The Endocannabinoid System: Stress Responses and Homeostasis

Join Dr Jamie Rickcord in a webinar focused on the endocannabinoid system, stress responses, and homeostasis. Discover the neurobiology of mind-body practices and the potential of plant-based medicines in psychotherapy. Don't miss this informative session.

About Webinar

In this insightful session, Dr Rickcord will delve into the human endocannabinoid system and its pivotal role in achieving physiological homeostasis and emotional equilibrium. He will present neuroscientific research on the neurobiology of mind-body practices, including breath work, yoga, meditation, and psychotherapy, and their connection to the endocannabinoid system.

The webinar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the endocannabinoid system and explore its potential applications in stress management, homeostasis, and various mind-body practices.

Learning Outcomes

Understanding the Endocannabinoid System: Gain insights into the human endocannabinoid system and understand its crucial role in achieving physiological homeostasis and emotional equilibrium.
Neurobiology of Mind-Body Practices: Explore neuroscientific research on the neurobiology of mind-body practices and understand their connection to the endocannabinoid system.
Cannabinoid and Psychedelic Medicines: Understand the potential of cannabinoid and psychedelic medicines within the framework of endocannabinoid-mediated mechanisms for managing stress response and mental health.
Managing Stress and Mental Health: Learn about the applications of the endocannabinoid system in managing stress responses and maintaining mental health through various practices and medicines.

Dr Jamie Rickcord is medical psychotherapist with expertise in treating trauma related and treatment resistant mental health conditions. Dr Jamie also holds an academic post at The University of Sydney in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, Master of Medicine (Psychotherapy) Program as a lecturer and clinical supervisor and is also a faculty member of the Westmead Program for Complex Traumatic Disorders. Professionally Dr Jamie is clinical member of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP).

Dr Jamie practices a contemporary psychotherapy called the Conversational Model. Rooted in humanistic, relational, and psychodynamic traditions the model emphasises the importance of dialogue, mutual understanding, and the therapeutic relationship in facilitating psychological healing with a strong focus on how the relationship between therapist and patient promotes insight, emotional processing, and change. Dr Jamie is also one of Australia's most experienced prescribers and educator of cannabinoid pharmacology and physiology.

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Medihuanna is a CPD approved education provider, and this activity has been approved by the RACGP (Activity ID: 508881). Upon completing this activity, you will be eligible to claim CPD hours. The activity will include the following CPD allocation which will be uploaded to the RACGP dashboard.

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