Module 1 — Introduction: Understanding Eating Behavior Beyond Biology
8:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. Matilde Baptista
Introduction and Basic Models
Why isn't providing information and a meal plan enough to bring about change? The biopsychosocial model and the foundations of the integrative cognitive-behavioral approach.
Cognition and Nutrition
Fundamentals of cognitive theories as applied to nutrition. Recognizing the impact of beliefs, automatic thoughts, and cognitive distortions, and addressing them in practice. The Health Belief Model. Cognitive flexibility in eating behavior. The cognitive impact of dietary restriction.
8:00pm | 10:00pm Matilde Baptista
Emotion and Food
Fundamentals of emotion-focused theories and theoretical models developed and applied to nutrition. The role of emotions in dietary decisions and behaviors. Foundations of neuropsychology: The impact of emotion on the nervous system, the brain, and appetite. Foundations of emotional regulation.
Attention, Consciousness, and Memory
The Foundations of Attention, Mindfulness, and Memory: How They Relate, Their Impact on Eating, and Strategies. Mindful Eating and Intuitive Eating: What the Evidence Tells Us.
8:00pm | 10:00pm Matilde Baptista
Behavior, Habits, Environment, Learning Theories, and Nutrition
Fundamentals of behavioral theories. Learning models and theories applied to nutrition. Food addiction or dependency—what the evidence says. The impact of the environment on eating behavior.
Module 2 — Promoting Change
8:00pm | 10:00pm MATILDE BAPTISTA
The Science of Behavioral Change
Theoretical models and practical applications.
8:00pm | 10:00pm MATILDE BAPTISTA
Self-Regulation, Self-Determination, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy
Understand these concepts in practice to increase adherence to the meal plan, reduce resistance, and prevent relapses.
8:00pm | 10:00pm MATILDE BAPTISTA
Practical Tools for Promoting Change
Theoretical models and practical applications.
What if it’s not just my patient who decides what to eat? Promoting change among caregivers—the case of the elderly.
8:00pm | 10:00pm – LISA AFONSO
What about when it’s not just my patient who decides what to eat? Promoting change among caregivers—the case of children and adolescents.
Module 3 — Clinical Communication and Building an Effective Therapeutic Relationship
8:00pm | 10:00pm MATILDE BAPTISTA
Therapeutic Relationship
The Effective Therapeutic Relationship: Definition and Components. Developing Interpersonal Skills for Dietitians.
Clinical Communication
Fundamentals of communication: verbal and nonverbal. Expressing empathy. Key skills: balancing validation, expressing empathy, and challenging the patient to change. Characteristics to foster in the consultation setting.
8:00pm | 10:00pm MATILDE BAPTISTA
Motivational Interviewing Fundamentals of motivational interviewing, including how to apply it and what precautions to take to increase adherence, encourage talk of change, and reduce resistance. |
Module 4 — Mental Health and the Scope of a Dietitian's Practice
8:00pm | 10:00pm
MODULE 5 - Clinical Integration and Practical Cases
8:00pm | 10:00pm MATILDE BAPTISTA
Review and integration of the course concepts
A comprehensive understanding of the issue: how to develop a case conceptualization tailored to each patient, taking psychological variables into account.
8:00pm | 10:00pm
Case-Based Learning Presentation of case studies by students, followed by a discussion of the conceptual frameworks and strategies applied from both nutritional and psychological perspectives. |