Renewal Training: Mineral and Nutrient Balancing in Early Recovery (Day 1-2 years) – 6 CEUs

Instructor: Josh Collins

Description: In this educational presentation, attendees will gain basic understanding:

• The Gut-Brain-Axis’ (Enteric Nervous System), role between gut health and mental health/mood disorders.
• How different substance use disorders will impact the gut differently.
• General tips on how to begin restoring gut function.
• How to encourage production and balance of neurotransmitters like Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA, naturally, using specific foods and nutrients.
• Recommended food and diet changes in early recovery to help reduce PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome).
• Discussion of nutrient bioavailability and different diets such as animal based versus plant based.
• Whether or not it is advised to implement diets such as Low-Carb, Intermittent Fasting, Keto, Veganism, etc. in early recovery.
• Alternative testing options for mineral tissues analysis.
• Connections between core minerals and their impact on mental health (e.g., Vitamin B12 deficiency in inhalant use disorder, also connected to OCD).
• Not all supplements are created equal. Overview of common supplements.
• Why vitamins and minerals in their different forms matter genetically (e.g., folic acid vs. folate vs. methyl-folate).
• Copper dysregulation and mental health connections (schizophrenia, insomnia, etc.).
• Blood Glucose regulation to support anti-craving measures.

Important notes:

• Purchase orders and checks are NOT accepted.
• All classes are held virtually via Zoom. Log-in information will be shared in advance of each class

Cancellation & Refund Policy

This course has been approved for six (6) renewal credits.

Wellspring’s courses have been approved for License and Certification Renewal for the following credentials for all certifications issued by the Addictions Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey (APCBNJ) (Provider #208):

• Licensed Clinical/Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (L/CADC)
• Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
• Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (LRC)
• National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
• Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)