Advance your clinical skills with this CEU talk for Australian psychologists on Intuitive Eating, a powerful non-diet approach. Explore the pervasive influence of diet culture and weight stigma in Australia and its impact on clients' mental health, body image, and self-esteem. Learn to apply the 10 core principles of Intuitive Eating, shifting clients from external rules to internal cues and fostering body respect, essential for effective therapeutic interventions in the Australian landscape.
In a society deeply embedded in diet culture and weight stigma, psychologists and registered counsellors often work with clients struggling with body image dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and low self-esteem. These challenges are frequently reinforced by societal norms that pathologise body diversity and promote restrictive eating behaviours.
This talk introduces Intuitive Eating, a non-diet, evidence-based framework developed by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. It offers an alternative to the traditional weight-centric paradigm by supporting individuals in developing a healthier, more attuned relationship with food and their bodies.
Grounded in psychological and nutritional science, this session helps clinicians understand how to integrate the principles of Intuitive Eating into therapeutic practice. The talk explores how internalised weight bias and diet culture affect mental health, and how professionals from both psychology and dietetics can collaborate to support sustainable wellbeing
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Understand the psychological impact of diet culture and weight stigma.
Explore the key principles of Intuitive Eating and their clinical application.
Identify how to support clients in shifting from external rules to internal cues around hunger and satiety.
Recognise the intersection of mental health and nutrition in treating disordered eating patterns.
Develop language and strategies to foster body respect and reduce shame in therapeutic conversations.