Description
Our virtual Lunch & Learn series is back for the new school year!
Topic for September is “Understanding the Brain-Gut Connection” with Dr. Ali Navidi from GI Psychology.
We will answer the fundamental question, “How can brain-gut treatments help with a physical problem in the GI system like IBS and functional abdominal pain?”
We will cover the following topics:
•What are disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI)?
• What is the model for understanding how DGBIs are treated?
• What is clinical hypnosis and how does it work?
About the Speaker
Dr. Navidi is a licensed clinical psychologist and one of the founders of GI Psychology, a private practice focused on helping patients with GI disorders and chronic pain. Dr. Navidi oversees training and outreach at the practice. He is also one of the founders and past president of the Northern Virginia Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
Dr. Navidi has given talks about GI disorders and chronic pain to organizations around the country such as UNC School of Medicine, George Mason University, Georgetown University, INOVA, various podcasts, television and Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dr. Navidi has been helping patients with GI disorders, chronic pain, and complex medical issues for over ten years. He has comprehensive training in the use of clinical hypnosis and cognitive behavior therapy. He is trained as a generalist and can work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Event Location
Zoom - link will be sent once you register
