Body Image Archives

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10 body-positive affirmations for the new year

July 12, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.

To help your clients heal body shame and cultivate body positivity, try sharing these affirmations.

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Body Image Body Positivity Dieting For Therapists Nutrition

Exercise and mental health

August 17, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Exercise can benefit your mental and physical health, but it also has the potential to do harm. Learn to tell the difference and to exercise healthfully.

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Body Image Exercise Moods Physical Health Self-Development Stress Management

Body image and mental health

August 29, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

How you think and feel about your appearance can affect your sense of self-worth. Follow these tips to build a body image that supports your mental health.

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Body Image Body Positivity Culture Dieting Disordered Eating Eating Disorders Self-Awareness Self-Care Self-Esteem

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How to talk with your kids about bodies and weight

August 30, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Rebecca Puhl, PhD

Finding healthy ways to talk about our bodies can be complicated. If you’re not sure where to start with your kids, try these tips from Rebecca Puhl, PhD.

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Body Image Dieting Parenting

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3 misconceptions about body positivity

August 31, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.

Judith Matz, LCSW, shares three common misconceptions about body positivity to consider as you move toward accepting and loving yourself.

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Body Image Body Positivity Self-Development

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Feeling bad about feeling bad about your body

September 7, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Judith Matz, LCSW

Diet culture has changed, but it’s still here—and now body positivity has entered the chat. If you feel stuck in the middle, the right therapist can help.

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Body Image Body Positivity Dieting Disordered Eating Eating Disorders Self-Esteem

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Body dysmorphia: Signs, symptoms, and treatment

September 8, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

People with body dysmorphia are fixated on their perceived physical flaws. Learn more about this condition, what it looks like, and how to treat it.

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Anorexia Nervosa Behaviors Body Dysmorphia Body Image Bulimia Nervosa Disordered Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Self-Esteem

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Disordered eating vs. eating disorders

September 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Disordered eating behaviors can lead to eating disorders, but they’re not the same thing. Find out how they're connected and how to seek treatment.

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Anorexia Nervosa Body Image Bulimia Nervosa Disordered Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Food Nutrition

How bariatric surgery can affect your mental health

September 15, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW

If you’re considering weight-loss surgery, eating disorder expert Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir has guidance on how to protect your mental health before and after.

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Body Image Dieting Physical Health