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 PACER strategies to help children develop tools to stay healthy and happy Motivation ~ 5 Dimensions ~ Physical: Energy, comfort, health ~ Affective: Happy ~ Cognitive: Why is it something you would want to do? ~ Environmental: Prompts/Triggers; star charts; token economies ~ Relational: How will it make [caregiver] happy ~ Other ~ Seek […]
PACER Strategies for Mental Health ~ Relational ~ Social support to prevent distress and aid in coping and prevention of cognitive decline (which means supports need to be mentally and physically healthy too) ~ Significant others ~ Support groups ~ Spiritual leaders ~ Self esteem ~ Communication skills to ask for what is needed and maintain boundaries ~ Respite care for caregivers
Immunity and Mental Health
Summary - HIV impacts the person Physically, Affectively, Cognitively, Environmentally and Relationally - Behavioral health professionals can aid in screening for comorbid/confounding conditions and making referrals as appropriate - Behavioral health professionals can - Enhance and maintain motivation for treatment compliance - Assist in processing powerful emotions related to the diagnosis and associated issues - Introduce cognitive behavioral tools and strategies to help the person cope - Educate the individual, SOs and community about HIV transmission and treatment (reduce stigma and improve health behaviors)
