Improving Mental Health: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
Schedule
Wed Jan 28 2026 at 08:30 am to 03:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Kirtland Community College M-TEC | Gaylord, MI
About this Event
Join us at Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) in Gaylord, MI for a deep dive into a better understanding of how the body and mind connect and ways to improve mental health.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Improving Mental Health: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
Host: Stephany Peffers, B.S., CMNCS, LMSW
Info: Learning Objectives:
1. The importance of the mind-body connection
2. The role of the Vagus nerve and nervous system development
3. An understanding of Polyvagal Theory
4. Understanding the mind-gut connection (gut as second brain)
5. Factors that influence mental health including inflammation and trauma
6. How to incorporate diet and lifestyle changes to improve mental health
7. How to use this information with clients/patients
Untitled agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Improving Mental Health: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
Info: Learning Objectives:
1. The importance of the mind-body connection
2. The role of the Vagus nerve and nervous system development
3. An understanding of Polyvagal Theory
4. Understanding the mind-gut connection (gut as second brain)
5. Factors that influence mental health including inflammation and trauma
6. How to incorporate diet and lifestyle changes to improve mental health
7. How to use this information with clients/patients
Where is it happening?
Kirtland Community College M-TEC, 60 Livingston Boulevard, Gaylord, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 110.00



