Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses Communicating with the Cognitively Impaired Alzheimer's and Dementias CEUs are available for this presentation at AllCEUs https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/1124/c/ #alzheimers #dementia #cognitiveimpairment Want to listen to it as a podcast instead? Subscribe to Counselor Toolbox Podcast Also check out our other podcasts, Happiness Isn't Brain Surgery and Addiction Counselor Exam Review AllCEUs provides multimedia #counseloreducation and CEUs for LPCs, LMHCs, LMFTs and LCSWs as well as #addiction counselor precertification training and continuing education. Live, Interactive Webinars ($5) Unlimited Counseling CEs for $59 Specialty Certificates starting at $89 including #AddictionCounselor #RecoveryCoach #PeerSupportSpecialist #TraumaInformedCare #BehavioralHealthTechnician #Etherapy #addiction and #mentalhealth #counselors, #socialworkers and marriage and family therapists can earn #CEUs for this and other presentations at AllCEUs.com #AllCEUs courses are accepted in most states because we are approved as an education provider for NAADAC, the States of Florida and Texas Boards of Social Work and Mental Health/Professional Counseling, the California Consortium for Addiction Professionals and Professions. #endalz Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN5LlgQNH2o

Mental Health Issues Associated with High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease ?SUBSCRIBE and click the BELL to get notified when new videos are uploaded. ? Unlimited CEUs $59 available at: http://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/1459/c/ #Highbloodpressure #mentalhealthawareness #hypertension Mental Health Issues associated with HBP and CVD Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes CEUs available at: http://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/1459/c/ Objectives ~ Define and examine the prevalence of HBP and CVD ~ Explore the impact of HBP and CVD on mental health ~ Identify strategies to improve wellness while living with HBP/CVD Definition and Prevalence ~ High Blood Pressure ~ Definition: HBP defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mm Hg ~ Prevalence: 45% of adults ~ High Blood Pressure ~ Risk Factors: ~ Obesity (78% in men and 65% in women) which results in include altered hemodynamics, impaired sodium homeostasis, renal dysfunction, autonomic nervous system imbalance, endocrine alterations, oxidative stress and inflammation, and vascular injury ~ Excess sodium: Salt sensitivity is when an increase in sodium disproportionately increases BP ~ Insufficient Omega-3s, potassium, calcium, magnesium ~ Low physical activity ~ Sleep apnea (secondary hypertension) ~ Immune reactivity cause hypertension in autoimmune diseases ~ Caffeine less than 600mg/day often irrelevant in those without sensitivities ~ Mental Stress Definition and Prevalence ~ Cardiovascular Disease ~ Definition: CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions. ~ Four out of 5 CVD deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes ~ Prevalence ~ About 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year ~ In 2021, an estimated 608,570 people will die of cancer ~ 528,603 Americans had died of the coronavirus in one year, according to Johns Hopkins University data Impact of HBP and CVD ~ Physical Consequences ~ Heart attacks ~ Strokes (which can lead to dementia and physical dysfunction) ~ Kidney Disease ~ Sexual dysfunction: ED and reduced libido ~ Peripheral Artery Disease leading to pain and excessive fatigue ~ Increases in LDL accumulations ~ HBP and CVD Med Side effects ~ Balance and coordination difficulties ~ Fatigue ~ Headache ~ Increased risk of sleep apnea with SSRIs/benzos and antihypertensives ~ Statins interact with antidepressants improving mood response Impact of HBP and CVD ~ Affective and Cognitive Consequences ~ Pre-existing, consequences of diagnosis or clinical event ~ Anger/Grief/Depression: Hypertension causes low-grade, chronic inflammation which can negatively affect your mental health, interfering with mood-regulating chemicals ~ Anxiety ~ Fatigue ~ PTSD ~ Vascular Dementia Impact of HBP and CVD ~ Relational Consequences of HBP/CVD ~ Initial increase in anxiety and depression which may abate over time esp. with health education and treatment compliance ~ Changes in leisure activities and family responsibilities resulting in a grieving process ~ Dad should not push mow the lawn ~ Medications cause fatigue making it difficult to walk 18 holes of golf Interventions ~ The foundation for a healthy blood pressure consists of a healthy diet, adequate exercise, mental and environmental stress reduction. ~ Trait mindfulness may have protective effect on BP when caregivers face high levels of stress ~ Hardiness & Resilience (commitment, control, and challenge) decreases the effect of stressful life events mediating the development of illness symptoms ~ DBT: Distress tolerance, dialectics ~ ACT: Living in the AND ~ CBT: FCP ~ Maintaining hope and positivity, versus managing worries, fears and anxieties was predominant Interventions ~ Yoga and meditation: Autonomic cardiovascular control is impaired in hypertension, leading to an increase in the sympathetic influences to the heart and peripheral vessels. ~ Improvement in family relationships and reduction in interpersonal stress ~ Reduction in environmental stress triggers and vulnerabilities ~ Adjustment and motivational enhancement for new eating and activity patterns Summary ~ Hypertension and cardiovascular disease can both be aggravated by and cause the development of depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and even PTSD if there is a life-threatening episode ~ HBP and CVD are largely preventable and/or treatable ~ Roles of the Counselor/Social Worker ~ Address grief and health anxiety in pt and family with hardiness, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, optimism and cognitive restructuring ~ Improve health literacy and motivation for treatment compliance ~ Encourage self-advocacy regarding medication/treatment side effects 0:00 Introduction 1:05 Definition and Prevalence 20:44 Impact of High Blood Pressure on Mental Health 32:40 Interventions ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBrmenI6GfQ

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com Dr. Snipes discusses the criteria for addiction, some treatment goals and what to expect in group therapy through Gainesville Counseling ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng86IRYvME8

The Shocking Link Between Sex-Hormones and Mental Health CEU Webinar Estrogen, Testosterone, Progesterone GABA, Glutamate, Serotonin Mood and Cognition (brain fog) Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PHD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC ?SUBSCRIBE, ?? Like and click the BELL to get notified when new videos are uploaded. If this video has helped you, please donate to support the channel Cashapp: ?DocSnipes or at https://DocSnipes.com/Donate ? Unlimited online CEU courses for $59 based on this video can be found at https://AllCEUs.com Find more information on this topic by asking my AI: AllCEUs.com/DocSnipes-AI #hormones #counseling #continuingeducation Doc Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor focusing on neurobiology, holistic approaches to recovery, the impact of trauma on all PIECES of life: Physical Interpersonal, Emotional, Cognitive, Environmental, Spiritual. . She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com ⭐ Specialty Certificate Programs and Masterclasses in Case Management and Counselor Certification beginning at $89 https://AllCEUs.com/certificate-tracks CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Understanding Estrogen 11:37 Trauma, Chronic Stress and Hormones 27:05 Progesterone #selfhelp #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #counseling #counselling NOTE: ALL VIDEOS are for educational purposes only and are NOT a replacement for medical advice or counseling from a licensed professional. Video by Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes on integrative behavioral health approaches including counseling techniques and skills for improving mental health and reducing mental illness. AllCEUs.com provides multimedia counselor education and CEUs for LPCs, LMHCs, LMFTs and LCSWs as well as addiction counselor precertification training and continuing education on many of the videos on this channel. Unlike other providers like CE4Less, AllCEUs includes a weekly LIVE Stream Webinar with your unlimited continuing education and professional development membership. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqv4_ypn1Vo