Course Code: REL-BHC-0-AOOIMHD
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify the prevalence of obesity in the behavioral health population and contributing factors to this increased prevalence.
Select evidence-based strategies to assist consumers of behavioral health services to prevent, minimize, or reverse unhealthy behaviors that contribute to overweight and obesity.
Determine how to assess for overweight and obesity in adults and children.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Obesity
Prevalence of Obesity
Obesity and Health Disparities
Co-Morbidity
Relationship Between Weight and Mortality
Obesity and Behavioral Health Disorders
Contributing Factors
Review
Summary
Section 3: Assessing for Overweight and Obesity
Medical Assessment
The Body Mass Index
Discussing Weight with Patients
Behavioral Health Assessment
Formal Assessment Instruments
Other Assessment Instruments
Treatment Goals
Referrals
Meet John
Review
Summary
Section 4: Applying and Adapting Strategies for Behavioral Health Settings
Options for Healthier Choices
Psychological Benefits of Exercise
Importance of Behavioral Health Strategies
Key Recommendations
Additional Considerations
Collaborating to Set and Reach Goals
Motivational Interviewing
Remember John
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity (CBT-OB)
Transtheoretical Model (TTM)
Mindfulness Strategies
Lifestyle Interventions
Applying The 5 As
Meet Karen
Continuing the Conversation
Partnering with Primary Care Providers
Identifying Resources
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Bryn Davis, LPC, MAC
Bryn Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Virginia and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynchburg College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She also holds a national certification as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) through NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Additionally, she is certified as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider. Prior to joining Relias in 2020, she served as Clinical Director of a community mental health agency, developed an intensive treatment program for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders, and provided outpatient counseling focused on trauma-informed care.
Expert Reviewer: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND
Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND is a SME Writer focused on topics related to food, nutrition & dietetics for Relias. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been a certified diabetes educator since 2003. Ms. Stefanski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a master's degree in Adult Education with a special focus on distance learning. She was an adjunct instructor in the Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Stefanski is the owner of Stefanski Nutrition Services where she specializes in pediatric nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and sports nutrition. Stefanski serves as national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Expert Reviewer: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN
Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Curriculum Designer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Beginner level Professional Counselors; Beginner level Social Workers; Level II level Dietitians; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.