Bodies, Bias, and Belonging: Understanding Weight-Based Discrimination and Anti-Fat Bias
Weight stigma is one of the most socially acceptable forms of discrimination,
yet it has profound impacts on mental health, healthcare access, and overall well-being.
This workshop explores how diet culture, anti-fat bias, and weight-based discrimination shape our beliefs about bodies, health, and worth. Participants are invited to challenge assumptions, examine the cultural narratives they have inherited,
and consider how to create more inclusive environments.
Participants will explore:
The roots and impact of weight stigma
The relationship between body image, identity, and mental health
How anti-fat bias shows up in healthcare, education, and workplaces
Practical ways to reduce harm and support body diversity
Ideal for: healthcare professionals, educators, HR professionals, and organizations committed to equity and inclusion.
Skills for Navigating Conflict, Stress, and Human Complexity to Resist Compassion Fatigue
In environments where people interact, moments of tension and conflict are inevitable.
The ability to regulate our own responses and support others through escalation is a critical skill for leaders, service providers, and community members.
This interactive workshop explores the physiology of stress and escalation while providing practical tools for de-escalation and relationship-centered responses.
Participants will explore:
How stress and threat responses shape behavior
Recognizing early signs of escalation
Practical strategies for de-escalation and regulation
Preventing burnout in emotionally demanding roles
Ideal for: workplaces, community organizations, healthcare providers, educators, and member-facing staff.