Change lives this Weight Stigma Awareness Week!
It’s time for change.
Examples of weight stigma are all around us, from hurtful comments to discrimination in healthcare, clothing brands and employment. Weight stigma refers to the unfair and negative stereotypes, judgments, and biases people face based on their body size and weight.
Weight Stigma Awareness Week is an initiative sparked in collaboration between two advocates combatting weight stigma and eating disorder awareness: Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, co-founder of Within Health, and Chevese Turner, founder of Body Equity Alliance. This Weight Stigma Awareness Week, our team is joining these trailblazers in solidarity, and highlighting the ways in which weight stigma affects so many individuals on a daily basis, so that we can help make a difference.
All week long, we will share resources and highlight organizations that eradicate the stigma around weight, and spread the message that all bodies rock, no matter their shape or size! Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with our mission.
Rock Recovery was founded on the belief that ALL people should be able to access the life-saving eating disorder therapy and support they need to heal, without finances being a barrier to care, and we are dedicated to bringing this vision to life one step at a time.
Weight Stigma Awareness Week 2024 Events:
Wednesday, September 25th at 12:00 PM - Instagram Live with Heather Clark, Rock Recovery Clinical Director and Gabby Katz, Therapist and Practice Owner at Coastal Collaborative Care (Tune in here)
See a full lineup of events at weightstigmaawarenessweek.org
Here are FIVE ways that YOU can take action this year:
Donate to Rock Recovery – Every little bit makes an impact in the lives of the amazing clients we serve. Make a one-time gift or give monthly and change lives all year long!
Post on Social Media – Follow Rock Recovery and share why you support freedom from eating disorders or share your own story of healing! #ENDWEIGHTSTIGMA #ALLBODIESROCK
Share our Services – Know someone who might need help? Share our services with them or send them our free disordered eating quiz.
Get Support for Yourself – If you’re struggling with disordered eating or are caring for a loved one who is, please know you never have to walk alone. Schedule a consultation today or sign up for one of our faith-based support groups! Our free Parents and Loved Ones support group meets the first Tuesday evening of every month.
Get Involved – Apply to volunteer with Rock Recovery!
Thank you for changing lives with us. To learn more about how your support changes lives, check out these Stories of Healing from our alumni.
Client Testimonial
“Having been fighting by myself for so long, suddenly, I was surrounded by a group of people who supported and understood me, and challenged me to reconsider my worth being tied to my body size.”