Dr. Josh Friedman earned his doctorate in Psychology from New York University and did post-doctoral training in Psychoanalysis from the Training and Research Institute for Self Psychology (TRISP) in New York City. After working in the field for a few years, he realized that something was missing from traditional mental health treatment.
Curiosity and a chance meeting led him to discover the world of Nutritional Psychology, which teaches that many psychological issues are caused or made worse by underlying biochemical/nutritional deficiencies. Along the way he became certified as a yoga teacher, incorporating the emphasis on breathing techniques, meditation and movement into his work, as essential tools for working with mental health at the deepest levels.
To enhance his effectiveness in helping people heal and grow, he became certified as a Holistic Health Counselor at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York and went on to earn a Diploma of Comprehensive Nutrition (Dip.CN) from Huntington College of Health Sciences. He has been lead to go deeper into the biochemistry of mental health by becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and studying with mental health nutrition greats such as Julia Ross, MA, Dr. Charles Gant, MD, and Dr. William Walsh, Ph.D.
Dr. Josh has an Integrative Psychotherapy practice in Omaha, Nebraska and has a web based mental health functional medicine practice called Alternative Mental Health Solution to help people find and fix the ROOT causes of their mental health struggles.
Functional Medicine for Psychotherapists
In this one-hour talk, practicing psychologist and psychotherapist, Dr. Josh Friedman will explain how learning about functional medicine (even if you never do any testing) can help you and your psychotherapy clients. This knowledge is especially important for your clients who have been labeled ‘treatment resistant’.
The talk will define functional medicine for mental health and will identify the common root physical causes for depression, anxiety, ADHD and other mental health conditions. Dr. Friedman will introduce you 4 powerful lifestyle practices that can wire the brain and body for heali...Read moreng and he will tell you about five common lab tests that any medical provider can order to address the most common physical imbalances linked to the mental health issues you see in your practice every day.
At the end of the talk, Dr. Friedman will introduce you to the Functional Medicine for Behavioral Therapists Training Program being offered by Psychiatry Redefined this spring for those interested in learning more. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Describe 3 common physical root causes for mental health symptoms.
- Learn the 5 common lab tests every mental health client should get.
- Learn the key components mental health diet.
- List the 5 main lifestyle practices that functional medicine addresses for mental health.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Learning Levels
- Beginner
Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
07:30 PM EDT - 08:30 PM EDT
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Dr. Josh Friedman, Psy.D., CFMP, FDN-P
Agenda
7:30pm - 8:30pm - PresentationCE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
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