Sat.Mar 10, 2018 - Fri.Mar 16, 2018

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240 -Addressing Co-Dependency and Addiction

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Co-Dependency Counseling CEU Course [link] Objectives ~ Define codependency ~ Identify characteristics of the codependent relationship Why I Care/How It Impacts Recovery ~ Co-dependency can serve as an alternate addiction or distraction ~ Co-Dependents may use relationships to try to deal with depression or anxiety ~ Ultimately codependency is self-defeating because one of the few […] Co-Dependency Counseling CEU Course [link] Objectives ~ Define codependency ~ Identify characteristics of

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239 -Addressing Depressive Symptoms in Early Recovery

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Depression management interventions need to be individualized to address: ~ Acute crisis and dangerousness ~ Biomedical conditions and complications ~ Emotional, behavioral or cognitive issues ~ Readiness for change for EACH issue/objective ~ Strengths for addressing each issue ~ Relapse or continued problem potential ~ Stage of readiness for change ~ Recovery environment Depression management interventions need to be individualized to address: ~ Acute crisis and dangerousness ~ Biomedical condi

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238 -Addressing Vulnerabilities

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Vulnerabilities are situations or things that make it more difficult to deal with life on life’s terms leading to depression, anxiety or “stress” or make it easier for you to over-react or get stuck. Learn how common sense strategies like good nutrition and adequate sleep can help reduce emotional turmoil. Vulnerabilities are situations or things that make it more difficult to deal with life on life’s terms leading to depression, anxiety or “stress” or make it easier for you to over-react or get

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