Weight Stigma and Weight Loss Drugs Encompassing the Neurodivergent Individual
Format: Digital Bundle | Self-Paced | Certificate of Attendance | Lifetime Access
This powerful training brings together 3 very experienced presenters exploring the intersections of neurodivergence, body image, eating behaviours, and the use of GLP-1 medications (such as Ozempic and Wegovy).
Presented by Bernie Wright, Lisa Smith, and Mel Ciavucco, this course offers timely, neuroaffirmative insight into a rapidly evolving landscape — with practical guidance for supporting clients navigating weight stigma, disordered eating, and the physiological and emotional impact of weight loss drugs.
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding ADHD
- The impact of diet culture, fatphobia, and weight stigma on neurodivergent clients
- Blood sugar regulation, interoception, and executive functioning challenges
- Emotional eating, body image distress, and sensory sensitivities
- Understanding how GLP-1 medications interact with neurodivergent traits
- Client fears, shame, and grief around stopping medication
- Food noise, appetite return, and risk of relapse into disordered eating
- Exploring body trust, self-soothing alternatives, and non-weight-based approaches to health
- Validating lived experiences while challenging internalised fatphobia
What’s Included in This Digital Bundle:
Video recordings
Downloadable PDF presentation slides
Printable note-taking materials
Additional supporting resources
Private access to a dedicated course page
Lifetime access – return anytime, learn at your own pace
Certificate of Attendance (issued after feedback form submission)
Who It’s For:
Created for professionals who want to provide informed, compassionate support to neurodivergent individuals in larger bodies:
* Therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and mental health practitioners
* Nutritionists, dietitians, and wellbeing professionals
* Coaches, educators, and support workers
* Anyone seeking a more inclusive, non-judgemental lens on eating behaviours and body image
Whether you're seeing more clients using GLP-1 medications or simply want to broaden your understanding of this nuanced topic, this course equips you with the tools, language, and confidence to help.
Weight Stigma and Weight Loss Drugs Encompassing the Neurodivergent Individual
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Format: Digital / Self-paced
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Delivery: Access link sent by email immediately after purchase
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Live sessions: Not included – this is a pre-recorded training bundle
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Certificate: Attendance certificate provided after submitting the feedback form
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Access: Lifetime
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