Reducing the Influence of Poor Body Image

Reducing the Influence of Poor Body Image

Today, I want to introduce an exercise we often use in the treatment setting to help people who find that their poor body image is getting in the way of their lives. An Exercise to Improve Poor Body Image The first thing we do is create a list of the things in your...
Overcoming Poor Body Image

Overcoming Poor Body Image

Let’s forget body positivity for the moment! We hear a lot about body positivity and the goal of building more acceptance, appreciation, and compassion for your body. The truth is, though, addressing poor body image doesn’t mean that you have to love your body in...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Not Just Poor Body Image

Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Not Just Poor Body Image

When we talk about body image and body dissatisfaction, it’s important to understand what poor body image is and what it is not.  There’s a condition called body dysmorphic disorder that people sometimes mistakenly reference when they talk about their severe body...
What Do Eating Disorders Look Like?

What Do Eating Disorders Look Like?

Eating disorders impact people of every ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, gender, and body size, but still, there are many misconceptions about what eating disorders look like. Because of these myths, too many people remain undiagnosed and without treatment.  Am I...