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Dr. Renee Rienecke: Family-Based Treatment (FBT) (A Treatment for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa)

Renee D. Rienecke, PhD, FAED, is a licensed clinical psychologist, Director of Research for Galen Hope, consultant to ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition at Denver Health, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University.  After earning her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan, Dr. Rienecke received her PhD from Northwestern University and completed her clinical psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago.  Dr. Rienecke has over 25 years of experience in the field of eating disorders, and has extensive experience building and directing treatment programs, including the University of Michigan Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program and the Medical University of South Carolina Eating Disorders Program.  Dr. Rienecke is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, a member of the Eating Disorders Research Society, and a faculty member of the Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders.
Website: https://www.acute.org/ 
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Dr. David Grand: Brainspotting (A Neuroexperiential Model for Treating Trauma)

Dr. Grand is a psychotherapist, writer, lecturer, performance coach and humanitarian famous for the discovery and development of the internationally acclaimed Brainspotting method, which brings about life-changing breakthroughs. In the past 22 years, over 50,000 people have been trained in the Brainspotting method across every continent.
Website: https://brainspotting.com/
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Dr. Christina Bjorndal: Naturopathic Medicine (A Natural Approach to Mental Wellness)

Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND draws upon her lived experience with depression (suicide survivor - 3x), anxiety, bulimia, bipolar disorder type 1 (psychosis survivor - 6x) and cancer as well as her clinical training in naturopathic medicine & her additional training in mind, body medicine when striving to address patients mental health concerns. Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and best-selling author. She is recognized as a top ND to follow by two independent organizations. Her book "Beyond the Label: 10 Steps to Improve Your Mental Health with Naturopathic Medicine" is a comprehensive guide to mental health and she has created two courses: 1) Moving Beyond the Mental Health Label program for individuals and 2) A Clinician's Integrative Mental Health Program.
Managing Problematic Thoughts: https://www.drbjorndal.com/4R
Books: https://www.drbjorndal.com/books
Moving Beyond program: https://www.drbjorndal.com/moving-beyond-the-mental-health-label
Website: drchristinabjorndal.com
Instagram: @drchrisbjorndal
Facebook: Dr. Christina Bjorndal
 
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Michael Morgan: CranioSacral Therapy (The Effectiveness of CST for Mental and Spiritual Growth)

Michael Morgan has been an instructor of CranioSacral Therapy for the Upledger Institute for over 20 years, and has been involved in mind body work over three decades. He has taught this technique extensively in the US and internationally over this period of time.
He has pioneered and coordinated research in the application of CranioSacral Therapy to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, and was instrumental in publishing research in the American Journal of Gerontological Nursing, as well as ongoing research in this area.
Michael has presented his findings at the American Society of Aging over the last few years, as well as presenting at a variety of conferences and TED talks, and has most recently been the host of the virtual Alzheimer’s World Summit and the Longevity World Summit.
Website: https://preventingalzheimers.com/michael-morgan/
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Dr. Anna Precht: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (Overcoming Emotional Dysregulation & Self-Destructive Behaviors)

Dr. Anna Precht is an Instructor in Psychology at the Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry and a Senior Clinical Consultant at McLean Hospital. With nearly twenty years of experience, including as a director of residential and outpatient programs, she specializes in the use of evidence-based treatments including DBT and CBT and is particularly interested in the treatment of borderline personality disorder and self-injurious behaviors. She supervises, trains, and consults to individuals, teams, and programs throughout the US and internationally. Dr. Precht's private practice is located outside of Boston.
 
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Dr. Philip Bailey: Homeopathy (Constitutional Remedies, Cases, and Treating Emotional & Mental Disorders)

Dr. Philip Bailey is a homeopath, physician, and author. He originally trained as a medical doctor, qualifying in London in 1984, and subsequently studied Homeopathy at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital. For 20 years, Dr. Bailey practiced as a General Practitioner in Fremantle, West Australia, offering homeopathy and counseling alongside conventional medical treatment.Dr. Bailey studied psychotherapy and hypnotherapy in Perth, and completed Systemic Constellation therapy training in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has published 3 books on homeopathy - Homeopathic Psychology, Carcinosinum - A clinical materia medica, and Lac Remedies in Practice. Dr. Bailey has also published a book on psychology - I'll Meet You There. Dr. Bailey lives in Portugal and is now semi-retired; he continues to offer online counseling and homeopathy sessions.
Website: http://www.drphilipbailey.net/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilipBaileyMD/
 
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Mabel Katz: Ho'oponopono (An Ancient Hawaiian Healing Practice)

Mabel Katz is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and seminar leader who is recognized as a leading authority on Ho’oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian art and practice for achieving greater clarity of purpose and living and working more effectively. She has crafted a series of keynotes, talks, and seminars for corporations, businesses, and individuals – including seminars for children – that apply the practices of Ho’oponopono to bring companies closer to their full potential and give people an edge at work and in all areas of life.Based on using forgiveness and gratitude, her presentations focus on practical ways for reaching what she calls Zero Frequency®, a state where we are free of restrictive memories and limiting self-talk. From the clarity of Zero, outstanding solutions become apparent and excellent choices can be made.Mabel is also rapidly gaining recognition for her work in support of world peace. Honored with the prestigious 2012 Mil Milenious de Paz Peace Flag, acknowledging her world-peace initiative, Peace Within Is World Peace, she was officially recognized as one of the world’s pre-eminent Peace Ambassadors and on January 1, 2015 she was awarded the prestigious Public Peace Prize.
 
Website: www.mabelkatz.com
Instagram: @mabelkatz
 
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Dr. Julie Osborn: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (The Gold Standard of Psychotherapy)

Dr. Julie has been in practice for over 25 years. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the most effective and well studied modality of psychotherapy. Dr. Osborn worked at UCI Neuropsychiatric Center in Orange, CA for over 10 years. She volunteers for Families Forward in Irvine offering counseling to families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Dr. Osborn is a Certified TEAM Therapist: LEVEL 2 and has been featured on many reputable publications such as the OC Metro and the OC Register. She has also appeared as a guest therapist on the Dr. Phil Show. In 2006, Dr. Osborn was included in Empires “Who’s Who Honors Edition 2005-2006 for Outstanding Professionals in their field."
Dr Julie's website: www.mycognitivebehavioraltherapy.com
Instagram: @mycbtpodcast
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Dr. Ray Rivas: Ketamine Therapy (Applications, Mechanisms of Action, Treatment Protocols, and More)

Dr. Ray Rivas is a board-certified acute care and trauma surgeon turned ketamine therapy specialist, with over 12 years of experience utilizing ketamine for both medical and mental health treatments. As the founder of Innerbloom Ketamine Therapy in San Luis Obispo, California, Dr. Rivas leads a compassionate and skilled team dedicated to providing ketamine therapy combined with psychotherapy, offering transformative care for patients facing challenges such as treatment-resistant depression and chronic pain.
 
Before founding Innerbloom in 2022, Dr. Rivas worked on the frontlines of emergency and trauma medicine in Santa Maria, California, and Austin, Texas, where his experiences in critical care sparked a passion for addressing mental health needs. Originally from Arizona, Dr. Rivas earned his medical degree at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas. Today, his work combines his medical expertise with a deep commitment to tackling the ongoing mental health crisis.
 
https://www.innerbloomketamine.com/
 
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Dr. Peta Stapleton: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) / “Tapping” (A Psychophysiological Stress Reduction Technique)

Dr. Peta Stapleton is a registered clinical/health Psychologist and Professor in Psychology at Bond University (Australia) who embraces evidence-based and innovative techniques. Peta is the current Chair of Graduate Research at Bond University and is a world-leading researcher in Emotional Freedom Techniques (‘Tapping’). She has been awarded many achievements including the Harvey Baker Research Award for meticulous research (Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology), and the 2019 Psychologist of the Year (Australian Allied Health Awards). She was named the Vice Chancellor Research Supervisor of the Year in 2019 and 2024 at Bond University and in 2024 The Australia Psychological Society award Peta The Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Science Award.
Peta has authored The Science Behind Tapping: A Proven Stress Management Technique for the Mind and Body (Hay House), which won Best Self-Help Book (2019 Best Book Awards, American Book Fest). Her latest book is Memory Improvement Through EFT Tapping (McFarland, 2023). Peta is an accomplished speaker and presenter, and has been featured on more than 100 podcasts worldwide. She has presented at more than 100 Australian and international conferences and is the featured presenter of the Everyday Tapping Series for Gaia, TEDx talk Is Therapy Facing a Revolution?, and The Infinite Game.
Scientific Research
Peta has exceptional performance in psychological research and is well regarded as an international leader, leading 22 clinical research trials. She has developed a reputation for taking a niche area (Clinical EFT) and subjecting it to rigorous clinical trials to contribute to a quality evidence base. This has resulted in a profound impression in the academic and general community, directly impacted other university and health department behaviour, government policy, treatment programs and therapist choice of modality. She has led several special editions on Clinical EFT for Q1 journals and sits on the scientific advisory of The Tapping Solution (Nick Ortner), Encephalon LLC (Dr Joe Dispenza), the Mind Heart Connect Foundation, and the editorial boards of OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, and Scientific Reports, the 5th most cited journal in the world.  Peta sits on the Academic Board for the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, and is a grant and ethics reviewer for the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare, USA.
Peta has in excess of 140 research publications (journal articles), 6 books, 7 book chapters, more than 120 Australian and international conference presentations, and 80+ podcast interviews. She has trained more than 2000 teachers in Tapping in the Classroom and more than 1000 therapists in Clinical EFT.
Summary of EFT Research (as of late 2022): https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.951451/full
Dr. Stapleton's Research: https://research.bond.edu.au/en/persons/peta-stapleton
EFT Handouts: https://www.petastapleton.com/about-eft
Science Overview & Free Webinars: https://www.petastapleton.com/science-of-tapping-2022
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