Trauma-informed Nutrition Counseling
We offer free 15 minute consultations
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Our Nutrition Counseling Clinicians
Our team takes an evidence-based, trauma-informed, and nervous system approach to nutrition care. Each clinician offers a diversity of experience, knowledge, and specialties. To learn more about a provider, click on a profile. If you would like to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, click on contact.
Key Principles of Trauma-Informed Nutrition Counseling at Carmel Therapy Network
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Safety & Trust
Creating a safe and supportive environment is essential for trauma survivors to feel comfortable and open to exploring their relationship with food and their body. Nutrition counselors will prioritize building trust and rapport with their clients and avoid any actions or behaviors that may trigger feelings of fear or anxiety.
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Empowerment & Choice
Trauma can leave individuals feeling powerless and out of control. Trauma-informed nutrition counseling seeks to restore the client's sense of agency and autonomy by empowering them to make their own choices about their health and wellness.
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Holistic & Integrative Approach
Trauma affects every aspect of a person's life, and as such, trauma-informed nutrition counseling takes a holistic and integrative approach. Your counselors may explore not just the client's diet and exercise habits but also their sleep, stress management, and social support systems.
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Sensitivity & Compassion
Trauma survivors may be experiencing a range of emotions, including shame, guilt, and fear. Trauma-informed nutrition counselors will approach their clients with sensitivity and compassion and avoid any language or behaviors that may be triggering or re-traumatizing. You have the right to inform your Nutrition Counselor of language or experiences that don’t work for you.
Our Approach
Empowering Individuals to Thrive
At Carmel Therapy Network, we prioritize Safety and Trust, Empowerment and Choice, and a Holistic Approach in our mental health services. Our team practices Trauma-informed Nutrition Counseling with Sensitivity and Compassion at its core. We believe in creating a safe space where individuals can explore their emotions and experiences, leading to healing and growth.
Trauma-informed Nutrition Counseling Services
Trauma-informed Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) provided by our licensed Dietitians is an effective method for enhancing nourishment, health, and overall-being from an understanding and compassionate perspective. Trauma-informed care integration addresses complex medical issues or chronic health conditions, especially for those who have experienced trauma and goes beyond standard nutrition care as the gold standard.
Our Dietitians understand that trauma and stress influences every aspect of a person’s life including their relationship with self. Traditional nutrition counseling may fall short in tailored care promoting Nervous System regulation, which is why our trauma-informed approach acknowledges the interplay between trauma and health in nutrition care. We aim to provide a safe, supportive environment for nutrition care, focusing on your unique nervous system. In trauma-informed nutrition counseling sessions, you are encouraged to actively engage with choice and autonomy.
We adhere to evidence-based care standards, ensuring that our recommendations are tailored to your unique experiences and needs. Your trauma-informed Dietitian collaborates with you to create a personalized plan that considers any barriers related to trauma. Trauma-informed care takes into account your specific nutritional and nervous system requirements. Integrative nutrition emphasizes the balance of body, mind, spirit, and lifestyle without relying generic meal plans. Our Dietitians help you understand how your nutrition and mental health are interconnected, listening to your goals with empathy, and addressing any intolerances, deficiencies, or allergies that may impact your well-being. By adopting a trauma-informed approach, Nutrition Counselors support clients transforming their relationship with food, ultimately fostering better physical, emotional, and psychological health. With the right guidance, anyone can learn to nourish themselves in a way that encourages overall wellness.