Essential Information for Treating IBS and Other Digestive Disorders
Presented By / Facilitated By: Dr. Jennifer Franklin
SHORT SUMMARY: This introductory webinar, intended for psychotherapists, physicians, nutritionists, dietitians, bodyworkers, and other healthcare professionals, offers essential clinically sound information about working at the intersection of the digestive system and nervous system with patients who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other digestive symptoms. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and digestive symptoms indicate dysregulation of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), part of which is in the gut.
Bio:
Dr. Jennifer Franklin is a somatically-oriented, mindfulness-based psychologist dually licensed in North Carolina and California offering individual and couples therapy, teletherapy, and consultation. She worked at the UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders in Chapel Hill and specializes in healing functional medical problems, especially GI problems, along with issues associated with anxiety, panic, interpersonal relationships, attachment, and trauma. She has taught Vipassana/mindfulness meditation, has served as an associate editor for the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, and has expertise in the psychology of acting and professional actor. To learn more go to donthateyourguts.com
WHEN: Friday, February 21, 2020, 9:30-11:30 am EST
WHERE: Zoom—After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you aren’t available to join the live webinar, you can register to watch the recorded version.
Advanced Registration & Payment Required. CEs offered. To register, click here: HTTPS://DONTHATEYOURGUTS.COM/EDUCATIONAL-WEBINARS/
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This introductory webinar, intended for psychotherapists, physicians, nutritionists, dietitians, bodyworkers, and other healthcare professionals, offers essential clinically sound information about working at the intersection of the digestive system and nervous system with patients who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other digestive symptoms.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and digestive symptoms indicate dysregulation of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), part of which is in the gut. While the primary symptoms may be physiological, the nature of the dysregulation is likely not purely physiological.
Understanding ANS dysregulation through the lens of Polyvagal Theory will help you to more effectively and efficiently facilitate healing for your patients/clients. This webinar will also address working with stress, anxiety or panic attacks. This webinar provides foundational learning for those less familiar with Polyvagal Theory while also adding knowledge about the digestive system and healing the gut for Somatic Experiencing® Practitioners and others more familiar with Polyvagal Theory.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The learning objectives for this Brain-Gut Connection webinar are for attendees to be able to:
1) Define Polyvagal Theory and assess the Autonomic Nervous System dysregulation that generates, exacerbates, and/or perpetuates digestive disorders like Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
2) List the symptoms of dysregulation.
3) Identify and define how stress, anxiety, and trauma relate to digestive disorders through the lens of Polyvagal Theory.
ABOUT DR. JENNIFER FRANKLIN
Dr. Jennifer Franklin is a somatically-oriented, mindfulness-based psychologist dually licensed in North Carolina and California offering individual and couples therapy, teletherapy, and consultation. She worked at the UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders in Chapel Hill and specializes in healing functional medical problems, especially GI problems, along with issues associated with anxiety, panic, interpersonal relationships, attachment, and trauma. She has taught Vipassana/mindfulness meditation, has served as an associate editor for the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, and has expertise in the psychology of acting and professional actor.
For questions or concerns, please e-mail drfranklin@opendoortherapy.com or call (310) 470-8363.
EVENT LOCATION: Webinar and Recorded Webinar
COST: 65.00
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: To register, click here: http://donthateyourguts.com/education-webinars/
Web Link for Registration: http://donthateyourguts.com/education-webinars/
CEU INFORMATION: CEs provided through IAEDP for NC Chapter members and through R. Cassidy Seminars
