436- Anxiety Case Study Using the PACER Method Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 436 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Sponsored by TherapyNotes.com Manage your practice securely and efficiently. Two free weeks of TherapyNotes with coupon code “CEU” Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Case Management Toolbox Objectives – Review a case study using […]

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436- Anxiety Case Study Using the PACER Method Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 436 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Sponsored by TherapyNotes.com Manage your practice securely and efficiently. Two free weeks of TherapyNotes with coupon code “CEU” Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Case Management Toolbox Objectives – Review a case study using […]

435 – Biopsychosocial Impact and Strategies for Prevention and Intervention Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Case Management Toolbox Sponsored by TherapyNotes.com Manage your practice securely and efficiently. Two free weeks of TherapyNotes with coupon code “CEU” Objectives – Review the following effects of pain – Depression […]

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435 – Biopsychosocial Impact and Strategies for Prevention and Intervention Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Case Management Toolbox Sponsored by TherapyNotes.com Manage your practice securely and efficiently. Two free weeks of TherapyNotes with coupon code “CEU” Objectives – Review the following effects of pain – Depression […]

434- Impact of Social Media on Mental Health Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox Podcast, Case Management Toolbox Sponsored by TherapyNotes.com Manage your practice securely and efficiently. Two free weeks of TherapyNotes with coupon code “CEU” Objectives – Examine the extent of social media use – Explore the […]

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434- Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC

Executive Director: AllCEUs.com

Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox Podcast, Case Management Toolbox

Sponsored by TherapyNotes.com

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Objectives

- Examine the extent of social media use

- Explore the positive and negative impacts of social media on mental and physical health

- Identify resiliency factors

What Research Tells Us

- The number of social media accounts is moderately correlated inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, ODD, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, as well as fear of missing out (FoMO) and loneliness.

- Chicken/Egg-

What Research Tells Us

- Internet use in general significantly affects participation in IRL experiences.

- Increased time spent online is related to

- A decline in communication with family members (or inadequate support to begin with)

- Reduction of the internet user's social circle

- Reduction in sleep

- Increased feelings of depression and loneliness

- Chicken or egg

- Internet cause or ancillary behaviors cause-

What Research Tells Us

- People spend the majority of their time on SNS looking at peers’ profiles and photos, rather than posting or updating their own profiles

- Computer-mediated communication may lead to the mistaken impressions about physical appearance, educational level, success, intelligence, moral integrity, and happiness of other people, thus increasing depression.

- Constant self-evaluation and competition with other users, incorrectly perceiving characteristics of others and feelings of jealousy may positively or negatively influence self-esteem.

What Research Tells Us

- Technology-based Social Comparison and Feedback-Seeking (SCFS) was found to be associated with depressive symptoms when comparing people with similar levels of overall frequencies of technology use, offline Excessive Reassurance-Seeking (ERS), and prior depressive symptoms

- Stronger associations between technology-based SCFS and depressive symptoms for unpopular individuals

- May increase FoMo

- Allows for unhealthy perseveration

What Research Tells Us

- Higher psychological distress was associated with displaying depression language on Facebook and with less satisfaction with friend’s responses

- Depression was negatively correlated with how much social support participants thought they received from their Facebook networks

- Sudden cessation of online social networking (i.e., lack of Internet connection) may in some chronic users cause signs and symptoms of psychological withdrawal

- Some researchers identify that due to the wide array of activities available on SNS, it is difficult to conclude which parts contribute to preoccupation and withdrawal (gaming, FoMo, attention etc…)

Benefits

- Easily reach millions of people with information to improve their health literacy

- Increase health-related behaviors through gamification and social support (Garmin, Bodybuilding.com, SparkPeople)

- Allows for potential screening and early identification of problems #bigbrother

- May bring to light conversations and behaviors that existed all along IRL

- Increases communication with IRL friends at a distance

Resiliency Factors

- IRL support

- Self esteem

- A sense of belonging

- Self-awareness

- Effective communication skills

- Psychological flexibility

- Alternate sources of validation

- Understanding of the algorithms on SNS

- Fewer stranger connections

Question

- What social media factors influence depression/anxiety in people

- Number of likes

- Whether it appears other people are happier, more successful or more popular

- Check-ins during extended absences

- Comments (support, flaming, disinhibition)

- Public presentation vs. reality

- Other factors contributing factors

- Pre-existing mood disorders

- Insufficient/ineffective IRL supports

Summary

- So

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Mind-Body Connection: How Health, Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors Interact Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 433 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Case Management Toolbox Sponsored by TherapyNotes.com Manage your practice securely and efficiently. Two free weeks of TherapyNotes with coupon code “CEU” Objectives – A healthy body is essential […]

432 -Animal Assisted Therapy Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Case Management Toolbox Sponsored by TherapyNotes.com Manage your practice securely and efficiently. Two free weeks of TherapyNotes with coupon code “CEU” Objectives – Define Animal Assisted Therapy – Explore the research around animal assisted therapy – Review some […]

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432 -Animal Assisted Therapy

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC

Executive Director, AllCEUs.com

Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Case Management Toolbox

Sponsored by TherapyNotes.com

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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 motivation, education and recreation, encouraging casual interaction without following a specific set of criteria or goals

- Animal Assisted Therapy

- Intentional and therapeutic, whereby the animal’s role is integral in assisting with mental health, speech, occupational therapy or physical therapy goals, and augments cognitive, physical, social and/or emotional well-being

General Benefits

- Reduced blood pressure

- Release of oxytocin

- Increase in understanding of UPR (3 legged dog, one eyed cat, blind horse)

- Increase ability to take multiple perspectives

- Enhance empathy and compassion

- Biofeedback/Mindfulness

- Stress reduction and laughter

- Increased physical activity

- Consistency and clear communication

- Decrease learned helplessness behaviors and increase a sense of control over self and environment

General Benefits

- Act as a bridge by which therapists can reach patients who are withdrawn, uncooperative, and uncommunicative

- Participants interacting with the animals were more inclined to smile and demonstrate pleasure, and were more sociable and relaxed with other participants

- More sensitive issues can be rendered less incendiary when an animal is involved

- A multisensory aspect is also available when an animal is involved; increasing the level of attention and interest of the client who is active or struggles with focus or concentration

Which Animals Can Be used

- Any Animals…

- Fish (AAA)

- Guinea Pigs (AAA)

- Dogs (AAA, AAT)

- Cats (AAA, AAT)

- Rabbits (AAA)

- Horses (AAA, AAT)

- Dolphin (AAA, AAT)

Hippotherapy (Equine)

- Using horse movement to compliment therapy

- Self-awareness

- Developing trust and respect

- Meeting/Join Up (understanding the prey/predator relationship)

- Petting

- Feeding

- Addressing personalization/exploring dialectics

- Going into a barn or trailer

- Bonding/relaxation

- Confidence

- Acceptance (despite being different)

- Choosing animals with differences

- Highlighting unique animal pairs (donkey and goat)

Farm Animals

- The diversity of a farm experience offers much stimulation, and provides the basis for creative and varied interventions, such as providing the client with opportunities to practice

- Nurturing activities

- Organizational skills

- Perspective taking (no 2 animals are exactly alike)

- Problem solving

Dogs

- A “dog’s social life is organized around dominance-subordinance relationships”

- Dogs are expected to obey commands and offer clients what is often referred to as “unconditional acceptance” (Brewster vs. Duke)

- Difference in the children’s response during sessions, including more laughing, increased eye contact, communication with the dog, and a desire to connect through feeding the animal dog treats

- Teaching people positive dog training techniques could help them understand

- Clear communication

- Relationship development (trust, respect, nurturance and termination)

- Empathy

- Perspective-taking

- Delayed gratification

- The connection between behaviors and consequences in a non-threatening manner

Dogs

- Teaching people positive dog training techniques could help them

- Learn patience and consistency

- Develop clear communication

- Learn about relationship development (trust, respect, nurturance and termination)

- Develop empathy and compassion

- Enhance perspective-taking to understand behavior/reactions

- Delay gratification

- Understand the