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Foundations of Trauma Informed Dietetic Practice

Foundations of Trauma Informed Dietetic Practice and the Nervous System

NEW 4-WEEK LIVE ONLINE COURSE STARTING IN MARCH 2021

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. Importantly, we too may have experienced trauma and as humans, are inevitably exposed to stress on a daily basis. When we are working with other humans, having an understanding into our own nervous system is crucial to meeting the experiences of others with insight and compassion. We are often less separate and different than we think.

It has traditionally been viewed that the role of the Dietitian is very separate to that of the therapist in mental health, but what we are now understanding if the significant intersection of nutrition-related concerns, eating behaviours and mental health are inextricably linked. We will be seeing people whose nervous systems are sending messages through their food-related behaviours and with insight, we can support our clients to decode and understand their experiences.

But first, we need to become more familiar with our own nervous systems (so yes, this will be a self-reflective course, not just a “this is what to do with your clients” course!)

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.

Each week we will introduce you to an aspect of trauma informed care which will encourage and support us to become more familiar with our own nervous system, as we work alongside the nervous systems of others.

Dates & Times:

Tues March 2nd, 8am-10am AEDT (= Mon March 1st 4:00-6:00pm EST, 9:00-11:00pm GMT)

Tues March 9th, 8-10am AEDT (= Mon March 8th 4:00-6:00pm EST, 9:00-11:00pm GMT)

Tues March 16th 8-10am AEDT (= Mon March 15th 4:00-6:00pm EST, 9:00-11:00pm GMT)

Tues March 23rd 8-10am AEDT (= Mon March 22nd 4:00-6:00pm EST, 9:00-11:00pm GMT)

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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 be aware of, and track our own nervous system to be able to self regulate, and provide co-regulation with others

  • How to recognise what’s happening in other people’s systems beyond their presenting symptoms      

  • What am I listening and watching out for? Learn the language of the nervous system

  • 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

  • The importance of transitions, consistency and expectancy

  • Some foundational somatic practices we can use to enhance self and co-regulation


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

USD $325 in USD for US Residents

AUD $325 (incl GST) for Australian residents

AUD $325 for residents of all other countries (ie. not US or Australia)

When you go through to the bookings page, you will be asked to fill in your details and I will send an invoice via Xero which you can then pay via PayPal or Stripe.

Workplace group rates and partial payment options available - please contact Fiona directly on themindfuldietitian@gmail.com

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