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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
ACT and the Matrix What Every Counselor Should Know with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery CEUs based on this video are available at https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product
59:46•16 Jul 2017
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Boost Your Counseling Skills with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
“Accepting dysphoric emotions and reactions leads to a natural level of discomfort. Owning that feeling makes it easier to get out of the quicksand.”
Have you ever felt stuck when trying to help clients navigate their mental health and addiction challenges? In this episode of the Counselor Toolbox Podcast, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes breaks down Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its practical applications. Whether you're a counselor, coach, or sober companion, Dr. Snipes offers valuable insights into using the ACT Matrix to guide clients through their emotions and reactions. She highlights the concept of 'clean discomfort'—learning to accept and process uncomfortable feelings without judgment.
Dr. Snipes also dives into goal-setting, mindfulness practices, and developing imagery scripts to reduce anxiety. Plus, she shares tips on combining ACT with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to motivate clients toward positive change. By the end of this episode, you'll have a toolkit of strategies to help your clients find meaning and purpose in their lives. Tune in for a deep dive into ACT and discover how these techniques can make a real difference in your practice.
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