07/10/2025
Weight Stigma and Weight Loss Drugs Encompassing the Neurodivergent Individual
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
o The impact of diet culture, fatphobia, and weight stigma on neurodivergent clients
o Blood sugar regulation, interoception, and executive functioning challenges
o Emotional eating, body image distress, and sensory sensitivities
o Understanding how GLP-1 medications interact with neurodivergent traits
o Client fears, shame, and grief around stopping medication
o Food noise, appetite return, and risk of relapse into disordered eating
o Exploring body trust, self-soothing alternatives, and non-weight-based approaches to health
o Validating lived experiences while challenging internalised fatphobia
What’s Included in this training :
o Video recordings
o Downloadable PDF presentation slides
o Printable note-taking materials
o Additional supporting resources
o Private access to a dedicated course page
o Lifetime access – return anytime, learn at your own pace
o 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
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