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Practicals Schedule

December 2024

  • Wednesday Evening, December 4 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Preserving the Harvest (R. Robbins)
  • Wednesday Evening, December 11 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study (K. McEwan)
  • Monday Evening, December 16 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Understanding SAD/Depression (C. Au)
    • How to Support Your Clients

External Practical Hour Opportunities

Note to Students: All external hours require a short write-up to accompany the log sheet when you hand in at the end of the Program as per orientation briefing.

  • Mentorship hour with Dani Ross, R.H.N.
    From Idea to Impact: Embracing Growth & Change in Your Business Journey
    • Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
    • Time: 12:00pm ET
    • Register: HERE
    • This session will explore:
      • Dani’s journey of starting a business without having a clear path after graduating from CSNN
      • How she took matters into her own hands and started what led to winning the Danielle
        Trailblazer Award in 2024
      • How to put your doubts aside and take that crucial first step, no matter how uncertain the road may seem
      • The value in staying open to growth and change in business
    • Learn more about Dani on her website: www.foodandsoul.ca
  • Elan Zusman, ZigiMedia: Monetize Your IG Account
    • Date: Thursday, December 12
    • Time: 12:00pm ET
    • Register: HERE
    • In past Tech Chats we have talked a lot about how and why to use Instagram (IG) to build your brand
      and help you reach a wider audience with your awesome nutrition knowledge.
    • If you’ve spent some time building a loyal following on Instagram (or you plan to), how can you use all that hard work to make some money (i.e. monetize your account)?
    • This session:
      • An overview of ways people like you are making money on Instagram today (e.g. partnering with a brand on sponsored posts, hosting live streams to earn badges and, enabling IG subscriptions)
      • How to sell products that align with your business through Instagram
      • How you can get paid by IG as a Creator
      • Some key tools to guide you as you get started
      • And more!
  • First Aid and/or CPR Certification

Past Practicals

November 2024

  • Wednesday Evening, November 6 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Intuitive Eating (K. McEwan)
  • Monday Evening, November 11 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study (K. McEwan)
    • Anyone who has a draft case who wants feedback, please advise Vivian 1 week in advance
  • Monday Evening, November 18, 2024 
    • What is Bach Flower Remedy? (M. Rusu)
    • A good aid for oneself or clients who are open to this
  • Wednesday Evening, November 27 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Breast Health & Cancer Prevention (M. Andrawos)

October 2024

  • Wednesday Evening, October 9 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Food Practical, Part 2 – Grain (2 of 2) (C. Chow)
    • Food Prep Demo
    • Mandatory, but will rerun in the spring
  • Friday Evening, October 18 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Basics about Detoxification (J. Pun)
    • Includes info for Fall Detox
    • Finishes with a few yoga poses that can help
  • Wednesday Evening, October 23, 2024 
    • Herbs Suitable for Fall/Winter (J. Pun)
    • Healing teas / Culinary or Nourishing
  • Monday Evening, October 28 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Interaction of Supplements with other Nutrients (C. Dinca)
    • And some herbs
  • Wednesday Evening, October 30 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study – A refresher and Review (K. McEwan)

September 2024

  • Wednesday Evening, September 18 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Case Study – A Refresher and Review (K. McEwan)
  • Monday Evening, September 23 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Food Practical, Part 2 – Grain (1st of 2) (C. Chow)
    • Food Prep Demo
    • Mandatory, but will rerun in the spring
  • Monday Evening, September 30 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Understanding Food Labelling (A, Jones)
    • Vital to educate your clients
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June 2024

  • Wednesday Evening, June 5 – 6:15 – 9:00pm 
    • How the Gut Plays a Role in Immune and Mental Health (C. Farquhar)
  • Wednesday Evening, June 12 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • How to Do a Follow Up Case (A. Daglish)
  • Monday Evening, June 17 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study – Present Your Case (K. McEwan)
  • Monday Evening, June 24 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study – Present Your Case (K. McEwan)
    • If you have a follow up case to present
  • Wednesday Evening, June 19 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • The Link Between Food and Childhood Symptoms & Conditions (M. Deasley)
  • Wednesday Evening, June 26 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • TBA
  • Friday Morning, July 5 – 10:00am – 1:00pm
    • Case Study – Present Your Case (K. McEwan)

May 2024

  • Thursday Morning, May 2 – 10:00am – 1:00pm 
    • Case Study (K. McEwan)
  • Wednesday Evening, May 8 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study (K. McEwan)
  • Wednesday Evening, May 15 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Breast Health & Cancer Prevention (M. Andrawos)
  • Wednesday Evening, May 22 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Raise Awareness for your Clients (S. Mirshak)
    • Contraceptives and Health/Natural Means to Monthly Cycles for Various Benefits
  • Wednesday Evening, May 29 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Ayurvedic Approaches to Microbiome Health (S. Spencer)

April 2024

  • Wednesday Evening, April 3 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Exploring Diet Trends from a Holistic Nutrition Perspective (M. Andrawos)
  • Friday Morning, April 12 – 11:00am – 1:30pm
    • Case Study
  • Wednesday Evening, April 17 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • An Intro to Gut Health (R. Aburabi)
    • And how it can relate to good skin
  • Wednesday Evening, April 24 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Intro to Ayurveda
    • Gain other insights to add to your understanding with clients

March 2024

  • Monday Evening, March 4 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Case Study (K. McEwan)
    • Present to get feedback if you have a case
  • Wednesday Morning, March 13 – 10:30am – 1:30pm
    • Case Discussion
  • Wednesday Evening, March 20 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Managing Weight Expectation with your Clients (S. McCusker)
  • Wednesday Evening, March 27 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Common Lab Test for Female (& Men) (C. Dinca)

February 2024

  • Monday Evening, February 5 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Case – How to do Follow Up (K. McEwan)
    • Mandatory – Next round is in June
  • Wednesday Evening, February 14 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Love Your Liver (E. Psota)
    • Health Implications and Support
  • Wednesday Evening, February 21 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Common Lab Test for Female (& men) (C. Dinca)
  • Wednesday Evening, February 28 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Food Psychology (N. Daniels)

January 2024

  • Wednesday Evening, January 3 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Informal Discussion of Misc. Topics
    • Share your experience
  • Wednesday Evening, January 10 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Menu Planning (Marina A.)
  • Wednesday Evening, January 17 – 6:30 – 9:30pm
    • Understanding Lab Reports – Disease Risks/Implications (C. Dinca)
    • Focus is on prevention, supporting clients with their test result
  • Monday Evening, January 22 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study Practical (K. McEwan)
  • Monday Evening, January 29 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Introduction to Homeopathy (M. Rusu)

December 2023

  • Monday Evening, December 4 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Understanding Neurodivergence ( J. McTavish)
    • With an in-depth look into ADHD and how to support
  • Wednesday Evening, December 13 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Preserving the Harvest (R. Robbins)
    • Learn the different preservation and fermenting methods
  • Friday Evening, December 15 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study Practical (K. McEwan)
  • Wednesday Evening, December 20 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • An Informal Discussion of Misc. Topics 
    • Share your experience about various supplements, brands, water filtration, etc.

November 2023

  • Wednesday Evening, November 8 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • In-depth Facts You May Want to Know About Superfoods ( J. McTavish)
    • Help support your clients wisely
  • Wednesday Evening, November 15 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study
  • Monday Evening, November 20 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • What’s the Buzz About Vagus Nerve Lately (L. LaTouche)
    • Learn about its implications to health
  • Monday Evening, November 27 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Product Knowledge
    • Introducing you to supplements that are very useful but not commonly known

October 2023

  • Wednesday Evening, October 4 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Case Study ( K. McEwan)
    • Anyone with Case #3 onward can arrange to present to receive feedback
  • Wednesday Evening, October 11 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Understanding Food Labelling (A. Jones)
  • Monday Evening, October 16 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Interaction of Supplements with Other Nutrients (and some herbs) – C. Dinca
  • Monday Evening, October 23 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Bach Flower Remedies (M. Rusu)
  • Monday Evening, October 30 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Basics about Detoxification (J. Pun)
    • Enjoy a few yoga poses that can facilitate

September 2023

  • Wednesday Evening, September 13 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • How to Start Your Online Nutrition Business FAST
    • The basics from launching website to effective use of mass media
  • Monday Evening, September 18 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Herbs for the Fall/Winter
    • How to use/store/incorporate herbs into cooking/teas
  • Wednesday Evening, September 27 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Osteoporosis & Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Health Implications and How to Support

June 2023

  • Wednesday Evening, June 7 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Grads as our Role Models
  • Friday Evening, June 9 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study Practical (K. McEwan)
  • Wednesday Evening, June 14 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Pain Management (J. Pun)
  • Monday Evening, June 19 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • How and When to Make Use of the Various Restorative Diets  (K. McEwan)
    • Discussing Pros and Cons
  • Wednesday Evening, June 28 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study Practical (K. McEwan)
    • This is the last case practical for this semester.

May 2023

  • Wednesday Evening, May 3 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • IBD/IBS – Nutritional Support for Your Clients (C. Dinca)
    • An often repeated talk
  • Wednesday Evening, May 10 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Interesting Facts about a few Herbs (H. Jaber)
  • Wednesday Evening, May 17 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Studies (A. McDonough)
    • Present your cases
  • Friday Morning, May 26 – 10:00am – 1:00pm
    • Case Study  (K. McEwan)
    • Present your cases      
  • Wednesday Evening, May 31 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • A Deeper Look into Thyroid Health  (C. Hartwick)
    • An often repeated topic 

April 2023

  • Wednesday Evening, April 5 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study (K. McEwan)
  • Wednesday Evening, April 12 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Menu Planning – Can be considered (logged) as mandatory case practical (Marina A.)
    • Same as Jan/June 2022 – next rerun in the Fall
  • Wednesday Evening, April 19 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Food Psychology – Understanding Disordered Eating (N. Daniels)
    • Rerun next Winter
  • Wednesday Evening, April 26 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study  (A. McDonough)      
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March 2023

  • Wednesday Evening, March 1 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Managing Weight Expectation With Your Clients (S. McCusker)
    • Avoid weight discrimination as a practitioner
  • Wednesday Evening, March 8 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • How to Do Follow Up Case (K. McEwan)
    • Mandatory for those who completed Sympto course
  • Wednesday Evening, March 22 – 6:00 – 9pm
    • Application of BMS into your Case Study or Practice  (A. McDonough)      
  • Saturday, March 25 – 3:00 – 6:00pm
    • Create Kid-Friendly Meals void of Allergens (S. McCusker)
    • Suitable for the whole family – Cook along in your kitchen
  • Wednesday Evening, March 29 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Interaction of Supplements with other Nutrients  (C. Dinca)
    • Same as last March 
  • Friday Evening, March 31 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Case Study (K. McEwan)

February 2023

  • Wednesday Evening, February 8 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Metabolic Health and Weight Management (L. LaTouche)
    • Continuation of his last talk in December but all can attend 
  • Monday Evening, February 13 – 6:00 – 9:00pm 
    • Guiding Your Clients to Whole Foods & Use of Alternative Grains & Flour (C. Chow)
    • Short demo included
  • Wednesday Evening, February 15 – 6:00 – 9pm
    • Case Studies (A. McDonough)
    • Present your case
  • Wednesday Evening, February 22 – 6:00 – 9pm
    • ADD/ADHD – How to Support  (N. Daniels)      

January 2023

  • Wednesday Evening, January 4 – 6:00 – 9:00pm
    • Healing / Nutritional Benefits of Soups and Broths (R. Robbins)
    • Join Renee in your kitchen for homemade broth and veggie scraps, etc. 
  • Friday Morning, January 6 – 10:00am – 1:00pm
    • Case Study
    • Oral Presentation spots already filled
  • Wednesday Evening January 11  – 6:00 – 9pm
    • Holistic Support for Post Holiday Blues / SAD /Depression (N. Daniels)
  • Monday Evening January 16 – 6:00 – 9pm
    • Case Study
    • Oral Presentation spots already filled
  • Wednesday Evening, January 25 – 6:00 – 9pm
    • Case Study (A. McDonough)
    • Role play
  • Monday Evening, January 30 – 6:00 – 9pm

    • Nutritional Support for Different types of Anxiety (& relationship between blood sugar and adrenaline)  (N. Daniels)      

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