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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
  • 1089-Exciting Treatments for PTSD_ New Ways to Heal your Trauma

    1089-Exciting Treatments for PTSD_ New Ways to Heal your Trauma
    Jan 9 2026
    00:00 Introduction & Overview of Emerging PTSD Treatments 00:31 EMDR: Gold Standard Trauma Processing 01:53 Who Benefits Most from EMDR 02:31 Cognitive Behavioral Therapies & CPT 03:23 CPT Techniques: Reframing Trauma 04:43 Benefits of CPT for PTSD Symptoms 05:17 Prolonged Exposure Therapy & VR Integration 06:16 Processing Memories with Wise Mind 07:27 Desensitization & Reducing Avoidance 09:05 Handling Triggers & Building Empowerment 10:38 Medications: SSRIs & Prazosin 11:57 Evaluating Medication vs Holistic Approaches 13:00 Psychedelics for PTSD: MDMA, Psilocybin, LSD 14:43 Mechanisms & Evidence for Psychedelic Therapy 17:01 Psilocybin: Neurogenesis and Mindfulness 18:10 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy with Psychedelics 19:33 LSD-Assisted Psychotherapy & Core Belief Change 21:21 Ego Dissolution & Brain Networks 22:12 Outcomes & Complex PTSD Treatment 23:39 Other Psychedelics & Their Status 24:39 Trauma Sensitive Yoga: Benefits & Caveats 25:48 Yoga for Mindfulness and Body Awareness 27:09 The Role of the Gut Microbiome in PTSD 28:36 Microbiome, Stress Response & Neuroinflammation 30:45 Balancing Gut Health to Aid Healing 31:48 Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Resetting the Stress System 33:04 Biofeedback & Strengthening Vagal Tone 35:04 Empowerment via Vagus Nerve Stimulation 37:36 Non-Invasive Vagal Stimulation Methods 39:21 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for PTSD 41:44 Sleep, Hyperarousal & PTSD 43:37 Addressing Sleep Apnea and PTSD Outcomes 45:01 Targeting Sleep for Better Recovery 46:07 Oxytocin Nasal Spray for Social Connection 47:01 Oxytocin for Reducing Fear and Withdrawal 48:43 Summary: Holistic Treatment Goals for PTSD 51:01 Physical, Interpersonal, and Emotional Tools 53:39 Cognitive and Environmental Strategies 55:25 Wrap Up: Empowerment and System Rebalancing 56:16 Q&A: Audience Questions & ECT Comparison 57:14 Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 1088-Natural Ways To Beat Anxiety Without Taking Pills_ Holistic Healing

    1088-Natural Ways To Beat Anxiety Without Taking Pills_ Holistic Healing
    Jan 2 2026
    00:00 Introduction & Goals 01:00 Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms and Roots 03:30 Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn & Flop: The Stress Response 07:00 How Anxiety Affects Mind and Body 10:00 Chronic Anxiety & Stress Physiology 13:00 Traditional Treatments & Their Limits 16:00 Emerging Treatments: TMS, Ketamine, Esketamine 20:00 Vagus Nerve, Gut-Brain Axis & Inflammation 23:00 Microbiome, Peptides & Mood Regulation 27:00 Key Gut Peptides & Anxiety 31:00 Natural Ways to Boost Gut Health & Peptide Activity 36:00 Diet, Supplements, and Probiotics 41:00 Intermittent Fasting for Gut, Mood & Anxiety 48:00 Sleep: The Overlooked Intervention 51:00 Building a Better Sleep Routine 54:00 Holistic Approaches: Healing Body & Nervous System 56:00 Audience Q&A - Microbiome, Diet & Mood 58:00 Final Thoughts, Gradual Change & Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 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
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