Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify how nutrition is linked to emotional wellness, physical wellness and resilience in the Black community
- Identify 3 dietary lifestyles and how they are impacted by food justice
- Identify food injustice and food insecurity in Black the community
- Formulate intervention methods to encourage food justice
About the Presenters
Reynelda Jones, LCSW
Reynelda 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 (they/佢) is a mental health justice activist and licensed psychotherapist. They are proudly queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent, and Asian.
They founded Inclusive Therapists, a social justice and liberation-oriented mental health directory, resource & education hub, and community centering people with marginalized identities. (BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, Disabled communities).
They also founded Mental Health Liberation, a non-profit organization bridging BIPOC individuals with free, culturally-responsive & identity-affirming therapy, and empowering students and emerging clinicians of the global majority. Their activism focuses on collective liberation and healing.
Presenters are approved to offer CEU trainings in accordance to:
- Psychologists: PSYPACT and Texas Administrative Code 461.11 (b)
- LMFT: Texas Administrative Code 801.264
Will my board accept the CEUs?
Most but not all mental health professional regulatory boards accept out-of-state and/or online continuing education hours. CEUs are not nationally accredited.
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.