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
  • 1095 - Is Your Inner Child Sabotaging Your Mental Health?

    1095 - Is Your Inner Child Sabotaging Your Mental Health?
    Feb 13 2026
    00:00 Is Your Inner Child Sabotaging You? 00:42 Understanding the Anxious Inner Child 01:30 Origins of Inner Child Triggers 02:19 Stress Response and Mental Health 03:14 Hormones, Neurotransmitters & Mood Swings 04:00 Physical Effects: Tension & Inflammation 04:46 Self-Esteem, Trust, and Relationships 05:59 Emotional Distress & Dysregulation 07:09 How Inner Child Work Helps 08:14 Cognitive Rigidity Under Stress 09:13 The Inner Critic and Old Beliefs 10:10 Managing Environmental Triggers 11:21 Breaking the Autopilot Cycle 11:59 Responding to Your Inner Child Compassionately 12:59 Healing, Growth, and Positive Change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • 1094 - What is the Inner Child?

    1094 - What is the Inner Child?
    Feb 13 2026
    00:00 Introduction & What is the Inner Child? 00:26 Origins: Childhood Memories and Experiences 01:13 Secure Attachment: Definition and Benefits 02:47 How Secure Attachment Shapes Self-View 03:10 Cognitive Patterns in Childhood 03:45 Chaos, Attachment, and Internalized Beliefs 04:54 Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, and Flop Responses 08:00 Chronic Stress and Its Impact on Development 09:03 Recognizing Power and Safety in Adulthood 10:04 Challenging Childhood Expectations 10:44 Emotional Regulation and Problem Solving 11:30 Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development 14:44 Inner Child Triggers in Adult Life 15:17 Healing the Inner Child: Processing & Growth 16:41 Practical Example: Overcoming Childhood Messages 17:03 Resources and Community 17:35 Reconnecting and Integrating the Inner Child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • 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
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