positive body image

Body Image: Overcoming The Fixation To Change

Body Image: Overcoming The Fixation To Change

   Poor body image, and the constant desire to change our bodies, is a common problem among so many people in our culture.  With that in mind, I thought I’d share some helpful body image-related mental exercises in this latest blog.  Whether you’ve been battling with poor self-esteem and negative body image over a long period of time, or just having one of those “I feel gross” days, there are things we can all do to help adjust our mental state, put things in perspective, and, hopefully, give less power to the cycle of poor body image (and the various ways that often manifests – shame, eating disorders, chronic dieting, compulsive exercise, mood swings, avoiding social interactions).

Your Child's Relationship With Food

Your Child's Relationship With Food

During my decade of working with children in schools, and based on my own personal experience raising two children, I have seen firsthand how influenced children are by the actions, decisions, and attitudes of their parents.  Most of us have heard the expression, “kids are sponges.”