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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

By: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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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.2022 CDS Ventures, LLC Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 1126 - Strengthening Relationships with Healthy Boundaries

    1126 - Strengthening Relationships with Healthy Boundaries
    Sep 11 2026
    00:00 Introduction & Topics Covered 01:00 What Are Boundaries? 02:30 How Childhood Shapes Boundaries 04:30 Learning and Modeling Boundaries 06:30 Weak, Rigid, and Mixed Boundaries 08:30 Understanding Safe vs. Healthy Boundaries 10:00 Five Types of Boundaries 12:00 Physical and Interpersonal Boundaries 14:00 Emotional, Cognitive, and Environmental Boundaries 17:00 Setting Boundaries Based on Relationships 18:30 Benefits of Healthy Boundaries 21:00 The Four Laws of Boundaries 26:00 Choosing Who to Let In 31:00 Respecting Others’ Boundaries 37:00 Communicating and Maintaining Boundaries 41:00 Understanding Boundary Violators 44:30 Categories of People and Boundaries 47:30 Maintaining Safety Through Boundaries 49:00 Evaluating and Adjusting Boundaries 52:00 Boundary Workout Practice 55:00 Building Your Boundary Bill of Rights 56:00 Summary and Developing Trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 1125 - Group Activities for Developing Self Esteem and Empowerment

    1125 - Group Activities for Developing Self Esteem and Empowerment
    Sep 4 2026
    00:00 Welcome & Overview of Self-Esteem/Efficacy 01:06 Why Self-Esteem and Efficacy Matter 02:39 Attachment, Self-Worth, and Social Connection 03:43 Understanding Self-Efficacy and Its Origins 05:00 Building Strengths and Addressing Obstacles 06:06 Secure Attachment & the CARES Framework 07:04 Consistency, Attention, and Responsiveness 09:07 Encouragement, Safety, and Self-Belief 10:53 Group Activity: Stations for Secure Attachment 13:12 Processing Group Activities and Lived Experience 15:45 Overcoming Feelings of Unworthiness and Powerlessness 17:32 Separating Self from Accomplishments and Past Mistakes 19:01 Exploring Core Beliefs and Self-Talk 21:03 Challenging Stereotypes and Being Mindful 22:49 Descriptor Card Activity & Mindless vs Mindful Living 25:30 Examining Autopilot Behaviors and Mainstream Messages 28:00 Teaching Mindfulness and Present Focus 29:53 Activities for Mindful Awareness and Resource Identification 34:04 Addressing Fear, Anger, and Downregulation Skills 35:51 Downregulation Toolbox & Safety Practices 41:07 Challenging Unhelpful Thoughts and Cognitive Distortions 44:44 Gamifying Self-Esteem: Activities & Ads 47:02 Effective Goal Setting in Recovery 50:09 Personal Goal Practice and Group Support 52:00 Morning and Evening Reflections for Self-Concept 54:00 Recognizing Strengths & Playing Jenga for Traits 55:04 Dialectics, Failure, and the Elephant in the Room 57:07 Addressing Hecklers and Emotional Baggage 59:00 Cultivating Your Garden: Plant Lessons for Growth 01:00:04 Lifelong Self-Esteem, Efficacy & Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 1124 - Developing Rapport to Enhance Success in Healthy Relationships

    1124 - Developing Rapport to Enhance Success in Healthy Relationships
    Aug 28 2026
    00:00 Introduction and Importance of Rapport 03:05 Challenges in Building Rapport 06:04 Rapport and Client Vulnerability 10:00 Creating Safety and Promoting Authenticity 13:44 The SHARE Pneumonic for Rapport 16:20 Mutually Agreeable Goals in Therapy 19:12 Avoiding Common Rapport-Breaking Mistakes 24:32 Voluntary vs Involuntary Clients 26:08 Transparency and Documentation with Clients 28:23 Helping Clients Feel Safe and Heard 32:29 Challenges with Safety and Cultural Sensitivity 36:36 Environmental and First Contact Considerations 42:00 Behaviors for Building Client Safety (ACE Approach) 45:01 Active Listening and Communication Skills 49:06 Questioning Strategies and Non-Verbals 52:49 Understanding Projection and Transference 56:01 Displacement, Supervision, and Losing Rapport 59:47 Maintaining Rapport and Recognizing Signs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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