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This course is beneficial for all levels of practice- from the newbie therapist to the senior clinician. We have gathered knowledge from a variety of experts across the spectrum of inclusive mental health and wellness.
Through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach, this course goes beyond a basic understanding of the three most research-backed components of integrative mental healthcare: Mindfulness, Movement, and Nutrition. Meet clients where they are and sustain lasting impact on your personal and professional development. You will learn not only research and theory, but practical tools and interventions you can utilize in your practice.

We understand that by prioritizing our own health and wellness we are better able to support our clients in their journeys. That's why this course is designed to not only help you develop professionally, but personally as well. 3CI offers a comprehensive self-growth workbook for you to use to engage, embody, and integrate the research and guided practices in each module to your personal wellness plan and beyond.

Continuing Education

This program provides 15 hours of continuing education units.
-Approval NASW-KY #050522. NASW-KY is an approved provider for social work credits through the KYBSW.
-Approved provider for Kentucky Board of Licensure for Marriage and Family Therapists.
-Approved Provider #50-33522 Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Course #20-915813.
-Accepted by the OH CSWMFT Board.
Continuing education requirements vary by state, while many accept the above approvals, please confirm with your board.

Explore this course...

Inclusive & Integrative

Social & Environmental

Mindfulness

Movement

Nutrition

An inclusive, integrative approach acknowledges the impact of social and environmental factors on the lives and health of our clients. Each module addresses factors that are often overlooked but that can greatly improve outcomes, therapeutic relationship, and most of all empowerment and healing for your clients.
  • First steps in decolonizing or unsettling your practice
  • Recognize harmful aspects of wellness and holistic health culture
  • How pollution, climate change, poverty, racism, and other chronic stressors impact health and wellbeing
  • Identify culturally competent community resources and collaborative referrals
  • How to make integrative and holistic approaches more accessible in your practice
Mindfulness and other styles of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years for spiritual development, equanimity, and working with the concept of suffering. Mindfulness focuses on awareness of feelings, thoughts, and sensations, aiding in symptom reduction in the therapeutic context. This module provides you with how to work with meditation in your practice in an ethical, practical, and authentic way for lasting results.
  • Research review on meditation and mental health
  • Discussion on Buddhist spiritual and cultural roots of mindfulness meditation
  • Guided meditation practices
  • Handouts, worksheets, and tools for your clients
  • Mindfulness-based tools and techniques
  • In-depth exploration of various meditation styles and how to guide clients in discovering the best fit
  • How to start your own meditation practice
Movement is often under-utilized despite being one of the most effective methods for reducing the impact of stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma on the body and mind. This module covers multiple aspects of movement in relation to mental health such as yoga and basic somatic practices.
  • Research review on movement and mental health
  • Assessing and addressing barriers to movement
  • Five minute office workout video
  • Guided somatic practice
  • Health at Every Size and body positive approaches
  • How to safely and ethically incorporate walk and talk therapy 
Nutrition, diet, and body image are factors that are frequently addressed in a therapeutic setting and profoundly affect mental and physical wellbeing. This module will equip you with current research linking many symptoms that negatively impact our clients such as nutrient deficiencies, gut health, and diet culture. We provide a balance of research, guidelines, and therapeutic tools to address all layers of the impact nutrition has on mental health.
  • Research review on nutrition and mental health
  • Nutrition guide for clients
  • Mindful eating guided practice
  • Discussion on harmful aspects of diet culture
  • Intuitive eating practices and tools
  • Good mood superfoods
Inclusive, integrative mental health supports a systems approach to mental health utilizing both conventional and alternative treatments within a holistic framework. This model supports mind, body, and spirit with a multi-system, collaborative perspective.

While traditional counseling methods concentrate on the client's psychological symptoms and consequences (cognitive and behavioral), holistic therapy includes physical (nutrition, gut health, impacts of chronic stress, movement, etc.) and spiritual contexts as well as environmental factors (pollution, social supports, systemic, cultural contexts, etc.).

The 3-Core Integrative certification course will equip you with the knowledge, tools, practices, and confidence to enhance your practice and empower your clients. You will go beyond a basic understanding of the 3 pillars of mindfulness, movement, and nutrition using a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to meet clients where they are and sustain lasting impact on your personal and professional development.

Don't just take it from us...

I feel like the assessment questions are perfect for easily integrating into an intake interview. It was great to have the links to assessments that I could use in session.
Marie, LPCC, IMHP
I really enjoyed this course! I feel like I learned about a whole new world of possibilities! I plan on revisiting and reviewing this material often and have been inspired to do my own research. 
Gaby, MSW, LSW, IMHP
Very thorough training. I very much enjoyed learning this material and look forward to slowly integrating it into my practice.
Mary, SWT
I'm looking forward to utilizing these practices. Also, the training reminded me to take better care of myself and how to incorporate 3CI into my own self-care/wellness.
Vanessa, LPCC, IMHP
I feel well-equipped to meet my clients' needs through traditional therapy methods in conjunction with integrative treatment options. I would highly recommend this training to any mental health professional interested in expanding their skill set.
Cassie, LPCC, IMHP

Learning Objectives

  1. Define the terms 'mind-body connection' and 'integrative mental health' and understand the difference between 'complementary' and 'alternative' in regards to mental health.
  2. Describe the importance of utilizing evidence-based integrative approaches.
  3. Understand how to evaluate quality of resources.
  4. Describe how mindfulness, nutrition, movement and other integrative methods can be incorporated into mental health treatment.
  5. Access printable resources for supporting methods in item four.
  6. Formulate integrative treatment plans, assessments and goals for anxiety and depression diagnoses.
  7. Demonstrate effective methods in choosing and applying integrative techniques in session with clients.
  8. Practice at least five integrative techniques in your personal practice in order to better assist client sessions utilizing the integrative model.
  9. Define 'scope of practice' and be proficient in how to ethically incorporate integrative methods with evidence and research.
  10. Develop a plan to generate quality referrals and consultation for integrative services.
  11. Understand current statistical trends in CAM treatments and techniques and prevalence of these methods in the mainstream mental/physical health fields.
  12. Review the research of movement, mindfulness, and nutrition methods and the psychological/physical effects they can have.
  13. Recognize the historical, cultural importance and application of mindfulness as well as the current, extensive research from the Western world surrounding this topic.
  14. Understand the barriers that clients and clinicians can face regarding integrative methods due to factors like socioeconomic status, geography, pollution, racism, knowledge and perspective, support or lack thereof, etc. and how to address these barriers.
  15. Review how to effectively and ethically refer out to qualified providers in other fields and understand the importance of collaboration and consultation when in comes to complementary methods.
  16. Understand that the methods taught in this program are meant to be complementary to traditional treatment such as talk therapy, medication management, etc.

   

Juniper Owens

LCSW, CPT, LMT, IMHP
Juniper earned bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from the University of Louisville and is a licensed clinical social worker in Kentucky. Juniper holds certifications in various approaches, including EMDR, grief therapy, and Crisis and Suicide First Response.

Nicole Sartini

M.Ed., LPCC, NCC, IMHP
Nicole is a leader in the field of mental health and leadership development. She facilitates talks in corporate settings on self-care, work-life balance, and empowered living utilizing an integrative approach.

Stephanie Batts

LPCC, IMHP, BSP
Stephanie has worked with a diverse population of individuals, couples and families and is passionate about creating resources for clients that are helpful tools in utilizing integrative practices for a variety of issues.

Laurel Sims-Stewart

M.Ed., LPCC-S, IMHP
Laurel specializes in trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and life stage transitions. She has always gravitated towards an integrative, insight-based approach that includes elements of mind, body, and spirit in her work.

Rozlyn Newman

BS
Rozlyn's education in psychology at the University of Cincinnati inspired her interest in integrative care. With the Academy, she works to present a cohesive, inviting option to mental health education.
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