Given that as many as 50% of school-aged children report body dissatisfaction or
appearance concerns, it is imperative that play therapists increase their competency to …

Sizeism is among the few socially acceptable forms of discrimination, creating inequitable
access to healthcare for people of size. This scoping review examined peer-reviewed …

This conceptual article explains how school counselors can increase awareness of size
discrimination and address sizeist attitudes and biases in US schools. Sizeism can begin in …

Eating disorders (EDs) are increasingly prevalent and pose significant public health
challenges. Yet, deficits exist in counselor education programs regarding ED assessment …

Obesity is a growing public health crisis, with projections suggesting that over half of the
global population will be overweight or obese by 2035. Individuals who are overweight or …

As a counselor, cultural competence is something that I need to practice mindfully to ensure
that I am not missing a critical piece of the puzzle in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. I …

Anti-fat bias and stigma can be pervasive in the United States and can impact almost every
aspect of culture in the US Counselors are likely not exempt from holding anti-fat bias. Yet …