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Module 7 - The Humanistic Approach - Communication and humanities
Teaching/learning method
Presentation in front of the class of the PP – Communicating with patients with obesity. The humanistic approach
Resources for Obesity
Communicating with patients with obesity. The Humanistic approach
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The PPT comprises:
1. Definition+ Complications of Obesity
2. Stigma + ‘Anti-fat’ definition
3. The Importance of words and language. People-first language
4. People-first language
5. Active listening
| Changing the way we communicate about obesity (students watch the video prior to attending the class) |
Questions/Discussion (Discussed in class or via Google Classroom depending on time restrictions)
1. How does the video clip demonstrate that words truly matter in communicating with patients?
2. What are some negative/positive ways of addressing patients with obesity?
Resources for EDs
Using Art Therapy with patients with EDs
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The PPT presents Arts Therapies in enhancing communication with ED patients (Plastic Arts, Music Therapy, Dance Therapy) and a Take Home Message
THIN art therapy. Art therapy helps girl with eating disorders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=29&v=cAw9n7_9eW8&feature=emb_logo
This is a clip from the HBO documentary about eating disorders, THIN. THIN explores the Renfrew Center, a residential facility that treats women with eating disorders. The clip is from an art therapy session with a girl named Alisa. It’s an interesting glimpse into an art therapy session with a professional art therapist and showcases one of numerous art therapy techniques used.
Discussion points
1. Why does the Art Therapist ask Alisa to draw the image of herself on the board?
2. Why does the Art Therapist bring in the theme of genders?
