The Psychosomatic Connection
Monthly masterclass exploring the links between brain and body.
Explore the profound relationship between the mind and body in The Psychosomatic Connection. This monthly masterclass series demystifies the interplay between emotional trauma, chronic pain, and mental and physical health.
Hosted by Lou Chalmer—a psychosomatic counsellor, scientist, nutrition and genetics consultant, HeartMath practitioner, and author—these masterclasses are designed to equip mental health professionals with practical tools and insights to better understand the psychosomatic response and support clients navigating psychosomatic illness, trauma, and stress-induced conditions.
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Why Attend?
Understanding the brain-body connection is essential for addressing the root causes of many mental and physical health challenges, including:
Chronic illness
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Emotional trauma
Trauma-induced chronic pain
Stress-induced illness
As a mental health professional, these masterclasses will enhance your ability to recognise and work with the psychosomatic origins of many conditions. You'll gain trauma-informed strategies to better support your clients, along with a deeper understanding of how emotional trauma can manifest as physical symptoms.
Whether you’re a psychologist, counsellor, therapist, or simply curious about the psychosomatic connection, this series offers evidence-based insights that will transform the way you approach mental and physical health.
Live, Interactive Sessions: One-hour Zoom masterclasses held monthly, each covering a unique aspect of the brain-body connection.
In-Depth Topics: Explore the latest research and practical approaches to addressing psychosomatic illness, chronic pain, and trauma-related conditions.
Practical Resources: Receive downloadable materials to reinforce your learning and share with your clients.
Q&A with Lou Chalmer: Ask your questions during the live Q&A portion at the end of each session.
On-Demand Access: All registrants receive a recording to revisit the session or catch up at their convenience. Missed the live event? Purchase recordings anytime online.
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What’s Included
Upcoming Masterclasses
Cost: $45 per person per session / $128 three-class pass /$202 series pass
Format: Live on Zoom
Duration: One hour
1. Depression and Cancer: The Psychosomatic Link
This session explores the bidirectional relationship between depression and cancer. Learn how chronic stress and emotional dysregulation impact immune function, inflammation, and tumour progression, as well as how addressing mental health can improve cancer outcomes and quality of life. Practical approaches for integrating psychosomatic care into cancer recovery will also be discussed.
February 27th 7.30-8.30 pm AEDT
2. The Role of Diet in ADHD Symptoms
Dive into the impact of nutrition on ADHD, including the role of protein, essential fatty acids, and micronutrients in neurotransmitter production and brain function. This masterclass will cover how dietary changes can help manage hyperactivity, impulsivity, and focus, providing tools for professionals to guide clients and their families in creating effective nutritional plans.
March 27th 7.30-8.30 pm AEDT
3. Gut-Brain Axis: Its Role in Anxiety and IBS
Explore the powerful connection between the gut and the brain, focusing on how imbalances in gut health can contribute to anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This session will delve into the science of the gut-brain axis, the role of stress in gut dysfunction, and practical interventions like diet, probiotics, and stress reduction techniques.
April 17th 7.30-8.30 pm AEDT
4. Chronic Pain and Emotional Trauma: Uncovering the Roots
Learn how emotional trauma can lead to chronic pain syndromes like fibromyalgia, back pain, or migraines. This masterclass will focus on the role of the nervous system, somatic memory, and how trauma-informed techniques can support clients in reducing pain and reclaiming their well-being.
May 29th 7.30-8.30 pm AEDT
5. Stress, Heart Health, and Burnout: Preventing Stress-Induced Illness
This session focuses on the impact of chronic stress and burnout on cardiovascular health. It will cover how elevated cortisol levels and emotional stress contribute to conditions like hypertension and heart disease, with evidence-based strategies for managing stress and improving resilience.
June 26th 7.30-8.30 pm AEDT
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Meet your host
With a unique background as a psychosomatic counsellor, scientist, nutrition and genetics consultant, HeartMath practitioner, and author, Lou Chalmer brings a wealth of expertise to these masterclasses. Lou is passionate about helping people uncover the connections between emotional trauma and physical health, making complex concepts accessible and actionable for mental health professionals and individuals alike.
Take the next step in transforming how you understand and address the connection between mental and physical health. These masterclasses are designed to empower mental health professionals with actionable, trauma-informed insights into conditions like psychosomatic illness, chronic pain, and stress-induced disorders.
Don’t miss out—spaces are limited, and each session is packed with practical tools and resources you can start using immediately.
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