Psychologist-nutritionist. Nutritionist - course 7500 rub. from Moscow Institute of Psychology, training 1400 hours, date November 29, 2023.

Brief course program

In each module:

Practical tasks to consolidate the material;
Constant support of the curator;
Current webinars in real time;
Free access to the library.
21 Thematic module

Module 1. Fundamentals of modern psychology

You will learn to understand the essence of the mental form of reflection, the nature and patterns of human mental activity, you will learn basic laws established in the framework of studies of motivation, emotions, attention, will, sensation and perception, memory and thinking person.

Subject and tasks of psychology
Higher mental functions: sensations and perception
Higher mental functions: memory, attention, imagination
Higher mental functions: thinking and speech
Consciousness
Personality. Abilities and skills
Personality. Temperament and character
Personality. Emotions, will, motives
Personality development in ontogenesis
Activity and motivation

Module 2. Psychology and psychotherapy of addictive and codependent behavior

During the training process, you will work through modern theoretical concepts of the phenomenon of addiction, learn to analyze motivational the structure of various forms of addictive behavior, study the psychodynamics of disorders, and be able to develop indications for adequate psychotherapy.

Types of dependencies
Symptoms of addictions
Bulimia
Anorexia nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa
Erotomania and sexaholism
Emotional addiction
Computer addiction
Internet addiction
Computer addiction therapy
Chemical dependencies
Stages of addiction formation
Alcohol addiction
Symptoms and classification of alcohol disorders
Personality changes in chronic alcoholism
Ways to identify possible alcoholism
Addiction
What do chemical addictions give people?
12 step rehabilitation program
Psychotherapeutic methods in the treatment of drug addiction

Module 3. Psychological counseling

You will listen to expert lectures and learn how a consultation with a psychologist works. Learn the basic principles of individual and group psychological counseling. You will learn what tools allow a psychological consultant to find an approach to a client, identify the root causes of a crisis and understand ways to overcome it.

Goals and objectives of psychological counseling
Types of psychological assistance
Organization of psychological counseling
Stages of psychological counseling
Ethical Principles of Psychological Counseling
Requirements for a consulting psychologist
Skills of a psychologist-consultant
Basic skills of a psychological consultant
Complex counseling skills
Special counseling skills
Methods of psychological counseling
Testing in psychological counseling
Basic queries in psychological counseling. Types of clients. Anxiety disorders
Basic queries in psychological counseling. OCD; hysterical, paranoid, schizoid, narcissistic personality type.
Basic queries in psychological counseling. Working with grief and crying clients.
Theories of psychological counseling
Client resistance
Assessing the effectiveness of psychological counseling

Module 4. Practical nutrition

During the course program, you will learn the basic concepts of nutritional science, consider the boundaries of a specialist’s competencies in issues of dietetics, study the concept of a complete diet, become familiar with the main nutrients and nutrient composition food. You will receive practical counseling tools and also cover important topics such as food addiction, genetic and epigenetic factors affecting quality and duration life.

Basic concepts of nutritionology. Boundaries of competence of a specialist in matters of dietetics.
Digestive system
Completeness of the diet. Essential Nutrients
Nutritional supplements
Energy exchange
Diet
Practical counseling tools
Body type and weight
Weight correction
Working with Special Populations
4P concept
Nutrient composition of food
Human microbiome
Dietary supplements, vitamins and minerals
Body detox
Universal rules
Normalization of diet. Where to begin?
The effect of sleep on health
Food addiction
Genetic and epigenetic factors affecting quality and life expectancy

Module 5. Clinical Dietetics

In this module, you will look at the structure and functions of the gastrointestinal tract, and get acquainted with various nutrition protocols: autoimmune, anti-candida and others. You will understand therapeutic nutrition for obesity, diabetes and therapeutic fasting. You will become familiar with topics such as the interpretation of biochemical blood tests, hormones and human markers.

Modern aspects of dietetics
Structure and functions of the gastrointestinal tract
Therapeutic nutrition for gastrointestinal diseases
Elimination-reintroduction diet (ERD)
Autoimmune Protocol
Anti-candida plan
Therapeutic nutrition for obesity
Therapeutic fasting
Therapeutic nutrition for diabetes
Allergies and food intolerances
Interpretation of a complete blood count
Interpretation of biochemical blood test
Vitamins and microelements
Human hormones and markers

Module 6. Dietary counseling

During the course, you will review the basics of nutritional counseling, learn the necessary skills and algorithm for nutritional counseling. Explore various problems that can be resolved through nutritional counseling. You will study topics such as: basal metabolism, energy expenditure and intake, healthy eating habits, physical activity, physique and weight. Learn the basics of creating an individual diet, methods and tools in the work of a nutritionist

Basics of Nutritional Counseling
Dietary counseling skills and algorithm
Main problems resolved through nutritional counseling
BX. Energy consumption and supply
Basics of creating an individual diet
Healthy eating habits
Physical activity
Body type and weight
Techniques in the work of a consultant
Tools for a consultant's work

Module 7. Sports Dietetics

During the course you will look at the composition of the athlete’s diet and nutritional regimen. You will study such issues as the relationship between the athlete’s diet and the sport, drinking regimen, dietary supplements, vitamins and minerals in the athlete’s preparation, as well as his diet depending on the preparation stage.

Comparison of nutrition for an athlete, a physically active person and a non-exercise person
Composition of an athlete's diet
Athlete's diet
The relationship between an athlete’s nutrition and the sport
Athlete's drinking regime
Dietary supplements in the preparation of an athlete
Vitamins in the preparation of an athlete
Minerals in the preparation of an athlete
An athlete’s nutrition depending on the stage of preparation
Nutrition and body composition of an athlete

Module 8. Psychopathology of eating behavior

In this module you will learn the classification of eating disorders, eating styles and eating scripts, consider modern myths about the regulation of eating behavior and body weight, and also get acquainted with risk factors for eating disorders behavior. You will study such current topics as sugar and food addiction, insulin resistance and diabetes, excess weight and character.

Modern myths about the regulation of eating behavior and body weight
Classification of eating disorders
Food styles and food scripts
Eating disorders: is it possible to be overweight?
Risk factors for eating disorders: fat and hormones
Health and excess weight
Sugar and food addiction
Insulin resistance and diabetes
Excess weight and character
Excess weight and social pressure

Module 9. Professional ethics

You will be able to use regulatory knowledge when carrying out professional activities, navigate the diversity approaches to morality, conscience and moral feelings, use the basic concepts of ethics to solve typical professional problems practices.

Code of Ethics
Therapeutic contract, violation of EC RPO, typical mistakes of a consulting psychologist
Levels of human consciousness, levels of the unconscious, semantic principles of work
Empathy, rapport, transference, countertransference
Moral dilemma, emotional burnout

Module 10. Anatomy and physiology of the digestive system

In this module, you will study the digestive system in detail: the digestive organs and their functions. Get acquainted with the meaning of macro and micro nutrients: fats, proteins and carbohydrates, understand the process of formation and consumption of energy.

Nutrition and its meaning. Digestive organs and their functions
Digestive system: mouth, pharynx, esophagus
Digestive system: stomach, small intestine
Digestive system: colon, liver
Digestive system: pancreas
Macro and micro nutrients: fats, proteins and carbohydrates
Education and energy consumption

Module 11. The problem of excess weight: causes and consequences

During the course you will study the physiological and psychological causes of excess weight. Consider its physiological consequences and learn how to prevent it. You will also understand the relationship between stress and excess weight and get acquainted with anti-stress management.

Overweight concept
Physiological causes of excess weight
Psychological causes of excess weight
Physiological consequences of excess weight
The relationship between stress and excess weight
Prevention of excess weight
Anti-stress management

Module 12. Anthropometry. Methods for assessing body composition. Body mass index. Body types

In this module you will become familiar with the methodology of anthropometric studies and study methods for assessing body composition. Consider topics such as body mass index, body types, and somatoscopy.

Anthropometry
Methodology of anthropometric studies
Methods for assessing body composition
Body mass index
Body types
Methods for assessing body composition
Somatoscopy

Module 13. Dietetics and nutrition in working with eating disorders.

During the course program, you will learn what eating behavior and eating disorders are, study the types of eating disorders and the consequences of their development.

What are food addictions and eating disorders?
Types of eating disorders and consequences of their development

Module 14. Psychosomatics: body-oriented methods of work

In this module you will study the basics of psychosomatics, understand the background of psychosomatic disorders, and consider diagnostic methods in psychosomatics.

Introduction to Psychology
Psychological concepts
Psychology of cognitive processes
Structure of consciousness
General and individual in the human psyche. Personality typologies
Socio-psychological phenomena
Biological foundations of development and developmental psychology
Psychosomatics
Body-oriented therapy
Legal regulation

Module 15. Metabolism in the body

In this module you will become familiar with nutritional physiology, the science of human nutrition. You will study the structure and functions of the digestive organs, basic digestive processes, and become familiar with the physiological role of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in nutrition.

Nutritional physiology - the science of human nutrition
Nutrition and Digestion
The structure and functions of the human digestive organs. Basic Digestive Processes
Metabolism and energy in the body
Physiological role of proteins
Physiological role of fats
Physiological role of carbohydrates
The role of water in the human body

Module 16. Nutritional features of children and adolescents

In this module you will study the nutritional features of childhood and adolescence, you will consider the necessary competencies of a specialist and the legal regulation of this area. You will get acquainted with the procedure for organizing nutrition in children's and adolescent institutions, and also learn about medical control of nutrition and the possible consequences of malnutrition in children and adolescents.

Nutrition concept
Nutritional features of childhood and adolescence
Legal regulation of the sphere, competence of a specialist
Nutrition for children from birth to 3 years
Nutrition for children from birth from 3 to 7 years
Nutrition for school-age children and adolescents (from 7 to 18 years old)
Catering in children's and adolescent institutions. Medical nutrition control
Consequences of malnutrition in children and adolescents

Module 17. Nutrition for pregnant women and the elderly

In this module, you will explore nutritional status assessment methods, regulations, and core competencies. You will consider the nutritional characteristics of pregnant women, the nutrient ratio in their diet, and the impact of nutrition on the well-being of a pregnant woman. Study the ratio of macro- and micronutrients in the diet of older people, as well as ways to solve health problems for the elderly with the help of nutrition.

Nutrition concept
Status assessment
Legal regulation of the sphere, competence of a specialist
Nutrition for pregnant women
Nutrient ratio for pregnant women
Impact on the well-being of a pregnant woman
Nutrition for the elderly
The ratio of macro- and micronutrients for older people
Resolving health problems for the elderly

Module 18. Dietary food, vitamins and dietary supplements

In this module you will study the basic principles of rational nutrition and consider the diet of modern man. Familiarize yourself with the role of vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements in nutrition.

Theories and concepts of nutrition. Diet food
Basic principles of rational nutrition. Diet of modern man
Vitamins
Minerals
Biologically active additives
Nutrition of various population groups

Module 19. Motivation for weight loss

In this module you will study the psychology of a healthy lifestyle, the value-motivational sphere and the concept of a healthy lifestyle, as well as the specifics of working with motivation during weight correction. You will consider issues such as vital energy: food, sleep, emotions and stress. You will study the process of managing a client, types of clients and their behavioral models, analyze strategies for working with motivation and the structure of a motivational interview.

Psychology of a healthy lifestyle
The value-motivational sphere and the concept of healthy lifestyle
Specifics of working with motivation during weight correction
Life energy: food, sleep, emotions
Stress
Types of clients and behavioral patterns
Client management
Working with motivation. Motivational interview

Module 20. Modern trends in balanced nutrition and the development of optimal diets

In this module, you will explore the concept of nutrition and its role in human life. You will consider topics such as the need for water, micro and macroelements, vitamins, and understand the laws of healthy eating habits. You will become familiar with the concept of diet, its safety, and also understand modern concepts in its preparation.

Nutrition concept. His role in human life
Need for water, micro and macro elements, vitamins
Laws of rational nutrition
Digestive system
Diet
Safety
Modern concepts in diet planning

Module 21. Body-oriented therapy

You will master the concepts and directions of body-oriented therapy; use therapeutic approaches of body-oriented psychotherapy. You will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in practice, provide psychotherapeutic and analytical assistance.

Definition and history
Objectives, principles and goals of TOT
Structural-psychosomatic approach
Body therapy according to Wilhelm Reich
Psychosomatic aspects of diseases
Working with emotions and feelings
Psychological support of the client during a course of body-oriented therapy