Frequently Asked Questions

Questions regarding the Be Body Positive Fundamentals for Individuals

Which Fundamentals course should I sign up for?

The Fundamentals for Individuals is designed for people seeking personal growth, a general introduction to The Body Positive, or new knowledge for professionals who don’t qualify for Continuing Education Hours (see Fundamentals for Treatment Providers section below).

What are CE Hours? Should I get them?

CE Hours are Continuing Education Hours that treatment providers require in order to keep their licenses up to date. At this time, we offer them for Master’s-level therapists and registered dietitians. If you don’t hold one of these professional licenses, we are unable to provide you with CE Hours.

How do I use the platform?

Once registered, you’ll have access to the course. The first slide will explain how to move through the lessons, watch videos, and download worksheets.

Can I share my course with others?

We ask that you do not share any of the content in this course, or your login, with other people. As a nonprofit, our courses are our primary source of financial support so we can provide scholarships to low-income individuals for our trainings and workshops, and continue to develop new content. Sharing your login or any downloaded content violates our Terms of Use. That said, we are happy to offer discounts if you’d like to take these courses with a group. Just send us an email at [email protected] for more information.

How long do I have to complete the course?

You will have access for 4 months to the course you signed up for. Our courses are self-paced, so once you sign up you can explore our curriculum within the 4-month timeframe in a manner that best fits your schedule.

What if I complete the Fundamentals course and decide I want to do the Facilitator Training?

Great, we’re glad you’re ready for more! You’ve completed Part 1 of the Facilitator Training by taking the Fundamentals. Email us at [email protected] to get your discount coupon for the difference between the course you took and the Facilitator Training, and we’ll get you the registration link for Part 2. By registering for the Fundamentals course, you'll automatically receive an email with more information about this offer.

Are the courses available in other languages than English?

Not yet. We hope to transcribe into other languages as funding permits.

Is your platform mobile-friendly?

Yes! You should be able to access all our content on your mobile device.

Do the courses have accessibility features?

All course videos have closed captioning. There are also written versions of featured audio meditations as well as audio recordings of the handouts. We don’t have audio recordings of worksheets yet, but hope to in the future.

Can I get a scholarship to take the Fundamentals for Individuals?
Yes. We offer full and partial scholarships to individuals who have financial need. Fill out this form and we will respond to your request within 30 days.

Are there group discounts available?

Yes. If you’d like to register for our courses as a group, please email [email protected] to get your expanded team discount code.

Do you offer refunds?

If you complete your purchased course, we are unable to offer a refund. If, within 30 days of your purchase, however, you start the course and decide it’s not right for you before you’re halfway through, please contact us at [email protected] and we will discuss your refund options. We cannot offer refunds if it's been more than 30 days since your purchase.

How do I join the Facebook community?

Upon completion of the course, you’ll be sent an email with a link to our private Facebook group. After requesting to join, we will confirm your course registration and approve you.

Do I get a certificate of completion?

Not automatically. If you’re taking the Fundamentals for Individuals and want a Certificate of Completion, please contact us at [email protected].

What happens once I complete the online courses?

If you are interested in continuing your Body Positive education, you might consider becoming a licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator. Contact us at [email protected] to receive a discount coupon for the difference in price between the course you took and the Facilitator Training. Learn more about the Facilitator Training.

Questions regarding the Be Body Positive Fundamentals for Treatment Providers

How does the Fundamentals for Treatment Providers course differ from the Fundamentals for Individuals?
The Fundamentals is the same course for Individuals and Treatment Providers. The difference is that the Fundamentals for Treatment Providers offers 11.5 Continuing Education Hours to Master's-level therapists and registered dietitians.

Will I receive a license or certification upon completion of the course?
You will receive your certificate of completion with 11.5 CE Hours as a Master’s-level therapist or registered dietitian once you finish 100% of the course, fill out the evaluation, and score at least 80% on the course's final quiz. Once all these steps are complete, you will be eligible to receive your certificate with CE Hours. The instructions are spelled out in the About the Course section of the course. To become a licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator so you can teach our comprehensive, research-based curriculum to others, you will need to complete the Facilitator Training for Treatment Providers.

Do I have more than one chance to complete the quiz?
If you don’t pass the quiz on your first three tries, send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll allow you to take it again by resetting the quiz.

Who provides CE Hours and who are they for?
The Body Positive has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6698. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Body Positive is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

The Body Positive is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Our CDR provider number is ABB6426. CDR Credentialed Practitioners are responsible for choosing a learning need code (LNC) for this course that best meets their individual goals.

We currently provide CE Hours for Master's-level therapists and registered dietitians.

Can I share the activities I learn in these courses with my clients?
You are welcome to share the worksheets from the Fundamentals course with your clients if you are willing to honor our copyright information on each handout. You can support your clients’ recovery further by encouraging them to sign up for the Be Body Positive Fundamentals course.

Can I get a scholarship to take the Fundamentals for Treatment Providers?
Yes. We offer full and partial scholarships to people who are studying to become a treatment provider and have financial need. Fill out this form and we will respond to your request within 30 days.

What if I complete the Fundamentals course and decide I want to do the Facilitator Training?
If you are interested in continuing your Body Positive education, you might consider becoming a licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator. You will receive an additional 10 CE Hours. You’ve completed Part 1 of the Facilitator Training by taking the Fundamentals. Email us at [email protected] to get your discount coupon for the difference between the course you took and the Facilitator Training, and we’ll get you the registration link for Part 2. By taking the Fundamentals course, you'll automatically receive an email with more information about this offer.

Questions regarding the Be Body Positive Facilitator Training

What’s the difference between the Be Body Positive Facilitator Training and the Facilitator Training for Treatment Providers?
The only difference between the Be Body Positive Facilitator Training and the Facilitator Training for Treatment Providers is that 21.5 Continuing Education Hours are offered to Master's-level therapists and registered dietitians for the Facilitator Training for Treatment Providers. Registered dietitians will be required to complete an additional short section of the training to receive CE Hours.

What if I’ve already taken the Fundamentals course and want to become a licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator?
If you have already taken the Fundamentals course (either for Individuals or for Treatment Providers), this means you’ve completed Part 1 of the Facilitator Training. Write to [email protected] to get your discount code to take Part 2. If you are a registered dietitian or Master’s-level therapist, you will have already received 11.5 CE Hours for the Fundamentals, and will receive an additional 10 CE Hours for taking Part 2 of the Facilitator Training.

What can I do as a licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator?
Once licensed, you will receive access to our Be Body Positive curricula for three different populations: College/Adult, High School, and Middle School. You will be allowed to call yourself a “licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator” and run groups or use the materials in your work with individuals.

Can I call my program “Body Positive”?
You may call your program “Body Positive (name of your school/organization/individual name)” or “Be Body Positive (name of your school/organization/individual name)” if you are willing to comply with the requirements in licensing agreement you sign. For example, Cornell University calls their program “Body Positive Cornell.” You will not be able to call your program “The Body Positive” because that is the name of our organization, or use "Body Positive" or "Be Body Positive" without adding the name of your school, organization, or name.

What features are included with the Be Body Positive Facilitator Training?
You will receive:

  • Access to the online Be Body Positive Facilitator Training for 4 months
  • A lifetime license for three sets of Be Body Positive Group Curricula and Facilitator Manuals (we have curricula for working with both teens and adults) and access to the Be Body Positive Curriculum Videos
  • Receive 21.5 Continuing Education Hours if you are a Master’s-level therapist or registered dietitian. (Provided by NBCC and CDR)
  • Lifetime access to our online Be Body Positive Facilitator Facebook Community
  • A FREE one-year subscription to our Be Body Positive Membership Program, which includes:
    • Access to our Facilitator Resource Bank, including:
      • Activities adapted for virtual groups
      • Marketing templates to promote your group
      • Resources and research
      • Recorded coaching calls
      • Handouts and worksheets from the Facilitator Training
      • And much more!
    • Monthly group consultation calls with our Be Body Positive Facilitator coaches
    • Updates to the Be Body Positive Facilitator Manuals and Group Curricula as they are completed

What will it cost to renew my Be Body Positive Membership after the first year?
The annual membership fee is $97.

Do I have to renew my license to continue using the curriculum?
No. You will receive a lifetime license to use the most recent version of the Facilitator Manuals and Group Curricula that you download from the Resource Bank. You will, however, need to renew your Be Body Positive Membership annually to continue to receive updated versions of the materials.

Can I get a scholarship to take the Be Body Positive Facilitator Training?
Yes. We offer full and partial scholarships to people who have financial need. Fill out this form and we will respond to your request within 30 days.