TALK #1 on October 24 at 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Online) FREE with Dr. Anna Ludowese, FACC’s Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Lifestyle Factors to Consider Before Starting Mental Health Medication
Are you or someone you know considering medication for mental health concerns? Before taking that step, discover how lifestyle choices can significantly impact your well-being and treatment outcomes.
In this mini session, we’ll briefly cover:
- The role of diet and nutrition
- Benefits of physical activity
- Importance of sleep hygiene
- The power of social support
- The role of medication in mental health
Empower yourself with knowledge to create a holistic approach to mental health and determine areas you may consider focusing on prior to starting a medication.
TALK #2 on November 14 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. (In Person at FACC) Cost: $15 with Kelly Jane Pittman, author of Unleashing Happiness: How I Helped Free my Child from Anxious Thoughts.
Kelly will talkabout her journey of healing with her adopted daughter and moving beyond trauma and stuck thoughts. Book included with registration.
TALK #3 on December 19 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. (In Person at FACC) FREE with Melissa Nichols, MA, LMFT, lead therapist at FACC
Polyvagal Interventions to Regulate: Safe and Sound Protocol & Focus System
Are you looking for an alternative way to help you or your child better regulate. Stephen Porges’ polyvagal interventions assist individuals in organizing and regulating their system. Research has shown astounding results for children diagnosed with Autism and people who suffer from trauma. FACC offers these two interventions. In this mini session, we’ll briefly cover: The basic premise of Polyvagal Theory, Benefits of activating the Vaguus Nerve (improved sleep, less anxiety, less irritability, more social connectedness, etc.), Protocol and system set up, and Demonstration.