by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Mar 20, 2018
Resources for working with older adults TIP 26 Treating Substance Abuse Among Older Adults Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention for Older Adults: A Group Treatment Approach Depression and Older Adults: Key Issues Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide in...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Mar 20, 2018
Dawn-Elise Snipes explores issues related to mental health in the elderly in this episode of Counselor Toolbox Podcast
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Mar 20, 2018
Objectives ~ Review the data about substance abuse and gambling issues in older adults ~ Review screening for substance use and mental health disorders in the elderly ~ Identify risk factors for SA and MH issues ~ Review placement and treatment issues specific to...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Mar 20, 2018
Cognitive impairment can be caused by a variety of things. ~ Vascular Dementia from stroke or impeded blood flow to brain ~ Alzheimer's ~ Brain Injury from a fall ~ Primary or secondary brain tumor ~ Endocrine conditions (hypothyroidism, hypercalcemia, hypoglycemia) ~...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Mar 14, 2018
Once people achieve their goals, we want to ensure they do not relapse. Additionally, early relapse prevention planning can help minimize backsliding during treatment which improved retention, engagement and successful completion rates. This 8 hour live, interactive...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Jan 16, 2018
Crisis represents the presence of opportunity and danger and necessitates choice Crisis is complicated there are no panaceas/quick fixes Emotional, mental, physical, social, environmental and spiritual factors can exacerbate or mitigate crisis Crisis intervention...
