A Clinician’s Guide to Weight Inclusive Research:
What to Know and How to Apply It
This is a Self-Study program offered by Marci Evans and Ragen Chastain
(CPEUs: “A Clinician’s Guide to Weight Inclusive Research: What to Know and How to Apply It” is approved for 6 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.)
Have you ever heard someone say “You can make research say whatever you want?” That’s only true if you don’t know how to analyze it.
In an age when a lot of weight-science research is industry-funded and/or conducted by people with significant conflicts of interest, those of us who hope to understand and/or provide ethical, evidence-based care must be able to read the research with a critical eye.
Did you forget everything you learned in Statistics 101?!
You are not alone if you said, YES!
This is one of the reasons why Marci Evans has teamed up with Ragen Chastain… to offer clinicians training on how to build a strong foundation to read, analyze, and apply weight-inclusive and weight-science research effectively.
In this special workshop which is now a self-study training, the focus is on weight-inclusive research, Ragen will walk you through how to read weight-science research with a particular focus on eating disorder-specific publications. Then Marci will provide practical strategies for applying the scientific literature in clinical practice both with clients and colleagues.
Learning Objectives
After taking this workshop, which offers a special look at Eating Disorder Literature, participants will be able to:
- Describe common statistics and terminology issues in weight-science research
- Identify and examine conflicts of interest among study authors and funders
- Critique data collection methods
- Interpret statistical analyses
- Describe how academic research is applied in clinical practice
A Clinician’s Guide to Weight Inclusive Research
Lesson 1: Research Concepts & Application
Lesson 2: Research Application & Real World Clinical Application
In this 2-day workshop, you will learn how to apply weight-inclusive principles to reading scientific literature and learn confidence-boosting strategies for applying this to your clinical practice.
NOTE: A sliding scale option is available.
We do not want finances to stand in the way of your access to learning. Our suggested workshop price is $147, you are welcome to pay what you can. Simply email admin@marcird.com and let Patty know the amount you can pay and she’ll get you a special coupon code to make that happen.
Why Take this Workshop? To transform your work with clients
Empower Your Practice and Skills with Evidence-Based Knowledge
- Learn how to confidently discuss research findings with patients and other treatment providers from a weight-inclusive perspective.
- Build a strong foundation to read, analyze, and apply weight-science research effectively.
Advocate for the Best Patient Care
- Develop the skills to advocate for weight-inclusive care, even in environments where weight-centric approaches are the norm.
- Make a compelling case for alternative treatment models based on solid research.
Defend Your Treatment Plans with Informed Research
- Equip yourself with the tools to defend your treatment plans against weight-loss or diet-focused approaches.
- Gain the ability to read, analyze, and use research to support your clinical decisions
Identify Limitations in Weight-Focused Research
- Learn to spot the limitations in weight-focused research and articulate the rationale for different treatment models.
- Enhance your ability to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and confidence in providing weight-inclusive care with this special workshop hosted by Ragen Chastain and Marci Evans, two leaders in this field. Sign up today and take the first step towards becoming a more confident, informed and effective clinician.
Meet your Instructors
Ragen Chastain
Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, researcher, Board Certified Patient Advocate, multi-certified health and fitness professional, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, health, and healthcare.
Utilizing her background in research methods and statistics, Ragen has brought her signature mix of humor and hard facts to healthcare, corporate, conference, and college audiences from Kaiser Permanente and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to Amazon and Google, to Dartmouth, Cal Tech, and the Yale School of Medicine.
Author of the Weight and Healthcare newsletter, the book Fat: The Owner’s Manual, co-author of HAES Health Sheets, and editor of the anthology The Politics of Size, Ragen is frequently featured as an expert in print, radio, television, podcasts, and documentary film. In her free time, Ragen is a national dance champion, triathlete, and marathoner who holds the Guinness World Record for Heaviest Woman to Complete a Marathon.
Ragen lives in Oregon with her fiancée Julianne and a rotating cast of foster dogs. You can connect with Ragen on Instagram @ragenchastain as well as on her website at: https://weightandhealthcare.com/
Marci Evans
Marci identifies as a Food and Body Imager Healer® practicing from a Health At Every Size® and anti-oppression lens. She has dedicated her career to counseling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders.
She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor and certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. In addition to her group private practice, in 2015 Marci launched an online eating disorders training platform for clinicians.
In 2016 she joined the Simmons nutrition department to co-develop a specialized eating disorder internship and teach graduate level courses on nutrition counseling for eating disorders. In 2018 she received the Professional Integrity Award from The Behavioral Health Dietetics Practice Group of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
She has spoken locally and nationally at numerous conferences and media outlets. She regularly communicates on social media so be sure to connect with her @marciRD
Here are answers to questions you may have...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this workshop limited to people working in the eating disorder space?
No! All are welcome. But the literature we will be analyzing, critiquing, and applying will be eating disorder focused. However, the skills and strategies you learn can be applied to any population.
Is this workshop only for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists?
No! All professionals are welcome. This workshop is focused on teaching clinicians how to read and apply scientific literature from a weight-inclusive lens.
Will there be CPEUs?
Yes – there are 6 CPEUS offered, but only for RDNs. This workshop has been submitted to CDR and is approved for 6 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program. Unfortunately, Marci can only provide CPEUs to fellow dietitians.
Do you have a sliding scale option?
Yes! We do not want finances to stand in the way of your access to learning. Our suggested workshop price is $147. But you are welcome to pay what you can. Simply email admin@marcird.com to get your unique coupon code. When you email Patty, let her know the amount you can pay and she’ll take care of the rest.
How long will I have access to the workshop?
Indefinitely! But you must complete the course within 3 years to claim your CPEUs from CDR.
Additional questions?
Lesson 1: Research Concepts & Application
Lesson 2: Research Application & Real World Clinical Application
REMINDER: A sliding scale option is available.
We do not want finances to stand in the way of your access to learning. Our suggested workshop price is $147, you are welcome to pay what you can. Simply email admin@marcird.com and let Patty know the amount you can pay and she’ll get you a special coupon code to make that happen.