Bridging Practice & Research+2 more
How weight stigma shows up in therapy and what to do about it
We live in a society where body size is not a neutral feature, but one imbued with assumptions and meanings. Thinness is seen as a symbol of virtue, restraint, and health, whereas fatness is believed to represent gluttony, laziness, and illness. These pervasive societal assumptions lay the groundwork for weight stigma, which is defined as […]
Samantha Philip, M.S. + 4 more
March 24, 2025
