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Happy Off the Scale: Emotional Healing in Bariatric and Weight Loss Care (Recorded)

Previously Recorded
Renetta Weaver, LICSW, LCSW-C
$59.99

It’s not about the tool — it’s about the transformation. Whether clients have had weight-loss surgery, take GLP-1 medications, or have cycled through countless diets, many find the scale shifting right back to the right side. This interactive training helps clinicians look beyond the physical tool to the emotional truth beneath it. Participants will learn how to identify underlying grief, shame, and identity conflict, and use neuroscience-informed strategies to support lasting behavioral change.

 

Through case studies, guided discussion, and self-reflection, attendees will leave equipped to help clients stay motivated and “happy off the scale.” This session combines clinical insight, real-world language, and heart-centered practice.

About the Presenter

Renetta Weaver, LICSW, LCSW-C, is an award-winning Clinical Social Worker, Certified Bariatric Counselor, Neuroscience Coach, and Certified AI Consultant. She’s been recognized as a Global Thought Leader by the London Organization of Skills Development and Social Work Innovator of the Year by the University of Maryland. As the founder of Girl, It’s A New Day, Dr. Renetta helps women and clinicians release emotional weight and embrace reinvention through healing and innovation. Her message blends science, soul, and real talk to remind us—it’s never about the tool, it’s always about the transformation.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe psychological and neuroscientific factors that influence weight regain after intervention.
  2. Identify three core emotional themes that surface post-surgery or post-medication.
  3. Apply motivational interviewing and self-compassion techniques to support behavioral sustainability.
  4. Develop a plan to integrate emotional healing into clinical weight-management care.

Agenda:


TimeSegmentFocus
0:00 – 0:15Welcome & ObjectivesSet the tone; define “transformation vs tool.”
0:15 – 0:45Understanding the Weight CycleReview biopsychosocial factors behind weight regain.
0:45 – 1:30The Emotional AftermathExplore grief, identity shifts, and emotional eating.
1:30 – 2:15Neuroscience of ChangePractical brain-based strategies for sustained motivation.
2:15 – 2:45Interactive Case & MI PracticeApply motivational interviewing to real-world scenarios.
2:45 – 3:00Reflection & Wrap-UpAction steps and take-home plan.

This workshop offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
    CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
Refund Policy:
Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.