Counselor Toolbox Podcast

From a survival standpoint, the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress make a lot of sense. We will explore the possible reasons for these symptoms and interventions that can be used to assist clients in creating a resilient recovery narrative.

Objectives Review multiple ways of writing treatment plans including using the integrative summary, FARS, CANS, ASAM and LOCUS Review pitfalls in writing effective treatment plans and how to avoid them Review the purpose of the reassessment and best practices for documentation Identify time-effective methods for completing treatment plans and reassessments

Objectives ~ Review the characteristics of BPD ~ Compare and contrast BPD with addictive behaviors ~ Examine ways to implement the activities presented in the book in a group format Characteristics of BPD ~ Poorly developed, or unstable self-image, often associated with excessive self-criticism ~ Difficulty recognizing the feelings & needs of others ~ Interpersonal hypersensitivity (i.e., prone to feel slighted or insulted) ~ Perceptions of others tend to focus on negative attributes or vulnerabilities.

- Review common life skills Communication Skills - Types - Written - Nonverbal - Oral

Objectives ~ Review the function of mindfulness and a variety of mindfulness techniques ~ Explore the concept of relaxation ~ Identify different methods of relaxation

-Post-traumatic stress disorder: the neurobiological impact of psychological trauma Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2011 Sep; 13(3): 263-278. https: //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182008/ -This article lays out the many changes and/or conditions seen in the brain of people with PTSD. -As clinicians, awareness of these changes can help us educate patients about their symptoms and find ways of adapting to improve quality of life.

» Define grief » Conceptualize grief in terms of any loss » Identify how failure to deal with grief can impact a person » Explore the stages of grief » Review activities and interventions to help people grieve

» Review the symptoms of anxiety in adults and children » Explore the impacts of anxiety » Identify strategies for prevention and intervention

- 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