Course Description
$65 2 CEU’s Organizing & Coordinating Support Groups (Guidebook)
Studies have shown that a well-organized support group program benefits both bariatric patients and bariatric practices. Set up properly, support groups provide an ideal environment learning & connecting.In this session, we will share insights from over 1,000 bariatric patients and take an in-depth look at today’s bariatic support groups.
President, Speaker, Author Colleen M. Cook, President, Speaker, Author
An enduring inspiration, for over 20 years Colleen Cook has educated and motivated audiences all over the world. She is a successful weight loss surgery patient from 1995 and President of Bariatric Support Centers International. Named “Bariatric Professional of the Year” in 2009, and honored by the International Federation of the Surgery for Obesity for her research. Colleen is the author of the internationally acclaimed, bariatric best seller, The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients book and is a sought after speaker for both professional healthcare conferences and weight loss celebrations.As an obesity education advocate, Colleen’s research-based presentations are a valuable addition to any healthcare conference for nurses, dieticians, or mental health professionals.An active member of The National Speakers Association since 1996, Colleen is a seasoned speaker and her presentations are well crafted and can be customized for a particular conference theme.
Course curriculum
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Introduction & Navigation Helps
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Support Group Leader Guidebook
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WORKSHEET: A Look at Today's Bariatric Support Group
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A Look At Today's Bariatric Support Group
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SURVEY: Bariatric Support Group Ingishts from 1,000 Patients
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About this course
- $65.00
- 5 lessons
- 0.5 hours of video content
Reviews
Coordinating Bariatric Support Groups
Teresa Mayberry
great course
Joanne Prentice
good information for coordinating support groups. thank you!
good information for coordinating support groups. thank you!
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Amy Dumont
Loving the content of the material so far! I recently started running a group. I am a social worker and a bariatric patient who is 11 years post RNY. There a...
Read MoreLoving the content of the material so far! I recently started running a group. I am a social worker and a bariatric patient who is 11 years post RNY. There are some pieces of your material that I had not taken into consideration and it's very enlightening. Thank you again! I have also have heard many great ideas that I can't wait to start incorporating into my groups
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Denise Castro
very insightful, I didn't think about the supporters having their own issues but it was evident in my support groups at the hospital
very insightful, I didn't think about the supporters having their own issues but it was evident in my support groups at the hospital
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