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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
  • 1080 - 15 Simple Strategies to Improve Dementia Care Today
    Oct 27 2025
    •Review the scope of practice for clinicians •Identify who is involved •Review the most common cognitive staging tools and their purpose •Discuss evidence based interventions for • Physical symptoms like pain and sympathetic dominance • Interpersonal symptoms • Emotional symptoms • Cognitive symptoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 1080 - A Revealing Look at the Different Types of Alzheimer's and Dementias
    Oct 12 2025
    00:00 Welcome & Overview of Dementia 01:20 Defining Dementia & Cognitive Decline 04:30 Symptoms and Impacts on Daily Life 08:40 Executive Function & Memory Impairments 12:00 Alzheimer’s Disease: Causes & Progression 19:00 Alzheimer’s Symptoms: Early to Late Stages 24:10 Vascular Dementia: Causes & Risk Factors 30:00 Stroke and FAST Screening 34:40 Stepwise Decline in Vascular Dementia 36:50 More Dementia Types: Lewy Body & Frontotemporal 43:10 Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms & Fluctuations 49:40 Frontotemporal & Parkinson’s Dementia 52:00 Consequences of Dementia on Health & Function 57:00 Common Causes of Misdiagnosis 01:00:00 Differentiating Dementia from Normal Aging 01:03:30 Screening Tools and When to Refer 01:07:00 Navigating the Healthcare System & Advocacy 01:11:00 Closing Thoughts & Support Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 1079 - 32 Ways to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
    Sep 26 2025
    00:00:00 - Introduction: Overview of the 32 risk factors contributing to dementia. 00:00:35 - Early Life Education: Importance of education and cognitive reserve in childhood. 00:03:40 - Midlife Hypertension: Impact of hypertension on brain health and dementia. 00:06:10 - Hypoxia: Role of oxygen deprivation in cognitive decline. 00:08:05 - Sleep Apnea and Breathing Issues: Discussion on apnea, snoring, and their link to dementia risk. 00:11:35 - Obesity and Inflammation: Effects of excess fat tissue on brain inflammation. 00:14:10 - Diabetes and Blood Sugar Management: Stress and sugar levels as contributors to cognitive decline. 00:18:45 - Hearing Loss: The connection between untreated hearing loss and dementia. 00:22:20 - Vision Loss: Impacts of vision impairment on brain activity and stress. 00:26:30 - Poor Diet and Dehydration: Diet quality, hydration, and their influence on cognition. 00:30:15 - Antioxidants and Ultra-Processed Foods: Role of colorful diets and avoiding processed foods. 00:34:00 - Physical Activity: Benefits of exercise in reducing dementia risks. 00:38:40 - Autoimmune Disorders: Links between systemic inflammation and cognitive decline. 00:42:10 - Social Isolation: Importance of social interactions in maintaining brain health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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