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...
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...
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...
Netflix’s hit series The Crown recently covered Princess Diana’s eating disorder. Media Portrayal of Princess Diana’s Eating Disorder The world’s fascination with Princess Diana has experienced a recent awakening with the popularity of Netflix’s TV...
We call it the “anorexic wish:” the desire to recover from the cognitive symptoms of anorexia (like the obsessive thoughts about food and the body and weight preoccupation) without having to gain weight. Anorexia is tricky to treat since so much about the...
