Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Addressing Personality Disordered and Addictive Behavior
Addressing Personality Disordered and Addictive Behavior
Addressing Personality Disordered and Addictive Behavior
Saturday 5th August 2017
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses addiction and personality disorders, offering strategies for managing distress on 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast'.
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Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Managing Distress: Addiction and Personality Disorders Explained
I am very adamant about the fact that it's easier to build on what clients are already doing and what they already know than to start from the beginning, although we may have to introduce a few new tools.
Ever wondered why addiction and borderline personality disorder often seem intertwined? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes dives into the overlapping symptoms and behaviors that link these two challenging issues. Dr. Snipes, with her wealth of experience, breaks down how addiction and borderline personality disorder share common ground in how individuals cope with distress.
She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and building on what clients already know, while identifying and addressing faulty behaviors and beliefs that may be holding them back. The episode also covers the various types of personality disorders, their frequent co-occurrence with addiction, and how emotional dysregulation plays a role in shaping these behaviors. Dr. Snipes provides practical counseling tools and strategies to help individuals develop healthier perspectives and boost their self-esteem.
Whether you're a counselor, coach, or someone navigating the complexities of addiction or mental health issues, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Tune in to understand how to better support those struggling with these pervasive challenges.