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Non-Medication Solutions for Child Behavior Challenges
More children than ever before are struggling with developmental disorders and mental health symptoms, and the number continues to rise. Most parents hesitate to give their children psychiatric medications, but aren't sure what else to can do to address the challenges their kids are facing. Join licensed psychologist and board certified nutrition specialist Dr. Nicole Beurkens as she offers the common root causes of attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior issues in children... and what parents can do to help them improve.
During this helpful session, you'll discover:
- The limits and risks of using prescription medications to treat developmental and mental health issues in children & teens
- Some of the most common root causes of attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior issues in children & teens
- Key strategies parents can use right now to improve their children's symptoms
Dr. Nicole Beurkens
Nicole Beurkens, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Nutritionist specializing in evaluation and treatment of children with developmental and mental health conditions. As one of the only psychologists in the world with a doctorate in clinical psychology, a master’s of science in nutrition and integrative health, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in special education, Dr. Beurkens brings a unique blend of knowledge and experience to her work. With a current caseload of patients, and having treated over 1,000 children and families during her 20 years in practice, she understands how to use nutrition, lifestyle, and mental health techniques to help where all others have failed, and without using prescription medication.
Dr. Beurkens is the Founder and Director of Horizons Developmental Resource Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. At her state of the art facility, she leads a team dedicated to integrative treatment services, research on innovative treatment protocols, and professional training targeted toward pediatric patients and their families in areas such as autism, ADHD, brain injury, anxiety, and behavior disorders. She was recently honored with a Mom’s Choice Award and an AutismOne Best Therapist award.
An author, instructor and guest lecturer on topics related to emotional and behavioral disorders, her most recent bestseller, Life Will Get Better: Simple Strategies for Parents of Children with Attention, Anxiety, Mood, and Behavior Challenges provides parents with the knowledge and tools needed to help children overcome emotional and behavioral challenges using nutrition, lifestyle, and relationship-based approaches.
