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Digital Seminar

Ditching Diets: How to Work with Clients using Intuitive Nutrition and Functional Foods


Faculty:
Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN
Duration:
2 Hours 05 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Dec 15, 2022
Product Code:
POS065231
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

Many clients find diets to be restrictive, difficult to follow or require sensitivity due to previous eating disorders or obsessions. How can you help these clients without creating more anxiety and stress around their eating? In this recorded session, Dr. Vanessa will provide practical information for intuitive and mindful eating strategies that help with dysfunctional eating patterns, appetite changes IBS, OCD, and weight instability.

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Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



CPD

PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 2.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.



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Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN is a dedicated Naturopathic Physician and Registered Nurse, renowned for her holistic approach to mental health and chronic diseases. With a doctorate from Sonoran University in Tempe, AZ, and honors in nursing from Stony Brook University in NY, Dr. Ruiz blends evidence-based practices with natural treatments to provide comprehensive care for her patients. Her multifaceted background includes clinical research and extensive training in therapeutic modalities such as Homeopathy, Neurofeedback, and Mayan Medicine.

Dr. Ruiz utilizes her expertise in functional nutrition to address chronic illness and the impact of toxic stress on aging. She is deeply committed to improving the quality of life for older adults by tailoring nutrition and lifestyle strategies to enhance longevity and well-being. Her personalized approach to healthcare empowers patients to take control of their health and thrive as they age.

A national speaker on integrative health and resiliency, Dr. Ruiz has trained thousands of healthcare professionals on integrative and functional medicine, known for her ability to distill complex ideas into simple, easy-to-understand concepts for her audience. In this talk, she will share insights into the transformative power of nutrition in promoting healthy aging and managing chronic conditions.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with AZ Trauma Institute, Essential Therapy Training, and Trauma Healing Doc. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. Ruiz serves on the advisory board for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz has no relevant non-financial relationships.


Objectives

  1. Investigate the benefits of intuitive eating as an option for clients that struggle with dietary recommendations.
  2. Determine an approach to optimize nutrition through alternative strategies such as mindfulness eating, incorporating the 5 senses and energetic eating.
  3. Address challenges in clients with disordered eating, appetite dysregulation and weight loss using intuitive eating.

Outline

  • The Foundational Pillars of a Healthy Diet
  • The Problem with “Diets” and Addressing Barriers for the Client
  • Creating an Intuitive Eating Ritual
  • Incorporating Tools for Intuitive Eating: Mindfulness, Sensory Eating, Energetic and More
  • Addressing Disordered eating, appetite changes and cravings with Intuitive Eating
  • Intuitive Meal Planning

Target Audience

  • Counsellors
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Physician Assistants
  • Other Mental Health Professions

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