THE G|R|O|W NUTRITION COUNSELING TRAINING PROGRAM
BECOME A SOLUTION-FOCUSED LEADER BY JOINING A NUTRITION COUNSELING TRAINING PROGRAM BASED ON THE SCIENCE OF WELLBEING.
Edible Psychology is on a mission to train nutrition and health professionals to become leaders in applying the science of wellbeing, behavioral sciences and emotional intelligence to their healthcare practices. Our training will give you the education and tools to help you guide others to develop greater self-awareness, self-efficacy, emotional agility and resiliency skills to improve overall wellbeing.
The G|R|O|W in health training program uses the crossroads of multiple fields of science to improve knowledge and skills in those that want to develop a greater solution-focused wellness-based approach to facilitating health behavior change.
We’ve created an approachable, modern and totally relatable style of training workshops that connect, make sense, and create big shifts for those that want to intentionally grow in their skills to develop overall wellbeing in their clients.
Training Description
G|R|O|W IN HEALTH is an evidence-based Nutrition Counseling Training Program. Over the course of 10 intensive hours the lectures and interactive group discussions will help you to learn more about foundational wellbeing and behavioral theories; help you to discover and improve your own self-awareness; provide you feedback so that you can grow in your own practical skills and give you a supportive network to help you continue to develop into an inspiring counselor that helps facilitate healthy changes in others.
Attendees will learn by exploring, practicing, and reflecting on the following:
The G|R|O|W in Health Program Counseling principles
Learning how to apply Positive Psychology, the science of Mental Wellbeing, to nutrition counseling.
Developing a deeper understanding of the Science of Behavior Change and Motivation
Learning to support a Growth Mindset and help your clients build Resiliency Skills
Learning the steps to an effective solution-focused Counseling Session.
Developing a strength-based interviewing skills that will help to promote long-term change.
Developing a systems-based approach to goal setting.
Developing greater awareness of non-verbal body language and how to spot when a client needs different support.
The Training component of this Program will be facilitated Virtually through 2021.
As part of the training, attendees will receive:
A Virtual copy of the G|R|O|W Training Workbook
2 months free access to group supervision sessions as a follow-up to the training
An invitation to join the network of the G|R|O|W program alumni dietitians and leaders that meet quarterly to support each other and learn more about how apply new approaches and updated science to their practice.
FAQ
+Who would benefit from the G|R|O|W in Health Training Program?
Anyone wanting to be a leader in applying the science of wellbeing in the field of nutrition or in a healthcare setting. Someone that would like to grow in a solution-focused appraoch to facilitating postive health behavior change. From students finding their path to effective nutrition counseliing, to experienced nutrition and health professionals that are ready to evolve their practice with an growth-based approach that supports both individuals mental and physical health.
+Why invest?
While the future of the COVID world is uncertain, how we lead through it and after is clear. Now more than ever, the world is in desperate need of nutrition and health professionals that have a growth mindest and focus on building programs that support both physical and mental health.
Companies state that one of their biggest concerns is their employees wellbeing. As nutrition professionals we understand the impact that nutrition plays on wellbeing, this training will help you to also support mental health in your approach to positive health behavior changes.
+EP Continues to Connect
Sara is passionate about creating more than a one-stop-shop training, and as such, she has focused on nurturing an inclusive, supportive and engaged community of lifelong learners who connect and inspire each other on-going.
Following on from the training, all alumni of Sara’s G|R|O|W Programs are invited to join her free quarterly EDIBLE PSYCHOLOGY Leadership Webinars, where they’ll experience new learning, unpack the latest research, further embed existing learning and share integration wins.
+How is G|R|O|W Program is facilitated?
G|R|O|W Training is facilitated in virtually throughout 2021.
+ACEND Core Competencies
This program is designed to fit the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Core Competencies.
It will fulfill:
2.4.14 Applies counseling principles and evidence informed practice when providing individual or group sessions.
1.15.5 Applies behavior change theories for nutritional health promotion and disease prevention.
And contribute to these competencies:
6.1 Incorporates critical thinking skills in practice
1.7 Integrates the principles of cultural competence within own practice and when directing services.
7.2 Uses effective communication, collaboration and advocacy skills.
7.1 Assumes professional responsibilities to provide safe, ethical and effective nutrition services.
6.3 Applies current research and evidence-informed practice to services.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Sara Soyeju, RD, MAPP is a professor of Nutrition Counseling - Theory and Practice at New York University (NYU) and specializes in applying Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Resilience to dietary and health counseling practices. She is a seasoned instructor who draws on her extensive experience counseling patients as a research and community dietitian in communities throughout the nation. She aims to create a unique learning environment that is truly memorable.