Description:
Trauma is the quintessential mind, brain-body dis-ease. This program provides a roadmap for integrating treatment methods for clinicians working in either mental or physical health disciplines or those seeking to integrate both. The course also bridges theory and application of trauma treatment for clinicians who currently integrate nutrition and advanced integrative approaches into their treatment roadmap by advancing their current interventions. The program enhances skills required to collaborate and make referrals across diverse disciplines.
Participants build a toolkit of clinical interventions supported by evidence-based research that enables them to apply integrative medicine and nutritional methods to treat acute and chronic PTSD, Complex and Developmental Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury in adults and children.
This certification addresses differential diagnosis, co-occurring diagnosis, and mislabeled diagnoses, co-occurring disorders, medical, trauma, war and accidental trauma, the ACE’s and includes assessments, a basic review and referral for genomic psychopharmacology, neurotransmitter and hormone imbalances, food sensitivities, and environmental exposures.
This is an intermediate program for all mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives:
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Define foundational terms of reference and disciplines which comprise the field of Nutritional & Integrative Medicine
Describe an integrative approach to mind-body treatment of PTSD and complex trauma
Discuss federal and state level legal issues when practicing integrative medicine and nutritional therapies in a variety of settings
Apply ethics to the clinical practice of nutrition and integrative medicine
Describe the psychological elements of trauma addressed by nutrition and integrative medicine
Describe the biological and physiological elements of trauma addressed by nutrition and integrative medicine
Describe research on autoimmune disease, PTSD, women and nutritional methods
Identify and address the unique needs of different populations including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities
Describe cultural humility as a skill for enhanced results
Analyze the demographics of integrative medicine across populations
Explain how traumatic events disrupt biological rhythms
Apply nutritional therapies for regulation of circadian rhythm
Discuss how nutrition and integrative approaches can address digestion challenges
Explain how to conduct a comprehensive, integrative medicine and nutritional therapy post trauma assessment
Define stage-specific methods for engaging a client in food preparation for self care and self regulation
List the role of specific foods and diets and how they help or hinder autonomic balance
List the types of foundational and adjunctive supplements to restore psychobiological balance
Utilize amino acid therapy as a foundation for neurotransmitter support
Identify adaptogens, nervines, anti-inflammatory and antidepressant herbs
Discuss the management and tapering of pharmaceutical medications
List 3 methods using hot and cold water therapies to address pain and anxiety
Demonstrate the benefits of yoga to reduce anxiety in children and adults
Define a model for integrating somatic methods for PTSD and complex trauma
Demonstrate rocking and hands-on methods to reduce autonomic hyperactivity and engage sleep
Identify nature interventions that reduce dissociation
Define clinical research on how human-animal interaction enhances self regulation and attachment capacity in children and adults
Identify the role of integrative methods in post traumatic growth
Define a psychoeducational language for clients interested in knowing more about psychedelic methods
Apply cumulative skills to develop a plan for delivery of treatment, client education, and goal achievement
Identify nutritional options and interventions for the treatment of depression; anxiety; sleep disorders; pain; addiction; eating disorders; chronic illness; traumatic brain injury, concussion, and PTSD; cognitive health; and aging and end
About the Presenter:
Dr. Leslie Korn is a renowned expert in integrative medicine for the treatment of trauma and its physical sequelae including chronic digestive illness, insomnia, pain, substance abuse, diabetes, cognitive decline, and “unexplained illnesses”. She has provided over 65,000 hours of clinical care integrating psychotherapy and somatic therapies with nutritional, culinary, and herbal medicine. She completed her training at Harvard Medical School and The Harvard School of Public Health. She is licensed and board-certified in 4 clinical disciplines. She has been a faculty instructor at Harvard in the department of psychiatry and faculty at two Naturopathic medical schools. She lived for 25 years in the jungle of Mexico, where she worked alongside indigenous healers and directed a pro bono health center. Her clinical practice focuses on helping clients who are ill by restoring their health and reducing or eliminating medications. Her mentoring practice focuses on helping clinicians create a successful, integrative medicine, trauma-informed career. Her ethic of compassion and care is informed by feminist values of social justice and her love for dogs.
Licensure: LMHC, MA. Lic #3214, exp. 12/2023; NPI: 1629659636
Location:
Online Course
Credits:
30 CE credits
Cancellation Policy:
Professionals and the public around the globe enjoy and benefit from the depth of wisdom and the practical therapeutic tools we provide at LKIIM. We want you to be satisfied with your learning and spread the word about our work, therefore, we offer a 30-day money back guarantee. If for any reason you are not satisfied with one of our courses we will fully refund your tuition. No questions asked. A full refund is available for 30 days after you enroll. This refund applies to the first 30 days of the first paid class that you enroll in and does not apply to subsequent classes or certifications. No full or partial refunds will be issued after the first 30 days. We are unable to provide CE’s for a class which we refund your money. We always welcome hearing about your experience.
Grievances Policy:
Leslie Korn Institute for Integrative Medicine seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to grievances_lkkim@protonmail.com. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
ACCESSIBILITY POLICY:
This program adheres to the standards of the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact Leslie Korn Institute for Integrative Medicine if special accommodation is required.
conflict of interest:
There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this program.
The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for this program and its content
