Theses courses are exclusive to Spring 2017 Symposium attendees and cannot be purchased or taken as regular courses by those who did not attend.

Suggested CDR Learning Codes: 4020, 5370, 6010
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 8.3.6, 9.1.3, 12.4.3

Dieting has fallen out of favor among many consumers, and the body positive movement has been gaining momentum. Studies show that even in the absence of weight loss, changes to lifestyle patterns including eating habits, exercise, sleep, and socializing improve physical and mental health. In this session, Rebecca, a well-being coach and body positive dietitian, shares the science and strategies behind helping clients achieve better health, happiness, and life satisfaction without a single diet or weight-loss goal.

Using published research data and societal trends from the headlines of popular media, Rebecca will demonstrate the evidence that dieting does not produce long-term health improvements and in many ways can be worse for individuals and families who try to improve health through weight-loss programs. With a combination of case studies from real clients, audio and visual demonstrations, and interactive audience reflective activities, Rebecca will show how they can reframe health with their clients, overcome behavior change barriers, set goals that work, and make their frustrated clients happy and successful by being good to themselves.