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Pathways to Innovation Conference

Mind & Body: Integrating Physiology-Based Interventions in Therapy

Jason Turner, LMSW
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Discuss how movement, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications impact client outcomes.

  • Apply practical tools and a personalized approach for integrating physiology into mental health treatment.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this presentation is to increase knowledge and skills regarding integrating movement-based interventions in mental health care.

Description

Modern mental health and addiction treatment often focuses on psychological interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, and social support. However, research increasingly highlights the crucial role of physiology—especially physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions—in supporting and enhancing traditional mental health treatments.

This presentation will explore the historical roots of physical activity as a therapeutic tool, the effectiveness of incorporating physiological approaches into mental health treatment, and the broader implications for improving outcomes in individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and addiction. Additionally, this presentation will highlight practical strategies for integrating physiological interventions into mental health and addiction treatment.

Target Audience

  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

Jason Turner, LMSW
Jason Turner is a veteran, Tillman Scholar, LMSW, mental health and addiction specialist, athlete, neuroscience geek, and advocate for improving the addiction treatment model. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings with both adolescents and adults who suffer from addiction and mental health issues. Jason is passionate about serving others, especially those suffering with mental health and substance use disorders. He developed a framework and approach designed to capitalize on the brain’s developmental history, survival functions, and the process by which humans learn. Jason has spent 20-plus years mastering intentional and effective protocols to encourage the natural processes of the brain to foster healing and transformation. Jason is the founder of the treatment center e-motion Wellness, located in San Antonio, Texas, and the e-motion wellness method.