THE DAILY GRIND NUTRITION
Nutrition counseling for mental health and neurodivergence
MY PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY
AND APPROACH
WEIGHT-NEUTRAL
A weight-neutral approach to care considers all dimensions of health and is focused on choices and behaviors rather than weight*. The approach emphasizes respect for EVERY body, challenges scientific and cultural assumptions, and focuses on compassionate self-care
Following HAES® principles, I challenge assumptions about the relationship between weight and physical health and support clients in recognizing and accepting the various factors that influence their relationship with food and their bodies.
*NOTE: Although weight change is not the focus of my practice, I acknowledge that the desire to lose weight is complex and can provide safety and comfort in a world where anti-fatness is cruel and oppressive -I am here to hold space for that.
NEURODIVERSITY- AFFIRMING
Neurodiversity-affirming care is a framework grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm for working with and supporting neurodivergent individuals. The framework is guided by the following principles:
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Intersectionality
Respecting Autonomy
Presuming Competence
Validating Differences
Rejecting Neuronormativity
Reframing Expectations
Promoting Self-Advocacy
Prioritizing Lived Experience
Nurturing Positive Self-Identity
Adapting Systems & Environments
Honoring All Forms Of Communication
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In my practice, I challenge the dominance of neuronormative evidence-based nutrition practices. ​I value the lived experiences of each individual and believe that my clients are the experts in their own experiences and care.
PERSON-CENTERED
Person-centered care refers to services delivered in a manner that is responsive to individuals and their goals, values, and preferences, in an environment that supports good client-provider communication and empowers the individual receiving care and the provider to work collaboratively to establish an effective care plan.
STRENGTHS-FOCUSED
The strengths-based approach moves away from the traditional medical model, which typically focuses on a person's deficits. Instead, a strengths-based approach acknowledges that every individual has a unique set of strengths and abilities that they can rely on to overcome problems.