Counselor Toolbox Podcast

Summary - To thrive, students need access to services and programs of outreach, education, and prevention that: - Eliminate fragmentation and improving access to biopsychosocial services - Recognize patterns in campus life that suggest the presence of mental and behavioral health concerns among individual students, groups of students, or the campus environment itself - Provide outreach and consultation to prepare all members of the campus community to recognize and respond to students with mental or behavioral health concerns - Emphasize case-finding—using surveys, presentations, self-assessments, activities, and special events—to identify students whose lack of psychological well-being is interfering with their development, learning, and achievement - To thrive, students need access to services and programs of outreach, education, and prevention that - Nurture a supportive tone and attitude about mental health in campus culture to - challenge stereotypes about mental health problems - undermine prejudices and stigma about counseling - provide encouragement to students to reflect on their own mental health and seek services when needed

- Proactivity helps people stay healthy and energized, effectively plan for known stresses and prepare for the unknown reducing fear of the unknown and last minute chaos. - Beginning with the end and putting first things first helps people identify what areas and tasks to use their limited energy on - Think win-win, seeking to understand and synergizing all help reduce stress associated with competition and misunderstandings to help all people move toward happiness - Sharpening the saw helps people focus on preventing and mitigating vulnerabilities.

Review treatment planning guidelines for the NCMHCE

Diabetes can impact a persons lifestyle, self esteem, relationships and more. Learn about different issues that arise at diagnosis and as the disease progresses. CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox    Get two free months of Therapy Notes by using the promocode CEU when you sign up for a free trial at TherapyNotes.com

Learn about the influence of the Vagus nerve in processing fear stimuli and regulating the HPA-Axis. CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox    Get two free months of Therapy Notes by using the promocode CEU when you sign up for a free trial at TherapyNotes.com

Meditation takes dozens of different forms and can help reduce cortisol and blood pressure and improve emotional regulation. CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox    Get two free months of Therapy Notes by using the promocode CEU when you sign up for a free trial at TherapyNotes.com

Summary - Enabling behaviors can occur with anyone, not just people who are addicted. - Most of the time people do not start out enabling, they often feel responsible in some way and are trying to make things better - Supporting without enabling means - Getting clear about your wants and needs - Setting boundaries (emotional, physical, financial…) - Learning how to say “no” - Being willing to encourage and support healthy behaviors

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Gut Health & Mental Health: The Impact of the Second Brain Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, Executive Director: AllCEUs.com CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox    Get two free months of Therapy Notes by using the promocode CEU when you sign up for a free trial at TherapyNotes.com Between writing notes, filing insurance claims, and scheduling with […]

Summary ~ Attachment theory was first proposed by Bowlby as an adaptive survival function for helpless infants ~ Bowlby proposed that the infant-caregiver relationship was the relationship that all future relationships would be build from. ~ People’s self-esteem develops from and is impacted by how loved and secure they feel ~ Adults show similar attachment behaviors to their significant others (m/l age appropriate) ~ Attachment styles can be changed by developing self esteem, emotion regulation skills, self-awareness, interpersonal skills (boundaries, communication) and self confidence.

Summary - It is important to be aware of the selection criteria for group counseling - In preparing for the exam, review your theories of career counseling and know the most common tests to use

Summary - The demand for case managers is growing rapidly as insurance companies restrict reimbursement, move toward capitation and as individuals with high copays try to reduce expenses. - Not only are case managers employed by hospitals and treatment centers, but increasingly by organizations like businesses and universities that have a strong motivation to keep their employees/students healthy and (relatively) happy - Case managers provide assessment, advocacy, education and assistance with treatment coordination and implementation, often in a multidisciplinary team - Case managers do not diagnose or treat illnesses

Summary - Older people with mental illnesses (particularly depression or dementia) may take longer to respond to treatment - Interactions between medication and comorbid physical illnesses (and their treatment) are also common. - It is important to address coexistent physical and mental health issues - Social engagement, physical activity, control of diabetes and hypertension, prevention of depression and developing a sense of life satisfaction are all associated with positive health outcomes and reduced risk of depression and dementia

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

Review case management interventions to address PACER ~ Physical Health ~ Affect ~ Cognitions ~ Environment and Economic Well-being ~ Relationships and Recreation CEUs are available at AllCEUs.com