Instructor:
Michael Pierce, DC, DACNB, QEEG-DL
Measurement and consideration of brain chemistry deserves at least the same attention that measurement of electrical brainwaves for mental health assessment and prognosis have enjoyed. Mild traumatic brain injury triggers new mental health syndromes and complicates existing ones. The role of the underlying brain chemistry milieu is significant in assessing, supporting and treating mental illness especially in the presence of mTBI. This is a two-hour brief review of current and common integrative referral and lifestyle management issues in brain chemistry and metabolism in two one-hour online sessions designed for mental health professionals with limited scope of practice in physical medicine and diagnosis. Review and familiarity with clinical symptoms, physiologic mechanisms, lab tests and common interventions for everyday mTBI brain chemistry presentations is discussed, including insulin resistance, toxic exposures, excitotoxicity, antinutrients, neuro-autoimmunity, adrenal dysfunction and sleep, anemias, thyroid and reproductive hormone imbalances, and food sensitivities. Tying physical symptoms to mental symptoms is emphasized. Questions, comments, discussion and cases will be discussed.
Who is the Audience:
Counselors
Level: Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Specific Learning objectives:
Based on the content of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Specify and explain common lifestyle effects on the brain to clients in lay terms without losing accuracy
- Utilize history, observation and interview to recognize and screen for common organic brain imbalances
- Explain, counsel, empower, and support clients in taking charge of their basic wellness lifestyle management of food as it relates to the brain and TBI
- Effectively recommend/refer to metabolic providers and understand the basis of their lab testing
- Participants will be able to identify common behaviors and actions that may result in ethical violations
You will receive an email containing the link to join the webinar before the event. Please ensure that you test your access to Zoom at least two hours before the webinar begins.
If you cannot attend the live webinar, all paid registrants will receive a recording of the webinar. However, CE credits are only available for attending the live presentation. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1 CE hour. The CE, which provides a certificate after completion of the evaluation, is a separate fee (from webinar registration) of $10.00 for 1 CE hour. To purchase CEs, CLICK HERE.
Fees: Webinar fee is $90.00 for all ISNR members. The fee for non-members is $120.00.
Continuing Education:
- CE certificate is a separate fee of $20.00 for 2 CE hours
- Purchase CE credit here
- This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 2 CE hours
- Evaluations and certificates are available by email and online following course completion
Credits:
- BCIA will issue 2 credits towards BCIA re-certification for full attendance at this webinar.
Satisfactory Completion:
This webinar includes 2 CEs.
Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations please contact our office 30 days Or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often And while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions Or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to Susan Alvarez, ISNR Executive Administrator:
ISNR 13876 SW 56th Street Miami, FL 33175
Tel: 703-848-1994
Fax: 703-738-7340
office@ISNR.org
Because these presentations will be done online, it will be the responsibility of the participant to provide adequate and appropriate computer availability as well as Internet connections that will support this webinar. All efforts and reasonable accommodations will be made to make the information accessible to persons with disabilities.
While this presentation offers no risk in and of itself, it is the responsibility of the individual attendee to determine any risks involved in the implementation of the contents of this presentation.
Instructors:
Michael Pierce, DC, DACNB, QEEG-DL
Dr. Michael Pierce has a doctorate in chiropractic, a post-doctorate in neurology with specialty national board certification, culinary school, and is on his fourth nonprofit. He teaches internationally on neurology, neurochemistry, business and police weapons retention. He completed his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer University in Iowa and went on to earn a board certification in Neurology from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Board of chiropractic neurology. Dr. Pierce has developed products and lectured widely in the natural food supplement industry for clinicians.
Refund/cancellation policy:
If you sign up and pay for a webinar but are unable to attend the live presentation, you will be provided with access to the recorded webinar; refunds will not be issued.
ISNR is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. ISNR is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to bring their concerns up during the question and discussion period, typically held at the end of the presentation. A moderator will be available during the presentation. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them.
Because these presentations will be done online, it will be the responsibility of the participant to provide adequate and appropriate computer availability as well as Internet connections that will support this webinar. All efforts and reasonable accommodations will be made to make the information accessible to persons with disabilities.
While this presentation offers no risk in and of itself, it is the responsibility of the individual attendee to determine any risks involved in the implementation of the contents of this presentation.
Disclosure: There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
Financial Disclosure: None
Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to Susan Alvarez, ISNR Executive Administrator:
ISNR 13876 SW 56th Street Miami, FL 33175
Tel: 703-848-1994
Fax: 703-738-7340
office@ISNR.org
