Registration Open: Intensive Behavioral Therapy Certification Intro Series

July 7, 2025

Registration Open: Intensive Behavioral Therapy Certification Intro Series

This series will provide foundational knowledge for Intensive Behavioral Therapy delivery for patients living with obesity. This is an introductory series to be able 5o participate in the IBT ECHO, where skills will continue to be developed.

Overall/Series Outcomes

  • Outcome #1: The learner will self-report: Increased knowledge about what IBT is and how it is delivered.
  • Outcome #2: The learner will self-report: Increased confidence about delivering IBT to clients

Series Schedule

July 16, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Session 1: Foundations of Obesity Care and IBT

  • Introduction to obesity as a chronic co9ndit5ion and the basics of Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT).
    • Session outcome: Understand obesity as a disease and the need for IBT as a solution.

July 30, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Session 2: Nutrition Essentials and Behavior Strategies for Sustainable Change

  • Strategies and tools to support nutrition and physical activity changes, with a focus on helping clients create an environment that supports long-term success.
    • Session outcome: Understanding what the traffic light eating, and activity plan is and how environment can impact success.

August 6, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Session 3: Sustaining Change Through Planning and Habits

  • Building routines, planning, and self-regulation strategies.
    • Session outcome: How important healthy routines and social networks are in lifestyle sustainability.

August 20, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Managing the Journey: Support, Setbacks, and Maintenance

  • Preparing clients – and coaches – for the long haul/
    • Session outcome: Feeling prepared for all situations and how to help clients maintain lifestyle changes.

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