency, CPTSD, and BPD 00:02:46 - The Impact of Addiction on Neurotransmitters and Relationships 00:05:50 - The Impact of Addicted and Enabling Caregivers on Children's Development 00:08:46 - Trauma and the Importance of Self-Care in Mental Health 00:11:51 - Dysregulation of the HPA axis in caregiving situations 00:14:49 - Anxiety and Emotion Regulation in Dysfunctional Environments 00:17:39 - The Effects of Dysfunctional Caregiving on Children's Self-Perception and Learning Abilities 00:20:28 - The Effects of Trauma on Learning and Relationships 00:23:17 - Dysfunctional Families: Lack of Communication and Validation 00:26:02 - The Impact of Dysfunctional Environments on Self-Worth and Emotional Regulation 00:28:53 - Understanding Self-Destructive Behaviors and Dysfunctional Relationships 00:32:04 - The Link between Trauma and Codependency/BPD 00:35:04 - Recognizing Trauma-related Re-experiencing in Codependency 00:37:48 - Hyper Vigilance and Emotional Dysregulation in Trauma and Codependency 00:40:47 - Internalized Messages and Relationship Difficulties in CPTSD and Codependency 00:43:44 - Emotional Dysregulation and Relationship Issues in Narcissistic Personality and Codependency 00:46:27 - Developing Strong Boundaries for Codependency, CPTSD, and BPD 00:49:17 - Developing Distress Tolerance Skills for Overwhelming Emotions 00:51:59 - Techniques for Managing Emotion and Stress levels 00:54:46 - Coping Skills and Interventions for Mental Health 00:57:29 - Preventing and Mitigating Pacer Vulnerabilities 00:59:57 - Helping Traumatized Individuals with Personal Empowerment and Behavioral Progress 01:02:32 - Healing from Attachment Trauma with Self-Connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    830-What are ACES and Why do they cause cPTSD - Trauma Informed Care Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 11:06


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and PTSD 00:02:47 - Adverse Childhood Experiences and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 00:05:31 - The Terrifying Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect 00:08:24 - Symptoms of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    829-5 Signs You Have Abandonment Anxiety Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 11:12


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Five Signs You Have Abandonment Anxiety 00:02:46 - Abandonment Anxiety and its Effects on Relationships 00:05:37 - The Importance of Secure Attachments in Relationships and with Yourself 00:08:17 - How to Validate Your Thoughts and Feelings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    828-6 Ways to Make Your Inner Child Feel Loved Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 9:16


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Inner Child work and 6 ways to make your inner child feel loved 00:02:47 - Embracing Your Inner Child and Making Friends with Them 00:05:40 - Healing the Wounded Inner Child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    827-6 Simple Grounding Techniques Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 11:02


    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    826-What is the HPA Axis AKA The Stress Response

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 9:44


    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    825-6 Signs of Complex Post Traumatic Stress cPTSD Diagnosis in the ICD-11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 24:14


    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    824-A Trauma Informed Approach to Treating Borderline Personality Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 60:22


    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    823-6 Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 28:25


    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    822-20 Signs of CoDependency and Tips to Address Them

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 31:52


    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    821-10 Tips for Early Recovery from Porn Addiction - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 37:26


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - 10 Tips for Recovery from Pornography Addiction 00:02:41 - Understanding Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome from Pornography and Masturbation Addiction 00:05:34 - Coping with Withdrawal Symptoms of Porn Addiction 00:08:28 - Coping with Anxiety and Irritability During Recovery Periods 00:11:13 - Coping with the Effects of Pornography Addiction and Depression 00:13:57 - Addressing Vulnerabilities and Triggers in Pornography Addiction 00:16:40 - How to Avoid Pornography, Gambling, and NSFW Content on the Internet 00:19:44 - Tips for Detoxing Your Brain from Pornography Addiction 00:22:39 - Coping Strategies for Urges and Cravings 00:25:22 - Strategies for Managing Pornography Addiction 00:28:10 - Addressing the Root Causes of Porn Addiction 00:30:46 - Tips for Overcoming Porn Addiction and Masturbation 00:33:36 - Managing Sexual Releases during Pornography Addiction Recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    820-What is Porn Addiction and Do I have it

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 12:36


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Definition and Differentiation of Pornography Addiction 00:02:30 - Recreational Use vs Addiction in Pornography Viewing 00:05:15 - Self-Assessment for Pornography Addiction 00:08:00 - The Impact of Pornography on Relationships, Self-Esteem, and Productivity 00:10:28 - The Negative Effects of Porn Use and Addiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    819-5 Ways CoDependent Relationships Differ from Healthy Ones CoDependency Masterclass

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 29:42


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding Codependency and Dependency 00:02:46 - Signs of codependency in relationships and caregiving professions 00:05:36 - Signs of Codependency in Relationships 00:08:30 - Understanding the Difference Between Codependency and Caretaking 00:11:24 - Essential Problems of Codependency 00:14:24 - Inner Child Trauma and Dysfunction in Codependency 00:17:19 - How Dysfunctional Caregivers Affect Children and Codependency 00:20:15 - Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms and Codependency Recovery 00:23:16 - The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Emotional Dysregulation in Adulthood 00:25:39 - Understanding Codependency and Its Origins 00:26:08 - Unstable Sense of Self and Fear of Abandonment in Codependency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    818-Helping the Inner Child Process Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 56:46


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding and Helping the Inner Child Grieve 00:02:32 - Evaluating Schemas and Inner Child Schema Development 00:05:15 - Healing the Wounded Inner Child 00:08:01 - The Function of Inner Child Behaviors and Addressing Traumatic Memories 00:10:41 - Healing the Wounded Inner Child 00:13:27 - Helping the Wounded Inner Child Communicate Assertively and Addressing Losses 00:16:08 - Losses of the Wounded Inner Child 00:18:55 - Helping the Inner Child Grieve and Heal 00:21:49 - Connecting with your Inner Child 00:24:40 - Connecting with Your Inner Child for Self-Esteem and Emotional Support 00:27:16 - Inner Child Work: Checking in Throughout the Day 00:30:06 - Distress Tolerance Skills for Dealing with Anxiety and Overwhelm 00:32:46 - Tolerating Distress and Finding Your Wise Mind 00:35:30 - Managing Immature Behaviors and Dealing with Inner Child Triggers 00:38:07 - Understanding and Responding to Your Inner Child's Needs 00:41:12 - Strategies for Inner Child Autobiography and Emotional Identification 00:44:00 - Identifying Triggers and Resolving Past Traumas 00:46:46 - Helping the Inner Child Process Loss and Trauma 00:49:39 - Strategies for Helping the Inner Child Grieve Trauma and Loss 00:52:25 - Helping Children and Adults Heal from Childhood Wounds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    817 - Adult Children of Alcoholics ACOA Traits and Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 41:10


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Adult Children of Alcoholics: Traits and Treatment 00:02:30 - Addiction and Childhood Environments 00:05:17 - Understanding and Surviving in a Household with Addiction and Mental Illness 00:08:21 - The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Emotional Intelligence 00:11:06 - Common Behaviors in Adult Children of Addicted Caregivers 00:13:55 - Effects of Growing Up in an Addicted Household on Personality Development 00:16:43 - The Borderline Personality and Childhood Trauma 00:19:25 - Growing up in Addicted Households and Narcissistic Behaviors 00:22:17 - Understanding Antisocial and Dependent Personality Disorders 00:25:05 - Characteristics of Adult Children from Addicted Households 00:27:50 - The Effects of Growing Up in an Addicted Household 00:30:35 - The Impact of Addiction in Childhood and Emotional Dysregulation in Adulthood 00:33:33 - Impulsive behavior and high reward sensitivity in adult children of alcoholics 00:36:30 - Dealing with Trauma and Developing Emotional Intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    816 - Rewiring the Traumatized Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 65:24


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Rewiring the Brain to Undo the Effects of Trauma 00:07:32 - The Biochemical Effects of Trauma on the Body 00:14:48 - The Impact of Trauma and Goals for Recovery 00:22:25 - Tools for Managing Trauma: Strengthening Vagal Tone, Reducing Inflammation, and Nutrition 00:30:11 - Promoting Neurogenesis and Preserving Neurons: Tips for Brain Health 00:37:53 - Tools for Preserving Neurons and Reducing Stress 00:45:22 - Developing Emotional Intelligence and Coping Strategies for Pain and Trauma Management 00:52:35 - Managing Triggers and Building Resilience 00:59:58 - Strategies for Feeling Safer and Empowered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    815 - 20 Tips for Test Anxiety Relief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 41:14


    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Managing Test Anxiety: Causes and Strategies 00:07:04 - Strategies for Overcoming Test Anxiety 00:14:24 - Strategies for Overcoming Test Anxiety 00:21:56 - Strategies for Managing Test Anxiety 00:29:35 - Overcoming Test Anxiety and Reframing Consequences 00:36:49 - Managing Test Anxiety: Tips for Empowerment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    814 - Making Peace with the Inner Critic CBT Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 31:02


    Name it Replace the "l" pronoun with "you" End your thoughts by asking "Who says?" Talk back Practice self-compassion (unconditional positive regard) Would I say this to a friend? Develop a nurturing/protective inner voice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    813 - Is Depression Caused by a Chemical Imbalance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 26:06


    •Only 30% of patients fully respond to the initial SSRI •Ultimately less than 55% of people respond to any SSRI. • WHY??? • SSRIs typically only work on the 5HTIA receptor, but multiple 5HT receptors are involved in mood regulation: 1, 2, • SSRIs only impact one area of possible dysfunction • Serotonin creation, secretion, absorption, distribution is impacted by multiple factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    812 - Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 57:54


    •Define trauma •Explore the prevalence of trauma •Identify the key elements Of Trauma Informed Care and the principles of TI •Learn about the ongoing impact of trauma •Discuss how trauma might contribute to the development of a variety of symptoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    811 - What is the Inner Child? Why is Inner Child Healing Important for Developing Emotional Intelligence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 19:14


    •Learn what the inner child is •Explore how the inner child is developed •Identify the 3 presentations of the inner child •Discuss symptoms of a wounded inner child and the benefits to healing and integrating the inner child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    810 - CBT Tools from Trauma Informed Counseling Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 113:38


    •Use a Strengths-focused perspective to promote trauma resistance and resilience skills •Recognize that people are the experts on their own lives and have adapted to survive •Develop strategies to address secondary effects of trauma and promote self-care •Provide hope—recovery is possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    809 - Heat Stress Mental Health - 20 Tips to Survive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 43:42


    •Examine the ways long term exposure to excessive heat can cause or worsen mental health issues •Identify 20 tips to try and beat the heat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    808 - Pornography Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behavior - Diagnosis and Treatment Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 61:52


    Explore the prevalence of porn use, reasons people watch porn and the hidden power of porn Review the consequences of porn Identify 10 action steps to quit problematic porn use Learn about handling and preventing relapses Identify strategies for healing as a couple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    807 - Intermittent Fasting - Impact on Circadian Rhythm Chronic Pain Depression Relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 29:06


    •Define what is meant by intermittent fasting •Explore the impact of intermittent fasting on the body and brain •Review some of the diseases and conditions that are currently being addressed by IF •Identify contraindications to IF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    806 - Anxiety Relief - A Sample 15 Week Masterclass with 20 CBT Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 44:46


    Identify the symptoms of anxiety •Explore other things to rule out (or in) •Summarize the typical interventions •List the 15 psychoeducational topics •Note: Links to videos for each of the interventions and psychoeducational topics are included in the video notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    805 - Circadian Rhythms - Libido Mental Health and Immunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 34:18


    •Endogenous circadian rhythms are set for -24 hours and are tuned on a daily basis to exactly 24 hr through exposure to cues: Light, temperature and socialization. •Circadian rhythm disruption is strongly associated with increased rates of several types of cancer, elevated incidence of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, as well as increased prevalence of behavioral and psychiatric disorders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    804 - Dissociative Identity Disorder in the DSM 5 TR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 57:30


    • "Dissociative disorders are characterized by a disruption of and/or discontinuity in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and behavior."-DSM 5 TR • "Dissociative disorders are frequently found in the aftermath of a wide variety of psychologically traumatic experiences in children, adolescents, and adults" - DSM 5 TR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Laws of Power Strategies for Positive Leadership and Creating Abundance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 39:50


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    Tips for Coping with an Uncertain Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 39:50


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    Oppositional Defiant Conduct and Intermittent Explosive Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 62:46


    TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Disruptive Impulse control and Conduct Disorders in the DSM 5 TR 01:35 Oppositional Defiant Disorder 29:00 Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder 29:55 Conduct Disorder 40:50 Intermittent Explosive Disorder DSM5TR 43:37 Pyromania and Kleptomania DSM5TR 47:50 Risk factors for conduct and impulse control disorders 49:37 Differential Diagnosis of conduct and impulse control disorders 54:25 Suicidality in conduct and impulse control disorders 55:40 Treatment Strategies to address conduct and impulse control disorders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Help Someone Who is Grieving

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 37:20


    TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What is grief 05:50 Grief and Loss and Secondary Losses / Complicated Grief 12:15 Grief Bill of Rights 23:35 Supporting Someone Who is Grieving 26:45 10 Things NOT to Say to Someone who is grieving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Science of Sleep Holistic Cognitive Behavioral Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 41:20


    TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What is Quality Sleep 05:47 Physical Health Impacts of Sleep Deprivation 12:50 Cognitive and Neurocognitive Impact of Sleep Deprivation 17:50 20 Strategies to Improve Sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Addiction Process and Stages of Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 50:36


    TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:35 ASAM definition of Addiction 04:00 Brain changes in addiction 11:30 Understanding how triggers are developed 14:35 What is stimulus generalization 27:00 Stages of Recovery 29:00 Withdrawal stage of recovery 35:15 The Honeymoon or Pink Cloud Stage of Recovery 38:50 The Wall 43:55 The readjustment phase of recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Dopamine Fast Alternative

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 35:26


    TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:55 Does the dopamine fast actually reduce dopamine 01:30 Overview of the Dopamine Fast 02:00 Functions of Dopamine 05:15 Dopamine in the body 11:21 Dopamine overload 14:00 Dangers of a dopamine fast 16:55 Dopamine Fast Alternative (Small lifestyle changes to reduce HPA-Axis overstimulation) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What are Triggers and Cravings and How to Cope with Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 52:08


    TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:00 How triggers and cravings impact recovery 01:20 What are triggers 05:20 4 parts of a trigger 10:00 What are cravings? How are cravings related to triggers 11:25 How do I identify triggers 29:20 How do I address triggers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders in the DSM 5 TR | Symptoms and Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 58:04


    TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Objectives 00:35 What disorders are in the category obsessive compulsive and related disorders 02:00 How common is OCD Obsessive compulsive disorder 05:05 Diagnostic criteria for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in the DSM 5 TR 10:16 Common content of obsessions and common compulsions 15:00 Hoarding Disorder 21:05 Development and course of OCD hoarding disorder 24:33 Trichotillomania and Excoriation (hair pulling and skin picking) Diagnostic criteria 27:37 Differential diagnosis of OCD 40:00 Suicidality and Risk of Suicide in Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders 44:50 Treatment options for obsessive compulsive disorder and related issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Impacts Mood and Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 33:54


    •Discuss what the anti-inflammatory diet is •Explore the research behind it •Identify how the anti-inflammatory diet can improve mood, energy and pain •Explore 10 ways to make your diet less "inflammatory" TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What is the anti-inflammatory diet 04:45 What are the benefits of the anti-inflammatory diet 07:10 What is the science behind the anti-inflammatory diet 14:56 Tips to make your diet less inflammatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Overview of the Happiness MasterClass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 5:08


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