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Gratitude

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:38:33 +0000

Too often we get caught thinking about what we wish we had or we wish were different. In doing so, we forget to be grateful for what we already have, and for those trials we have been spared. Each time you have a critical or negative thought, counter it with a positive one. For example,if you do not get along with your in-laws and are dreading Thanksgiving dinner, just be grateful that it is only once a year Find the bright side. Look for the silver lining. Develop an attitude of gratitude. Whatever you want to call it, you will probably find a certain amount of peace if you can try to look for the positive.

Mindfulness

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:31:42 +0000

There are as many different approaches to recovery and mental health counseling as there are counselors. Over time though, certain techniques emerge as being especially helpful. In this day and age of immediate gratification and hurriedness, mindfulness is one of those techniques. When was the last time you actually stopped and smelled the roses, actually tasted every bite of what you were eating, or really paid attention to how you felt? It has probably been a while. Our culture encourages people to make snap decisions at the expense of considering all of the options. Mindfulness encourages you to take time to identify your feelings, notice your sensations, think through the consequences of action (or inaction) and then and only then, make a personally informed decision. Mindfulness Resources

Gainesville Counseling

casnipes — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:11:18 +0000

Dr. Snipes is proud to now be offering face to face counseling services in Warrenton, VA.

At the end of 2011 she relocated to VA and obtained licensure there as an LPC. Here site for face to face practice is gainesvillecounseling.com

As always, LPC continuing education if available at allceus.com

Gainesville Counseling and AllCEUs have moved to Manassas VA

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:17:03 +0000

We are happy to announce that we are now settled in our new offices in Manassas, Virginia. GO to http://GainesvilleCounseling.com or http://AllCEUs.com to find out more about what is new in our world

Counseling Videos

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:07:02 +0000

иконографияПравославни иконимебели от чамAllCEUs.com has recently released some videos related to addictions and mental health counseling and online counseling and therapy. These videos are helpful to the lay-person trying to deal with life on life’s terms, as well as for the licensed professional counslor or certified addictions counselor searching for online continuing education (CEUs). Please go to http://allceus.com/sv to view the videos.

NAATP–National Association of Treatment Providers

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:55:48 +0000

The NAATP is currently reviewing applicaitons for a new executive director. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with the Board of Directors to lead the Association in the implementation of a new strategic plan. The President./Chief Executive Officer will also be responsible for, but not be limited to, attaining the objectives of the Association and the implementation of Association policy; for ensuring the control and effective utilization of all personnel, physical, and financial resources of the Association; for representing the Association and it’s membership to the public, business and governmental communities; for sustaining membership growth and service to the member organizations; for coordinating the Annual Conference of the Association and developing and coordinating other educational conferences or meetings that will benefit the membership. The President/ Chief Executive Officer reports to the Board of Directors through the Board Executive Committee.

The position is currently based at the NAATPs national office located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a mid-sized community in the middle of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, located approximately one hour from Philadelphia, two hours from Washington, D.C., and 25 minutes from the Harrisburg International Airport. The successful applicant will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, negotiable based on the prior experience of the applicant.

Motivation Part 1

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:05:14 +0000

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Powerpoint Presentations

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:11:26 +0000

View new NBCC, NAADAC, CAADAC and CBBS approved presentations on Developmental Theories, Screening, and Wrap-Around Services http://www.slideshare.net/DrSnipes/presentations

Continuing Addictions and Mental Health Education

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:44:46 +0000

As the number of online CEU providers increases, it is becoming more important for consumers to be familiar with what they want and need. Obviously you want to find a site that provides courses that meet your needs. The second question to ask is whether the continuing education course fee includes the textbook or a link to the online version of the text. Third, know what kind of learner you are and what you need from a provider. If you enjoy watching videos with powerpoints or just prefer to read a text and take a test. Several providers offer at-home self study in which you just read the text and take an online test. All CEUs provides a course review video to accompany the text in most cases. The cost per credit runs from less than $1 at all CEUs to around $8-$15 per credit hour at places like Laban trainings and Fast CEUs.

Other things to consider is whether the provider offers instant certificates. (Many of us wait until the last minute to get our CEUs). Does the provider have an ala carte option so you can get just that one three credit course you need? Is the provider accepted in your state?

Also, does the provider offer a certificate or certification program? These programs are often more expensive (anywhere from $3 at allceus to $20 at some other providers), but they are more like your traditional course with a video, practical assignments to help you intergate the new knowledge, an instructor that provides feedback and holds office hours and one or more exams. AddictionsCertification.com will be adding certifications in Dual Disorders Counseling and Parent Education Training beginning in January of 2010. The cost will be $3 per credit hour for instructor led courses.

Visit AllCEUs and earn unlimited online continuing mental health and addictions continuing educatino credits for $69.99 per year.

More people will be affected by depression than any other ailment worldwide

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:33:11 +0000

The World Health Organization predicts that in the next 20 years more people will be affected by depression than any other cause of ill health worldwide, and it will represent the biggest burden on society.

Depression symptoms include lack of pleasure in anything, difficulty making decisions, poor eating (often over eating), poor sleeping and difficulty doing daily tasks. What are the consequences of these symptoms? Reduced immunity, increased stress related medical problems like high blood pressure, obesity, gastrointestinal problems and cancer, reduced productivity at work, loss of jobs, loss of income,increases in addictions, reduced quality of life which all increase depression and keep the spiral going DOWNWARD.

What do we do? The next set of articles will talk about how to stay sane in an insane world.