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Back to SearchHow Stress Alters Hormones, Neurotransmitters & Mental Health
I. Introduction to Stress and Its Impact
Stress affects the body's hormonal and neurotransmitter systems. Chronic stress can lead to significant mental health challenges.II. Hormonal Responses to S…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Overcoming the scars of ACEs and parental alienation
Episode 1059
Parental Alienation Defined
Parental alienation is not abandonment or protecting a child from abuse; it is a form of psychological abuse. It involves a deliberate campaign of denigration, brainwashin…Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Overcoming Defensiveness_ The Key to Active Listening
Episode 1058
What is Defensiveness?
Defensiveness occurs when individuals feel emotionally or psychologically unsafe, leading them to put up barriers in communication. It can manifest as fight (verbal aggression)…Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
A Trauma Informed Approach to Creating Safety
Episode 1057
Understanding Psychodynamics and Safety
The presentation begins with a focus on psychodynamics, particularly how early experiences of trauma impact one’s sense of safety. Trauma can manifest in emoti…Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
ACEs Childhood Trauma's Lifelong Effects
Episode 1056
Types of Trauma in Childhood
Childhood trauma can be intentional (abuse, neglect) or unintentional (caregivers unable to meet the child's needs due to issues like depression or addiction). Trauma aff…Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
20 Essential Mindfulness Tools in My Arsenal to Defeat Anxiety
Episode 1055
Introduction to Anxiety Relief Strategies
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes presents 20 strategies to help alleviate anxiety, focusing on individualized approaches based on intake assessments. It's important to …Published on 7 months ago
Demystifying Trauma Responses 12 Signs of PTSD You May Not Know
Episode 1054
Trauma vs. Traumatic Injury
Trauma is an event that causes a sense of helplessness and horror. Traumatic injury refers to the physical, emotional, cognitive, and interpersonal effects of trauma. Not …Published on 7 months ago
Revolutionizing Opioid and Trauma Treatment with Neurostimulation
Episode 1053
Introduction to Neurostimulation in Recovery
Neurostimulation techniques, like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), have been researched for their role in treating neurological diseases, including addictio…Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Expert tips for setting and maintaining boundaries in relationships
Episode 1052
Defining Boundaries
Boundaries are behaviors that communicate what we will and will not tolerate from others. Think of boundaries as a door to your safe space that you control—deciding whom to let in…Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Addiction Counselor's Guide to the Neuroscience of Stimulants
Episode 1051
Introduction to Stimulants
Stimulants affect the neurological system by altering neurotransmitter levels. Key neurotransmitters impacted include dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, glutamate, …Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago