Mindful Connections: Nurturing Gut and Brain Health for Holistic Well-Being

CEU Creations presents:
Power Hour: Mindful Connections – Nurturing Gut and Brain Health for Holistic Well-Being

FEATURING:

• Practical strategies for improving your gut and brain health
• Rajitha Bommakanti, RN, BSN, NBC-HWC, CCM, FCN

EVENT INFO:

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern time

COST:

Early Bird Registration: $14.99
After June 25th: $19.99
Unlimited CE Bundle Members: FREE

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 General CE credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 1 Contact hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact hour
Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.

Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, and case managers

Counseling Skill Group:
3. Treatment Plan.
4. Counseling Services
9. Pharmacology and Physiology

OVERVIEW:

Many studies have been conducted showing a high prevalence of burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral distress among helping professionals. Specifically, a study by the American Psychological Association found that about 75% of helping professionals reported experiencing burnout. There is also a growing body of research suggesting a connection between good gut health and overall well-being. Focusing on gut and brain health could contribute to a reduction in burnout and compassion fatigue. The gut-brain axis plays a crucial role in influencing various aspects of mental health and stress response. In this session, Rajitha Bommakanti, RN, BSN, NBC-HWC, CCM, FCN, will provide valuable insights into the intricate connection between gut health, brain health, and overall well-being. Participants will explore practical tips and strategies to enhance both gut and brain health, equipping them with the tools to foster a holistic approach in their personal and professional lives.

OBJECTIVES:

By attending our workshop, you will be able to:

• Discover the scientific foundations of how gut health impacts brain function and emotional well-being.
• Name actionable strategies to support and improve gut health.
• Apply the knowledge gained to enhance professional effectiveness in the helping field.

AGENDA (all times are Eastern):

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Registration / Networking
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Presentation
4:00 p.m.: Closing/Evaluation

PRESENTER BIO:

Rajitha Bommakanti, RN, BSN, NBC-HWC, CCM, FCN

Rajitha Bommakanti, RN, BSN, NBC-HWC, CCM, FCN, and culinary coach, has been practicing nursing for over 30 years in various medical specialties.as a nurse case manager and is a national board-certified health and wellness coach.
In her nursing journey, Rajitha has seen gaps in patient care and the impact chronic medical conditions had on her patients’ quality of life. She wanted to make a difference, so she moved into a health coaching/transformation space where she is a health partner in educating, inspiring, and empowering people to make small changes to their lives to improve their health. Rajitha is a habit change specialist.

COURSE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:

To ensure you are ready to participate, please complete a short Test Drive on Zoom.

This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. A computer or mobile device is required. Zoom account is not required.

You will receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the training and a link to join the webinar will be in your CEU Creations account under Member Profile.

To receive credit, you must log in on time, attend the entire presentation, and complete an online evaluation.

POST EVENT: When the training ends, your attendance will be processed using Zoom analytics. Once processed, the evaluation link will be available in your account. Once your evaluation is complete, your certificate will be available in your CEU Creations account within 24-72 hours. A certificate will not be issued unless the evaluation is complete.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

FINE PRINT

SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU Creations, #1239, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/24-11/22/27. Social workers completing this course receive 1 General continuing education credit.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0616. This activity is approved for 1 Contact hour.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: 1 CE Credit 
CEU Creations is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEU Creations maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
 
COUNSELORS: 1 Contact hour
 CEU Creations has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6941. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  CEU Creations is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0199. This activity is approved for 1 Contact hour.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS:  This course has been approved by CEU Creations, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1 CE. NAADAC Provider # 324725, CEU Creations is responsible for all aspects of its programming. 

NURSES: 1 Contact hour. CEU Creations is an approved provider of nursing CEs through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number: CEP17905. All states retain their own licensing authority through their own boards. Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of the CE credits.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants must cancel their registration in their CEU Creations account. No email, faxes, or mail cancellations will be accepted. Cancellation fee: $25. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within five (5) business days prior to the workshop date.  

Accessibility Accommodations: At CEU Creations, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all individuals. We strive to ensure our continuing education content, website, and services are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We are continually working to enhance accessibility and user experience for all of our users. If you encounter any barriers, have questions, or wish to request accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will review your message and respond promptly.

Event Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: In the event that CEU Creations cancels or reschedules an event, registered participants will be given the option to receive a full refund, a credit toward a different event of the same value, or to transfer their registration to the rescheduled date.