About the Book
Clients seek more than the alleviation of their symptoms. They also seek integration.
Although whole-person wellness is about the integration of mind, body, and spirit, mainstream approaches to health care are often segmented--focusing too much on the disease rather than the person. The Brainbow Blueprint(R) bridges the gaps in today's mental health treatment.
Based on over four decades of research and clinical practice, this book is the first of its kind to combine the fields of psychotherapy, somatics, nutrition, biology, herbal medicine, and spirituality to address the needs of the whole person. Accessible to both beginning and advanced practitioners, the methods in this book harmonize and overlap with each other--focusing on integration--to help clients get in touch with themselves so they can better manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, chronic pain, substance use disorder, digestive issues, and more.
Filled with step-by-step handouts, worksheets, adherence strategies, culinary medicine recipes, and clinical assessments, The Brainbow Blueprint is the comprehensive roadmap you need to incorporate the emerging and revolutionary field of integrative medicine and nutrition into your practice.
About the Author :
Leslie Korn, PhD, MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP, BCTMB, has been in private practice for over 40 years specializing in complementary/alternative and integrative medicine for individuals with chronic mental and physical illness, particularly trauma-related disorders. She integrates psychotherapy with somatic therapies, nutrition and herbal medicine, energy medicine, yoga and exercise, detoxification, and animal-assisted therapies. She was a clinical fellow in psychology at Harvard Medical School, a Fulbright research scholar in herbal medicine, and an NIH-funded principal investigator in mind/body medicine. She has worked extensively with Indigenous, Hispanic, and Latino/a/x populations to integrate traditional Indigenous medicine into public health settings.
Review :
"The Brainbow Blueprint is a comprehensive and insightful resource for clinicians seeking to expand their therapeutic toolbox with evidence-based integrative and functional medicine practices. Dr. Leslie Korn skillfully introduces complex concepts in an accessible manner, providing a thorough review of the latest research and practical applications of nutrition, mind-body therapies, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and other modalities, accompanied by case studies, treatment protocols, and plenty of user-friendly assessments and worksheets. Emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to patient care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and genuine compassion for patients' well-being, this book serves as both an informative guide and an inspiring call to action." --Linda A. Curran, BCPC, LPC, CAADC, CCDPD, author of 101 Trauma-Informed Interventions
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"Dr. Leslie Korn's The Brainbow Blueprint fills the gap between traditional mental health training and advancements in integrative treatment methods. Beautifully written and well organized, this book provides the foundations and scripted practices you need to personalize a holistic approach to healing and well-being for your clients. The spectrum of modalities for well-being are supported by scientific and clinical rationale and then translated to practical assessments, self-awareness activities, recipes, client exercises, informative tables, handouts, and more. The reach is broad, inclusive of nutrition, culinary medicine, integration of culture, human and animal relationships, nature, somatics, bodywork, exercise, breathwork, and spirituality. Whether you are a seasoned integrative practitioner or just beginning to explore the possibilities, you will find that The Brainbow Blueprint will become your go-to guide." --Catherine Cook-Cottone, PhD, author of Embodiment and the Treatment of Eating Disorders
"I absolutely loved The Brainbow Blueprint! This book covers a wide range of areas--including nutrition, psychotherapy, herbal medicine, and much more. Yet it does so in such a practical and approachable style, complete with tangible strategies to improve your life in a holistic way. Whether you're a client, a therapist, or anyone curious about living a happier and healthier life, you're sure to love this book!" --Jonah Paquette, PsyD, author of Happily Even After, Awestruck, and The Happiness Toolbox
