by Melissa Gerson | Jun 6, 2022 | Blog
Let’s consider poor body image across the globe and take a closer look at how it may be negatively impacting you or a loved one. What Is Body Image? Simply put, body image is a mental picture of your physical appearance that you hold in your mind. This mental picture...
by Melissa Gerson | May 31, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Melissa Gerson | May 24, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Melissa Gerson | May 17, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Melissa Gerson | May 9, 2022 | Blog
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...
