Today I speak with Shelley Restall an eating disorder therapist in Ontario. We explore pediatric weight bias that comes from medical professionals and family members. 

Here is what we cover:

Explain what weight bias is
Explore the ways weight bias is shaped and developed in our lives
Shelly shares how this form of bias comes up in her practice from caregivers and health providers
She explains the impact it has on kids suffering with disordered eating 
Ways parents can work on being less weight bias
Ideas of how parents can effectively advocate for their kid in a health care setting


Connect with Shelly by:
Instagram @shelleyrestall_therapy or @nurture_mentalhealth
Website
Learn about her workshops

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