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
  • 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
  • 1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025?

    1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025?
    Dec 5 2025
    00:00 Introduction & Overview 00:16 Defining Post-Acute and Long-Term Care 01:06 Levels and Types of Care Facilities 02:08 Addiction in the General Population 02:58 Hospitalization and Addiction Statistics 04:54 Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders in Care 05:48 Screening for Co-Occurring Issues 07:08 Medication Management Risks 09:02 Self-Administration & Diversion Concerns 12:00 Alcohol Access and Facility Policies 15:00 Unconventional Substance Use Risks 17:01 Vulnerabilities in Care Settings 18:29 Sleep, Circadian Rhythms & Recovery 20:57 Pain and Physical Vulnerabilities 23:06 History of Addiction and Detox Issues 25:09 Interpersonal & Emotional Vulnerabilities 27:13 Self-Esteem, Trauma & Communication 29:07 Emotional Intelligence & Coping 31:10 Cognitive and Organizational Vulnerabilities 34:42 Environmental Risks & Supervision Gaps 36:31 Triggers for Substance Use 39:45 Medication Management, Seeking, & Diversion 43:52 Rehabilitation Setbacks and Grief 47:05 Interpersonal Manipulation & Emotional Distress 49:08 Cognitive Triggers and Facility Management 51:05 Environmental Triggers Unique to Care Settings 52:54 Role of Antipsychotics and Misuse 53:45 Key Takeaways & Strategies for Prevention 55:52 Course Completion & Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • 1083 - Managing Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussions

    1083 - Managing Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussions
    Nov 26 2025
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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