The Westernization of Nutrition & How to Make Food Work For Diverse Client Needs (Part Two)
October 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
This webinar is a follow-up to The Westernization of Nutrition: How Western Supremacy in Dietetic Care Impacts the Mental Health of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Persons of Color.
In this talk, we will further explore how colonialism impacts current nutrition practices. We will discuss how we can support clients to make food work for them in eating disorder recovery and beyond, taking into account diverse needs such as culture, neurodivergence, accessibility, and employment. Providers will receive recommendations for working with nutrition clients in more inclusive ways.
Learning Objectives:
Following this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of colonialism in nutrition recommendations.
- Describe how culture, neurodivergence, accessibility, and employment impact food choices.
- Identify tools for working with nutrition clients in more inclusive ways.
Fatema Shakir, LMSW Bio:
Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW (NY), LSW (IL) is an eating disorder therapist, writer, and speaker. She has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples in all levels of care. Her work is strongly informed by the Health at Every Size perspective and intersectional approaches to healing. Fatema has a special interest in working with BIPOC clients and has been featured in numerous publications including The Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, PopSugar, and HelloGiggles. Fatema is a therapist at Conason Psychological Services and a Board Member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals New York chapter.
