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Nutritional and Integrative Interventions for Mental Health Disorders: Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar & ADHD


Credit Available - See CEUs tab below.

Categories:
ADHD/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |  Anxiety |  Food & Nutrition |  Mood Disorders
Faculty:
Anne Procyk, ND
Duration:
6 Hours 11 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Original Program Date:
Apr 13, 2018
SKU:
POS045975
Media Type:
Online Learning


Description

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  • Immediately implement these new tools into your clinical practice
  • Nutritional interventions for therapeutic success
  • 7 nutrients essential for neurotransmitter balance
  • 4 habits that sabotage mental health
  • 3 common hormonal imbalances commonly misdiagnosed as mental illness

Join Anne Procyk, ND, as she teaches you how to think more holistically about diagnosis, nutritional deficiencies, and hormonal imbalances that may contribute to mental health disorders. Improve your clients’ mental health and accelerate your therapeutic results with non-pharmaceutical interventions to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar and ADD. You will learn the underlying causes and symptoms of these disorders, to more accurately diagnose and treat your clients.

Through case analysis, you will experience how addressing core physical and nutritional needs can greatly increase therapeutic results. You will discover the nutrients most essential to help treat your most depressed and anxious clients, and learn simple strategies that can replace pharmaceutical interventions. Leave this seminar with the tools and understanding necessary to immediately incorporate these strategies into your clinical practice.

OUTLINE

Underlying Factors of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar & ADD

  • Transcend the Mind-Body Separation
  • Chemical & Hormonal Imbalances
  • Beyond Pharmaceutical Management
  • Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Fake
  • Lack of Sleep & Exercise

Recognizing When “Mental Illness” is Something Else

  • Hormones
  • Blood Sugar and Diabetes
  • Genetic Variations
  • Inflammation
  • Stress: A Holistic Approach

Nutritional & Integrative Mental Health Interventions

  • Fats: Essential Fatty Acids, Toxic Fats, Fish Oil
  • Protein: Tyrosine, Tryptohan, and Other Amino Acids Necessary for Happiness
  • Carbohydrates: The True Complex Carbohydrates, Inositol
  • Vitamins: B Vitamins, 5-MT HF, Vitamin D
  • Minerals: Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Iodine
  • Supplemental Activated Nutrients: GABA, 5-HTP, SAM e
  • Other Strategies: St. John’s Wort, Theanine
  • Keeping your Clients Safe: Pharmaceutical Interactions with Popular Supplements
  • Exercise: Elevate Serotonin & Regulate Stress Hormones
  • Sleep: The 4 Essential Habits for Refreshing Sleep

Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment Plans for:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • ADD
  • Anger/Irritability
  • Obesity
  • Addictions

Building an Integrative Health Team

  • When to Refer
  • Who to Refer a Client To
  • Where to Find the Right Provider

OBJECTIVES

  • Explain chemical imbalance holistically.
  • Describe how integrative interventions facilitate a deeper level of healing.
  • Outline the nutrients critical for optimal brain function.
  • Explain how improved nutrition improves therapeutic outcomes.
  • Differentiate between mental illness and nutrition and hormonal imbalances.
  • Apply nutritional and integrative strategies for assessing and treating depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADD.
  • Describe the impact of hormones on mental health assessment and treatment.
  • Summarize the impact of blood sugar and genetic variations on mental health disorders and effective treatment.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Dr. Anne Procyk, ND, is a naturopathic physician practicing nutritional and integrative medicine to treat mental health disorders in Mystic, CT. She is on the forefront in understanding the complex relationships between physical and mental health. Through her busy clinical practice Dr. Procyk is immersed in the latest research and has the ability to translate voluminous and sometimes contradictory information into clear and effective strategies for real world clients. She has given numerous lectures, has been featured in a number of books and made several television appearances. Dr. Procyk is a sought-after leading expert on integrative strategies for dealing with depression, bipolar, and ADD. She is a dynamic speaker who will inspire you to apply your new tools and transform your practice.

Dr. Procyk earned her doctorate at National College of Naturopathic Medicine and graduated cum laude from Carleton College with degrees in chemistry and medical ethics. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians Association, and the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine.


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TARGET AUDIENCE

Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Case Managers, Addiction Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses, Registered Dietitians & Dietetic Technicians and other Mental Health Professionals

 

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CEUs


General Credits

This course is available for 6.25 total CPDs

The HPCSA has declared that any on-line courses CPD/CEU credited by a certified US board, is automatically CPD/CEU credited in South Africa. 

As there are different boards for different disciplines, we at Acacia suggest that you use the Counselling CPD/CEU credits. These correspond to South African credits of one CPD/CEU per 60 minutes. If you choose to use your discipline's credits, please do so at your discretion.


California Counselors

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE programs that are approved by other approval agencies, including several that approve PESI and its programs.  A full list of approval agencies accepted by the BBS can be found at www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html under “Where to find CE Courses.” This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Florida Counselors

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.25 continuing education credits.


Montana Counselors

The Montana Board of Behavioral Health no longer pre-approves any courses or sponsors. Each licensee is responsible for taking courses which contribute to their competence and directly relate to their scope of practice as defined in board statute (MAR 24-219-32). Licensees must keep CE documentation for three years in case of an audit. This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction.


Pennsylvania Counselors

The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors accepts many national association CE approvals, several of which PESI offers. For a full list, please see your State Board regulations at https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/. This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


South Carolina Counselors

This self-study program has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Provider #4540.


Texas Counselors

This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors no longer approves programs or providers. PESI activities meet the continuing education requirements as listed in Title 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 681, Subchapter J, Section 681.142 Acceptable Continuing Education. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Social Workers

This intermediate self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


California Social Workers

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE programs that are approved by other approval agencies, including several that approve PESI and its programs.  A full list of approval agencies accepted by the BBS can be found at www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html under “Where to find CE Courses.” This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Florida Social Workers

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.25 continuing education credits. 


Montana Social Workers

The Montana Board of Behavioral Health no longer pre-approves any courses or sponsors. Each licensee is responsible for taking courses which contribute to their competence and directly relate to their scope of practice as defined in board statute (MAR 24-219-32). Licensees must keep CE documentation for three years in case of an audit. This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction.


Pennsylvania Social Workers

The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors accepts many national association CE approvals, several of which PESI offers. For a full list, please see your State Board regulations at https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions. This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Florida Psychologists

PESI, Inc., is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Psychology.Provider Number #50-399.This product qualifies for 6.3 self-study continuing education credits.


Illinois Psychologists

 

PESI, Inc is an approved provider with the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation. License #: 268.000102. Full attendance at this self-study course qualifies for 6.0 contact hours.


Kentucky Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology to offer continuing education for psychologists, approved provider #202312H. PESI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This self-study activity will qualify for 6.25 contact hours.


Ohio Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Ohio Psychological Association, Provider #263896894, to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. PESI is offering this self-study activity for 6.25 Standard hours of continuing education credit.


Pennsylvania Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology to offer continuing education for psychologists. Provider #PSY000211. PESI maintains responsibility for the program(s). This self-study program qualifies for 6.25 continuing education hours.


California Marriage & Family Therapists

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE programs that are approved by other approval agencies, including several that approve PESI and its programs.  A full list of approval agencies accepted by the BBS can be found at www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html under “Where to find CE Courses.” This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Florida Marriage & Family Therapists

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.25 continuing education credits.


Montana Marriage & Family Therapists

The Montana Board of Behavioral Health no longer pre-approves any courses or sponsors. Each licensee is responsible for taking courses which contribute to their competence and directly relate to their scope of practice as defined in board statute (MAR 24-219-32). Licensees must keep CE documentation for three years in case of an audit. This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction.


Pennsylvania Marriage & Family Therapists

The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors accepts many national association CE approvals, several of which PESI offers. For a full list, please see your State Board regulations at https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/. This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


South Carolina Marriage & Family Therapists

This self-study program has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Provider #4540.


Texas Marriage & Family Therapists

This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists no longer approves programs or providers. PESI activities meet the continuing education requirements as listed in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 801, Subchapter K, Section 801.264 Types of Acceptable Continuing Education. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


California Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (CADTP)

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the CADTP, Provider #: 201. This Category H activity meets the qualifications for 6.0 CEU's (continuing education hours).


California Licensed Educational Psychologists

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE programs that are approved by other approval agencies, including several that approve PESI and its programs.  A full list of approval agencies accepted by the BBS can be found at www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html under “Where to find CE Courses.” This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0​ continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).


Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study continuing education credits.

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South Carolina Psycho-Educational Specialists

This self-study program has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Provider #4540.



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Anne Procyk, ND is a naturopathic physician practicing nutritional and integrative medicine to treat mental health disorders at Third Stone Integrative Health Center.  She is on the forefront in understanding the complex relationships between physical and mental health. Dr. Procyk's thorough understanding of the latest research combined with her daily clinical experience give her the ability to translate voluminous and sometimes contradictory information into clear and effective strategies for real world patients.  

She has given numerous lectures, has been featured in a number of books and made several television appearances. Dr. Procyk is a sought after leading expert on integrative strategies for dealing with depression, bipolar, and ADHD. She is also the author of Nutritional Treatments to Improve Mental Health Disorders: Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar & ADHD (PESI, 2018). She is a dynamic speaker who will inspire you to apply your new tools and transform your practice.

Dr. Procyk founded and currently sees patients at Third Stone Integrative Health Center in Essex, CT.  She earned her doctorate at National College of Naturopathic medicine and graduated cum laude from Carleton College with degrees in chemistry and medical ethics. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians Association, and the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine. 


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Anne Procyk is the founder and medical director of Third Stone Integrative Health Center. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Anne Procyk is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians Association, the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine, and the Autism Families Connecticut.


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Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Target Audience

Counselors, Psychologists, Case Managers, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Dieticians, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, Therapists, Nurses, Chiropractors, Other Mental Health Professionals

Outline

  • Underlying Factors of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar and ADHD
    • Transcending Mind-Body Separation: Understanding the Complex Relationships
    • The Factors that Cause “Chemical Imbalance”
    • Beyond Pharmaceutical Management
  • Accelerate Your Therapeutic Results
    • Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Fake
    • Sleep: The 4 Habits Critical to Refreshing Sleep
    • Exercise: Elevate Serotonin and Regulate Stress Hormones
    • Stress: A Holistic Approach
  • How the Essential Nutrients Impact Mental Health
    • Fats: Essential Fatty Acids, Toxic Fats, Fish Oil
    • Protein: The Building Blocks of Happiness
    • Vitamins: B-Vitamins, 5-MTHF, Vitamin D
    • Minerals: Magnesium, Calcium
  • Recognizing When “Mental Illness” Is Something Else
    • Hormones
    • Blood Sugar and Hypoglycemia
    • Inflammation
    • Genetic Variations
    • Digestion
  • Keeping Your Clients Safe: The Truth About Popular Supplements
    • 5-HTP, St. Johns Wort
    • Melatonin
    • Adaptogens: Ginseng, Licorice, Ashwaganda
    • Interactions with Pharmaceuticals
  • Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment Plans for:
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Bipolar
    • ADHD
    • Anger/Irritability
    • Obesity
    • Addictions
  • Building an Integrative Health Team
    • When to Refer
    • Who to Refer a Client to
    • Where to Find the Right Provider

Objectives

  1. Articulate how integrative interventions facilitate better treatment outcomes in depression, anxiety, bipolar and ADHD.
  2. Determine the nutrients shown to improve brain function for your clients.
  3. Evaluate how improved nutrition can improve therapeutic outcomes for clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar and ADHD.
  4. Analyze the differences between mental illness versus nutritional and hormonal imbalances.
  5. Assess the impact hormones can have on mental health assessment and treatment.
  6. Evaluate the impact of blood sugar and genetic variations on mental health disorders and effective treatment.

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