Planetary Health: Circular Systems Thinking and Core Concepts.
$14900
3 Category A (CONO), 3 Category C (CNPBC)
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Dr. Leslie Solomonian, ND, Dr. Laura Batson, ND
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Instructor: Dr. Leslie Solomonian, ND, Dr. Laura Batson, ND

Original Date: November 13th & 27th, 2021

This course uses the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study to explore circular systems thinking and core concepts of planetary health. This experiential webinar will explore concepts of decolonization (eg. in healthcare, education, economy, justice, etc.) as a critical approach to the Symbiocene. It will build alignment between principles for planetary health and naturopathic medicine, and highlight roles, methods and models by which naturopathic doctors can engage in promoting health and preventing disease from this framework.

This is an applied course; participants should be prepared to actively engage with the material. Core academic concepts and frameworks will be presented and critiqued, then participants will work with the content and co-participants in order to develop skills to collectively propel toward planetary health through the lens of naturopathic practice. Participants will be offered prompts to engage in experiential practices outside of the course time to nurture the embodiment of concepts explored.

Learning Objectives: 

  1. To cultivate an attitude and worldview of circular systems and interconnectedness as it relates to both individual and planetary health and dis-ease (and the reciprocity between the two)
  2. To integrate principles from naturopathic philosophy, complex systems theory, and diverse Indigenous traditions to imagine approaches to co-creating a Symbiocene
  3. To build capacity to nurture and advocate (with individuals, at a clinical and community level, and at a planetary level) for health