Counselor Toolbox Podcast
Summary: 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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- Artist: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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Podcasts:
- 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
-Identify signs of relationship insecurities -Explore how past relationships impact present relationships -Identify at least 5 interventions to address relationship insecurities
> 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.
» Learn about boundaries signs of violations and how to maintain them » Summarize the characteristics of healthy relationships
> 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
» Define psychological flexibility » Explore how to apply psychological flexibility » Identify the shortcut question
-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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~ Review the basics of psychodynamics ~ Phenomenological reality (autobiography) ~ Transference ~ Compare and contrast (are you safe now?) ~ Creating PACER safety and Mindfulness of the Present
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
• 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 about possible small changes that might have a big impact.
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 - Improve Relationships - Explore activities that will help you - Become truly aware of your feelings, wants and needs - Develop skills that will help you observe, describe and participate
Review how tolerance develops Discuss the impact of addictive substances and behaviors on the brain and body
Review how tolerance develops Discuss the impact of addictive substances and behaviors on the brain and body
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 is different for different goals » Changing people, places and things « Motivation may decrease over time unless you actively maintain it * Going to meetings or counseling * Placing a priority on adequate quality sleep and stress management