PESI

Poor nutrition doesn’t just impact physical health—it disrupts mood, behavior, and brain function, creating a ripple effect that shapes a child’s relationships, school performance, and emotional well-being.  

Join Terri Samuels, Nationally Certified Mental Health Counselor, to discover how assessing nutrition deficits and stimulating the Vagas nerve can transform mental health outcomes for children and adolescents.  

In this session you’ll learn to: 

• Evaluate how certain foods play a role in a child’s microbiome and analyze how it affects their mood 
• Understand how hormones in adolescents play a key role in mental health and gut health 
• Facilitate conversation with school personnel in creating a healthier lunchroom environment 
• Guide parents and caregivers in creating personalized plans for better mental wellbeing in their children 

You’ll leave feeling energized to apply these practical strategies and make a lasting impact on your young clients’ mental health!