Continuing Education Trainings

Live and On Demand Home Study CE trainings available from NBCC accredited CEU. Most states will accept CEU’s for licensure renewal from NBCC accredited trainings.

Brooke Seiz

LCPC, IFMCP, SEP, MNT

National Mental Health and Corporate Trainer

Welcome!
I am a natural born educator, licensed clinical professional counselor and holistic nutrition provider who loves to empower mental health professionals in how to incorporate preventative wellness and nutritional psychology into their work, as well as inspire your employees with dynamic, engaging, and relevant continuing education and training.
I would love to hear from you!
~Brooke

LIVE COURSES

Please browse the list below to view my upcoming events. More events are added each month, so check back often!
Interested in a training topic for your mental health staff or employees? Please reach out to Brooke to discuss your training needs.

Please Note:

All event times are Central Standard Time (CST)

CEU STATEMENT: Brooke Seiz is an approved CEU provider with the NBCC and is licensed in KS and MO as an LCPC. Most social work and counselor state boards accept CE trainings from NBCC Approved Continuing Education Providers. Many medical providers needing CME credits can also utilize NBCC approved CE’s that count towards their CME’s. Check with your state board to confirm.

The Gut-Brain Connection

Did you know there are millions of nerve endings in your gut? It’s true! And all these nerve endings communicate between the gut and the brain. Many people don’t realize that the gut microbiome (all the bacteria in the digestive system) deeply influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In this 1 hour training, you’ll learn more about this, along with strategies to help improve the gut-brain connection!

Learning Objectives:
- Participants will learn specific vitamins and minerals that are useful in supporting mood, sleep, and overall mental health.
- Participants will be able to identify amino acids that support neurotransmitters in the body and how these can be useful for mood.
- Participants will learn about herbs available that support focus, memory, sleep, energy, and a healthy stress response.
- Participants will become aware of CBD and the structure and function of how this works in the body may support a healthy stress response

Nutritional Wellness for Mental Health

In this 1 hour training, learn the psycho-nutritional tools to help clients develop the cognitive, behavioral, and perceptual skills needed for understanding the effects their dietary intake patterns may be having on their mood, behavior and mental health.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will become aware of how the human body metabolizes macronutrients and how this process impacts mood via hormonal and other pathways in the body.
Participants will learn how micronutrients and probiotics play a role in mood mood and overall mental health.
Participants will be able to describe nutritional strategies that support mental health.
Participants will also discuss how this information can be used with clients within their scope of practice.

Supplements & Herbs for Mood & Mental Clarity

Do you have clients interested in natural alternatives to support a calmer feeling in their body and mind? Or to support feeling more optimistic or motivated? Perhaps they’re needing help with focus and cognitive function. There are evidence-based nutritional approaches to support these goals. This class will dive into the over-the-counter nutraceuticals available to support mental health and provide you with handouts that you can use as a resource for clients interested in pursuing these options.

Learning Objectives:
- Participants will learn specific vitamins and minerals that are useful in supporting mood, sleep, and overall mental health.
- Participants will be able to identify amino acids that support neurotransmitters in the body and how these can be useful for mood.
- Participants will learn about herbs available that support focus, memory, sleep, energy, and a healthy stress response.
- Participants will become aware of CBD and the structure and function of how this works in the body may support a healthy stress response

Therapeutic Insights for Perimenopause & Menopause: Hormones, Mental Health, and Holistic Support

This three-hour continuing education course will explore the intersection of female hormonal changes, adrenal health, and mental health during the perimenopausal and menopausal transition. Therapists will gain a foundational understanding of the biochemistry behind shifts in estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol regulation, and how these changes can influence mood, cognition, sleep, and overall emotional well-being. In addition to reviewing the physiological underpinnings, the course will provide holistic nutrition strategies, preventative wellness approaches, and practical tools therapists can use to support women in this stage of life. Emphasis will be placed on helping clinicians better understand the mind-body connection during menopause so they can more effectively validate, educate, and empower their clients.