Why weight inclusive care (and reflection on weight biases) is crucial. This is written in the context of eating disorder work but is important for all counsellors:
www.melciavucco.com/blog/why-wei...
New blog post: the importance of a weight-inclusive, anti-diet culture approach in counselling ⬇️
www.melciavucco.com/blog/why-wei...
Happy new year! 🎉
You don't need to change or shrink your body in 2026. You don't need to compensate for anything you've eaten over Christmas.
If you want to set resolutions, these are more likely to be beneficial if they have nothing to do with losing weight.
Let's ditch diet culture in 2026
The weight loss adverts are ramping up for Christmas, so here's my new blog - an antidote to diet culture!
www.melciavucco.com/blog/how-to-...
Two photos side by side of Mel wearing a purple jumper and a slide introduction page with a purple border
Accidentally colour-coordinated with my slides for today's presentation 😆
It was a pleasure to be hosted by Counsellors Staffroom & Online Events for my workshop on Diet Culture & Weight Loss Injections. Thanks to all who attended 👍
Further info & blogs on my website: www.melciavucco.com/blog
Next week! Exploring the impact of GLP-1s/weight loss injections, disordered eating and diet culture, and how to support clients in practice: onlinevents.co.uk/event/unders...
I must've had rocket fuel in my coffee this morning cos I really went for it in this training! Weight loss injections are potentially dangerous for people with disordered eating and those impacted by body image issues and weight stigma. Proud to deliver this training with NEDDE today.
Next week! CPD training: Understanding GLP-1s/weight loss injections and beyond.
Online, 14th November 💻🎧✍️
More info and bookings:
www.neddetraining.co.uk/glp1andbeyond
#GLP1s #cpdcourses #CPDTraining #counsellingcpd
Blast from the past! Looking forward to Talking Tales on Thursday. 7pm at The Robin Hood pub, free entry.
I'll probably dress a little spooky for Halloween! 🎃
What do you mean - I still look young! 😂
My new blog post is based on my recent segment on Counselling Tutor Podcast about weight loss injections, and includes links to further reading, learning and training on this topic: www.melciavucco.com/blog/weight-...
New blog post - an introduction to eating disorders, disordered eating, body image & weight stigma. This was inspired by a section I wrote for the book "A new Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy"
@tadffocus.bsky.social
More info here:
www.melciavucco.com/blog/underst...
An extract in the book titled Body Image and disordered eating by Mel Ciavucco
A copy of the book "A new Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy" on a pale blue chair
I'm delighted to be part of this important new book by Mamood Ahmad @tadffocus.bsky.social 🎉
I rarely saw disordered eating included in counselling books when I was training, even though eating/body image problems are so prevalent, so I'm very happy to have contributed this 🙏
I'm delighted to have contributed to this book - a section on body image and disordered eating, plus a case study 👍
Surreal moment - hearing myself on the Counselling Tutor podcast! 🤯🎙️🎉
We discussed domestic abuse awareness - reflections on working with both survivors & perpetrators, coercive control, and understanding abuse through an intersectional lens.
counsellingtutor.com/triangulatio...
It's that time of year when I'll be inspired by Bake Off but attempt to bake something way more basic, and then still fail miserably.
#GBBO
Just seen an advert for a weight loss company with a woman laughing about feeling like she "might never eat again" 😥
They're selling us eating disorders and they're not even hiding it now.
“There is no evidence that people seeking refuge are more likely to commit acts of sexual violence."
Most perpetrators of sexual abuse are known to the victim.
This redirection is just being used to fuel anti-immigration narratives & racism.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Not them making 3 whole episodes and not even mentioning disordered eating??? 🤦♀️
#FitforTV #BiggestLoser
www.melciavucco.com/blog/fit-for...
My latest blog explains how I work with people experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating using an integrative, collaborative and adaptable approach.
I currently have space for new clients online. Get in touch for a free 15-minute intro call.
www.melciavucco.com/blog/online-...
With the rise of weight loss injections, what happens when people want/need to stop them? My latest blog is about coming off weight loss jabs, weight gain, weight stigma & the risk of disordered eating. www.melciavucco.com/blog/what-ha...
Unforgivable on BBC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I was blown away by this unflinching, nuanced story. This feels like an important show, similar to Adolescence in how it portrays a stigmatised topic in a thought-provoking, compassionate, respectful way.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Thank you @werahobhouse.bsky.social for speaking up about the dangers the rapid roll-out of weight loss jabs poses to individuals with eating disorders.
We want to see public health policies which don't demonise larger bodies or harm people with eating disorders.
In my new blog, I explore the psychological and emotional impact of coming off weight loss injections - fear of weight gain, food noise, experiences of weight stigma, and risk of disordered eating.
www.melciavucco.com/blog/what-ha...
#ozempic #weightlossjabs
I had a blast hosting Talking Tales last night! Thank goodness for my fabulous diva fan - it was sweltering 🥵
We had 16 brilliant readers - a real eclectic mix of short stories, poetry and spoken word. Fantastic! 🎉
A dark blue Talking Tales badge on rainbow sequins
Talking Tales is tomorrow! We've got a fab line-up of readers & performers. It's free entry, so come & listen to some brilliant stories, poetry & spoken word. There's even a chance of winning a highly prestigious Talking Tales badge!
7pm (doors 6.45pm) at The Robin Hood, Bristol
"I am watching this [expansion of weight loss jabs] as someone in recovery from both anorexia and bulimia, as well as an advocate for evidence-based research and an ally to those living in larger bodies.
It terrifies and saddens me."
New blog: ▶️ www.endeatingdisorders.org/post/from-wh...
Last chance to submit to Talking Tales! Short stories, poetry & spoken word (up to 7 mins) 🎤📖✍️
Submissions close on Friday. More info here:
www.christopherfielden.com/about/stokes...
#Bristol #writers #TalkingTales
I did some digging as I wanted to find out exactly how people could get these free sessions if they need them. Turns out it's just a PR stunt - they're offering one month free for new sign-ups. BetterHelp are just a money-making machine.
💉Eating Disorders + Weight Loss Jabs:
Harm waiting to happen💉
We're concerned about the comments made by the Health Secretary around weight loss jabs, and the plans to widen access to them will harm people with eating disorders
Please sign our open letter to Wes Streeting today
shorturl.at/8XKGl