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
  • 1087-Revolutionary New Treatment Strategies for Depression

    1087-Revolutionary New Treatment Strategies for Depression
    Dec 23 2025
    00:00 Welcome & Overview of Depression Treatments 00:16 Emerging Interventions Explored 00:45 Deep Dive: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) 04:01 Effectiveness and Applications of TMS 06:02 Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression 07:49 Neuroimaging Insights & TMS for Older Adults 11:05 Advances in TMS Targeting and Integration 14:43 Anti-Inflammatory Approaches in Depression 20:41 Inflammation’s Role in Mood Regulation 25:14 Managing Depression: Exercise, Diet, and Lifestyle 27:37 The Power of Diet & Probiotics 32:02 Reducing Stress and Repairing the Nervous System 34:12 Gut Health and Mental Health Connection 40:48 Microbiome, Leaky Gut, and Mood 45:03 Prebiotics, Fermented Foods & Microbiome Support 46:00 Phytotherapy: Herbal Approaches to Depression 48:42 Ketamine & Esketamine for Rapid Relief 51:11 Circadian Rhythms and Sleep in Depression 54:01 Routine, Light Therapy & Relaxation Strategies 55:04 Genomic Sequencing & Tailoring Treatment 56:26 Oxytocin, Chiropractic Care, and Vagus Nerve 59:59 Acupuncture & Innovative Nerve Stimulation 01:00:38 Conventional Checks: Hormones, Nutrition & Diagnosis 01:01:37 Why Depression Is Individualized 01:02:12 Importance of Holistic, Individual Approaches 01:02:35 Q&A: TMS for Substance-Related Brain Changes 01:04:02 Dietary Recommendations & Viewer Thanks 01:05:02 Therapy Protocols for TMS Clients 01:07:30 Exercise, Motivation & Client Engagement 01:08:25 Future Research and Alternative Medications 01:09:12 Closing Remarks & Takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 1086-The Impact of Trauma on Each PIECE of Life

    1086-The Impact of Trauma on Each PIECE of Life
    Dec 19 2025
    0:00 Physical Impact 19:00 Interpersonal Impact 38:00 Emotional Impact 57:00 Cognitive Impact 1:16:00 Environmental Impact 1:35:00 Spiritual Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • 1085-Addressing Drug and Alcohol Related Brain Damage - Counselor Training

    1085-Addressing Drug and Alcohol Related Brain Damage - Counselor Training
    Dec 12 2025
    00:00 Introduction: Drug-Induced Brain Damage 01:19 Physical, Emotional, and Cognitive Impacts 03:09 Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain and Body 04:19 Key Brain Regions Affected by Substances 07:22 Understanding Substance-Induced Brain Disorders 08:15 How Different Drugs Cause Brain Atrophy 08:56 Alcohol: Neurotoxicity and Deficiencies 10:59 Stimulants, Opioids, and Inhalants: Brain Impacts 14:23 Cannabis and Other Substances: Neurocognitive Effects 15:46 Substance Use, Symptoms, and Treatment Challenges 16:51 Hallucinogens and Long-term Perceptual Disturbances 20:01 Delirium and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy 23:04 Thiamine Deficiency: Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome 27:48 Diagnosing and Managing Alcohol-Related Brain Damage 31:02 Prevalence and Underdiagnosis of Brain Injury 34:39 Dementia Risks and Alcohol Consumption Guidelines 38:01 Healing the Brain: Recovery and Lifestyle Changes 42:01 Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders: Symptoms and Assessment 45:11 Treatment Options and Hope for Recovery 46:25 Vascular Dementia: Causes and Symptoms 49:28 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) 53:01 Diagnosing FASD and Client Profiles 56:00 Treatment Challenges for FASD 58:07 FASD in Correctional and Clinical Settings 59:39 Summary: Risks and Considerations for Clinicians 01:00:26 Q&A and Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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