Jacqueline Abeling, MA, LMFT 8/30/21 Jacqueline Abeling, MA, LMFT 8/30/21

What is Health?: A Case for Expanding the Definition

The World Health Organization (WHO) says, "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." But diet culture isn't letting go of the thin-equals-health ideal any time soon. Why is it problematic? Let's take a closer look.

Jacqueline Abeling, MA, LMFT 4/9/21 Jacqueline Abeling, MA, LMFT 4/9/21

The Beginner’s Guide to Health At Every Size®

It can be hard to find accurate information about Health At Every Size® (HAES) that does not attempt to discredit it despite being backed by 70 years of scientific evidence. I've done the hard work for the HAES novice and curated a list of resources to help you get started on your journey.

Jacqueline Abeling, MA, LMFT 3/6/21 Jacqueline Abeling, MA, LMFT 3/6/21

What is Health At Every Size® (HAES®)?

Health At Every Size® (HAES®) is a weight-inclusive paradigm shift that seeks to deemphasize weight, body shape, and size as indicators of health to promote an expanded definition.

Jacqueline Abeling, MA, LMFT 1/29/21 Jacqueline Abeling, MA, LMFT 1/29/21

Why I Don’t Take Health Insurance

Access to affordable healthcare is a basic human right. Period! No ifs, ands, or buts. I choose to divest from this system because it's not helpful for the vast majority of people in the US.