Creating Size Acceptance in a World of Weight Stigma
Explore the following events for spring 2025.
Webinar
Beyond the Scale: Embracing Body Diversity and Challenging Weight Stigma
Attend this exclusive webinar Beyond the Scale: Embracing Body Diversity and Challenging Weight Stigma, where we’ll explore how traditional views of health often link wellness to body size and weight—metrics that only provide part of the picture. In this session, we will question the long-held belief that weight is the key measure of health, delving into the Health at Every Size (HAES)® approach and the importance of size acceptance. We’ll also critically assess the Body Mass Index (BMI), a tool that has been widely criticized for its oversimplified view of health, and explore its limitations in evaluating an individual’s well-being. By gaining a broader perspective on health as a holistic concept—embracing mental, emotional, and physical wellness—we will uncover how individuals of all sizes can achieve and sustain optimal health. This program is free and open to all.
Date: Wednesday, January 15
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Size Acceptance Workshop Series
Weight stigma and diet culture can significantly affect individuals, especially those in larger bodies.
This workshop series aims to address these issues by promoting understanding and practical strategies for creating size acceptance. The series is designed for everyone but is particularly beneficial for those who have experienced weight stigma or work in health-related fields. This series is available for students, faculty and staff.
Week 1: Understanding Weight Stigma, Diet Culture, and Health-Focused Alternatives
- Define and explore the concepts of weight stigma and diet culture.
- Discuss the impact of these issues on individuals and communities.
- Introduce and evaluate the principles of Health At Every Size® (HAES) and Intuitive Eating.
Week 2: Reassessing Beliefs About Health and Weight
- Examine personal and societal beliefs about health and weight.
- Review and discuss research on the relationship between weight and health.
Week 3: Creating Size Acceptance in Institutional Spaces
- Identify strategies for promoting size acceptance in institutional settings such as healthcare, workplaces, and educational institutions.
- Develop actionable policies and practices to foster inclusivity.
Week 4: Fostering Size Acceptance in Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Spaces
- Explore ways to promote size acceptance in personal interactions and self-perception.
- Develop strategies for addressing and overcoming internalized weight stigma.
February
Day: Fridays
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Date: February 7 - February 28
Virtual via Zoom
March
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
Dates: March 5 - March 26
Location: Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC)
Note: Space is limited to 48 people for this workshop series.
April
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Dates: April 1 - April 22
Virtual via Zoom