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The Non-Diet Approach Guidebook for Dietitians

A How-To Guide for Applying the Non-Diet Approach in Individualised Dietetic Counselling

by Dr Fiona Willer, AdvAPD, PhD

 

This guidebook has the following features: 

  • A​ clear explanation of the non-diet paradigm with supporting evidence 

  • A framework for dietetic practice using the non-diet approach

  • Description of the five core components of the non-diet approach

  • Discussion points to inform your counselling

  • Worksheets which can be used in sessions to support client education or given as ‘homework'

  • How to integrate the Non-Diet Approach into the Nutrition Care Process

  • Relevant domains for Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Assessment tools

  • Forms to use for the client record 

  • Recommendations for further reading and an extensive reference list 

The elements described in this guide were developed by taking the common threads from current weight inclusive approach research and looking at them through a dietetic lens. In other words, this guidebook includes the techniques within the scope of practice of dietitians, and excludes some elements of other protocols which lie outside of the typical dietitians practice skills, such as explicitly targeting negative self-talk, mirror work, guided mindfulness practice and meditation.  

The Non-Diet Approach Guidebook for

Psychologis​ts and Counsellors 

by Louise Adams, Clinical Psychologist and Fiona Willer, Accredited Practising Dietitian

The Non-Diet Approach Guidebook for Psychologists and Counsellors is the much-anticipated next publication in the Non-Diet Approach Guidebook series. 

If you have been struggling with how to best assist your clients with weight concern or if you have heard of weight inclusive approaches but haven’t been sure how to apply them or if it is useful, then this book is for you.

The non-diet approach is the distillation of established weight inclusive frameworks into counselling practice. This easy to read text is a how-to guide for applying the non-diet approach with individuals in a counselling context.

 

This guidebook has the following features:

  • A clear explanation of the non-diet paradigm with supporting evidence

  • A framework for clinical practice for psychologists and counsellors

  • Description of the five core counseling themes of the non-diet approach

  • How to integrate the non-diet approach into your psychological counseling practice

  • Strategies to use when working with co-morbidities

  • Multiple discussion points, strategies and client worksheets

  • Recommendations for assessment tools, further reading and an extensive reference list.

Unpacking Weight Scienc​e Podcast

Want to learn in delicious bite-sized chunks? The Unpacking Weight Science Podcast provides 30-40 minute 'explainer' segments to help you understand weight-neutral perspectives, concepts and research, and to help you learn how to unpack weight science for yourself and others. Designed for health professionals, students and anyone who wants to know more than their doctor about body weight.

 

Podcast episodes can be found on all major podcast apps (search Unpacking Weight Science) and in the Unpacking Weight Science Podcast Patreon. Full show notes, resources and self-test quizzes included for new episodes to current Patreon subscribers.

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