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Advanced & Specialty Programs

Advanced & Specialty Educational Programs Need Continuing Education Credits (CECs), want to zero in on a specialty, or just looking to expand your knowledge? These NANP-approved programs are perfect for holistic nutrition professionals. The hardest part is deciding which one to take first! Please note: all CECs listed are NANP-approved. https://nanp.org/ceus-advanced-and-specialty-education/

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Certified Mental Wellness Coach

Posted By NANP Editor, Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Certified Mental Wellness Coach

Presented by Dr. Shawn Talbott

16 CECs

The Certified Mental Wellness Coach (CMWC) program is a 16-hour educational course designed to equip professionals with a foundational understanding of diet and lifestyle factors that influence mental wellness. It explores the Microbiome-Gut-Heart-Brain-Axis and its impact on mood, energy, focus, stress resilience, and sleep quality.

Session Outlines:

1. Overview of Mental Wellness – Understanding the foundations of psychological well-being.
2. Brain Stress & Neurotransmitters – The role of cortisol, neurotransmitters, and stress physiology.
3. Microbiome & Gut-Brain-Axis – Exploring the gut’s impact on serotonin, dopamine, and other neurochemicals.
4. Heart-Brain-Axis – Examining the influence of cardiovascular health on mood and cognition.
5. Immune System & Mental Wellness – The immune system as a communication organ in mental health.
6. Food & Mood – The role of functional nutrition in supporting mental fitness.
7. Movement & Physical Performance – The connection between exercise and emotional regulation.
8. Sleep Science – The biochemical effects of sleep deprivation and strategies for improvement.
9. Mindset & Emotional Regulation – The importance of social connection, gratitude, and mindfulness.
10. Dietary Supplements for Mental Wellness – Research-backed ingredients for stress management and cognitive function.
11. Aging & Cognitive Decline – How inflammation and nutrition affect long-term mental health.

Register HERE.