Improving Mental Health: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection

Schedule

Wed Jan 28 2026 at 08:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Kirtland Community College M-TEC | Gaylord, MI

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Let's dive deep into the mind-body connection and explore ways to boost mental health together!
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


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Where is it happening?

Kirtland Community College M-TEC, 60 Livingston Boulevard, Gaylord, United States

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Tickets

USD 110.00

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