To help them accomplish this, we also address the following and other associated issues:
- The need for effective alternatives to antidepressant medications
- Adrenal dysfunction
- Pyroluria
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Bipolar spectrum disorders
- Histamine disorder
Qualifications
- Licensed or certified health practitioners from a variety of specialties are welcome to apply for admission to the Neuro-Nutrient Therapy Institute (NNTI).
- They must already be in practice and able to implement the NNTI strategies into existing casework.
- They will need to have had specific education in the basics of diet and nutrition or be able to take the NNTI Food Fundamentals course before or during their advanced training process (see below)
- They will need to be able to follow and document at least 20 cases and write up and submit progress notes and forms on eight that have been followed for at least a 12-week period.
How to Apply
- Email a letter describing your background and interest in this advanced training process along with your C.V. to NNTI at info@cravingcure.com.
- You will be contacted and, if your application is accepted, an admission’s interview will be set up by phone or Skype. The admission’s interview fee is $100/hour.
- Questions? Call 415-383-3611
Training Elements
II. Assigned readings
III. Individual case consultation by phone, Skype, or email 1-2 times per month
IV. Group meetings for support, education, and case discussion (number varies)
V. Six case write-ups reviewed by instructors. The final two cases will be reviewed by and discussed with Institute Director, Julia Ross
Content Outline
Addressing Deficits of Serotonin, Our Inner Sun and Moon:
- Adult and child assessment and dosing of precursor amino acids
- Implementing alternatives to anti‐depressant drug use: trialing and tapering
- Addressing Pyroluria
- The relation of serotonin to melatonin: Treating Type I Insomnia
- Treating serotonin‐deficiency addictions e.g. to refined carbohydrates, alcohol, and cannabis
Addressing Deficits in the Catecholamines, our Natural Stimulants (Dopamine, Norepinephine, and Epinephrine):
- Assessment and dosing with amino acid precursors and other nutrients
- Treating addictions to stimulants (e.g. chocolate, caffeine, meth, Ritalin, cocaine)
Thyroid and adrenal function and other energy-generating functions and how they are linked to catecholamine deficits.
Addressing deficits in GABA, our Natural Tranquilizer:
- Assessment and dosing with GABA and GABA supportive aminos for overstress and Type 2 Insomnia
- Testing for and treating Adrenal Cortisol Dysfunction
- Addressing tranquilizer addictions (e.g. to benzos, pot, or tobacco)
Addressing the Depletion of Endorphin, our brain’s pleasure and comfort provider and pain killer:
- Dosing with DLPA, DPA, and other amino acids for emotional and physical pain intolerance
- Treating addiction to endorphin‐stimulating substances and behaviors (e.g., to chocolate and other comfort foods, opiates and other pain killers, over exercise, and other behaviors)
The Role of Diet in Neurotransmitter and Blood Sugar Optimization:
- Acquiring and assessing diet records
- Issues re: animal protein, saturated fat, and adequate calories
- Blood sugar regulating foods, amino acids, and other nutrients
- Eliminating all cravings for the new sugars, gluten, casein, and other addictive food substances
Note: If an applicant has no formal training in nutrition we provide the Food Fundamentals course (described below).
Individual Case Supervision
Trainees will meet individually once per month (or more often, as needed depending on their case load) to review case progress and expand their expertise. Each participant will need to prepare at least two cases to discuss each month, by faxing or emailing intake forms, follow-up Amino Acid Therapy Charts, and any additional material needed, ahead of time.
Certification Process
Advanced Topics
- Adult and child assessment and dosing of precursor amino acids
- Implementing alternatives to anti‐depressant drug use: trialing and tapering
- Addressing Pyroluria
- The relation of serotonin to melatonin: Treating Type I Insomnia
- Treating serotonin‐deficiency addictions e.g. to refined carbohydrates, alcohol, and cannabis
Addressing Deficits in the Catecholamines, our Natural Stimulants (Dopamine, Norepinephine, and Epinephrine):
- Assessment and dosing with amino acid precursors and other nutrients
- Treating addictions to stimulants (eg. chocolate, caffeine, meth, Ritalin, cocaine)
- Thyroid and adrenal function and other energy-generating functions and how they are linked to catecholamine deficits.
Addressing deficits in GABA, our Natural Tranquilizer:
- Assessment and dosing with GABA and GABA supportive aminos for overstress and Type 2 Insomnia
- Testing for and treating Adrenal Cortisol Dysfunction
- Addressing tranquilizer addictions (e.g. to benzos, pot, or tobacco)
Addressing the Depletion of Endorphin, our brain’s pleasure and comfort provider and pain killer:
- Dosing with DLPA, DPA, and other amino acids for emotional and physical pain intolerance
- Treating addiction to endorphin‐stimulating substances and behaviors (e.g., to chocolate and other comfort foods, opiates and other pain killers, over exercise, and other behaviors)
The Role of Diet in Neurotransmitter and Blood Sugar Optimization:
- Acquiring and assessing diet records
- Issues re: animal protein, saturated fat, and adequate calories
- Blood sugar regulating foods, amino acids, and other nutrients
- Eliminating all cravings for the new sugars, gluten, casein, and other addictive food substances
Special Emphasis Certifications
If candidates for certification would like to develop a specialty such as the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or chemical dependency, adjustments to the curriculum may be made and additional assignments and consultation offered.
Post-Certification Benefits
Recertification Requirements : Continued Growth Opportunity
- For the first three years, two new cases will be presented annually and discussed with Julia Ross or other Institute instructors whose suggestions (if any) must be followed and implementation documented in order for a practitioner to retain certification and referral status the following year. Our trainees universally find these sessions clinically invaluable.
- After three years, case write-up submissions will be required at the discretion of the Institute instructors only.
- Attendance at occasional continuing education seminars (phone or zoom) may also be required.
Program Costs
Note: For trainees who also take the Food Fundamentals course (1½ hrs. twice a month for 6 months) the cost will be additional.
Re-certification Costs:
1) 1-2 hour annual case review $100 – 200
2) Any required continuing education seminars, $50 – 100
*Note: For trainees who also take the Food Fundamentals course (1½ hrs. twice a month for 6 months) there will be an additional cost.
Distance Training in Food Fundamentals for Health Practitioners
Zoom Sessions
For psychotherapists and other health practitioners with little or no formal education in the fundamentals of diet and nutrition:
In the past, NNTI has referred these potential trainees to basic nutrient training programs since NNTI’s advanced amino acid training requires trainees to have an understanding of the food fundamentals in order to provide the vital dietary guidance needed to rebuild permanent neurotransmitter health. Now, however, we are providing that basic training ourselves! One of our own certified NNTS’ who is also a seasoned certified nutritionist has designed a program that combines the essentials of traditional eating with the strategies we have developed for dealing with modern food challenges. It may be taken during or before the advanced amino acid therapy training.
Seminar Session Topics:
I. Food Basics
II. Fats
III. Proteins
IV, Carbohydrates
V. Calories
VI. Digestion
VII. Food Sensitivities
VIII. Minerals And Water
IX. Blood Sugar Regulation
X. Cooking Basics
INSTRUCTORS:
- Laurie Hammer, NTP, NNTS. Lead Instructor, broadly experienced private practice nutritionist and amino acid therapy expert
ADVANCED AMINO ACID THERAPY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
05/06/19 – 10/21/19
COMPONENTS:
I. Foundations of amino acid therapy: 6 weeks of live (Zoom) interactive seminars with active Facebook group support. 2 hrs. per week on Monday evenings at 6 pm CST. All classes are recorded.
a. Recognizing and Understanding Deficiencies in Brain Neurotransmitter and Blood Sugar Function.
i. Serotonin, GABA, Endorphin, Dopamine/Norepinephrine, Hypoglycemia
b. The Client Assessment Process:
i. Evaluating symptoms and history using neurotransmitter deficiency and other questionnaires.
ii. Dyad practice between sessions.
iii. Each student will also receive an individual self-assessment intake session conducted by the instructor.
iv. Dietary Support: Evaluating diet records; adequate protein and calories; fatty acids, fiber, and carbohydrate needs; the vegan question.
c. Using Individual Amino Acids Therapeutically:
i. Selecting, Trialing, Dosing, monitoring, and documenting the effects of the aminos over time
ii. Termination
iii. Dyad practice between classes
iv. Homework after most classes
II. Twice monthly – 2-hour Monday evening case support and advanced topic seminars: 07/08/19 to 10/21/19:
o Supporting those withdrawing from SSRIs
o Bi-polar Spectrum issues
o Thyroid Factors
o Adrenal Factors
o Eating Disorders
o Addictions
o When and how to refer for specialized treatment.
o Monthly Case-Review and Troubleshooting Groups.
III. Individual 1-2 hour case consultations 1-2/month until the trainee’s case-work requirements of 20 cases with 8 formally presented in detail are met. (typically, within 4 months of the final seminar)
IV. Self-Study: Readings; CDs; DVDs
o The Mood Cure
o The Diet Cure
o The Craving Cure
o Amino Acid Therapy 2-day Core Training CD set/download
o Neuro-Nutrient Therapy: 21stCentury Treatment for Addictive Disorders CD set/download
o DVD Alternatives to Antidepressants.
o All items can be found at: https://store.juliarosscures.com/collections/books-cds-and-dvds
INSTRUCTORS:
- Laurie Hammer, NTP, NNTS. Lead Instructor, broadly experienced private practice nutritionist and amino acid therapy expert
- Julia Ross MA, NNTS, NNTI Director and other guest instructors
- Kelly Nelson CNC, NNTS
Tuition: $3000 to $3500: varies slightly depending on individual mentoring needs.
What kind of practice do I need?
What is the overall time commitment?
We encourage trainees to complete their certification process within a year. Initially, trainees will need to spend time listening to two CD sets, viewing a two-hour DVD, and reading Julia’s three books. They will then need to begin practicing amino acid therapy with a minimum of 20 clients and scheduling six to twelve, monthly individual case support sessions (via phone or Zoom) with their instructor (1-2 hrs. each). Eight of their cases will be formally written-up and presented. The time needed to prepare these eight cases for review depends on each student’s unique pace and their caseload. (To certify in 12 months, two cases should be delivered and presented to the instructor every 12 weeks.)
Group (Zoom) meetings last 2-3 hours each. Our Fall 2018 accelerated curriculum will include eight weekly foundational group sessions (total 16 hours) followed by twice monthly Zoom sessions which will focus on case discussion and advanced topics (16 hours). Homework assignments may follow any group or individual session.
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