Even the best available medical treatments don't work for everyone. Seeking other sources of relief, roughly four in 10 Americans — and as many as half of those with psychiatric disorders — use herbal supplements and other types of complementary or alternative medicines (CAM) in any given year.
This course will assist you in being more confident and effective in discussing supplements with interested clients. This course will dive into current research and evidence on supplements for mental health, provide high-quality pdf reference handouts and guide you in how to discuss supplements with clients with ethics and safety in mind.
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Course Contents
Course Creators
Juniper Owens, LCSW, LMT, IMHP
Co-Founder + Director
Juniper is currently serving as the Director of the Academy, as well as being a Co-Founder of both AIMH and Bridge Counseling and Wellness. She is also the president of the Shinrin Yoku Society of Kentuckiana and a founding member of the Southeast Ecotherapy Alliance. Clinically, Juniper utilizes a combination of somatic ecotherapy, mindfulness-based CBT, transpersonal and positive psychology, ancestral healing, ceremony/ritual, dream work, guided imagery, rites of passage, ecological framework and non-ordinary state techniques. She has used the 3-Core Integrative approach specializing in the treatment of anxiety and chronic stress with great success for years.
Nicole Sartini, M.Ed., LPCC, NCC, IMHP
Co-Founder + Educator
Nicole has been practicing therapy professionally since 2010 and working in the field as a non-professional since 1999. She is a Co-Founder of both AIMH and Bridge Counseling and Wellness, an integrative mental health and wellness center. She is also a content creator and speaker who regularly presents talks and workshops to local, national and global companies on topics such as managing mental load and achieving healthy work life integration. As a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist, Nicole's counseling practice involves integrating traditional talk therapy with mind-body work through the practice of mindfulness, the use of diet and exercise, nutritional supplements and an emphasis on developing a healthy self image.
Laurel Sims-Stewart, M.Ed., ATR, LPCC, IMHP
Content Developer
Laurel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a background in art therapy. In her work with the Academy, Laurel assists in content production, development, and training. She is also co-host of the Academy's Integrative Conversations podcast. Throughout her time in practice, she has always gravitated toward an integrative, insight-based approach that also includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and meditation, psychoeducation, and expressive techniques.
Stephanie Batts, LPCC, IMHP
Course Creator
Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, as well as a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner. Stephanie began her career helping teens and their families in crisis situations. Later, she worked at a community mental health facility serving both mental health and substance abuse clients. She has worked with a diverse population of individuals, couples and families. Stephanie is passionate about creating resources for clients that are helpful tools in utilizing integrative practices for a variety of issues.
Rozlyn Newman, BS
Curator of Social Operations
Within the Academy Rozlyn oversees our social media presence, including content creation and promotional production. She also curates our educational retreats, working to provide the most distinctive training environments. Rozlyn teams up with local, ethical businesses and vendors in each city we visit to create truly unique experiences that embody the Academy's Integrative Mission.
Natoya Jones, M.A., M.Ed.
CEU Manager + Consultant
Natoya is an achievement-oriented professional with extensive experience in educational leadership, educational consulting, school improvement coaching, training, program development and operations management. She loves to see everyone who is committed to a task, whether personally, professionally or spiritually, succeed. Natoya believes in empowering those around her and contributing to the success of the team and others.
