STUDENT ADMISSION: Expanding Care: Navigating Fatness and Anti-Fat Bias in the Therapy Room
The event will be held via Zoom on May 22, 2025 at 5 pm EST. The recording will be available following the event. Admission cost is pay-what-you-can. We ask that attending students consider their financial need and intersectional identity when selecting their price.
PLEASE NOTE that student admission does not include CE credit.
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.
The event will be held via Zoom on May 22, 2025 at 5 pm EST. The recording will be available following the event. Admission cost is pay-what-you-can. We ask that attending students consider their financial need and intersectional identity when selecting their price.
PLEASE NOTE that student admission does not include CE credit.
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.
The event will be held via Zoom on May 22, 2025 at 5 pm EST. The recording will be available following the event. Admission cost is pay-what-you-can. We ask that attending students consider their financial need and intersectional identity when selecting their price.
PLEASE NOTE that student admission does not include CE credit.
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.