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Learn how to handle criticism and mistakes, and prevent them from hurting your self esteem

Learn how to create an accurate self-assessment and gain more power against the internal critic

Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Improving Self Esteem Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness isn’t Brain Surgery Author: Journey to Recovery (2015) & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery (2017) Objectives ~ The Nature of Self-Esteem ~ Why improve self esteem ~ Identifying and Disarming the Critic ~ Creating an […]

A good self esteem means you feel good about yourself. Without it you may seek approval from others and be afraid to set and maintain boundaries for fear of being disliked.

Living with Pain and Chronic Illness Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Host, Counselor Toolbox Objectives ~ Prevalence and characteristics of chronic illness ~ Characteristics of pain ~ Effects of pain and chronic illness and possible interventions ~ Depression ~ Anxiety ~ Guilt Chronic Illness: The New Normal ~ About half of […]

Living with Pain and Chronic Illness Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Host, Counselor Toolbox Objectives ~ Prevalence and characteristics of chronic illness ~ Characteristics of pain ~ Effects of pain and chronic illness and possible interventions ~ Depression ~ Anxiety ~ Guilt Chronic Illness: The New Normal ~ About half of […]

Living with Pain and Chronic Illness Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Host, Counselor Toolbox Objectives ~ Prevalence and characteristics of chronic illness ~ Characteristics of pain ~ Effects of pain and chronic illness and possible interventions ~ Depression ~ Anxiety ~ Guilt Chronic Illness: The New Normal ~ About half of […]

Serotonin Syndrome is a life threatening condition that can be caused by herbs, preworkout supplements, recreational drugs and certain medication combinations. There are over 10,000 cases each year. Find out how to protect yourself.

A variety of things can cause symptoms of depression including sleep disruptions, hormone changes, thyroid dysfunction, chronic stress, and of course, negative thinking patterns. In this series we will examine some of the causes of symptoms of depression to help you have a more productive discussion with your doctor.

A variety of things can cause symptoms of depression including sleep disruptions, hormone changes, thyroid dysfunction, chronic stress, and of course, negative thinking patterns. In this series we will examine some of the causes of symptoms of depression to help you have a more productive discussion with your doctor.

A variety of things can cause symptoms of depression including sleep disruptions, hormone changes, thyroid dysfunction, chronic stress, and of course, negative thinking patterns. In this series we will examine some of the causes of symptoms of depression to help you have a more productive discussion with your doctor.

A variety of things can cause symptoms of depression including sleep disruptions, hormone changes, thyroid dysfunction, chronic stress, and of course, negative thinking patterns. In this series we will examine some of the causes of symptoms of depression to help you have a more productive discussion with your doctor.

A variety of things can cause symptoms of depression including sleep disruptions, hormone changes, thyroid dysfunction, chronic stress, and of course, negative thinking patterns. In this series we will examine some of the causes of symptoms of depression to help you have a more productive discussion with your doctor.

In part 2 of 5 we examine the temperament dimensions Judging (structured) and Perceiving (spontaneous) discuss their strengths in the recovery process and in relationships as well as the hurdles they need to be aware of.

In part 4 of 5 we examine the temperament dimensions Thinking (Rules-oriented) and Feeling (community oriented), discuss their strengths in the recovery process and in relationships as well as the hurdles they need to be aware of.

In part 2 of 5 we examine the temperament dimensions Extrovert and Introvert, discuss their strengths in the recovery process and in relationships as well as the hurdles they need to be aware of.

In part 3 of 5 we examine the temperament dimensions Sensing and Intuitive, discuss their strengths in the recovery process and in relationships as well as the hurdles they need to be aware of.

Knowing your strengths, needs, attitudes and preferences (SNAP) can help you choose a treatment program or intervention and manage your stress in ways that work with your natural tendencies. Many people experience unnecessary distress because they try to fit into environments that go against their grain. With some creativity, you can probably figure out ways to adapt situations to be more aligned with what you need.

Do you find that your thoughts sometimes keep you stuck feeling angry, anxious or depressed? In this video serries I explore what thinking errors are, where they came from, how they may have been helpful in the past, and how to change them to be more helpful in the present. For example, in your family it may not have been safe to talk, trust or feel. As an adult, you no longer have to anticipate the needs and moods of the addicted parent, so what was helpful to your survival in the past is no longer helpful to your happiness. How can you learn to not only trust select others, but also yourself? What can you do to give yourself permission to feel your feelings without fear of punishment or condemnation?

Do you find that your thoughts sometimes keep you stuck feeling angry, anxious or depressed? In this video serries I explore what thinking errors are, where they came from, how they may have been helpful in the past, and how to change them to be more helpful in the present. For example, in your family it may not have been safe to talk, trust or feel. As an adult, you no longer have to anticipate the needs and moods of the addicted parent, so what was helpful to your survival in the past is no longer helpful to your happiness. How can you learn to not only trust select others, but also yourself? What can you do to give yourself permission to feel your feelings without fear of punishment or condemnation?