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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

1070 - Can the PIECES Mind-Body Approach REALLY Improve Your Mental Health?

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

AllCEUs Counseling CEUs

Social Sciences, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-improvement, Science, Education

4.6644 Ratings

🗓️ 7 July 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

[00:00 - 03:45] Introduction to Transdiagnostic Assessment Discussion of how transdiagnostic assessment is gaining recognition. Comparison with older frameworks like motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care. [03:46 - 11:00] Antidepressant Statistics and Issues Insights into the effectiveness of antidepressants for anxiety and depression. Discussion of how antidepressants work and how effective they are based on various studies. [11:01 - 16:00] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Its Effectiveness Dr. Snipes discusses the results and effectiveness of CBT in managing depression and anxiety. The conversation covers how combining CBT with medications can lead to mixed results. [16:01 - 23:00] Impact of Environment and Relationships on Mental Health How environmental factors and relationships can affect one's mental state. Examples are provided of how external environments can influence internal emotions. [23:01 - 30:00] The "Pieces" Model Explanation Dr. Snipes explains her "pieces" model, emphasizing mind-body integration. Exploration of various dimensions, including physical, emotional, and environmental aspects of treatment. [30:01 - 36:00] Complexity of Symptoms Discussion of how multiple conditions or symptoms can overlap. How improving one area, such as sleep, can positively impact other areas of life. [36:01 - 45:00] Chronic Pain and Mental Health How chronic pain can affect both mental and physical well-being. Dr. Snipes explores the relationship between stress, chronic pain, and mental health symptoms. [45:01 - 53:00] Chronic Stress and the Autonomic Nervous System Detailed discussion on how prolonged stress can disrupt the body's ability to manage stress effectively. How stress influences neurotransmitters and hormones. [53:01 - 58:00] Emotional and Cognitive Interactions Addressing how emotions, behaviors, and thoughts are interconnected. Practical examples are given of how clients can break down symptoms to address them one by one. [58:01 - 66:00] Addressing Sleep, Nutrition, and Physical Health The importance of assessing sleep, nutrition, and other physiological factors in mental health. Dr. Snipes outlines different ways these affect overall well-being and mental clarity. [66:01 - 72:00] Understanding Pain, Trauma, and Their Influence Exploration of how past trauma and physical health issues (like hypothyroidism) overlap with mental health. How to address both physical and emotional components in therapy. [72:01 - 78:00] Summary and Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I'd like to welcome everybody to today's presentation on the overview of the pieces method

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of transdiagnostic assessment and treatment.

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I'm your host, Dr. Donnelly F. Snipes.

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In today's presentation, we're going to define the pieces model, which is a model that I came

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up with really to help my interns and my supervisorses remember all of the areas that needed to be considered when

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