Addiction Counselor Exam Review

By Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

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Podcast review for persons preparing for the Addiction Counselor Certification Exam. To include: IC&RC, NCAC, MCAP, LADC, LADAC, CADC, LAC, CADAC exam reviews, exam preparation, addiction counselor certification Get your addiction counselor career started right!

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Addiction Counselor Exam Review episodes:

04.22.2020
Reducing Vulnerabilities and Relapse Triggers
Vulnerabilities Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Objectives • Define vulnerabilities • Identify some of the most common vulnerabilities • Their effects • Ways to prevent them - Note: Each of the vulnerabilities has its own presentation. This section is designed to give...
08.09.2018
23 -Case Management
Addiction Counselor Exam Review Case Management and Service Coordination Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery & The Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives ~ Define referral and service coordination within the context of case management...
08.02.2018
22 -Pharmacology
Addiction Counselor Exam Review Podcast Episode 22 Pharmacology Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD Executive Director: AllCEUs.com, Counselor Education and Training Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Addiction Counselor Exam Review AllCEUs offers Addiction Counselor Precertification Training for $149 for 400+ hours...
07.27.2018
21 Ethics and Professional Development
Addiction Counselor Exam Review Podcast Episode 21 Ethics Host: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Education Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives ~ Define ethics ~ Review the rationale for ethics ~ Explore ethical issues...
07.19.2018
20 – Counseling Special Populations
Addiction Counselor Exam Review Episode 20 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Education Podcast Host: Addiction Counselor Exam Review, Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Specific population considerations ~ Aspects of the client’s identity may...
07.14.2018
19 - Therapeutic Approaches
Addiction Counselor Exam Review Episode 19 Therapeutic Approaches Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Education Podcast Host: Addiction Counselor exam review, Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Review different therapeutic approaches including CBT,...
07.06.2018
18 - Counseling Skills
Review for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Episode 18: Counseling Skills Objectives ~ Identify the purpose and function of counseling ~ Define skills a counselor needs ~ Identify necessary attitudes for counselors ~ Explore how to develop the therapeutic...
06.29.2018
17 - Treatment Models and Methods
Addiction Counselor Exam Review Treatment Approaches & Settings Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Addiction Counselor Exam Review, Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery ~ This presentation is available on our youtube channel at allceus.com/youtube or...
06.22.2018
15 - Treatment Planning Using the CASSP
WRITING EFFECTIVE TREATMENT PLANS: The Pennsylvania CASSP Model Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP Executive Director: AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery and Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives • Learn the principles of the CASSP model •...
06.22.2018
16 - Treatment Planning Using the MATRS and ASI
Treatment Planning with the MATRS and ASI Instructor; Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Counselor Education and Training Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Addiction Counselor Exam Review & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives • Examine how Addiction Severity Index information can...
06.16.2018
14 - Client, Family and Community Education Skills
Objectives • Examine the counselors function in providing client, family and community education • Identify the benefits of outreach and education • Identify qualities of effective education efforts Client, family and community education • Learning is defined as a change...
06.08.2018
13 -Models of Treatment
Addiction Counselor Exam Review Models of Treatment Objectives Models of Treatment • Psychological (self-medication) Model • Addiction and mental health issues result from deficits in learning, thinking or emotion regulation • Treatments • Behavioral self-control • Individual and group counseling...
06.02.2018
270 -Attachment Theory and Adult Relationships
Attachment and Impact on Adult Relationships A direct link to the counseling CEU course based on this podcast can be found at https://allceus.com/podcastCEUs Objectives ~ Briefly define attachment theory ~ Learn about the impact of attachment ~ Identify triggers for attachment behaviors ~ Explore the relationship...
06.01.2018
12 -Intake and Orientation
Review for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Intake and Orientation Screening and Assessment • Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal skills to establish rapport and promote engagement • Discuss with clients the rationale, purpose and procedures associated with screening and assessment...
05.27.2018
11 – Stages of Readiness for Change, Engagement and Building Rapport
• Past 30 Day statistics, According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, • 6.5% of the population over 12 reported heavy drinking • 9.2% reported illicit drug use • The majority of people who use recreationally...
05.27.2018
269 -Mental Health in Children
Children and Mental Health Instructors: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, Ph.D Course Objectives • To recognize normal developmental stages in children and signs of problems in development. • To list risk factors that negatively affect children’s mental health. • To describe and identify symptoms of childhood mental...
05.26.2018
10 - Starting and Running Individual and Group Sessions
Tips for Individual and Group Counseling Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes LPC-MHSP, LMHC Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives • Review techniques to start and facilitate individual sessions • Learn ways to facilitate • Process groups •...
05.26.2018
09 -Models of Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
Models of Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Learner Objectives ~ Identify the most common settings for co-occurring disorders treatment ~ Differentiate between the levels of treatment from intervention to residential level IV. ~...
05.26.2018
268 -Child and Elder Abuse Indicators
Abuse and Neglect Indicators Training Protecting Children, Elders and Adults with Disabilities Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Education Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives • Define terms related to sexual, physical, mental and financial abuse and...
05.23.2018
08 - Life Skills
Life Skills Instructor; Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP Objectives ~ Review common life skills Communication Skills ~ Types ~ Written ~ Nonverbal ~ Oral Communication Skills ~ Assertiveness ~ Summary ~ There are a variety of skills people need to succeed independently ~ Without safe housing, nutritious...
05.23.2018
267 -Domestic Violence Review
Domestic Violence Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LMHC Objectives ~ Review the extent of the problem ~ Identify risk factors for violence ~ Review practice guidelines for working with survivors of DV ~ Identify primary, secondary and tertiary interventions ~ Explore components of an effective routine DV screening...
05.19.2018
07 - Recovery Oriented Systems of Care
Recovery Oriented System of Care and Service Coordination Recovery Oriented Systems of Care ~ Affirms the real potential for permanent resolution of behavioral health problems ~ Offers solutions to behavioral health problems on a community and cultural level ~ Shift away from risk...
05.19.2018
266 -Child Development in a Social Context
Milestones of Child Development: Addressing (and Preventing) Stuck Points Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs Counseling CEUs and Specialty Certificates Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Identify the major psycho-social milestones for each age group ~ Learn about things...
05.17.2018
265 -Milestones of Child Development
Milestones of Child Development: Addressing (and Preventing) Stuck Points Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs Counseling CEUs and Specialty Certificates Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Identify the major psycho-social milestones for each age group ~ Learn about things...
05.16.2018
06 -Documentation
Documentation Review Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Addiction Counselor Exam Review Addiction Counselor Certification Training (400 Hours) $149 Documenting the Treatment Process ~ The client record is the most important tool to ensure continuity of care...
05.12.2018
05 - Diagnosis
Diagnosis Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP Podcast Host: Addiction Counselor Exam Review and Counselor Toolbox Objectives ~ Review the criteria for substance use disorder ~ Discuss substance induced disorders ~ Learn mnemonics to identify signs of intoxication and withdrawal as well as mental...
05.12.2018
264 -Addressing Adult ADHD
Addressing Adult ADHD Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes AllCEUs.com Counselor Education Podcast Hots: Counselor Toolbox, Addiction Counselor Exam Review, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Identify current points to remember about ADHD ~ Learn how to help motivate a person with ADHD ~ Identify ways to get someone with...
05.09.2018
04 -Assessment
Assessment Review for the Addiction Counselor Certification Exam Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Addiction Counselor Exam Review 12 Assessment Steps ~ Engage ~ Get authorizations and gather information from collateral sources ~ Screen for co-occurring disorders ~ Determine the...
05.08.2018
263 -Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Podcast Host: Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery, The Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives ~ Define Animal Assisted Therapy ~ Explore the research around animal assisted therapy ~ Review some general cautions Definitions ~ Animal Assisted Activities/Pet-Therapy ~ Integration of animals into activities to facilitate...
05.05.2018
262 -Supporting Student Mental Health
Supporting Student Wellness Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, Director AllCEUs.com Addiction Counselor Certification Training $149 Unlimited Continuing Education $59 Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox Objectives ~ General guidelines for supporting student mental health ~ Specific information regarding student athletes ~ Explore some information relevant to students regarding alcohol and drug use...
05.04.2018
03 - Screening
Screening Review Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery & The Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives ~ Review key skills for engagement ~ Discuss factors impacting engagement ~ Define screening ~ Explore how to do a screening ~ Identify types...
05.03.2018
260- Best Practices in Anxiety Treatment
Best Practices for the Treatment of Anxiety Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Objectives ~ Explore common causes for anxiety symptoms ~ Identify common triggers for anxiety ~ Identify current best practices for anxiety management including ~ Counseling Interventions ~ Medications ~ Physical Interventions ~ Supportive...
05.03.2018
261 -Addressing Transition Issues in High School and College Students
Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students Objectives ~ Identify the scope of the mental health problem in college students ~ Identify the impact of mental health issues on learning and student retention ~ Learn about the connection between mental health issues...
04.30.2018
02 - Counseling Theories
Counseling Theories for Individuals Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery & The Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives ~ Review the most common counseling theories and related interventions Learn more about your ad...
04.24.2018
259 -Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students
Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students Objectives ~ Identify the scope of the mental health problem in college students ~ Identify the impact of mental health issues on learning and student retention ~ Learn about the connection between mental health issues...
04.23.2018
01 - Understanding Addiction
Introduction ~ Past 30 Day statistics, According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ~ 6.5% of the population over 12 reported heavy drinking ~ 9.2% reported illicit drug use ~ The majority of people who use recreationally will not need...
04.21.2018
258 -Hazing Prevention on College and High School Campuses
Hazing Prevention in High School and College Hazing Alternatives ~ What is the supposed function of hazing? Objectives ~ Define hazing ~ Explore the purpose of hazing ~ Identify alternatives to hazing ~ Identify the timeline for hazing prevention ~ Identify the role of administrators, coaches, the Panhellenic...
04.21.2018
257 -Supporting the Person Without Enabling
Supporting the Person Without Enabling Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Continuing Education Podcast host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Explore how a person becomes an enabler ~ Define enabling ~ Examine the consequences of enabling ~ Learn about the connection between...
04.15.2018
256- Developing Social Justice and Culturally Responsive Care
Teaching Social Justice Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Define social justice ~ Explore the goals of social justice education to include ~ Identity ~ Diversity ~ Justice ~ Action Define Social Justice ~ The National Association of...
04.14.2018
252 Helping Families with Premature Infants
Working with Parents with Premature Infants Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Review medical issues for preemies ~ Discuss life in the NICU ~ Explore the range of feelings in NICU families ~ Identify...
04.14.2018
255 -A Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Treating Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders
Strengths based Biopsychosocial Approach to Addressing Addiction Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Identify relapse triggers ~ Identify the components of a strengths based approach ~ Explore the types of strengths to identify...
04.11.2018
251 Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Addressing Depression
Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Depression Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Define depression (symptoms) ~ Learn how to ask strengths-based assessment questions ~ Identify a range of potential causes for...
04.10.2018
254- A Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Addressing Bipolar Disorder
Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Bipolar Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives What is bipolar What causes bipolar disorder (and how to mitigate it) Emotionally (Stress reduction, Anger Mangement, Happiness) Mentally (Cognitive Errors...
04.07.2018
250 Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Addressing Panic Disorder
Question ~ What are some common issues or thoughts that trigger panic in people? Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Panic Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC Executive Director, AllCEUs Objectives ~ Define panic ~ Examine how the fight or flight reaction can be corrupted...
04.07.2018
253 -Postpartum Depression and Perinatal Mental Health Issues
PostPartum Depression Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Define postpartum depression ~ Identify signs of postpartum psychosis ~ Identify Risk factors of PPD ~ Identify screening tools and protocols ~ Discuss the impact of PPD...
04.04.2018
249 Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Addressing Anxiety
Using a Strengths-Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Addressing Anxiety Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Objectives ~ Define a strengths based approach ~ Define a biopsychosocial approach Why I Care/How It Impacts Recovery ~ Anxiety can be debilitating ~ Low-grade chronic stress/anxiety erodes your energy...
04.01.2018
248 Using Adult Learning Theory to Improve Treatment Delivery and Planning
Adult Education & Teaching Skills to Improve Treatment/Service Planning Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LMHC Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Find CEUs for this podcast on the Counselor Toolbox CEU spreadsheet Objectives ~ Redefine treatment plans ~ Examine how adult learning theory can...
03.31.2018
247- Assertiveness Skills
Assertiveness Skills Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Find CEUs for this podcast on the Counselor Toolbox CEU spreadsheet Objectives ~ Define Assertiveness ~ Overcoming the Stress Barrier ~ Overcoming the Social Barrier ~ Overcoming the Belief Barrier ~...
03.28.2018
246 Helping Clients Deal with Grief
Grief Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Find CEUs for this podcast on the Counselor Toolbox CEU spreadsheet Objectives ~ Define grief ~ Conceptualize grief in terms of any loss ~ Identify how failure to deal with grief can impact a person ~ Explore the stages...
03.23.2018
Special Episode | Surfing the Worry Imp’s Wave
Surfing the Worry Imp's Wave What prompted you to write this book? I talk a lot in my classes about basic fears of rejection, isolation, failure, loss of control and the unknown triggering the fight or flight response. What types of things do children...

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Addiction Counselor Exam Review episodes:

Reducing Vulnerabilities and Relapse Triggers

23 -Case Management

22 -Pharmacology

21 Ethics and Professional Development

20 – Counseling Special Populations

19 - Therapeutic Approaches

18 - Counseling Skills

17 - Treatment Models and Methods

15 - Treatment Planning Using the CASSP

16 - Treatment Planning Using the MATRS and ASI

14 - Client, Family and Community Education Skills

13 -Models of Treatment

270 -Attachment Theory and Adult Relationships

12 -Intake and Orientation

11 – Stages of Readiness for Change, Engagement and Building Rapport

269 -Mental Health in Children

10 - Starting and Running Individual and Group Sessions

09 -Models of Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

268 -Child and Elder Abuse Indicators

08 - Life Skills

267 -Domestic Violence Review

07 - Recovery Oriented Systems of Care

266 -Child Development in a Social Context

265 -Milestones of Child Development

06 -Documentation

05 - Diagnosis

264 -Addressing Adult ADHD

04 -Assessment

263 -Animal Assisted Therapy

262 -Supporting Student Mental Health

03 - Screening

260- Best Practices in Anxiety Treatment

261 -Addressing Transition Issues in High School and College Students

02 - Counseling Theories

259 -Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students

01 - Understanding Addiction

258 -Hazing Prevention on College and High School Campuses

257 -Supporting the Person Without Enabling

256- Developing Social Justice and Culturally Responsive Care

252 Helping Families with Premature Infants

255 -A Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Treating Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders

251 Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Addressing Depression

254- A Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Addressing Bipolar Disorder

250 Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Addressing Panic Disorder

253 -Postpartum Depression and Perinatal Mental Health Issues

249 Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Addressing Anxiety

248 Using Adult Learning Theory to Improve Treatment Delivery and Planning

247- Assertiveness Skills

246 Helping Clients Deal with Grief

Special Episode | Surfing the Worry Imp’s Wave