Practitioner Course

Highly Sensitive People

Ways to further assist and care for your highly sensitive patients.
Format

Online Course
2 lessons

Availability

12 Months OR Subscriber Pass

Duration

1.5 hours total

Presenter

Lana Ferris

About this course

In this two-part series, you’ll delve into the concept of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and how it affects patient care. As naturopathic doctors and holistic practitioners, many of us tend to attract a higher proportion of HSP patients - individuals who are more sensitive to environmental stimuli, emotions, and even treatments. Understanding the unique needs of HSP patients is critical to improving your clinical outcomes. This course will teach you how to identify these patients and adjust your treatment plans to better suit their heightened sensitivities, ultimately enhancing your clinical efficacy and minimising adverse reactions to therapies.

The first part of the series focuses on recognising the traits of HSPs and how these characteristics can influence their health, well-being, and responses to treatment. Many HSPs experience challenges such as heightened sensitivity to medications, stress, and even subtle changes in their environment. By learning how to identify these sensitivities early on, you can tailor your treatment protocols to be more effective while avoiding common side effects that may arise from standard approaches.

In the second part, you will learn strategies to help your HSP patients embrace their sensitivity as a strength rather than a burden. The lecture will cover practical tools you can provide to help patients manage overstimulation, reduce stress, and navigate their health journey with more self-awareness and empowerment. These strategies will not only support their overall well-being but also increase the likelihood of long-term success with your prescribed therapies.

By the end of the series, you will have a deeper understanding of how to work with HSP patients more effectively, ensuring that your treatments are aligned with their unique needs. This course will enhance your ability to create personalised, sensitive care plans that help HSP patients thrive while reducing the likelihood of overwhelming them with traditional treatment methods.
What you receive:
  • A personalised certificate of completion including continuing education hours
  • Clear protocol explanations from some of the world's top practitioners
  • Clinical pearls for improved practice results
  • Access to your audio and video recordings via the App Store
  • A downloadable PDF of the presenter’s slides
  • Links to all referenced research papers and useful clinical handouts
  • Access to the community hub where you can get answers to your questions

From this course you will

  • Be able to define the term HSP.
  • Understand how to recognize and screen for HSP trait in your patient population.
  • Understand how HSP trait is related to a variety of health concerns.
  • Be able to confidently modify your treatment plans for HSP patients.

What's in this course

Your Presenter

LANA FERRIS ND

Dr Lana Ferris is a naturopathic doctor in Vancouver, WA. She specializes in mental health, eating disorders, and transgender health. In addition, she especially enjoys working with complex trauma, highly sensitive people, and burnout.

Dr Lana takes a medical approach that is compassionate and personable, yet evidence based and thorough. As a naturopathic doctor, complex cases are some of Dr Lana’s favorite. She relishes the process of deciphering the relationship between seemingly unrelated symptoms. 

Her practice is also informed by her core values: reliability, connection, presence, and inclusivity. Reliability means she is dedicated to being responsive to messages and consistent in providing seamless care. Being truly present is something she strives for in every interaction. This ensures that her patients receive the unwavering attention and support they deserve.

She is committed to providing a judgment-free and welcoming space for everyone regardless of race, size, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background. Moreover, Dr Lana firmly embraces “Health at Every Size” as she understands that well-being transcends a number on a scale. Lastly, she provides trauma informed care and works with you to make sure you feel comfortable seeking care for sensitive topics.

Her journey to becoming a Naturopathic Doctor started at Whitworth in Spokane WA for her undergraduate. She then finished at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM). Dr Lana completed multiple clinical rotations in mental health, transgender health, and addiction medicine.
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