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Fitting Obesity Counseling Into the 20-Minute Appointment [Video]

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By John A. Zambrano, MS, MHS and Bartolome Burguera, MD, PhD

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By using a pre-visit questionnaire that zeroes in on weight history, eating habits, and level of physical activity, effective obesity counseling can fit into a 20-minute appointment. This information will lay the foundation for effective weight loss counseling and interventions consistent with intensive behavioral therapy for obesity, reimbursable by Medicare.1

We offer the following targeted approach to counseling, achievable within the context of a primary care visit and based on recent evidence, including the 2013 joint guidelines for the treatment of obesity of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines, and the Obesity Society.2

Start with screening

Measure the patient’s height and weight with the patient wearing light clothing and no shoes, and calculate the BMI as …

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RNS Hotlist with Zak Mir: RMR, MET1, GEMR, APTA, HREE, AET, FTC, AJB, ARS, FRG, EST, CYK & SALT [Video]

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What's Really Holding You Back from Starting a Private Practice? [Video]

If you’ve been dreaming about starting a private practice but somehow still haven’t, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll unpack the 3 biggest reasons I see therapists stay stuck — and what to do about it. Whether you're overwhelmed with options, trying to follow someone else’s path too closely, or stuck in limiting beliefs about yourself, this episode is here to help you get unstuck and take your next step forward. Here are some of the roadblocks I cover in this episode: -How analysis paralysis might keep you from moving in any direction -Why copying someone else's blueprint might be holding you back -The quiet self-doubt that keeps therapists playing small If any of these resonate, you’re not broken — you're human. And you're in the right place. Sign up for TherapyNotes and get two months FREE: https://www.therapynotes.com/r/private%20practice%20skills/ FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 00:00 Intro 02:06 Analysis Paralysis 04:51 Following someone's script too closely 07:36 Inaccurate beliefs about ourself 09:11 Closing Thoughts Links Mentioned: For reference, here is the conversation I had with ChatGPT about starting a practice: https://chatgpt.com/share/67fee61e-b0b0-800b-9dc1-d53518bd0d7e Wikipedia page for “Analysis Paralysis” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analysis_paralysis LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely! 👉 How to DIY a Therapist Website that Fills your Practice: https://privatepracticeskills.teachable.com/ 👉 All my filming gear: https://kit.co/privatepracticeskills/all-my-gear 👉 Music I use: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/c7m5mj/ This video is geared toward therapists of all kinds, including psychologists, MFTs, LPCCs, social workers, and others in the clinical counseling field. Welcome to Private Practice Skills! I’m Dr. Marie Fang, psychologist in private practice. I post videos offering tools I learned the hard way about starting and growing private practice so that you don’t have to. Website: www.privatepracticeskills.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TfknqIlVlmhGcdTbRM3rS Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-skills/id1735988673 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/privatepracticeskills/ This video is not intended as professional or legal advice. Be sure to seek the services of a professional if you are in need of them.

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56th Mary McMillan Lecture [Video]

In the 55th McMillan lecture, "The Heart of Movement: 'What's Love Got to Do With It?'" Terry Nordstrom, PT, EdD, FAPTA, will explore how physical therapists can create a unified purpose that drives collective action at the broader community and societal levels. He will challenge attendees to think bigger, act bolder, and embrace the power of love and connection at the heart of movement.