Creating a Culture of Healthful Nutrition

Carris Sacco, RN, FNC

Inspiring Nutritional Choices LLC

2017-Present 

 

Carrie Sacco has worked in the field of psychiatry as a nurse since 1985. Her work has included inpatient, outpatient clinic, and in home settings. She has worked with both adolescents and adults.

 

While working in an inpatient setting she developed and instructed an  evening relaxation program and designed and implemented a stress reduction program for nursing staff.  Over the past several years she has worked with adults, including people who have developmental disorders as an advocate, educator, and promoter of health for people experiencing mental health disorders.

 

She also has an interest in writing and has written several articles including a series she co-wrote that were published in the Berkshire Eagle covering various aspects of mental health disorders in an effort to educate the general public.

 

Through Inspiring Nutritional Choices LLC, she works with people who have mental health challenges and their support systems. As a consultant she uses Motivational Interviewing and Supported Decision Making. These modalities work to inspire and coach staff and family along with people who live in group residential homes, treatment facilities, and individual or family homes. This all inclusive program guides the purchasing, preparation, and serving /eating of food containing quality nutrition. This program plants the seeds to create a culture of healthy nutrition.