GABA in Mental Health and Coaching in Natural Medicine
Sep 11
GABA IN MENTAL HEALTH with Peter Bongiono - 1.5 hours
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the brain's primary calming agent and plays a crucial role in maintaining a good mood and a sense of calm. Dr. Bongiorno will explain how the GABA receptor functions, the mechanisms behind GABAergic drugs used for anxiety and sleep, and the impact of low GABA levels on conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and depression. He’ll also address the risks associated with GABA-reducing substances such as benzodiazepines, sleep medications, alcohol, and barbiturates. Additionally, Dr. Bongiorno will explore natural methods to boost GABA through diet, lifestyle changes, and supplements to enhance mood, sleep, and overall health.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the brain's primary calming agent and plays a crucial role in maintaining a good mood and a sense of calm. Dr. Bongiorno will explain how the GABA receptor functions, the mechanisms behind GABAergic drugs used for anxiety and sleep, and the impact of low GABA levels on conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and depression. He’ll also address the risks associated with GABA-reducing substances such as benzodiazepines, sleep medications, alcohol, and barbiturates. Additionally, Dr. Bongiorno will explore natural methods to boost GABA through diet, lifestyle changes, and supplements to enhance mood, sleep, and overall health.
COACHING IN NATURAL MEDICINE with Jason Marr - 1.5 hours
Empowerment and inspiration are frequently highlighted values that Naturopathic Doctors and integrative healthcare practitioners emphasize on our websites and in public messaging. However, our academic training often lacks education on empowerment, motivation, self-efficacy, and the practical application of behavioral change and locus of control in clinical practice.
Empowerment and inspiration are frequently highlighted values that Naturopathic Doctors and integrative healthcare practitioners emphasize on our websites and in public messaging. However, our academic training often lacks education on empowerment, motivation, self-efficacy, and the practical application of behavioral change and locus of control in clinical practice.
Coaching is the missing link in integrative medicine. It’s about creating an environment where patients are challenged to grow, evolve, and transform. Being a doctor isn't about healing, curing, or performing miracles. The Latin root of "doctor," *docere*, means to teach, educate, mentor, and guide.
Incorporating a coaching mindset into medicine involves being open to relinquishing control when appropriate and recognizing that you're not always the ultimate expert. It’s time to shift the responsibility for outcomes to the patient while focusing on guiding the process that helps them get there.
In this presentation, Dr. Marr will discuss the challenges of patient compliance and retention and offer practical tools and strategies for integrating coaching principles into your practice.
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