NW24: How Biography Becomes Biology: A Trauma Informed Approach to Treating Cancer (self study) Price: $95.00 Status: Available
Naturopathic Webinar 24
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CMEs 2 CEs
*PLEASE NOTE THIS WEBINAR IS APPROVED FOR 2 GENERAL CES
Originally Presented: Nov, 2018
Presenter:
Dr. Paul Epstein, ND
Category 1 Credits
CE Provider #805
310 670 8100
This course is pending approval by The California Acupuncture Board, Provider #805 for 2.5 hours of continuing education.
No refunds available.
Presentation Description:
Dis-ease tells a story, not just of the cells (biology) but of the self (biography). We need to listen to, and integrate, both stories in our clinical care.
Stress is a contributing factor in illness. The latest research is confirming and expanding on this idea in ways that can, and should, revolutionize our treatment of chronic disease.
Research into the impact of childhood trauma on adult disease reveals a deeper relationship, than previously recognized, between adverse childhood events, stress and trauma and chronic diseases in adulthood. Biography can and does influence our biology. There is a growing realization of the critical importance of effectively and skillfully integrating this knowledge into the practice of medicine.
In this presentation, I will explain the theories and current research regarding how biography becomes biology, describe a practical process for “connecting the cell and the self” in clinical practice and apply those concepts to the treatment of people with cancer.
Goals and Objectives
Gain a working knowledge of the latest research into the impact of stress (and our response to it) in health and disease
Gain a working knowledge of the theory, latest research and available resources on the impact of childhood trauma in adult disease, including an understanding of what qualifies as “trauma”
Understand how working with stress and trauma fits into the spectrum of an Integrative, whole-person approach to Naturopathic Oncology
Learn practical therapeutic techniques for incorporating the treatment of stress and childhood trauma, and its impact, in cancer treatment
Define and explore “narrative medicine” as a modality for healing the patient’s biography as a way to support curing their biology in Naturopathic Oncology
Clarify the difference between acknowledging the role of biography in the disease process and blaming the patient for creating their illness. I will clearly explain how and why acknowledging and exploring a patient’s biography as part of an integrative approach to cancer care is an empowering and liberating experience that enhances treatment effectiveness
Brief Biography:
A pioneer and leading voice in Mind-Body Integrative Medicine, Paul Epstein, ND has persistently been leading the charge to bring awareness to the mind-body connection – and its extraordinary role in healing – for over 30 years. Dr. Epstein graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in 1984. His post-graduate residency program focused on preventive medicine and lifestyle counseling. He was the Co-founder and Co-director of the Israel Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Israel. In his practice, Dr. Epstein integrates naturopathic medicine with life-changing mind-body therapies. He has a long history of successfully treating patients with chronic diseases and serious health challenges. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Epstein travels worldwide, lecturing and presenting workshops. He is a sought-after presenter for all of the major Naturopathic and Holistic Medicine organizations throughout the US and Canada and has lectured and taught workshops for many Naturopathic colleges and universities.
Dr. Epstein is on the faculty of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), and teaches in their Inter-professional Fellowship in Integrative Health and Medicine. He has published many articles for Naturopathic Doctors News and Review (NDNR) and is the author of “Happiness Through Meditation.”
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