Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes cover art

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
  • 1093-Amazing Ways Your Body Uses Oxytocin To Fight Stress and Pain

    1093-Amazing Ways Your Body Uses Oxytocin To Fight Stress and Pain
    Feb 6 2026
    00:00 Introduction to Oxytocin 00:28 Why Oxytocin Matters: Key Health Benefits 01:52 What is Oxytocin? Role in the Brain 02:59 Oxytocin and Survival: Bonding and Threat 03:17 Oxytocin’s Impact on the Nervous System 04:07 Stress Reduction, Safety, and Oxytocin 05:06 Therapeutic Applications: Animal-Assisted Interventions 06:07 Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Improvement 07:12 Oxytocin and Sleep Quality 09:05 Physical Healing, Immunity, and Stress 09:56 Anti-inflammatory Effects and Immunity 13:05 Gut Health and Nutrient Absorption 16:04 Oxytocin’s Role in Nutrition and Metabolism 17:26 Oxytocin and Immune System Strength 18:49 Pain, Healing, and Energy with Oxytocin 21:31 Appetite, Weight, and Emotional Eating 24:19 Hormones and Long-Term Stress Effects 26:08 Oxytocin, Estrogen, Testosterone, and Behavior 28:20 Oxytocin and Mental Health Disorders 31:31 Oxytocin: Serotonin, Dopamine, and Brain Chemistry 33:07 Anxiety, Social Cues, and Cognitive Functions 35:51 Oxytocin in ADHD, Autism, and Avoidance 39:58 Oxytocin’s Role in PTSD, Trauma, and Personality Disorders 45:00 Interpersonal Effects and Empathy 47:47 How Context and Safety Shape Oxytocin’s Impact 52:02 Diet, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Strategies 53:20 Behavioral Practices to Boost Oxytocin 58:49 Social Bonding, Forest Bathing, and Unique Boosters 01:00:05 Physical Warmth, Touch, and Laughter 01:01:02 Collaboration and Social Activities 01:02:04 Summary: Oxytocin as the Survival Hormone 01:03:08 Q&A, Gut Health Stories, and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 1092-Groundbreaking Insights Into Narcissism and Treatment

    1092-Groundbreaking Insights Into Narcissism and Treatment
    Jan 30 2026
    00:00 Welcome & Presentation Overview 00:16 Understanding NPD: Physiology & Triggers 01:36 Narcissistic Traits vs. Personality Disorder 02:31 Neurological & Physiological Mechanisms 03:39 Brain Structure Differences in NPD 04:44 Medial & Orbital Frontal Cortex in NPD 05:59 Empathy Deficits: Affective vs. Cognitive 07:01 Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction 08:54 Inflammation, Stress, and Mood Instability 10:36 Oxidative Stress & Neuroinflammation 12:12 Gut Microbiome & Personality Connections 14:05 Diet, Sleep, and Environmental Factors 17:03 Origins: Development from Childhood 20:17 Socialization, Self-Esteem & Validation 22:49 Attachment, Neglect & Grandiosity 25:02 Parenting Styles & NPD Risk 28:28 Impaired Empathy & Manipulation 31:04 Emotional Processing Deficits 33:45 Cognitive Distortions & Impulsivity 36:41 Cultural Influences & Social Media 38:30 Clinical Approach: Rapport & Engagement 41:09 Therapy Techniques: Collaboration & Curiosity 43:50 Strengths-Based & Socratic Questioning 45:02 Communication Strategies in Therapy 50:40 Elite Framing & Engagement 53:39 Somatic & Self-Care Interventions 54:52 Roleplaying & Perspective-Taking 56:06 Distress Tolerance & Shame Resilience 58:38 Challenging Rigid Thought Patterns 59:44 Managing Triggers & Stressful Environments 01:00:02 Summary: Multidimensional Treatment for NPD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 1091-CPTSD & BPD_ Revolutionary Approaches for Trauma-Related Disorders

    1091-CPTSD & BPD_ Revolutionary Approaches for Trauma-Related Disorders
    Jan 23 2026
    00:00 Welcome & Presentation Overview 00:15 Defining Personality Disorders & Trauma 00:43 Maladaptive Patterns & Trauma Responses 01:57 Trauma’s Impact on Self & Relationships 03:06 Differentiating CPTSD and BPD 04:02 Childhood Trauma, Symptoms & Development 05:31 Adverse Childhood Experiences and Attachment 07:02 Developmental Impacts of Attachment Disruption 08:16 Diagnosing: Avoiding Overlapping & Stacking 10:10 Concerns of Pathologizing & Labeling 13:02 BPD, Trauma, and Relationship Patterns 16:26 PTSD and CPTSD Diagnostic Criteria Comparison 17:48 Symptom Overlap in PTSD, CPTSD, and BPD 18:49 Affect Dysregulation & Emotional Instability 20:20 Exploring Trauma-Driven Behaviors 22:00 Emotional Dysregulation: The Flat to the Furious 24:14 Core Beliefs, Self-Image & Worthlessness 26:11 Relationship Struggles in CPTSD & BPD 28:34 Functional Impairments, Self-Harm & Substance Use 29:09 Trauma at the Root of Symptom Development 30:09 Onset and Course of Symptoms 31:05 Trauma Manifestations in Children & Teens 33:02 Reinforcing Survival Behaviors 34:08 Adulthood: Functional Impairment & Remission 36:01 Trauma Lens: Behavior Formation 36:34 Neuroscience & Biology of Trauma 39:01 Vagal Tone, Stress Reduction & Physical Health 41:06 Biochemical & Brain Structure Changes 42:27 Empowerment & Safety in Recovery 43:57 Grounding Skills, Unhooking, & Distress Tolerance 45:08 Reframing Survival Behaviors 47:02 Identifying & Managing Vulnerabilities 48:06 Tracking Progress & Defining Goals 50:08 Motivational Strategies & Vision Boards 53:06 Physical Wellness: Sleep, Diet & Vagal Tone 55:13 Relationship Skills: Boundaries & Authenticity 56:57 Attachment, Self-Esteem & Inner Critic 59:19 Relationship Patterns & Alternatives 01:00:25 Emotional Compassion & Self-Kindness 01:01:13 Journaling, Activation & Worry Scheduling 01:01:35 Schemas & Cognitive Restructuring 01:03:05 Addressing Cognitive Distortions 01:04:26 Environmental Triggers & Positive Cues 01:06:51 Pharmacological Interventions 01:07:47 The Holistic Approach to Recovery 01:08:54 Summary: Recovery is Possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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