Food Justice, Nutrition and Mental Health In the Black Community CEU Training

$40.00

Presented by Inclusive Therapists Decolonizing Mental Health Series

1.0 CEU Certificate included

Online Video Training presented by Reynelda Jones, LMSW-C. Facilitated by Melody Li, LMFT.

Subtitles are available.

 


 

About The Training

In this training, participants will be introduced to the terms food justice and food insecurity. Research shows a significant link between brain health and nutrition. However, food insecurity and food injustice are barriers to  emotional and whole-body wellness and nutritional lifestyles that may be beneficial in the Black community.

Participants will learn to identify food injustice, the systemic issues and negative implications food injustice plays in the  Black community, as well as, explore how to connect with communities to advocate for adequate nutrition and reduce mental health symptoms.

 


 

Who This Training is For

This training is designed for mental health and wellness professionals as it includes clinical content. It is also suitable for anyone interested in mental wellness and social justice.

 


 

Investment Options

General: $40 per participant

Students: 20% off with coupon code: learners20

Sponsored trainings are available: If you are a Black/ African American/ Indigenous learner, please get in touch with us.

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Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify how nutrition is linked to emotional wellness, physical wellness and resilience in the Black community
  2. Identify 3 dietary lifestyles and how they are impacted by food justice
  3. Identify food injustice and food insecurity in Black the community
  4. Formulate intervention methods to encourage food justice

 

About the Presenters

Reynelda Jones, LCSW

Reynelda Jones, LCSWReynelda Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional. She is also a public speaker and the author of the Worthy of Royalty Self-Care product line and the Co-author of Glowing Up In Private Practice e-Book. Currently, she provides individual counseling at her private practice, A Solution B, LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ms. Jones specializes in treating women struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, behaviors and symptoms related to traumatic experiences using traditional talk therapy infused with holistic approaches related to nutritional therapy and environmental wellness for physical and emotional health.

She also provides clinical supervision to recent graduates. She is also a member/Co-Owner of the Grand Rapids Food Cooperative. She has been featured on Therapy For Black Girls, Women At Risk International (WAR), ToastFried, Bustle Magazine, Natural Awakenings Magazine and more.

 

Melody Li, LMFT

Melody Li LMFT Mental Health Liberation Inclusive TherapistsMelody Li (they/佢) is a queer therapist of Color, speaker, consultant, and mental health justice activist.

They founded Inclusive Therapists: a social justice-oriented mental health directory & community that celebrates the power and centers the needs of BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and marginalized communities.

They also founded Mental Health Liberation, a non-profit bridging Black, Indigenous and People of Color with free, quality therapy and empowering Clinicians of Color.

Melody offers collective care and education focusing on decolonizing mental health and healing racialized trauma.

 


 

Presenters are approved to offer CEU trainings in accordance to:

LPC: TX Administrative Code 681.142

LMFT: TX Administrative Code 801.264

LCSW: TX Administrative Code 781.511 (c)

Psychologists: TX Administrative Code 461.11 (b)

Will my board accept the CEUs?

Most but not all mental health professional regulatory boards accept out-of-state (Texas) and/ or online continuing education hours.  CEUs are  not “accredited” by national boards.

Before purchasing, please first check with your state or provincial board for clarification on regulations, and the number of hours that you can earn through online courses.

CEU certificates are non-refundable for any reason.

Refund policy:

Online trainings are non-refundable. Please ask all questions before purchasing.

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