Weight Inclusive Practice in Healthcare

In this 1-hour session, we will be joined by Dr. Kendrin Sonneville for an introductory conversation about the workshop and weight bias, weight stigma, and other relevant terminology. 

Motivational Interviewing Expert Dawn Clifford, PhD, RD, will lead a hour workshop to enhances skills in weight inclusive care provision. We all live in a world steeped in diet culture. Our patients, who are often experiencing weight stigma, believe that the pursuit of weight loss is a viable path. Researchers have found that weight loss isn't necessary for improved health and well-being and that the pursuit of weight loss is linked to weight cycling and disordered eating. How do we steer patients in focusing on health habits that support a more holistic vision of health instead of promoting weight loss, while also providing patient-centered care? In this session you will learn how to use motivational interviewing to introduce weight inclusive approaches with your patients in a way that supports their autonomy.