About this Event
Agenda
11:30 AM-12:00 PM - Networking, Chapter Business, Lunch
12:00-1:00 PM - Presentation
1-hr CE provided
Lunch provided
Supporting Body Image Healing: A Trauma-Informed, Inclusive Approach for Clients In All Body Types
Presented by: Alyssa Booth, LPC
Presentation Description:
This presentation will explore the complex relationship between trauma, body image, and weight stigma, focusing on how therapists can better support clients, especially those in larger bodies. Drawing on trauma-informed care principles, the Health at Every Size (HAES) framework, and intuitive eating practices, therapists will leave with practical strategies to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering therapeutic space to help clients heal their relationship with their body.
We will address the unique challenges faced by larger-bodied individuals, including societal weight bias, internalized fatphobia, and the intersection of trauma and body image struggles. Therapists will gain tools to challenge harmful cultural narratives, foster body neutrality or acceptance, and help clients build resilience and trust in their bodies.
Objectives:
- Understand how trauma impacts client’s relationship with the body
- Recognize the impact of fatphobia and weight stigma in body image healing
- Learn 3 ways to be more inclusive in your approach to body image
About the Speaker:
Alyssa Booth is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of The Nourished Mind Counseling, specializing in the integration of eating disorder treatment and trauma recovery. She uses a trauma-informed approach along with an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) framework to help clients heal their relationship with food, body, and self. Recognizing the deep connection between trauma and disordered eating, Alyssa provides compassionate care that addresses both emotional and somatic healing. She is passionate about creating an inclusive, weight-stigma-free space where clients can cultivate self-compassion and long-term recovery. As a speaker and educator, Alyssa equips therapists with practical tools to integrate trauma-informed care into their work with eating disorders and body image concerns.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Aldino at The Vineyard - Italian Restaurant In San Antonio, 1203 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 20.00
