Expanding Care: Navigating Fatness and Anti-Fat Bias in the Therapy Room
This is the professional registration for the all virtual CE event. Pending approval for Georgia social workers and professional counselors for 3 core credit hours.
The event will be held via Zoom on May 22, 2025 at 5 pm. The recording will be available following the event. Asynchronous hours will be available for social workers and counselors.
This workshop is designed to help clinicians recognize, understand, and address weight stigma in mental health care. Through an exploration of anti-fat bias, intersectionality, and ethical responsibilities, participants will gain insight into how systemic oppression affects fat clients. Clinicians will learn practical strategies for fostering affirming therapy spaces, challenging personal biases, and advocating for inclusive policies. This training emphasizes both individual and collective action, equipping mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools to provide more compassionate, equitable care.
This is the professional registration for the all virtual CE event. Pending approval for Georgia social workers and professional counselors for 3 core credit hours.
The event will be held via Zoom on May 22, 2025 at 5 pm. The recording will be available following the event. Asynchronous hours will be available for social workers and counselors.
This workshop is designed to help clinicians recognize, understand, and address weight stigma in mental health care. Through an exploration of anti-fat bias, intersectionality, and ethical responsibilities, participants will gain insight into how systemic oppression affects fat clients. Clinicians will learn practical strategies for fostering affirming therapy spaces, challenging personal biases, and advocating for inclusive policies. This training emphasizes both individual and collective action, equipping mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools to provide more compassionate, equitable care.
This is the professional registration for the all virtual CE event. Pending approval for Georgia social workers and professional counselors for 3 core credit hours.
The event will be held via Zoom on May 22, 2025 at 5 pm. The recording will be available following the event. Asynchronous hours will be available for social workers and counselors.
This workshop is designed to help clinicians recognize, understand, and address weight stigma in mental health care. Through an exploration of anti-fat bias, intersectionality, and ethical responsibilities, participants will gain insight into how systemic oppression affects fat clients. Clinicians will learn practical strategies for fostering affirming therapy spaces, challenging personal biases, and advocating for inclusive policies. This training emphasizes both individual and collective action, equipping mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools to provide more compassionate, equitable care.