Article archive / June 1, 2012
Originally published: . Volume 3, No. 10. Source pages: 15.
Louisiana Psychological Assn will present two Webinars for June.
On Wednesday, June 27, from 12 noon to 2, Cass Nelson- Dooley, MS, will present “Nutrition and Mood.” She will explore the underlying nutritional imbalances that clinicians need to consider when treating individuals with depression. She is a Specialist and Clinical Educator at Metametrix Laboratories, Atlanta, Research Coordinator in the Science and Education Department, and co-author of "Nutrient and Toxic Elements" in Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine.
This presentation will cover nutritional causes of neurotransmitter imbalances that could result in treatment- resistant depression. Topics include neurotransmitters, amino acids, fatty acids, allergenic foods, and cortisol. Clinical cases will be presented with an emphasis on the laboratory results commonly seen in patients suffering with depression and how treating these biochemical abnormalities improves clinical outcomes. Knowledge of the underlying nutritional and dietary causes of depression can be useful in a comprehensive treatment of depression.
On Friday, June 29, 12 noon to 2 pm, Dr. Susan Andrews will present, “Applying the ABCs of Stress Solutions in Clinical Contexts.”
Susan Andrews, PhD, is a psychologist, a neuropsychologist, and author of Stress Solutions for Pregnant Moms: Now Breaking Free from Stress Can Boost Your Baby’s Potential.
Emerging new evidence is now linking stress during pregnancy to risks for childhood emotional, physical, and behavioral problems, writes Dr. Andrews in her new book. These connections include preterm birth, ADHD, and learning disabilities. The evidence suggests that managing stress for pregnant moms could be as important as the reasons for avoiding smoking and alcohol during pregnancy. Dr. Andrews will review the practical applications of her ABC formula, case descriptions, and show participants effective methods for lowering dangerous cortisol levels.
Continuing education chair, Dr. John Fanning invites anyone interested in participating to contact him through the LPA office at www.louisianapsychologist.org/ or call 225.766.0185.
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