Health at Every Size (HAES) is a holistic approach that views health not in terms of a lack of illness, but rather an individual resource that we all have the opportunity to work toward if we so choose.  The HAES framework works to distance itself from the focus on weight that is so often emphasized in our social and medical cultures and works to improve access to high quality medical care regardless of one’s size.  This presentation will discuss the main principles of the HAES framework and will dispel the myths that often accompany it.  The presenters will share the psychological and dietary benefits of adopting a HAES approach to health and will provide participants with practical steps in working toward this goal.

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Dr. Kim Daniels is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Hartford, CT, where she specializes in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating patterns.  She takes a HAES-aligned, Intuitive Eating approach to these concerns, helping clients to stop the diet roller coaster, make peace with food, and develop respect for their bodies, no matter their size.

Ashley DeBella-Marques is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition. Ashley developed Food is Fuel, LLC in 2013, where she employs an individualized approach of nutritional science and therapeutic techniques to promote well-balanced eating and wellness. She also holds specialist certification as a certified eating disorder registered dietitian (CEDRD).