Weight stigma shows up in therapy more often than we think, and when it goes unaddressed, it can quietly yet deeply harm clients and the therapeutic alliance.

This free, evidence-informed guide helps clinicians recognize anti-fat bias, understand how body shame impacts mental health, and build more weight-inclusive therapy spaces for clients of all sizes.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to:

• Use affirming, accurate language around bodies and weight

• Distinguish body image concerns from anti-fat bias

• Understand the psychological effects of weight stigma

• Identify common ways therapists unintentionally cause harm

• Support clients using practical, weight-inclusive clinical strategies

• Reflect on your own potential biases, without shame or blame

Who it’s for:

Therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and mental health professionals who want to offer ethical, affirming care in a culture steeped in thinness. If you have clients with bigger bodies or clients who struggle with body image, then this guide is essential reading. 

Download the free guide and strengthen your practice with clarity, compassion, and concrete tools.