Rhythms of Recovery

Diet

Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on July 18, 2024

Bariatric surgery offers the potential for substantial weight loss, but it also presents a complex array of psychological and nutritional challenges.

Bariatric surgery offers the potential for substantial weight loss, but it also presents a complex array of psychological and nutritional challenges.

Trauma

The Healing Power of Stories

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on July 11, 2024

Stories and myths often depict universal experiences of trauma, using archetypal messages to communicate meaning that resonates with individuals facing personal challenges.

Stories and myths often depict universal experiences of trauma, using archetypal messages to communicate meaning that resonates with individuals facing personal challenges.

Diet

The Neglected Link Between Inflammation and Mental Health

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on June 27, 2024

Chronic inflammation is influenced by factors such as poor diet and chronic stress. It significantly contributes to mental health issues like depression and cognitive decline.

Chronic inflammation is influenced by factors such as poor diet and chronic stress. It significantly contributes to mental health issues like depression and cognitive decline.

Trauma

Understanding Sugar Dependence in Trauma Recovery

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on June 17, 2024

An overlooked element in trauma recovery—overcoming a dependence on sugar—can also decrease inflammation, pain, and depression.

An overlooked element in trauma recovery—overcoming a dependence on sugar—can also decrease inflammation, pain, and depression.

Integrative Medicine

Spirituality and Meaning-Making

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on June 6, 2024

Clinicians can empower clients by understanding and engaging their belief systems to foster meaning and psychobiological change.

Clinicians can empower clients by understanding and engaging their belief systems to foster meaning and psychobiological change.

Therapy

Trauma Recovery Through Somatic Touch Therapy

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on May 30, 2024

Somatic touch therapy and its integration with psychotherapy for trauma treatment have broad applications.

Somatic touch therapy and its integration with psychotherapy for trauma treatment have broad applications.

Relationships

The Healing Power of Animal-Human Relationships

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on May 23, 2024

Our relationships with other beings have the potential to be profoundly healing, as deep experiences of love, care, and co-regulation occur.

Our relationships with other beings have the potential to be profoundly healing, as deep experiences of love, care, and co-regulation occur.

Diet

Culinary Medicine for Eating Disorders

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on May 16, 2024

Culinary medicine helps people make personal decisions about accessing and eating high-quality meals that help prevent and treat disease and restore well-being.

Culinary medicine helps people make personal decisions about accessing and eating high-quality meals that help prevent and treat disease and restore well-being.

Mindfulness

Yoga for Trauma and Self-Regulation in Youth

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on May 9, 2024

Yoga has the ability to reduce anxiety and enhance self-regulation and attachment in youth.

Yoga has the ability to reduce anxiety and enhance self-regulation and attachment in youth.

Postpartum Depression

Overcoming Postpartum Depression With Supportive Traditions

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on May 2, 2024

Integrative approaches to treating postpartum depression and anxiety may include a range of interventions tailored to the specific needs of the mother.

Integrative approaches to treating postpartum depression and anxiety may include a range of interventions tailored to the specific needs of the mother.

Diet

Healthy Fats for Mental Health

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on April 26, 2024

Introducing good-quality fats into your diet as both foods and supplements and eliminating poor-quality fats are essential steps in a nutritional recovery program.

Introducing good-quality fats into your diet as both foods and supplements and eliminating poor-quality fats are essential steps in a nutritional recovery program.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Exploring Consciousness: What Are Entheogens?

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on April 18, 2024

Integrative medicine treatment of post-traumatic stress has been evolving and growing worldwide to include entheogens, also called psychedelic medicine.

Integrative medicine treatment of post-traumatic stress has been evolving and growing worldwide to include entheogens, also called psychedelic medicine.

Diet

4 Nutrition Lessons for Mental Health

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on May 19, 2023

The answer to whether nutrition affects mental health is a resounding yes.

The answer to whether nutrition affects mental health is a resounding yes.

Grief

Feeling Down This Holiday Season?

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on December 27, 2021

It is natural to feel grief and loss during the holidays and at the end of the year. These tools can help you cope.

It is natural to feel grief and loss during the holidays and at the end of the year. These tools can help you cope.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Using Psychedelics to Treat PTSD

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on May 13, 2021

PTSD disrupts the rhythmic function of consciousness. Psychedelics can help restore that sense of rhythm and balance.

PTSD disrupts the rhythmic function of consciousness. Psychedelics can help restore that sense of rhythm and balance.

Trauma

Addressing Cultural Barriers With Traumatized Patients

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on March 14, 2021

How to address cultural barriers and overcome oppressive ideologies when working with traumatized patients.

How to address cultural barriers and overcome oppressive ideologies when working with traumatized patients.

Anxiety

A Little-Known Symptom of PTSD and Pandemic Anxiety

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on February 21, 2021

Pandemic anxiety and PTSD commonly lead to this hidden symptom. Learn what to do to address it.

Pandemic anxiety and PTSD commonly lead to this hidden symptom. Learn what to do to address it.

Health

The 3 Easiest Lifestyle Changes for Mental Health

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on December 30, 2020

Feeling overwhelmed about how to begin to improve your mental health? These 3 simple lifestyle changes are a good start.

Feeling overwhelmed about how to begin to improve your mental health? These 3 simple lifestyle changes are a good start.

Health

How Nitric Oxide Helps Mental Health and COVID-19 Response

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on December 11, 2020

Nitric oxide is essential in fighting depression and to protect against the effects of COVID-19.

Nitric oxide is essential in fighting depression and to protect against the effects of COVID-19.

Stress

Easy Breathing Exercises for COVID Stress

Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on December 3, 2020

Use these special breathing exercises to reduce COVID-19-related stress and anxiety.

Use these special breathing exercises to reduce COVID-19-related stress and anxiety.