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Digital Seminar

Food and Mood: A Therapist’s Guide to The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health

Faculty:
Kathleen Zamperini, LPC, CIMHP
Duration:
6 Hours 04 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Oct 19, 2022
Product Code:
POS055840
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

Diet is an often-ignored aspect of the prevention of poor mental health and the promotion of good emotional health. The causes of behavioural health problems are complex, and nutrition is a valuable yet often missing piece of the puzzle to help clients improve their emotional state.

Imagine if you could feel more confident talking with clients about nutrition from a therapist’s point of view, and do so while adhering to our ethical code.

Kathleen Zamperini, LPC, NCGC-1, CMHIMP, brings a unique perspective as a licensed professional counsellor with a degree in nutrition and certification with the Mental Health Integrative Medical Institute. She uses the language of a therapist to explain key concepts of integrating a cognitive behavioural approach with nutritional strategies to improve treatment outcomes.

Discover the clinical applications to transform the way your clients view food and revolutionize your clinical toolbox to ethically educate clients about nutrition and how they can make lasting changes.

CPD

Planning Committee Disclosure - Relevant relationships

Katie Hootman receives a consulting fee from Faeth Therapeutics.  Her relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.
 
All other 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 remaining 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 6.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.

Handouts

File type File name Number of pages
PDF Manual - Food and Mood (2.7 MB) 85 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Critical Thinking Document- Dieticians (156 KB) Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Food and Mood - French (2.7 MB) 85 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Food and Mood - Italian (2.7 MB) 85 Pages Available after Purchase

Objectives

  1. Integrate psychoeducation regarding daily food choices with cognitive therapy.
  2. Assess the impact of diet on treatment progress.
  3. Incorporate diet changes into treatment plans for specific disorders.
  4. Analyze the impact of sugar on depression.
  5. Utilize CBT techniques to help clients improve their mood, sleep habits, and self-care.
  6. Assess when a referral to a medical practitioner may be indicated.

Outline

How Food Affects Mood
  • Assess nutritional factors contributing to mental health conditions
  • 5 substances that affect mood
  • 7 practical interventions to improve mood
  • Research on nutrition’s impact on mental health
  • Case study – 24-year-old female – depression and anxiety
Practice Healthy Eating – Vitamins, Minerals, and Antioxidants
  • B Vitamins for emotional health
  • Benefits of magnesium and common symptoms of magnesium deficiency
  • Antioxidants for emotional support
  • Recommendations within your scope of practice
    • Nutrients
    • Symptoms of deficiency
    • Best food sources
The Connection Between Stimulants, Anxiety, and Sleep
  • The truth about sugar, stimulants, and processed food
  • History of processed food and what’s gone wrong
  • Link between sugar and depression
  • The S.A.D. diet and diseases of affluence
  • Case study: the wife who loved coffee
The Skinny on Fat
  • Emotions and biochemical activity within the brain
  • Mediterranean food pyramid
  • Inflammation and mood disorders
  • Omega 3 fatty acids and good fat
  • Key nutrients to transform emotional health
Nutritional Imbalances that Contribute to Depression
  • Lack of essential fats and vitamins
  • Blood sugar imbalances associated with excessive sugar and stimulant intake
  • Neurotransmitters and their effects when they are lacking in our system
  • Tune up your brain and neurotransmitters
Your DNA is not Your Destiny
  • The role of epigenetics
  • Are diseases of the brain preventable?
  • CBT techniques to help clients change their thoughts and behaviour toward food and eating
  • Clinical benefits of deep breathing
  • Incorporate wellness activities into treatment plans
Explore the Gut-Brain Link and Its Impact on Mental Health
  • Understand gut microbiome and dysbiosis from a therapist’s perspective
  • Learn how proper digestion supports optimum mental health
  • The relationship between digestion and stress
  • Steps for proper digestion
Ethical Considerations and Understanding Your Role as a Therapist
  • Education and awareness for clients – the basic food assessment you can use
  • Practical strategies to help clients eat healthy on a budget
  • How to apply techniques ethically and responsibly
  • When to refer to a medical practitioner
  • The risks and limitations of research studies
  • Resources for clients

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Addictions Counselors
  • Physicians
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Nurses
  • Dieticians
  • Occupational Therapists

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