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.
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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.
1070 - Can the PIECES Mind-Body Approach REALLY Improve Your Mental Health?
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
1 hour 16 minutes
4 months ago
1070 - Can the PIECES Mind-Body Approach REALLY Improve Your Mental Health?
[00:00 - 03:45] Introduction to Transdiagnostic Assessment
Discussion of how transdiagnostic assessment is gaining recognition.
Comparison with older frameworks like motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
[03:46 - 11:00] Antidepressant Statistics and Issues
Insights into the effectiveness of antidepressants for anxiety and depression.
Discussion of how antidepressants work and how effective they are based on various studies.
[11:01 - 16:00] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Its Effectiveness
Dr. Snipes discusses the results and effectiveness of CBT in managing depression and anxiety.
The conversation covers how combining CBT with medications can lead to mixed results.
[16:01 - 23:00] Impact of Environment and Relationships on Mental Health
How environmental factors and relationships can affect one's mental state.
Examples are provided of how external environments can influence internal emotions.
[23:01 - 30:00] The "Pieces" Model Explanation
Dr. Snipes explains her "pieces" model, emphasizing mind-body integration.
Exploration of various dimensions, including physical, emotional, and environmental aspects of treatment.
[30:01 - 36:00] Complexity of Symptoms
Discussion of how multiple conditions or symptoms can overlap.
How improving one area, such as sleep, can positively impact other areas of life.
[36:01 - 45:00] Chronic Pain and Mental Health
How chronic pain can affect both mental and physical well-being.
Dr. Snipes explores the relationship between stress, chronic pain, and mental health symptoms.
[45:01 - 53:00] Chronic Stress and the Autonomic Nervous System
Detailed discussion on how prolonged stress can disrupt the body's ability to manage stress effectively.
How stress influences neurotransmitters and hormones.
[53:01 - 58:00] Emotional and Cognitive Interactions
Addressing how emotions, behaviors, and thoughts are interconnected.
Practical examples are given of how clients can break down symptoms to address them one by one.
[58:01 - 66:00] Addressing Sleep, Nutrition, and Physical Health
The importance of assessing sleep, nutrition, and other physiological factors in mental health.
Dr. Snipes outlines different ways these affect overall well-being and mental clarity.
[66:01 - 72:00] Understanding Pain, Trauma, and Their Influence
Exploration of how past trauma and physical health issues (like hypothyroidism) overlap with mental health.
How to address both physical and emotional components in therapy.
[72:01 - 78:00] Summary and Closing Remarks
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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
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.
