Introduction Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses helping families navigate life transitions using the Flower Empower Model. The focus is on understanding how various transitions impact both individuals and families, emphasizing the importance of supportive partnerships between clinicians and families. Defining Life Transitions What Are Life Transitions?: Transitions can be both positive (e.g., getting married, having a baby) and negative (e.g., divorce, illness). Regardless, they...

Introduction Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses psychological abuse, trauma, and the healing process. The focus is on different forms of abuse, relational trauma, and their long-lasting impacts on mental health and interpersonal relationships. Types of Abuse Forms of Abuse: Abuse can be emotional, physical, financial, or sexual. Emotional abuse and neglect are particularly harmful, often having more severe long-term effects than physical abuse. Impact of Words: Hurtful words...

Introduction Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes introduces the concepts of hardiness and resilience. Hardiness and resilience are essential for coping with stress and bouncing back from adversity. The goal is to explore ways to strengthen these traits through various psychological tools and practices. Defining Resilience and Hardiness Resilience: The capacity to bounce back from challenges, much like a beach ball rising to the surface when pushed underwater. Hardiness: A psychological...

Introduction Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses the impact of schemas on anxiety and depression. The presentation explores how schemas (mental shortcuts or belief systems) are formed, how they affect the mind-body connection, and strategies to address unhelpful schemas. Understanding Schema Definition: Schemas are mental representations or beliefs about people, events, or places formed from past experiences. They help predict future situations based on these past...

Introduction Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes introduces the PIECES model for understanding mental health and life balance. The PIECES model examines six key dimensions of life: Physical, Interpersonal, Emotional, Cognitive, Environmental, and Spiritual. The aim is to look beyond singular or dual approaches to treatment by considering how these dimensions interact. PIECES Model Overview Physical Dimension: Health, energy, and pain management impact overall mood and cognitive function....

Introduction Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses psychological flexibility. Key focus: defining, applying, and identifying strategies for psychological flexibility. What is Psychological Flexibility? Acceptance of the present moment: Recognizing and accepting emotions and situations as they are. Purposeful Action: Making conscious choices that align with personal goals and values. Reciprocity of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors: Understanding how they influence each other. Challenges...

Introduction Understanding PTSD and CPTSD Definition of PTSD: PTSD is a reaction to exposure to a traumatic event that induces extreme horror or trauma. Commonly seen in military personnel, crime victims, and law enforcement. Definition of CPTSD: CPTSD results from repeated exposure to traumatic events where escape is difficult or impossible, causing a sense of helplessness. Often seen in situations like ongoing abuse, neglect, or professions with repeated trauma exposure (e.g., law...

Introduction Understanding Relapse Definition of Relapse: Relapse is the return to a problematic behavior or symptom that was previously under control or in remission. It can occur in various contexts, including psychosis, mood disorders, addictions, and chronic pain. Multi-Dimensional Nature: Relapse can occur physically (e.g., fatigue, pain), interpersonally (e.g., unhealthy relationships), emotionally, cognitively, environmentally, and spiritually (e.g., loss of meaning). Warning...

Introduction Understanding Abandonment and Connection Human Need for Connection: Oxytocin drives our need for connection from infancy. Early dependency on caregivers forms the foundation for future relationship expectations. Development of Abandonment Fears: Schemas: Cognitive frameworks developed based on past experiences, influencing how we perceive and react to abandonment. Beliefs: Early interactions, especially inconsistent caregiving, shape beliefs about others' reliability...

Introduction Understanding Grief and Loss Definitions Types of Losses Complicated Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder Complicated Grief: Grief that does not follow a typical pattern and remains unresolved, leading to significant distress and impairment. The Inventory of Complicated Grief can be used six months after a loss to assess if grief is resolving as expected. Prolonged Grief Disorder: Newly added to the DSM-5-TR, applies specifically to grief following the death of a close...

Introduction Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes. Topic: Emotional aspects of porn addiction recovery. Focus: Interaction of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors; identifying distress triggers; and tools for managing emotions. Understanding Emotions in Recovery Emotions as Natural Responses: Emotions are automatic reactions based on past experiences, similar to a smoke alarm indicating potential threats. Distressful emotions, if unmanaged, can slow recovery or lead to...

Introduction Understanding Narcissism Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Defined by enduring patterns in cognition, emotional responses, interpersonal functioning, and impulse control. Must be pervasive, stable, and present since adolescence, causing significant impairment in important life areas. Diagnosis requires at least five traits, including grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. Narcissistic Behaviors: Not indicative of the disorder but reflect certain attitudes...

Introduction Differential Diagnosis Overview Symptom Overlap: Many symptoms, like fatigue, can have multiple causes (e.g., hormonal imbalances, medication side effects, nutrient deficiencies). Comprehensive Approach: Importance of considering bio-psycho-social factors before diagnosing to avoid missing underlying physical causes. Talk Therapy Limitations: Emphasizes that some conditions (e.g., atrial fibrillation) cannot be resolved through therapy alone. Framing Bias in...

1. Introduction 2. Understanding Psychotic Symptoms Symptoms Defined: Psychotic symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized behavior, and speech. Associated Disorders: 3. Causes of Psychotic Symptoms Breakthrough Symptoms: These can occur even in individuals who are generally functional. Causes: Unmedicated State: By choice or due to forgetfulness. Medication Non-compliance: Due to side effects or difficulty maintaining a regimen. Stress: A major trigger for acute...

1. Introduction Topic: Screening in Behavioral Health Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Focus: Understanding the purpose, instrument selection, and information gathering in the screening process. 2. Definition and Purpose of Screening Screening Defined: A process to review current situations, symptoms, and collateral information to assess the probability of a problem. Key Points: Screening is not a diagnosis. Can be performed by various professionals, including HR officers, pastors,...

1. Introduction Topic: Addiction Prevalence, Symptoms, and Course Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Focus: Understanding addiction as a chronic disease affecting brain function and behavior. 2. Prevalence of Addiction 2012 Statistics: 6.5% of the population over age 12 reported heavy drinking. 9.2% reported illicit drug use. 2021 Statistics: 14.3% reported illicit drug use, possibly influenced by marijuana legalization. 5.8% reported heavy drinking, showing a slight...

1. Introduction 2. Understanding Secure Attachment Definition: Secure attachment involves feeling safe, being authentic, and vulnerable without fear of judgment or abandonment. Relevance: Attachment trauma often underlies addiction and mental health issues. Application: Creating a secure attachment in therapy allows clients to open up and be authentic. 3. Importance of Rapport Definition: Rapport is the sense of safety, connection, and trustworthiness between clinician and...

1. Introduction to Stress Management Overview 2. Tool Identification and Implementation TIP Mnemonic: T - Tool Identification: Identify tools that resonate with you and address the areas of your life that are most stressed. I - Implementation: Determine how you will implement the identified tools (e.g., journaling, talking with a friend). P - Practice: Practice using the tools, either in a group setting, with safe others, or through guided imagery. 3. Nicer Mnemonic for...

1. Introduction to Pornography 2. Prevalence of Pornography Use Statistics: High prevalence of pornography use among both men and women, with significant weekly usage. Noted increase in pornography use among older adults (ages 50-77). Impact of Stigma: Stigmatizing pornography use can lead to secrecy, shame, and potential mental health issues. 3. Reasons for Pornography Use Common Motivations: Curiosity, sexual education, social enhancement, peer pressure, and sexual...

Video Title: Ethics, Counseling Skills Development, Self-Care, and Ongoing Supervision Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes 1. Introduction to Ethical Imperatives Overview: Discusses the importance of ethics in counseling, emphasizing the need for self-care, skill development, and supervision. Philosophical Ethical Practices: Review of the five ethical principles: Non-maleficence, Beneficence, Justice, Fidelity, and Autonomy. Emphasis on the importance of going beyond just "doing no harm"...

Video Title: Managing Depression: Tips and Strategies Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes 1. Introduction to Depression Definition and Understanding of Depression: Depression as a mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other symptoms that affect daily functioning. Emphasis on the importance of understanding depression as a complex condition influenced by multiple factors, including biological, psychological, and social elements. 2. Symptoms and...

Overview of Personality Disorders Definition: Key Features: Inflexible and Pervasive Behavior: Present across various contexts. Early Onset: Behavior is stable and typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Exclusion Criteria: Must rule out other mental disorders, medical conditions, or substance use as primary causes. Common Diagnostic Challenges Overlap with Other Disorders: Trauma Considerations: . Specific Personality Disorders and Trauma-Informed...

Here is a structured bullet-point summary of the video titled "Restoring Your Marriage with God: Developing Endurance" presented by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes: --- Introduction Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Topic: Developing endurance in marriage, guided by biblical principles. Key Idea: Marriage involves enduring both good and bad times, as reflected in traditional wedding vows. Understanding Endurance Definition: Endurance is the courage to face and overcome difficult situations,...

### Treatment Planning - **Importance**: Many clinicians and interns struggle with writing effective treatment plans. - **Tools**:  - **Integrative Summary**: Provides an executive summary of the patient's story, supports diagnosis, and identifies problems to drive treatment planning.  - **Standardized Instruments**: Used for guiding treatment planning, such as FARS, CANS, ASAM, and LOCUS.    ### Integrated Summary - **Purpose**: Summarizes the patient’s condition, diagnosis, and impacts of...