Article archive / September 1, 2013
Originally published: . Volume 5, No. 1. Source pages: 16.
The National Alliance of Professional Psychology Providers and The Lifestyle Advocate Institute will present a two-day training event on October 19 and 20, in Las Vegas.
The Alliance, called NAPPP, notes that the conference is specifically designed to help professionals deal with healthcare reform.
“In line with our goals and mission to help practitioners get the most out of healthcare reform, this year’s continuing education program focuses not only on the future of psychology practice but on developing skills beyond traditional psychological practice.”
They note, “Behavioral intervention is the foundation of Lifestyle Medicine practice.” The training focuses on integrating lifestyle medicine into practice and learning how to market your skills to physicians. Including in the topics are: "Family Interventions in Lifestyle Medicine," “Addressing Cardiovascular Disease," and “Cultural Factors in Lifestyle Treatments."
Also the conference will address, "Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into Behavioral Care," "Functional Medicine is Lifestyle Medicine," and "Impact of Life Style Changes on Chronic Disorders and Diseases."
Howard Rubin, Ph.D., will presnt on "Impact of Life Style Changes on Chronic Disorders and Diseases." Marc Braman, MD, MPH, will present on " Lifestyle Treatment of Metabolic Disorders."
Also, Levon Margolin, Ph.D, will present on, " Lifestyle Treatment of Pain Disorders." Frank Tornatore, Pharm.D., Ph.D., will present, "Psychopharmacological Practice in
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