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Weighing in sessions: microskills training for health professionals

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Join the free Right Care Right Place (RCRP) Lunch 'n' Learn session, exploring the therapeutic use of weighing in eating disorder care.

What we'll cover:

  • Why weighing matters: How it can support safety, reduce anxiety and challenge unhelpful beliefs
  • Navigating concerns: Practical strategies to address common concerns
  • Therapeutic weighing: Tips for using open vs blind weighing and introducing it collaboratively
  • Special considerations: Supporting clients who feel distress or shame around being weighed

Come along to learn some evidence-based strategies and practical tools to build your confidence in using weighing as a therapeutic tool.

Meet your speaker:

Matthews Flinders Distinguished Professor Tracey Wade is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the field of eating disorders. Her research focuses on the causes, prevention, and treatment of eating disorders, with a strong emphasis on translating research into real-world impact.

Location

Online, via Zoom

Date Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration   1h