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Digital Seminar

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

Speaker:
Kathleen Zamperini, LPC, CIMHP
Duration:
5 Hours 53 Minutes
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR, handouts in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR
Copyright:
20 Mar, 2024
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 behavioral 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, CIMHP, brings a unique perspective as a licensed professional counselor 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 behavioral 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.

Credit

Self-Study Credit

This self-study program consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements. 

Handouts

File type File name Number of pages
PDF Manual - Food and Mood (3.1 MB) 90 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Food and Mood - French (3.1 MB) 90 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Food and Mood - Italian (3.1 MB) 90 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Food and Mood - German (3.1 MB) 90 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Food and Mood - Spanish (3.1 MB) 90 Pages Available after Purchase

Speaker

Kathleen Zamperini, LPC, CIMHP's Profile

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Kathleen D. Zamperini, LPC, CIMHP has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a master’s degree in education with secondary guidance certification. Kathleen received a degree in holistic nutrition from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional. She has a passion for helping clients understand the role of nutrition in mental health. She has 30 years of counseling experience working with persons dealing with depression and anxiety, and was previously the director of counseling for a large social service agency in Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kathleen Zamperini is a published author and receives royalties. Kathleen Zamperini receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kathleen Zamperini has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepesi@pesi.com.


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 behavior 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
  • Art Therapists
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Addictions Counselors
  • Physicians
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Nurses
  • Dieticians
  • Occupational Therapists

Reviews

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Overall:      4.9

Total Reviews: 16

Comments

Scott H

"Very informative and applicable to daily interactions with my clients. I will attend future presentations by Kathleen Zamperini in the future if possible. A+++"

Joy F

"Very nice job. Enjoyed and appreciated the contents and delivery."

Patricia D

"Excellent Thank you."

Natasha K

"This was the best course I have taken in years!! Highly recommend!"

Suzzanna R

"This course was above my expectations and very enjoyable. I would take another workshop with this presenter."

MARY D

"Very engaging. Great with questions."

Brittany F

"Excellent presentation! I am a family practice NP and nutrition questions commonly come up with mental health patients so I was happy to see this. It will be very beneficial for me as I treat patients!"

Carmen A

"The workshop exceeded my expectations. She was very knowledgeable and informative."

Virginia G

"This was a very interesting and engaging course. I left with so many useful strategies and knowledge."

Celena H

"I really benefited from this presentation. I did a food and mood seminar last year and this was much better suited to my needs. Thank you!!"

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