By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

▪️ Name at least three cultural factors that can affect a bariatric evaluation (e.g., food traditions, family roles, faith, language/authority). ▪️ Apply a cultural lens to 2 case vignettes by stating the factor(s) and how they change the plan. ▪️ Rewrite two report lines into weight-neutral, fact-based wording. ▪️ Create a 6-step interpreter plan (pre-brief, in-session flow, accuracy check, roles, post-debrief, documentation). ▪️Choose and document the next step in 2 scenarios (proceed, pause, or refer out) with a 1–2 sentence reason.

Extended Training:

Ongoing access to this version of the training (1.5 hours)

You will receive:

A fillable bariatric workbook with: case vignettes; practice exercises; interpreter planning pages; cultural-factor prompts (food, family, faith, language/authority); objective-note practice; red-flag/referral cues; a program/insurer requirements matrix; a letter-to-surgeon outline; and a referral pathway map.

Training-only sample narratives:

Practice-based sample scenarios with structured exercises.

Continuing Education

▫️ This program offers 1.5 NBCC continuing education clock hours. ▫️ My Mental Health University® has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7739. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. My Mental Health University® is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. ▫️ Accommodations: My Mental Health University® is committed to providing accessible learning opportunities. If you require accommodations to fully access or utilize the recorded course materials, please contact us at [email protected] so that reasonable efforts can be made to support your participation. ▫️ Instructional Level: Advanced ▫️ Format/Delivery: Self-Paced, On-Demand  ▫️ Content Areas: Social & Cultural Foundations; Assessment; Professional Counseling Orientation & Ethical Practice. ▫️Program Cost: $197.00 ▫️ How to Earn CE Credit: (1) complete all lessons in order, (2) pass the Post-Test with a score of 80% or higher, (3) complete the Participant Evaluation, (4) download your certificate of completion, which is issued automatically in your Thinkific account. ▫️ State Board Acceptance: Licensing boards vary. Please check with your state licensing board to confirm that NBCC continuing education clock hours are accepted for your license.

What You'll Learn

9 Chapters · 73 Lessons

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      Before you Start

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      Title Slide

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      Disclaimer

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      Introduction

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      Objectives

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      Agenda & Training Modules

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      Scope, Roles & Ethics

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      Pre-Test. Before we begin the training modules, please complete the Pre-Test linked below. This short assessment will help us gauge your current understanding of culturally responsible bariatic evaluation training and identify key areas for growth.

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      Workbook for Course

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      Module 1 - Overview

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      Documentation Standards

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      Limits of Confidentiality

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      Knowledge Check

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      Knowledge Check

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      Relationships (with food) are Complicated Video

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      Cultural Formulation in Bariatric Care

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      Framework Overview

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      Identity & Migration Context

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      Foodways & Faith Practices

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      Family Roles & Decision-Making

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      Language & Authority Concerns

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      Vignette A Prompt

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      Psychosocial Predictors of Adherence (6-month follow-up)

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      Knowledge Check

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      Weight-neutral, bias-aware writing

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      Observation versus Inference

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      Person-First / Weight-Neutral Terms

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      Before & After Examples

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      Quality Of Life & Weight Loss at 2 Years After Bariatric Surgery (Toronto Cohort)

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      Knowledge Check

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      Interpreter Integration & Fidelity

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      When & Why To Use Interpreters

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      Pre-Brief

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      In-Session Flow & Accuracy Checks

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      Post-Debrief & Documentation

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      Micro-Practice

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      Knowledge Check

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      Culture, Food and POC Communities

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      Faith & Community Supports

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      Medical Mistrust & History

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      Medical Mistrust & History Video

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      Clinical Phrasing Examples

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      Dietary Experiences after Bariatric Surgery (Qualitative Systematic Review)

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      Knowledge Check

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      Decision Matrix: Proceed, Pause, Refer Out

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      Readiness, Risks, Supports Matrix

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      Red Flags & Escalation

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      Referral Pathways

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      Two-Sentence Justifications

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      Patient Experiences Long-Term: Adaptation, Isolation, Psychological Needs

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      Knowledge Check

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      Team Communication & Report Essentials

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      Report Outline Template

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      Program/Insurer Requirements Matrix

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      Before/After Examples

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      ROI & Sharing Boundaries

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      Knowledge Check

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      Integration, QA, Next Steps

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      Documentation transparency

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      Interpreter Micro-Lab

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      The Three Phrases of Interpreter Collaboration

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      Vignette B (Cultural Lens + Writing)

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      Documentation Checklist

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      7-Day Action Plan

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      Resources & Referral Map

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      Knowledge Check

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      Knowledge Check Questions

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      Survey, CE Credit, and Final Steps

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      Post-Test

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      Post-Test: Short Answer

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      Participant Evaluation

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      References

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      Contact & Support, Thank you!

Hey, I'm Olivia!

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with extensive experience conducting complex, culturally responsive evaluations. Drawing on 150+ evaluations, I bring clear, objective, well-structured writing, strong cultural formulation, and effective interpreter collaboration—skills I now apply to bariatric psychosocial evaluations. My focus is weight-neutral, bias-aware documentation, ethical role clarity, and practical coordination with surgical programs and insurers. Through this advanced training, I help clinicians make bariatric reports culturally sound, defensible, and actionable.

In case you were wondering...

▫️ Who is this course designed for? This course is designed for licensed mental health clinicians with prior experience writing bariatric evaluations who seek an advanced refresher in culturally responsive practice. It also suits supervisors and bariatric program coordinators who review these reports. ▫️ Do I need prior experience with writing bariatric evaluations to take this course? Yes. This is an advanced-level training designed for clinicians who already have prior experience with bariatric evaluations or a solid foundation in clinical assessment. The course builds on existing knowledge by providing in-depth instruction, advanced case examples, and specialized tools to strengthen and refine your evaluation skills. ▫️ What is the refund policy? This course is a final sale and does not offer refunds. ▫️ What is the accommodations policy? My Mental Health University® is committed to creating inclusive and accessible learning experiences. If you require accommodations due to a disability or other need, please contact us in advance at [email protected] so that reasonable efforts can be made to support your participation. ▫️ Are there any technology requirements Participants are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary technology to access and complete this course. This includes a reliable internet connection and an up-to-date web browser. My Mental Health University® is not responsible for technical issues that result from inadequate participant technology. ▫️ Does the instructor or My Mental Health University® have any conflicts of interest or financial disclosures related to this course? Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, is the owner of My Mental Health University® and receives compensation from course registrations. No other relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships are disclosed. No commercial support was received for this activity. ▫️ What is the grievance policy if I have a concern about the course? Participants with concerns or complaints should submit them in writing to My Mental Health University® at [email protected]. All grievances will be reviewed and addressed in a timely and fair manner, with appropriate remedies provided when necessary. ▫️ Who can I contact for questions, accommodations, or grievances? Please contact My Mental Health University® at [email protected] for any course-related questions, accommodation requests, or to submit a grievance.

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✓ Begin working with clients who align with your practice focus while making a meaningful impact in the community. ✓ Get instant access to the training, a clinical workbook, and all the opportunity for continuing education hours. ✓ Ongoing access to this version of the training (1.5 hours) [ $500 value ] ✓ 1 Workbook designed to reinforce course content and provide ongoing reference.[ $50 value ]

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