Bridging Counseling and Wellness: Holistic Mental Health Solutions

Holistic Mental Health Foundations for Today’s Mental Health Professionals

Hosted by The Holistic Mental Health Academy; under The Kid’s Therapy Center LLC

START YOUR HOLISTIC TRAINING JOURNEY

Ready to go beyond traditional talk therapy? 

Join us for a powerful 3-day workshop from October 16 to 18, 2025, designed to help mental health professionals, medical providers, coaches etc. integrate root cause thought into practice. With this approach we will look at the foundations of the functioning of the whole body; nutrition, hormones, genetics, exercise, etc. Then we will help incorporate it into lifestyle education into your practice, ethically, practically, and confidently. 

 Evening Sessions have different location – RSVP required.

RSVP HERE

Why Join? 

âś” You're ready to add whole-body approaches for anxiety, depression, and mental wellness.
✔ You’re ready to have hope for all that you help by implementing lifestyle changes along with current practices.
✔ You want training that’s ethical, evidence-informed, and easily implemented in a mental health clinic.

 

Become Certified:

  • Clinical staff with licensure- Become a certified at level 1: Holistic Mental Health Clinical Provider to help others heal from the inside out.
  • Nonclinical staff-  Holistic Mental Health Practitioner; integrative care for coaches, educators, and support systems. Great for coaching, mentoring,  and other non licensed practitioners.

Who It’s For

  • Licensed Mental Health Professionals who see clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and more
  • Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Naturopaths interested in gut-brain connection, genetics, hormones and more.
  • Coaches, educators and helping professionals who are interested in whole-body approaches

What's Included

  • Certification for level 1
  • Full 3-day workshop with live facilitation
  • CEU certificate (pending)
  • Networking with like-minded professionals

 

 

Why It Matters

  • The way we help in mental health is changing.
  • Mental health is a whole-body matter
  • Your clients will have true healing and lasting changes.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Spots are limited. Register now and take the first step toward becoming a Natural Mental Health Practitioner.

Holistic Mental Health

EARLY BIRD RATE OF $400.00

Day 1: Taco Bar

$20.00 USD

Day 2: Sandwich Buffet

$20.00 USD

Day 3: Baked Potato Bar

$20.00 USD

Option to substitute pork for shredded beef

$1.00 USD

We’ve reserved a block of rooms at Wyndham Hotels for your convenience.

Click the link above to book your stay directly through our group reservation. Availability is limited, so we recommend booking early to secure your room.

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Holistic Mental Health Hub Monthly Membership

$39.00 USD every month

Holistic Mental Health Hub Annual Membership

$390.00 USD every year

Valerie Meyers Bitz, MS, LPCC-S is a licensed professional clinical counselor, national speaker, and leading educator in integrative mental health. She is the founder and CEO of The Kid’s Therapy Center, founder of The Round Table; a children’s mental health association, co-founder of First Responders Recovery, and 2024 Business Woman of the Year in Bismarck-Mandan.

Valerie specializes in child, teen, and family mental health, blending traditional therapies such as play therapy, sandtray, art therapy, and Brainspotting with a holistic, whole-body approach. Her work integrates genetics, nutrition, and functional wellness to uncover root causes and empower clients to heal beyond symptom management. She is an expert witness for family and criminal cases in North Dakota,

Beyond her clinical work, Valerie is a mentor to her staff and mental health professionals nationwide, helping others step into their full potential. She guides them with encouragement and hands-on coaching, often inspiring them to launch their own educational programs within The Kid’s Therapy Training Institute. Her people-first approach creates an environment where dreams are nurtured, growth is celebrated, and success is shared.

Valerie’s passion is rooted in one belief: there is hope for everyone. Her innovative programs and trainings are changing how mental health is understood; transforming lives by combining compassion, creativity, and cutting-edge science.

Dr. Deedra Rae Wells, ND is an integrative medicine strategist, naturopathic physician, and CME-accredited educator with more than two decades of experience across clinical practice, product development, and professional training. She is the founder of Practice with Purpose, a platform dedicated to advancing evidence-based, genetically informed, nutrition-forward care through accessible continuing medical education. Her teaching centers on hormone health, functional lab interpretation, and the application of nutrigenomics in clinical settings—with a special focus on cognitive longevity and menopause-related care.

Dr. Wells has led educational programming for thousands of practitioners worldwide, including her leadership roles as Vice President of Product Development at Market America–SHOP.COM and Director of Clinical Education at nEI. Her work includes development of tiered membership curricula, hybrid courses, and expert consultation for complex cases referred by MDs, NDs, DCs, and functional medicine providers. A recognized voice in the evolving field of personalized medicine, Dr. Wells empowers clinicians with tools that are both scientifically rigorous and operationally realistic—bridging the gap between clinical insight and implementation.

Dwight Franklin, MSOM, AP is an Eastern Medicine Physician, the founder of The Franklin Family Wellness Institute, and author of "The Elementary Method - How To Solve Your Child’s ADHD Case Through Natural, Science-Backed Solutions".

He is a graduate and former Professor at the Florida College of Integrative Medicine, where he received a Master’s of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s of Professional Health Studies.

Over the course of his career Dwight has worked alongside both Pediatricians and Psychiatrists in developing wellness programs for common childhood health concerns through the practice of Eastern and Functional Medicine, Supplementation, Food Therapy, and Lifestyle changes. 

Dwight has worked alongside numerous non-profits whose mission was in helping children of various backgrounds and circumstances and has been very blessed in being a part in positively impacting the physical and mental health of hundreds of children and their families.

Public speaking is a passion of Dwight's and he has had the opportunity to speak to medical students at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine as well as various other universities and institutions.

When not working with families who have children with ADHD, Autism, or other brain and physical health concerns, Dwight spends his time reading one book after another and supporting his home state’s basketball and football teams…The Kentucky Wildcats.

Disclaimers:

  • The Kid’s Therapy Training Institute, Kids Need Wellness, and The Holistic Mental Health Academy are under the umbrella of The Kid’s Therapy Center LLC.
  • Please note: Certification does not imply endorsement of clinical competency, As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your state laws and licensing boards.

 

Refunds available for Live Workshops until 14 days before the event with a $50 administrative fee. No refunds for recorded workshops.

  • Partial Refund from 14 days until 24 hours of the Live workshop with a 50% refund. No refunds 24 hours before the event starts.
  • No refund on food charges.
  • No partial attendance credits or prorated fees will be given.


Grievance Policy:

Concerns should be addressed to [email protected] or 701.751.0384.  

 When received, the complaint will be reviewed by both the COO and the CEO in order to resolve the matter.  The response provided by The Kid’s Therapy Center will be provided by 30 days after receipt of the complaint. The decision of the CEO is final. 


Accommodation Needs:

We may be able to provide accommodations to your ADA needs; please contact our office for more information at 701.751.0384 or [email protected] to inquire about possible accommodations.

Cancellation Policy: In the unlikely event that a workshop will be canceled by the host, you will be contacted by email to arrange a replacement of equivalent value or refund of the event. Please contact us at [email protected] with questions.

 

Conflict of Interest Statement

Our commitment is to provide unbiased, evidence-informed education to all event participants.

  • Event presenters and organizers may discuss products, services, or techniques related to their professional experience.
  • Any financial relationships, sponsorships, or product affiliations will be openly disclosed during the event.
  • Recommendations are based on professional knowledge and are not influenced by financial gain.
  • Participants are encouraged to critically evaluate all information and apply it within their own professional scope and ethics.


Our goal is to maintain transparency and ensure the highest level of professional integrity for this event.