Mel CiavuccoWhat’s the deal with weight loss injections?Skinny jabs. Weight loss injections. The new miracle drugs to “tackle the ob*sity crisis” once and for all. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy…Jul 4Jul 4
Mel CiavuccoARFID: what is normal eating anyway?For Eating Disorders Awareness Week this year, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) was the theme, which was much-needed as…Jun 4Jun 4
Mel CiavuccoReflections on working with perpetrators of domestic abuseA couple of years ago I wrote an initial reflection on working with perpetrators of domestic abuse when I was relatively new to the work…May 6May 6
Mel CiavuccoA Big Picture Approach to Body ImageBody image problems affect lots of different people. We live in an appearance-centred society, but it’s not just about vanity or being…Apr 18Apr 18
Mel CiavuccoHow can we make therapy safer for fat people with eating disorders?I recently saw “Your Fat Friend”, a documentary about Aubrey Gordon made by Jeanie Finlay. I’m a big fan of Aubrey’s work, her books, blogs…Mar 9Mar 9
Mel CiavuccoTherapeutic and reflective writing exercisesI’ve had the pleasure of facilitating writing workshops in conjunction with Arkbound, at a drop-in café in Bristol called The Wild…Feb 18Feb 18
Mel CiavuccoDepp vs Heard: Holding a mirror up to how we view domestic abuseContent warning: domestic violence and abuse I work in domestic violence services and I’ve been horrified to see the public display of…Jun 8, 2022Jun 8, 2022
Mel CiavuccoCalories on Menus; the harm caused in the name of the “Ob*sity Crisis”You may have noticed an addition to menus in restaurants and cafes… calorie listings. No doubt some people will just zone these out like…Apr 15, 2022Apr 15, 2022
Mel CiavuccoCelebrities, Diets and Detoxes: The Danger of Selling Disordered EatingDetox teas, appetite suppressant lollipops, juice cleanses — you’ve probably seen celebrities endorsing these so-called detoxes, diets and…Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020
Mel CiavuccoBody Positive TV Shows to Feed your SoulWe’re finally starting to see different bodies on screen, hurrah! Here’s a list of shows I’ve watched and loved over the last few years…Sep 8, 2020Sep 8, 2020