LIVE TRAINING | 6-12 Credit HOURS (NBCC & NASW NH Approved) | $219-$369
May 7, 2026 - May 8, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Live Webinar


NH NASW
CE PROVIDER
Nutrition and mental health are deeply connected—but too often, they’re treated as separate conversations. In practice, they show up together every day: clients struggling with low energy, anxiety, mood shifts, disordered eating, chronic stress, or simply the challenge of caring for themselves in the midst of everything they’re carrying.
Nutrition and mental health rarely operate in isolation. They intersect in real-world clinical situations—when clients are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, fatigue, disordered eating, or the daily barriers that make nourishment difficult. To support people well, we need to move beyond theory and give you practical, grounded frameworks for understanding how nutrition influences emotional wellbeing, cognitive functioning, and overall mental health. So you can approach these conversations with greater confidence, apply what you learn in meaningful ways, and support clients with care that is holistic, informed, and truly responsive to their needs.
Training Objectives:
Define integrative mental health care and describe the role of nutrition as one component of holistic treatment.
Explain the concept of bioindividuality and identify key intake domains (cultural, metabolic, lifestyle) relevant to nutrition and mental health.
Describe the impact of biological rhythms, hydration, and meal timing on mood, sleep, and emotional regulation.
Explain the basic connection between gut health and mental health, including how digestion and microbiome function influence emotional well-being.
Identify key micronutrients (e.g., B vitamins, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin D) associated with mental health and recognize common clinical signs of deficiency that may warrant referral.
Describe major dietary patterns supported by evidence (e.g., Mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, Brainbow diet) and ways to support clients in making accessible dietary changes.
Summarize basic information about common supplements used to support mental health, including quality considerations, safety, and scope of practice.
Apply psychoeducational strategies and motivational interviewing skills to integrate nutrition-related conversations into therapy sessions.
Identify ethical and scope-of-practice boundaries and appropriate referral points to medical or nutrition professionals.
Utilize practical worksheets, food-mood tracking tools, and psycho-educational materials to support clients in developing sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits.
Infinite Learning Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7977. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Infinite Learning Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Full Course Description
This two-day training provides mental health clinicians with foundational and intermediate knowledge of integrative approaches to mental health care, with a focus on nutrition. Drawing on evidence-informed frameworks, participants will explore how nutrition, biological rhythms, digestion, and key nutrients influence brain function and emotional well-being.
This training emphasizes practical clinical applications—within the scope of mental health practice—such as psychoeducation, screening and assessment tools, interdisciplinary collaboration with medical and nutrition professionals, and how to engage in safe, ethical conversations about dietary patterns and supplements. The first day focuses on core principles of integrative mental health care and foundational nutrition concepts. The second day builds on this knowledge by exploring micronutrients, dietary patterns, and supplements commonly relevant to mental health, with clear guidance on scope of practice and when to refer.
By the end of this 6- or 12-CE training, participants will have a clearer understanding of how nutrition intersects with mental health and why it is an essential, yet often overlooked, component of care. Clinicians will leave with increased confidence in recognizing when nutrition may be impacting symptoms, practical tools to integrate into assessment and treatment planning, and language to engage clients in meaningful, non-judgmental conversations about food and well-being. This training supports providers in delivering more holistic, informed care—helping bridge gaps between mental health and physical health while improving outcomes for the individuals they serve.
All attendees will receive a copy of The Brainbow Blueprint® by Leslie Korn included.
With over 23 years of experience, Jessica Pinkham, LICSW and integrative mental health leader specializing in trauma-informed, person-centered care for anxiety, depression, burnout, and life transitions. As a certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, Jessica integrates holistic and nutritional perspectives to support whole-person wellness across diverse identities.




Integrative Mental Health Nutrition for Clinicians: Foundations & Practical Application
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Infinite Learning Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7977. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Infinite Learning Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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