R. Keith Bell

1. Understand the historical development of burnout syndrome as a medical diagnosis.
2. To identify the signs of possible Burnout Syndrome using Freudenberger’s Twelve Stage Burnout Cycle.
3. To become familiar with commonly used Burnout Inventories and how to use them in a Chinese Medicine setting.
4. Learn the first steps in preventing all Burnout Syndrome using Conscious ‘Self-Awareness inventories in a clinical practice (VIA reports, Birkman analysis).
5. How to accurately make a differential diagnosis of Burnout Syndrome using Chinese Medicine diagnostic methods.
6. Learn mechanisms of how acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can treat Burnout Syndrome effectively utilizing Luo points, divergent meridians, and extraordinary vessels.
7. To administer Acupuncture point combinations for each phase of Burnout Syndrome.
8. To prescribe herbal formulas and dietary therapies, when necessary for burnout recovery.
9. To differentiate between Burnout Syndrome, Stress, and Depression.
10. Identify 5 resources to assist in recovery from Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Post-Traumatic Stress and when to refer out.

Introduction

• What is Holistic Preconception Planning?
• Why preconception planning is important and when it should start
• What the Classical Chinese Medicine texts say
• Other Eastern Classical texts and preconception/conception

Why is Preconception Planning Neglected in Western Society?

• Recent research on womb ecology & health and how it relates to Classical/TCM theory
• Holistic vs Reductionist approach to preconception planning and how it relates to TCM
• History of Holistic theory in the West
• How Classical and Traditional Chinese Medicine support holistic theory

History of Conscious Conceptions Preconception Planning Program

• Integration of Classical/TCM with Functional Medicine and Mind-Body Medicine
• Shift from the treatment of infertility to optimal fertility
• Clarification of terms: Integrative, Complementary, Alternative
• Whole medical systems and how Classical/TCM fits

Define a Conscious Conception

• Terms: Attention, Intention, Clarity, and Confusion, and how these states of consciousness affect Qi, Blood, and Shen

Clinical Evaluation and Practical Treatment Strategies in Holistic Preconception Planning

• Accessing readiness of the patient
• Determining imbalances in the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and interconnected self
• Form personalized treatment plans based on Classical/TCM constitutional analysis and Functional Medicine testing
• When to utilize functional medicine, laboratory testing, and western diagnosis
• Seven useful Functional Medicine tests for the TCM clinic
• Practical treatment strategies to optimize balance and fertility, addressing the patient holistically
• Wellness plans utilizing acupuncture, Chinese herbs, lifestyle counseling, TCM nutrition, and mind-body medicine techniques

The assessment of common conditions that affect fertility utilizing TCM and Functional Medicine diagnostics, then, treating these conditions with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, medical foods, and vitamins and supplements including:

• Endometriosis
• Uterine Fibroids
• Vulvodynia
• Amenorrhea
• Dysmenorrhea
• Autoimmune disorders
• PCOS
• Ovarian cysts

A word about “The Pill” and long term usage of hormonal birth control  

• TCM perspective
• Functional Medicine approach
• How to assess imbalances, or possible damage, from hormonal birth control utilizing Functional Medicine testing
• Studies to support how “The pill” affects a person holistically
• Remedying imbalances from long term usage of hormonal birth control

Suggestions on implementing Holistic Preconception Planning into an established practice

• One year outline utilizing both classical/TCM and Functional Medicine
• Marketing strategies

Summary, Question and Answers, Program Worksheet, and Quiz