Functional Nutrition in Mental Health
Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC)
This program explores how digestion, diet, and nutrient balance directly influence emotional health, cognition, and energy levels. Trainees learn to assess nutritional imbalances and implement dietary strategies that complement mental health interventions. Gain practical tools for supporting clients with mood disorders, fatigue, and brain fog through targeted nutritional care.
Topics Covered:
- Gut-brain axis and microbiome function
- Nutrient deficiencies linked to mental health symptoms
- Anti-inflammatory and brain-supportive diets
- Functional assessments and symptom mapping
- Dietary planning for therapeutic outcomes
Nutrition & Emotional Wellbeing Program
Certified Mental Health Nutrition Specialist (CMHNS)
This course provides clinicians with a focused understanding of how food choices affect neurotransmitter function and emotional stability. It equips practitioners with nutritional protocols that can be integrated into care plans for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Topics Covered:
- Macronutrient and micronutrient impact on mood
- Blood sugar regulation and mood swings
- Nutrition for emotional resilience
- Supplementation strategies and safety
- Meal planning for mental health clients
Integrative Health Coaching Program
Certified Integrative Health Coach (CIHC)
This program trains professionals to guide clients through holistic lifestyle changes that promote long-term wellness. By using integrative assessments, motivational interviewing, and behavior change techniques, practitioners support clients in achieving goals that align with both physical and emotional well-being.
Topics Covered:
- Wellness coaching fundamentals and ethics
- Mind-body assessments and health planning
- Goal setting and motivational strategies
- Sleep, stress, and lifestyle optimization
- Coaching communication and boundaries
Compassion Fatigue & Burnout Prevention
Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist (CCFS)
This training equips mental health and healthcare professionals with tools to recognize, prevent, and recover from compassion fatigue and burnout. Through self-care practices, boundary setting, and resilience-building strategies, participants learn how to sustain emotional vitality while serving others.
Topics Covered:
- Signs of burnout and emotional depletion
- Secondary trauma and nervous system overload
- Self-care frameworks and energy recovery
- Maintaining boundaries in helping roles
- Long-term wellness planning for practitioners
Mind-Body Therapy Program
Certified Mind-Body Health Practitioner (CMBHP)
This certification integrates somatic therapies with psychological interventions to address trauma, chronic stress, and emotional dysregulation. Participants learn how to use body-based techniques to promote emotional healing, grounded presence, and nervous system balance.
Topics Covered:
- Mind-body integration in therapeutic settings
- Somatic tracking and interoception
- Breathwork, grounding, and movement-based healing
- Polyvagal theory applications
- Emotional release and trauma-informed practice
Herbal Mental Health Support Program
Certified Herbal Mental Health Specialist (CHMHS)
This course offers a foundational understanding of how herbs can be used to support emotional well-being. Participants learn to incorporate safe and effective herbal strategies into their work with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, insomnia, and emotional overwhelm.
Topics Covered:
- Herbal actions relevant to mental health (e.g., adaptogens, nervines)
- Botanical support for sleep, stress, and mood
- Dosage, contraindications, and client safety
- Combining herbs with conventional care
- Creating supportive herbal wellness plans