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Addressing sizeism in counseling: measuring experiences of weight discrimination and attitudes toward body size
Friday September 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Washington
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Table 1. This session explores strategies for addressing sizeism in counseling, focusing on the assessment of weight discrimination experiences and attitudes toward body size. Presenters will discuss various constructs related to body size and sizeism and delve into measurement tools for researchers. Participants will discuss body size as a dimension of intersectionality and the impact of sizeism on mental health. Attendees will gain insights into the complexities of addressing sizeism in counseling research and practice.
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Alec Prince

Doctoral Student, Georgia State University
Alec Prince, MS, MPA (he/him) is a second-year doctoral student in Counselor Education and Practice at Georgia State University. He earned his MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MPA in Policy Analysis and Evaluation from Georgia State University and his BA in History from... Read More →
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Sarah Streitmatter

Doctoral Student, Georgia State University
Sarah Streitmatter (she/her) holds an MA in Counseling Psychology and Ed.M in School Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University, as well as an advanced certificate in College Advising from Columbia University. She has been a professional school counselor in both New York... Read More →
Friday September 6, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Washington
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