FREE Webinar – Revisiting the Weight-Inclusive Approach: Challenges and Concrete Application
Pratique Inclusive co-founders Julia Lévy-Ndejuru, Marilou Morin-Laferrière and Lisa Rutledge will explore the fundamentals of anti-fat bias, the shortcomings of weight-centric approaches, and the nuanced application of weight-inclusive practices. This webinar offers both practical strategies for clinicians as well as research insights.
The presentation will delve into the complexities of navigating a world where more and more people choose to take weight loss medications which often affect their relationship with their body, and also address how intersectional identities impact the acceptance of weight inclusive approaches.
This webinar will be simulcast on Zoom and Facebook Live, and the recording will be available until Thurs, Oct 17. Please choose from the following options:
- If you are planning to attend live on Zoom, please register here.
- If you are planning to attend the Facebook Live, please ensure that you are a member of our Facebook group (note that the group is only open to dietitians, dietetic interns and dietetics students in Canada) and save this link. There is no need to register.
- If you are planning to watch the recording, there is no need to register. Keep your eye out for the recording to be posted on our Resources page and in our Facebook group after the event!
Speakers
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Julia Lévy-Ndejuru (she/her/elle)Julia is a dietitian, PhD candidate, and author. She has spent the past several years advocating for a weight-inclusive approach to health and nutrition. Her work spans various sectors, including media, clinical practice, and academia. Julia’s research interests include weight science, anti-fat bias and approaches that help develop a healthy relationship with food in diverse populations. In October 2023, she and Marilou co-authored the book “Au-delà de la grossophobie: redéfinir son bien-être et habiter son corps”. This work is a resource for anyone wishing to better understand and mend their relationship with their body and food.
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Lisa Rutledge (she/her/elle)Lisa Rutledge is a non-diet dietitian, intuitive eating advocate and takes a Health At Every Size® approach to wellness. She is passionate about helping people find freedom in their relationship with food and with their body, so that they can worry less and get the most out of life. Lisa believes strongly that it is possible to improve health without focusing on weight and she is dedicated to guiding and empowering people to create a positive, healthy relationship with food. She helps her clients learn how to listen to their body and inner wisdom when it comes to making decisions around food, eating and health. Lisa writes for her own blog and has contributed many articles to Huffington Post Canada’s blog. Apart from private practice, Lisa is a regular guest on the Montreal radio stations CJAD 800 & CBC Radio One, as well as hosts workshops for professionals interested in learning how to integrate intuitive eating and HAES® approaches in their work.
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Marilou Morin-Laferrière (she/her/elle)Marilou is a registered dietitian with over forteen years
of clinical experience. Working from a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming and gender-affirming lens, she has developed an expertise in eating behaviours and body image. She is one of the first providers in Quebec to become a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Marilou is the founder of Manger en Harmonie, a company offering consulting services, online courses, conferences and media collaborations. In October 2023, she and Julia co-authored the book “Au-delà de la grossophobie: redéfinir son bien-être et habiter son corps”.
