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Explore the unique issues causing adolescents anxiety NOTE: ALL Podcasts are for educational purposes only and are NOT a replacement for medical advice or counseling from a licensed professional. #adolescentanxiety #parenting #childdevelopment Adolescent Anxiety Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC AllCEUs.com Continuing Education Objectives  Identify prevalence  Explore triggering issues  Discuss how/why adolescents […]

Behavior Modification Tools for Obsessions, Cravings and Addictive or Compulsive Behavior #behaviormodification #NCMHCE #OCD NOTE: ALL Podcasts are for educational purposes only and are NOT a replacement for medical advice or counseling from a licensed professional. Objectives  Review basic behavior modification interventions and their utility with addictive and compulsive behaviors Baseline  To understand […]

#meditation #mindfulness #lovingkindness

10 Tips to Address Perfectionism #perfectionism #procrastination #OCPD

POTS is extremely common and frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety POTS is an invisible disability that impacts every area of life which can lead to impaired self esteem, depression, anxiety, guilt, grief, relationships and secondary health issues Stress from the effects of POTS on the individual's life can make their POTS symptoms worse.

Moral Injury of Abandonment Moral injury is traumatic and may involve the loss of a sense of Self (This is not who I am / I am a bad person) Safety (I am not safe, others will reject me because of what I did) Personal power (I had no choice or say in the matter) It is important to use context and consider all the factors at play when helping people examine and reconcile the situation Often they did the best they could with the tools they had in that situation at that time Moral injury is defined as the profound psychological distress which results from actions, or the lack of them, which violate one's moral or ethical code. Abandonment means leaving, relinquishing or even choosing one over another. People sometimes have to make the devastating choice to abandon one thing for the good of another Other times (terminal illness) they may not have a choice People may also suffer moral injury by proxy when the leaders of a culture with whom they identify engage in morally reprehensible acts. Moral injury has multiple PACER impacts

This content was inadvertently released as part of Childhood Experiences episode.  It is being re-release as a stand alone episode. - Explore the comorbidities with PTSD

- Explore physical, affective and cognitive evidence-based practices for PTSD Physical - Medications - Use of benzodiazepines following trauma was not beneficial, and may increase the risk of developing PTSD - Use of the beta-blocker propranolol have been conflicting but one RCT did show a significant decrease in the severity of PTSD symptoms and lower likelihood of developing subsequent PTSD   - SSRIs may be helpful for addressing anxiety and depressive symptoms related to PTSD

Moral Injury and PTSD

Part 2 of the last episode.

- Review the characteristics of BPD - Explore the functions of these symptoms - Identify what may cause these symptoms to develop - Explore what is maintaining these symptoms (benefits to the client) - Explore the effects of these symptoms on significant others - Identify interventions to help the person more effectively manage emotions and relationships

- Define postpartum depression - Identify signs of postpartum psychosis - Identify Risk factors of PPD - Identify screening tools and protocols - Discuss the impact of PPD on the mother, child and family - Identify the cause of PPD - Explore current biopsychosocial interventions for PPD - Postpartum depression usually occurs in the first 4 to 6 weeks after giving birth, and it is unlikely to get better by itself. - 50% of patients experienced depression for more than 1 year after childbirth. - Women who were not receiving clinical treatment, 30% of women with postpartum depression were still depressed up to 3 years after giving birth

Summary ~ Young traumatized children’s reactions and behaviors are best understood in the context of relationship. ~ Foster care is an active intervention with the goal of helping the young child to recover from their traumatic experience, not just a “place to stay.” ~ The foster/resource parent is an essential partner in the recovery of the young child. ~ Transitions for young children should be carefully planned

Chat with me at https://members.docsnipes.com/ For $10/month where you get access to my tips for health and wellness and you can text chat with me privately 7 days a week. #cheapceus #SAMHSA #counselingskills #dawnelisesnipes TIP 51 Specific Needs of Women Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP Executive Director, AllCEUs Objectives – Identify how the needs […]

Objectives ~ Learn about hepatitis and its prevalence ~ Identify the consequences of hepatitis ~ Explore the impact of hepatitis on mental health and effective interventions

Objectives ~ Define and examine the prevalence of HBP and CVD ~ Explore the impact of HBP and CVD on mental health ~ Identify strategies to improve wellness while living with HBP/CVD

~ Explore the role of the endocannabinoid system in ~ Mood disorders ~ Cognitive disorders ~ Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders ~ Pain ~ Stress

~ Define the three types of prevention ~ Review risk factors for abuse ~ Identify strategies for preventing abuse and neglect ~ Discuss reasons prevention programs fail 3 Types of Prevention ~ Primary: Keep it from happening ~ Secondary: Prevent worsening ~ Caregiver: Verbally abusive or neglectful caregiver ~ Child or Elder: Anxiety, depression, low self esteem ~ Tertiary: Prevent additional issues

Objectives - The Goal of ACT - What is Mindfulness? - How Does ACT Differ from Other Mindfulness-based Approaches? - What is Unique to Act? - Destructive Normality - Experiential Avoidance - Therapeutic Interventions - Confronting the Agenda - Control is the Problem, Not the Solution - Six Core Principles of ACT

Objectives - Why was DBT created - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation - Identify DBT assumptions about clients and therapists - Explore skills to help clients learn - Distress Tolerance - Emotional Regulation - Interpersonal Effectiveness

Explore ways to teach Cognitive behavioral interventions in group

Sponsored by BetterHelp. Clinicians, sign up with BetterHelp to increase your bookings and work from teh comfort of your own home. https://hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com/aff_c?offer_id=20&aff_id=2373 Co-Occurring Disorders Current Evidence Based Treatments Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Objectives ~ Review current research on evidence based and promising practices for Co-Occurring Disorders Intro ~ Most people with addictions also have other co-occurring […]

Objectives ~ Child Abuse Awareness: Types, Prevalence, Indicators and Impact

Objectives ~ Define Neuro-Atypical ~ Explore how they may experience the world differently ~ Reflect on experiences not traumatic to people who are neurotypical may be traumatic to those who are neuroatypical ~ Hypothesize about how common parenting practices might be traumatic and overwhelming to the infant/toddler who is neuro-atypical ~ ACEs in individuals who are neuroatypical ~ TIC for people who are neuroatypical

Objectives ~ Explore the impact of alcohol on neurotransmitters and major bodily systems Intro ~ Heavy drinking worsens morbidity from chronic disease as it exacerbates the effects of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hepatitis, and interferes with the metabolism and therapeutic actions of various medications ~ According to the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture, moderate drinking is up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men.

Summary ~ Thyroid hormones can be altered by physical or emotional stress ~ Thyroid hormones via the HPT axis are intertwined with the HPA-Axis –dysfunction in one produces dysfunction in the other ~ Many cognitive, affective and behavioral symptoms commonly seen in behavioral health settings may have some underpinnings in thyroid dysfunction ~ Mental health clinicians can educate patients about the far-reaching impact of thyroid hormones; help them address cognitive and emotional stress and trauma and address sleep and circadian rhythms.

*Podcast had to be done with a backup microphone, I apologize for the sound quality. Sponsored by BetterHelp. Clinicians, sign up with BetterHelp to increase your bookings and work from the comfort of your own home. https://hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com/aff_c?offer_id=20&aff_id=2373 Objectives ~ Define the impact of disabilities on the 7 categories of functional capacity ~ Explore unique challenges for people with disabilities ~ Identify attitudinal, procedural and treatment barriers and methods to mitigate them ~ Review other identified behavioral targets

Sponsored by BetterHelp. Clinicians, sign up with BetterHelp to increase your bookings and work from the comfort of your own home. https://hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com/aff_c?offer_id=20&aff_id=2373 Objectives ~ Learn what PAWS is ~ Explore why PAWS happens ~ Identify steps to take to reduce and cope with PAWS

Sponsored by BetterHelp. Clinicians, sign up with BetterHelp to increase your bookings and work from the comfort of your own home. https://hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com/aff_c?offer_id=20&aff_id=2373 #oxytocin #hormones #cheapceus Objectives ~ Learn about the functions of oxytocin ~ Identify how oxytocin may impact mood, cognition, behavior (including addiction) and social functioning ~ Explore current research involving the use of intranasal oxytocin for treatment

Summary - Acetylcholine is not often talked about but is a necessary excitatory neurotransmitter - Acetylcholine interacts with gonadal hormones, thyroid hormones and several neurotransmitters - Acetylcholine is important for energy, memory, attention, regulation of muscle contraction and much more. - Choline is necessary to make acetylcholine - Tyrosine is necessary to make acetylcholine - Too much acetylcholine contributes to anxiety and irritability, too little contributes to anhedonia

Video games, online gambling, online shopping and pornography all have the potential to become problematic Social media also has an addictive quality that can cause withdrawal and exacerbate mood disorders and/or addictions What Makes a Video Game Addictive High Score Beating the Game No Ending to the Game – i.e. Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) Role Playing Novelty/Discovery A good portion of World of Warcraft is spent exploring imaginary worlds, and Minecraft is spent designing new worlds Relationships Acceptance A place to anonymously try out different personas Like other addictions, internet addiction can have physical, social, financial and emotional consequences In our digital age, it is highly unlikely that people can completely unplug. Similar to other behavioral addictions like eating and sex, it is necessary to identify the motivations behind the internet use Additionally, by its very rewarding nature, internet addiction will cause neurochemical imbalances which can lead to depression and apathy.

Based in Part on Brief Therapy with Eating Disorders by Barbara McFarland, and the Overcoming Disordered Eating Protocol by the Centre for Clinical Intervention - Shifting paradigms to one of resourcefulness vs. sickness - Identifying key interviewing questions to develop a strengths-based alliance

Objectives - Core Mindfulness - Walking the Middle Path - Distress Tolerance - Emotion Regulation - Interpersonal Effectiveness - Mindfulness Exercises - DBT Games and Activities Core Mindfulness - Three States of Mind - Reasonable: School Brain, scientist, robot - Emotional: What your heart says - Wise: The logical choice that makes you as happy as possible - Example: Animal rescue - Example: Extracurricular activities

Objectives - BREIFLY review the findings from the research identifying the connection between the brain and the gut - Differentiate gut health from proper nutrition - Identify signs and consequences of poor gut health - Explore the bidirectional relationship between the brain and the gut (second brain) - Identify promising alternative approaches to treating mood (and other) disorders. Overview - Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world according to the World Health Organization. The effectiveness of the available antidepressant therapies is limited. - Data from the literature suggest that some subtypes of depression may be associated with chronic low grade inflammation. - The uncovering of the role of intestinal microbiota in the development of the immune system and its bidirectional communication with the brain have led to growing interest on reciprocal interactions between inflammation, microbiota and depression. - The intestinal microbiota: A new player in depression? Encephale. 2018 Feb;44(1):67-74

Objectives - Explore the unique needs of loved ones and caregivers of people with cancer Diagnosis - 650,000+ people die of cancer EACH year - When someone is diagnosed, the patient and loved ones grieve - Even if the cancer is “cured” or goes into remission there may be lasting disabilities and/or losses - Loss of security (health anxiety in the patient and SOs) - Loss of function or changes in appearance - Cognitive impairment (“chemo-brain”) impacts attention, working memory, executive function, and processing speed - Unmet needs of caregivers and patients were associated with increased physical symptoms, anxiety, and reduced QoL - Not everyone experiences grief in the same way - Families need to be educated about the grief bill of rights

Biopsychosocial Aspects of HPA-Axis Dysfunction Objectives - Define and explain the HPA-Axis - Identify the impact of trauma on the HPA Axis - Identify the impact of chronic stress/cumulative trauma on the HPA-Axis - Identify symptoms of HPA-Axis dysfunction - Identify interventions useful for this population Based on

Summary - Additional modules will focus on topics including… - Accommodations for the clinician to prevent exasperation and burnout. - FASD in the criminal justice system - Case management and Unmet needs for caregivers

Summary ~ Diabetes impacts people multidimensionally (PACER) ~ Counselors, social workers and case managers can assist through ~ Screening ~ Health education ~ Goal setting and planning ~ Motivational enhancement and maintenance ~ Addressing grief and anxiety issues associated with having a chronic illness

Summary - Employment provides a variety of benefits to the person in recovery - Self-Esteem - Structure - Financial independence - Social Support - A safe(er) place to practice new skills - ONet provides an online resource to identify career skills and abilities and jobs that fit the person - The first 6 months of employment often require significant support from a coach/sponsor/therapist - Maintaining Motivation - Identifying family of origin issues

Summary ~ Family approaches recognize the reciprocal impact of every individual and every relationship on the functioning of the whole system ~ Family systems resist change in favor of homeostasis ~ It is important to assess ~ The health and wellbeing of all members of the family ~ The PACER needs of each individual and their readiness for change for every treatment goal. ~ Develop a unified vision of what health and happiness look like and each person’s tasks in helping the family move toward that goal.

Summary - Like a bonzai tree there are times when the brain is developing and malleable. - The brain begins development in the first trimester and continues until age 24. - During adolescence different parts of the brain develop at different times (different branches of the tree) - An insult to the immature brain can cause much more dramatic changes because of its malleability (sapling vs. hardened branch) - All drugs appear to alter parts of the brain associated with learning, memory, emotion regulation, planning and problem solving and impulse control.

Summary - As we move toward a capitated model of healthcare, prevention will become increasingly important. - Prevention activities - Can be started as early as the prenatal period - Can be integrated into school curricula - Are more effective if presented in multiple settings and formats - Need to be tailored to the age, abilities and culture of the recipients

419 -13 Useful Brief Interventions Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox Objectives ~ Review the benefits of brief interventions ~ Identify the goals of brief interventions ~ Explore 13 brief interventions that can be used with most clients Benefits ~ Reduce no-show ~ Increase treatment engagement ~ Increase compliance […]

Summary - Burnout work environments are a reality - Burnout does not have to be - Burnout causes problems in - Health - Mental Health - Relationships - Work environment and employee retention - Ability to provide client services - Develop resilience and identifying the sources and interventions for your burnout

Summary Resources - 100 Day Kit for Families - Age appropriate autism materials - Building Our Future: Educating Students on the Autism Spectrum - Autism Information for Social Workers and Counselors - Supporting Appropriate Behavior in Students with Asperger’s - Next Steps: A Guide For Families New To Autism - Puberty and Children on the Autism Spectrum - Transition-Preparing_for_a_Lifetime - Growing Up Together (For School-Aged Peers) - Growing Up Together (For Middle School-Aged Peers)

Health literacy is imperative to empower people to take charge of their health and wellbeing. As clinicians and case mangers we need to ensure clients understand their current condition, the causes and treatment options and use that information to make an informed choice about what to do next. CEUs are available for this podcast at allceus.com and Australia.allceus.com.

Health literacy is imperative to empower people to take charge of their health and wellbeing. As clinicians and case mangers we need to ensure clients understand their current condition, the causes and treatment options and use that information to make an informed choice about what to do next. CEUs are available for this podcast at allceus.com and Australia.allceus.com.

Relapse is a return to a state of prior functioning. People can relapse from both mental health and addiction issues. Relapse from one increases the likelihood of relapse from the other in people with co-occurring disorders. Identify ways to prevent relapse. CEUs are available at allceus.com and Australia.allceus.com

By understanding the function of symptoms we can: Normalize the behavior and identify alternate ways to meet that same need or address the issue. CEUs are available for this presentation at allceus.com and Australia.allceus.com.

Trauma can cause the HPA-Axis or the threat response system to get stuck in overdrive. Learn why this happens and what can be done about it. CEUs are available for this episode at allceus.com and Australia.allceus.com

Children need to feel like they are loved, they belong and they are capable at home, school and in relationships. Learn 25 ways to enhance this in today's podcast.

Children need different things at different developmental stages due to their cognitive capabilities as well as their psychosocial needs.The key to attachment is creating an environment in which children feel safe, loved and accepted (unconditionally). Use the CARES approach. Consistency, Attention, Responsiveness, Empathy and Solutions.

Every event is an opportunity to choose thoughts and behaviors that will help you use your energy to move toward your goals and values. Using the Flexibility Activity or worksheet youth can apply this on a daily basis. CEUs/OPDs are available for this podcast at allceus.com/counselortoolbox or if you are in Australia, Australia.allceus.com/counselortoolbox

Moving from Supportive to Solution Focused Interventions Objectives ~ Differentiate between supportive and solution-focused interventions ~ Identify the function of each ~ Explore interventions to facilitate transition into problem solving What’s the Difference ~ Supportive interventions are grounded in empathy and helping the person survive the moment. ~ Plugging a hole in the hull of […]

Building Resilience in Children Objectives ~ Define resilience ~ Explore characteristics of Resilient People ~ Identify how to help people become more resilient ~ Highlight activities which can help people deal with unpleasant events when they happen The Art of Resilience ~ Resilience is a process or lifestyle that enables people to bounce back in […]

Identify goals and techniques for using in couples counseling. CEUs are available for this podcast at https://allceus.com/counselortoolbox

Learn about unique issues to working with people who are transgender and their families. CEUs are available for this podcast at https://allceus.com/counselortoolbox

Learn about a variety of techniques that can be used to help people with chronic pain and develop a better understanding of the chronic pain experience and associated cognitions. CEUs are available for this podcast at allceus.com/counselortoolbox

Addressing emotional triggers means eliminating unnecessary triggers, developing strategies to mitigate unavoidable ones and helping people be as healthy, happy and relaxed as possible so they have the energy to deal with triggers when they arise. CEUs are available for this podcast at AllCEUs.com/counselortoolbox

Symptoms of addiction and borderline personality disorder are very similar and overlap. Explore how those symptoms may have developed as a protective mechanism and interventions to assist in addressing them. CEUs are available for this presentation. See the link in the show notes.

Learn how context creates a phenomenological reality that influences each individual's perceptions of the present and why that is important in the recovery process. CEUs are available for this presentation at AllCEUs.com see the link in the show notes.

Review the neurochemical underpinnings of pornography addiction and interventions to help the person begin to recover. CEUs are available for this presentation at allceus.com for those in the US and australia.allceus.com for those in the AU.

Learn about the consequences of problematic pornography use on the significant other and ways to help the couple recover. CEUs are available for this presentation at allceus.com for those in the US and australia.allceus.com for those in the AU.

Pornography can have many negative effects on a person's mood, work product, ability to concentrate, relationships and overall health. Learn about risk factors, reasons porn can be addictive and steps to take to break the cycle of porn addiction. CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox

Learn how to enhance trauma resiliency to prevent PTSD and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox

Learn how many of the symptoms of personality disorders can be seen as adaptive responses after a trauma which occurred in early adulthood or before. CEUs or OPD/CPD hours can be earned for this podcast by going to https://allceus.com/counselortoolbox in the US or https://australia.allceus.com in Australia.

When examining the behaviors of adult or adolescent clients whose primary attachment was disrupted, the traumatic impact can be seen. Learn steps to help people reconcile the trauma. Earn CEUs for this podcast at https://allceus.com/counselortoolbox

Objectives ~ Review the different modalities and most common usages in counseling ~ Identify potential clinical and ethical issues ~ Learn about at least 3 unique ideas for doing online counseling ~ Define Treatment Structure

Explore skills to help you strengthen your relationships and understand some of your interpersonal "quirks."

Sometimes things happen that suck, but that doesn't mean your whole life sucks. We will explore ways to accept adversity and start looking at it as a challenge instead of a threat.