Orientation to program goals, emphasizing quick relationship-building in pharmacy settings Pre-event survey (demographics, knowledge/confidence ratings on obesity assessment, behavioral therapy, and pharmacotherapy; challenges; current practices; training needs) 

Lecture + interactive polling Content: Psychological/physiological toll of IWB, genetics in obesity, obesity as a CNS disease, chronic/progressive nature, obesogenic environment; panel discussion with clinicians, lived experience, and pharmacy peers Emphasis on brief motivational interviewing (Ask-Listen-Summarize-Invite/Inform) for reframing obesity as a treatable condition and building trust in 5-10 minute pharmacy chats 

Didactic lecture + Q&A Homeostatic/reward systems, Pavlovian conditioning, cue reactivity; role of GLP-1 medications and other AOMs in dampening wanting/appetite; empathetic strategies for recognizing and mitigating triggers Case vignette: Quick pharmacy counseling on appetite as a physiological symptom, using motivational interviewing in a rushed interaction to foster patient engagement with live interaction/role playing 

Facilitated discussion Realistic expectations, "best weight" concept, neurohormonal defense against fat loss, health benefits of 5-10% and 15-25% weight loss; balancing lifestyle realities (e.g., food, socialization, relaxation) Role-play exercise: 5-minute pharmacy counter conversation guiding a patient toward 
achievable goals to build motivation and rapport with live interaction/role playing 

 Lecture + group quiz Impact of setbacks on motivation and behavior change; dual cognitive systems (fast vs. slow thinking), CBT techniques for reframing automatic thoughts/justifications as normal and surmountable; addressing overeating and adherence challenges Case study: Applying CBT in a brief patient query about treatment setbacks, focusing on empathy to strengthen the therapeutic relationship with live interaction/role playing 

Interactive lecture + audience input Comprehensive guidance on obesity medications (rationale, indications, safety, side effects, usage, dosing, evaluations); integrating behavioral therapy (Pillar 1) with pharmacotherapy (Pillar 2); reinforcing Modules 1-4 for adherence in short encounters; streamlined assessment strategies for pharmacy workflows Small group brainstorm: Tailoring referrals, follow-up prompts, and repetition techniques for ongoing relationship nurturing and medication adherence 

Small group breakout cases (IWB during a prescription pickup, appetite triggers in OTC supplement queries, expectation-setting for repeat customers, setback management in follow-up visits, pharmacotherapy adherence checks in busy shifts) with live interaction/role playing Groups present 5-10 minute intervention plans with relationship-building focus Feedback

Post-event survey (post-knowledge/confidence ratings, valuable aspects, gaps, implementation likelihood, feedback) Program evaluation (content relevance, teaching effectiveness, applicability to practice)