Foundations of Trauma Informed Dietetic Practice
*** Please note that this course has already started but all materials and recordings will be available for purchase through to Dec 15th, 2020. If you’re joining us part-way through, you are welcome to any of the live sessions together (see dates and times below). You will receive all log-in details and access to course materials in the email sent following booking.
If you are a Dietitian who works with human beings, you will inevitably be working alongside people who have experienced or are currently experiencing high levels of stress. Some of your clients will also have experienced trauma. It has traditionally been viewed that the role of the Dietitian is very separate to that of the therapist, but what we are now understanding if the significant intersection of nutrition-related concerns, eating behaviours and mental health are inextricably linked.
In this 4-part live online course, you’ll be introduced to foundations of trauma informed care and how it is fundamentally different to trauma-focussed therapy. This is a “working with” and “working alongside” people’s experiences which aims to build your awareness and confidence in supporting your clients who have experienced trauma and/or are experiencing high levels of stress.
Dates & Times:
Tues Nov 24th, 8am-10am AEDT (= Mon Nov 23rd 4:00-6:00pm EST, 9:00-11:00pm GMT)
Tues Dec 1st, 8-10am AEDT (= Mon Nov 30th 4:00-6:00pm EST, 9:00-11:00pm GMT)
Tues Dec 8th 8-10am AEDT (= Mon Dec 7th 4:00-6:00pm EST, 9:00-11:00pm GMT)
Tues Dec 15th 8-10am AEDT (= Mon Dec 14th 4:00-6:00pm EST, 9:00-11:00pm GMT)
About your hosts:
Tracy is a Somatically Trained, Trauma Integrated Dietitian and Nervous System Health Teacher combining bottom up and top down interventions to walk beside clients to eat and digest both food and life in a free, choiceful manner. Tracy teaches other RD’s and health professionals to guide their clients to be able to receive the same level of care. More about Tracy.
Fiona is a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher and Dietitian who has a long-term interest in how we can work alongside our clients and communities in the de-stigmatisation and honouring of every person’s efforts to seek safety, often using behaviours we commonly see in Dietetic practice. Fiona is an experienced workshop facilitator and supervisor based in Melbourne, Australia.
In this 4-part series, you’ll learn: ·
The basics of polyvagal theory and nervous system states
How to recognise what’s happening in people’s systems beyond their presenting symptoms
How to be aware of, and track your own nervous system to be able to provide co-regulation ·
What am I listening out for? Learn the language of common trauma-integrated tools ·
The power of slowing down and why it is critical for healing
What we can do on a foundational level with our clients so we don’t go into Dietitian-fixing mode
FAQ’s:
Is this work within a Dietitians scope of practice?
Understanding our own systems and developing insight about our client’s safety systems is absolutely within our scope of practice. Trauma-informed work is not trauma-focussed work, which under typical circumstances is usually done with a therapist. Understanding how we can create safer spaces for our clients can greatly enhance the Dietetic work we are undertaking together
Will this series be recorded?
Yes, we will be recording all sessions. We recommend that whenever it’s possible to join us live, it greatly enhances your experience.
I already understand trauma and the foundations of the nervous system – is this course for me or are there other options?
This course might be a repeat for you – but if that’s what you’re looking for, then great! If you’re looking to take your practice further, then Tracy’s Somatic Nutrition Counseling Skills course at https://embodieddietitian.com/advanced-counseling-skills/ might be just right for you.
If you are looking for a consistent, come and go as you please monthly supervision group that discusses the intersection of trauma/attachment and food interventions, https://embodieddietitian.com/product/online-group-coaching/ can provide the connection you need to not feel alone in this work on an on-going basis.
Pricing
For US Residents USD $295 = AUD $395 (this will convert to USD at your end)
For all others AUD $295 + GST (10%)
All log in information for live sessions and access to materials will be sent with your confirmation email from TRYBOOKING