As a nutritionist and somatic therapist, the connection between weight and trauma affects almost everyone. From no appetite or hunger cues, to overeating and purging, to fad diets and skipping meals — being in balance with our food and our bodies isn’t something that we just easily do. But we can start to notice the body’s cues, and begin to practice.

In this session, I’ll teach how to use nutrition to restore your nervous system and give practical tips on how to titrate into a new way of eating (again: not a diet!!).

I’ll also speak to my own journey of binge-eating junk food and carbs to healing childhood traumas through a balancing diet and somatic techniques, which you will also be able to apply to your own food journey.

This session will be 60 minutes and is free to attend. Everyone who registers will receive a replay.

You can read more about the session here.

On March 19th Luis will be presenting with his friend Dr. Aimie Apigian on the topic of Trauma & Nutrition in Therapy at the 49th Annual Psychotherapy Networker Symposium in Washington, DC. Don't worry if you can't get there in person - there is a virtual option!

This powerful collaboration is going to teach therapists, counselors, and self-healers how to make their stress and trauma recovery more effective by understanding the science of adrenaline, integrating parts work around food cravings, and learning how foods can increase hyperarousal and even functional freeze in our bodies and our client's bodies.

This event is aimed at clinicians and mental health workers, and CEs will be provided, however ALL are welcome to join whether you're a therapist or not.

For 49 years, the Networker Symposium has been a gathering of connection, creativity, and rejuvenation for therapists dedicated to creating meaningful change for clients, communities, and themselves.

Featuring dozens of the field's leading innovators, and a community of over 5,000 of your devoted colleagues, this is the place to access the latest advances in the field and discover a range of possibilities to bring fresh ideas and inspiration to your practice.

You can register below, and use the code PN50SYM to get $50 off.