Weight bias; weight stigma; self-awareness; weight-inclusive care; inclusive practices

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