Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 10:00 AM EDT -1:00 PM EDT Toby Schwartz, LCSW
Yahoo!
Description
Weight stigma is a pervasive sociocultural phenomenon linked to diet culture, thin-ideal internalization, and widespread misconceptions about the relationship between weight and health—many of which are reinforced by reliance on the BMI scale. This workshop examines how weight stigma contributes to mental health concerns including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, shame, and trauma responses. The course will also highlight how implicit weight bias among mental health professionals can inadvertently reinforce harm and impede treatment. Drawing on current empirical literature, the workshop introduces weight-inclusive, evidence-informed clinical approaches designed to enhance therapeutic attunement, reduce clinician bias, and improve outcomes for clients across the weight spectrum. Case examples and applied strategies will equip clinicians to integrate these approaches into clinical practice effectively.
About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Define and differentiate key constructs related to weight stigma, including its sociocultural, familial, and health-related origins, using current research literature.
- Analyze at least three ways weight stigma contributes to mental health concerns—including eating disorders, trauma responses, anxiety, and depression—using empirical case examples and research findings.
- Identify and evaluate how provider bias and weight-based assumptions may appear in clinical interactions, and describe strategies to reduce diagnostic and therapeutic bias.
- Apply weight-inclusive, evidence-informed clinical interventions to support clients of diverse body sizes, integrating principles from HAES, trauma-informed care, and intuitive eating.
Agenda:
I. Introduction & Overview (20 minutes)
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Definition of weight stigma
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Overview of societal and clinical relevance
II. Development of Weight Stigma (40 minutes)
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Sociocultural and familial contributors
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Diet culture and thin-ideal messaging
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Problems with BMI as a health measure
III. Mental Health Impacts of Weight Stigma (30 minutes)
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Eating disorders and disordered eating
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Anxiety, depression, and trauma responses
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Case examples illustrating psychological sequelae
IV. Treating Clients from a Weight-Inclusive Framework (30 minutes)
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HAES-aligned interventions
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Reducing clinician bias
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Therapeutic language and reframing techniques
V. Case Presentation (30 minutes)
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Application of weight-inclusive treatment
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Discussion of clinical decision-making
VI. Questions, Integration & Closing (30 minutes)
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Clinical takeaways
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Strategies for implementation
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
- CE You LLC, #1573, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/27/2024 - 3/27/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3 continuing education credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
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This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
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- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program