In most healthcare training programs, professionals are educated on the importance of recognizing biases related to race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and other marginalized groups. However, weight bias often goes overlooked, despite its significant impact on patient care. To address this gap, a new 90-minute training by Self Space therapist, Amanda Kieser, is designed to help providers become more aware of their own biases related to weight and body size.

This training challenges common misconceptions about fatness and offers education on the harm that weight bias can inflict on patients, including perpetuating stigma and contributing to poor health outcomes. Healthcare providers will learn how to shift their perspectives, becoming more compassionate and responsive to individuals of all body sizes.

Key Takeaways:

• Examine Your Biases: Healthcare professionals will explore the societal, cultural, and medical biases they may hold against higher weight and fat individuals.

• Myth-Busting: The training will debunk common myths about fatness, including outdated beliefs around health and weight.

• Understanding Harm: Providers will be educated on the ways in which weight bias harms patients and how to prevent further damage.

• Addressing Eating Disorders: The training highlights the prevalence of eating disorders across all body sizes, giving providers the tools to recognize and respond to disordered eating behaviors in their practice.

By the end of this session, healthcare providers will have the knowledge and tools to minimize weight-biased harm in their care, leading to a more equitable, supportive healthcare environment for all patients.