Recharge as a Nurse with Brain Science
Nursing is hard. But with the right brain-based tools, you can build stress resilience, stay calm in the face of difficult patients, and invest in your own well-being. Come learn how to take better care of yourself so that you can better take care of your patients.
(Oh, yeah -- and get 30 CE credits too!)
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What our last cohort had to say about their experience...
Hear what our past students had to say...
"Brain by Design is one of the richest and most informative courses I have taken! James is a truly delightful and incredibly insightful presenter. There is so much interesting data shared in such an approachable way. I LOVED this course! Highly recommended for any person working with any type of group. The ROI is amazing!"
"For once, a course with super-practical information I can use immediately with clients, for all the continuing education credits I need.
Wow! I loved it! I used content from every session not just with clients but for myself, too. Can't say enough positive things about it!"
Daniel Prince, ACC,
Co-Founder, Prince Coaching and Consulting
Jane Massengill, LCSW
"James's course has been nothing less than transformational in my business. I'm referencing the new information I learned from him in nearly every session. EVERYONE I KNOW could benefit from his wisdom and treasure trove of practical resources. I don’t know how I coached before learning all this powerful information! If I had one piece of advice, it would be this: TAKE HIS COURSE now!"
"OUTSTANDING COURSE!! Best I've ever taken for personal and professional growth! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Excellent insights combine leading edge brain science with practical real-life examples and a powerful toolkit. Don't want it to be over!! James is awesome!"
Cynthia Roney, PCC, Executive Coach
CEO, Executive Passage,
Ex-Public Company Biotech CEO
Kim Hodous,
President, Kim Hodous Speaks, Life Coach
"There are three things that really stand out about this course. First, James did an excellent job communicating information that is complex and technical, into language I could easily understand and digest. The second thing I loved about this course was the immediate practical application of this material. This literally made me want to go out and tell everyone about the module we were working on, so they, too, could learn how beneficial this information can be to their lives (which I did!). Finally, James was a great instructor. He was patient, kind, and very knowledgeable. The personal stories, exercises, and resources he shared were tremendous! This course has had a huge impact on me personally and I know my clients are and will continue benefitting from this incredible wealth of information for a long time!"
"A great survey program of current research and tools that can benefit any client. There's no way I could have amassed as much knowledge covering so many topics on my own in as short a period. My biggest insight was around using pre-decisions to interrupt worry and other negative emotional loops. It's been a game-changer for me and now I have more tools to help my clients when I spot them doing likewise. So very glad I took this class. I was initially motivated by the topic and the 30 credits and walked away with so much more! A great investment in my business!"
Angela Durham, ACC, Wharton MBA,
Leadership Coach, Founder and Managing Partner, Redwood Consulting Partners
Helen Kosinski, MBA,
CEO, Better Than Ever Coaching
“This is one of the best classes I've taken in a long time. James is a great presenter - knowledgeable, well-read, and engaging! The material is very interesting and practical and the teachings can be easily applied for clients and for self! I highly recommend it!”
"Believe me, as someone who reviews continuing education programs daily, James's is OUTSTANDING!"
Maria Lester, Program Accreditation Coordinator, ICF
Terri Conti, MCC,
Principal, Evolving Leaders, Executive Coach and Consultant
"Oh my, WHAT DIDN'T I LEARN in this course? This course and James were SIMPLY FANTASTIC! Brain by Design effectively and effortlessly combines science (specifically neuroscience) with real life and explains not only why we do the things we do but more importantly HOW WE CAN CHANGE it for the better by understanding and capitalizing on how our brains work (i.e. its neuroplasticity). The fact that we can impact how we show up, how we live, how we function on a deep and sustainable level was incredibly empowering.
Brain science + real life + doable strategies + fun = this course.
As a professional coach, this course has given me a more in-depth brain science foundational understanding and the research behind it by which I can build on my coaching interactions and better support my clients in a meaningful way. The instructor James is a jewel. A combination of science, wisdom, compassion, humanity and joy all wrapped up in one curious-minded body and soul. He's a life-long student and was undergoing a 1-year Deep Change project for the duration of our course. JAMES BREATHES WHAT HE TEACHES and is a natural teacher who dispenses his knowledge in such a WARM, CONVERSATIONAL manner that often you felt like you're speaking with and listening to an old friend rather than being taught. The way the course is designed with 12 self-directed (paced to an extent) pre-recorded online courses+ 6 virtual live sessions worked really well as it gave you the opportunity to go over a wealth of information in your own time and then come prepared to have a deeper discussion during the live sessions. The fact that it's accredited CEs is appealing as well but I would take this course even if that wasn't offered. James also provided a number of resources (i.e. books, links, key people, etc. that attendees have unlimited access to forever.) both during the pre-recorded and live sessions so you could explore the concepts more in-depth. I came away from the course feeling empowered re: the science but also with a large number of practical tips, strategies, etc. that I can confidently start applying both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a course that's LIFE-CHANGING, literally, you MUST DO Brain by Design."
Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez, ACC,
CEO, Families Blossoming
"James has a true gift. The way he takes the science and provides the relevant bite size information at the right time in the right manner and connects so well with his target audience is incredible. Full of implementable pieces along with the relevant data/science needed to understand the root of key elements and how they all connect together. I wish there was a part 2!"
"PRACTICAL, ACCESSIBLE, and TRANSFORMATIONAL...right from the first session."
Sally Felkai,
CIO, Emily Carr University of Art and Design
"This class was a fascinating romp around the world of Neuroscience. Super upbeat and very comprehensive. Not at all stuffy or overly academic!"
Jonathan Siener, Senior Manager, Gavi
Renée Riley-Adams, PCC, Founder, Balanced Life Coaching
"The course is designed and instructed in a way that KEEPS YOU captive and WANTING TO KNOW MORE. I would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND it!"
"James was very ENTERTAINING and FUN to listen to, with a gift of helping people see how their brain can work for them or against them. His course is a MUST-DO!"
Tawanna Preston, MA, ACC, Senior Vice President,
Ginnie Mae
Susan Williams, PCC,
CEO, YesUCan Coaching
"This course was stimulating and inspiring. Not only did I learn information that will help me as a coach; I also developed new insights to help me be happier and more productive. James is a WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE."
"A treasure for life! The way James explains each concept, I now use with my clients -- because it helps them to understand it much better: the battery, the roads, the snow mountain, the thimble, etc. I didn't think that I could learn so many interesting and useful things in every session! It has been a wonderful experience!
James's ENTHUSIASM is CONTAGIOUS!!"
Diane Locke, MA, PCC Executive Coach,
CEO, Ellis Locke
Sandra Donadeu, PCC,
Life Coach, Executive Coach, Nutritional Coach
The Four-Course Bundle
gives you 30 Continuing Education Credits (CEs)
It Includes...
The science of habits is the key to any successful change effort. If you know how to help someone build better habits, their results and recoveries will increase dramatically.In this course, you'll learn how to use proven methods like habit-stacking, keystone habits, and habit-tracking. Helping you and your patients make any habit has never been easier.
Do you or your patients ever struggle with distraction? How about checking their phone, email, or social media too much? This is a course on the science of focus. You'll learn how to maintain your peak performance by avoiding the traps of multitasking, getting more done by working less, conquering procrastination, and staying laser focus in a hyper-distracted world.
Overcoming fear is a learnable skill. This course will give you the tools you need to help yourpatients reduce anxiety, stop worrying about things they can't control, and take actions that will help them manage uncertainty. Whether they're struggling with a physical therapy plan, losing hope about their ability to recover, or feeling socially anxious, this course will teach you how to help them unlock and lean into their courage!
The science of happiness is one of the most powerful tools in any nurse's toolbox. In this crash course on positive psychology, you'll learn how to help your patients harness the healing power of positive emotions, the amazing benefits of mindfulness, how to achieve “flow,” and why gratitude is a game-changer. You and your patients' well-being will never be the same.
The Brain Science for Nurses course is a crash course on everything you need to know about the science of habits, happiness, productivity, and overcoming fear -- and most importantly, how to use brain and behavioral science to help invest in your own and your patients' well-being. Not only do you get full access to the four on-demand courses, but we meet live every week for eight weeks to discuss easy-to-use tools and exercises to help patients overcome obstacles, learn how to rewire their brains through neuroplasticity, create meaningful momentum in their lives, and create positive habits. We'll workshop in detail each week how the content applies to specific challenges -- so you'll walk away not only knowing the science but knowing how to apply it in a variety of situations. This course is designed for the kind of personalized learning that allows you to get each and every one of your questions answered. It's hundreds of the most cutting-edge books and thousands of scientific articles about the brain and behavior all packed into an easy-to-understand, fun, practitioner-centered learning experience. Differentiate yourself as a nurse by mastering both the science and the brain-based tools and strategies you and your patients need to heal, recover, and thrive!
Here's how the CE Credits Work:
We are proud to co-sponsor with R. Cassidy Seminars on CE for this certification offering up to 30 continuing education credits for a variety of professionals. We offer course approvals for Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychoanalysts, Creative Arts Therapists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Nurses, Dentists, and Educators (Teachers). The credits are an additional $40.
For a detailed description of the course, click here.
Click here to see whether our course qualifies for your CE needs in the state where you're certified. For Nurses in Utah, there is a reciprocal relationship with California, so Utah will accept the CE credits from this course. Please also note that we will not be able to offer CE for MA MFTs, MA LMHCs, MN MFTs (although these first three can be self-submitted. See licensing board for that option.), and NJ SWs (which cannot be self-submitted).Should you have additional CE questions, please contact R. Cassidy Seminars at 866-992-9399.
Check out a sneak preview of the course!
Here's a brief summary of the session on
Mini Habits from the course!
How It Works
1) Sign up for the 4-Course Bundle for only $997 (or 3 payments of $332)
3) Attend the 8 Live Sessions. Next cohort starts Mar 23rd!
We meet on Thursdays at 11:00AM PST/2:00PM EST
March 23rd = Habits
March 30th = Habits
April 6th = Productivity
April 13th = Productivity
April 20th = Overcoming Fear
April 27th = Overcoming Fear
May 4th = Happiness
May 11th = Happiness
Later 2023 cohort start dates are:
May 18, 2023
July 13, 2023
Sept 7, 2023
Nov 2, 2023
(If you'd like to enroll in a later cohort, you can register now and just send me an email requesting that you be put in a later cohort.)
(95% of students choose the bundle.)
2) Go through the pre-recorded courses in tandem with the live sessions
Each week, you'll finish two 75-min videos and two exercises before coming to each live session. You'll then come to the live sessions prepared to engage in a deeper discussion on how to apply the scientific content you've learned.
4) Take a test at the end of the course and get your certificate for 30 CEs
This is a straightforward test making sure you understood the main concepts of the course. Once you pass the test, you'll get a certificate of completion for the 30 CEs.
Click here to take test / get certificate. (Please note: Certificate costs $40.)
5) Reach out to me with any questions
I'm more than happy to clarify any questions you may have. Feel free to email me at:
james at brainbydesign.com
Take better care of yourself so that you can take better care of your patients.
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