*Parents*- Body Image Awareness Workshop For Adolescents

Teenagers Facing Body Image Difficulties

What you'll learn

In this workshop, we explore (lightly) body image and how difficult thoughts can create long term sadness.

Using a simple analogy to show how thoughts build momentum

We explore each individuals’ body image thoughts and how they can escalate into manifestation of negative body image.

An interactive workshop with two group exercises that engage and explore body image thoughts.

DON'T FORGET THE SESSION PLAN THAT PARENTS CAN EASILY NAVIGATE AROUND

Requirements

Must be accompanied by an adult throughout the workshop

This workshop is for adolescents

This workshop is for adolescents that are starting to experience body image difficulties

Description

**For sale to adults only. Must be over the age of 18 and attending the workshop with adolescent**Please note, this is a body image awareness video workshop only.In this workshop, we explore (lightly) body image and how difficult thoughts can create long term sadness. Using a simple analogy to show how thoughts build momentum, we explore each individuals’ body image thoughts and how they can escalate into manifestation of negative body image. An interactive workshop with two group exercises that engage and explore body image thoughts.This workshop must be carried out with an adult.Please allow your child the space to write down their own thoughts on paper as the exercises are geared around emotional expression so that your child can express how they feel.Do not look at what your child writes unless they want to show you.Let your child know that you will NOT look at what they write and this space is for them to write how they feel without anyone seeing. Remember, if your child is struggling with their body image, they will try their best to keep their thoughts a secret from you, due to shame or embarrassment. So give your child this space.Make sure you are in a private room, just you and your child, away from others and any noises.DON'T FORGET THE SESSION PLAN THAT GOES WITH THIS WORKSHOPWe have put some video clips in here for you to see our full 6 week program, please get in touch if you feel that your child would benefit from this..Welcome to our Not-for-Profit organisation dedicated to supporting young people and parents in addressing body image challenges, including eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder.​Our team of mental health professionals provides early intervention services for adolescents, providers, schools and parents. Body Image Coach programme can help you to take a proactive stance with our psycho-educational approach.Disclaimer:​By using ‘Body Image Coach’ resources, you agree that ‘we’ hold no responsibility for a person’s welfare. Our resources are for well-being purposes only and you should seek professional support if you feel you need assistance with your mental or physical health, or for the well-being of students of all ages. You also agree that you are a responsible parent or guardian, delivering our content to age appropriate students.

Overview

Section 1: My story - for adults only

Lecture 1 My story - for ADULTS ONLY

Section 2: Clip 6

Lecture 2 Here's a clip from our 6 week program

Section 3: Meditation clip

Lecture 3 Meditation clip

Section 4: Clip 5 of our full program

Lecture 4 Watch a preview of our full body image program for adolescents

Section 5: Clip 4 of the full program

Lecture 5 Take a look at our full body image program for adolescents

Section 6: Clip 3

Lecture 6 Take a look at our full body image program for adolescents

Section 7: Clip 2

Lecture 7 Take a look at our full body image program for adolescents

Section 8: Clip 1

Lecture 8 Take a look at our full body image program for adolescents

Section 9: YOUR AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Lecture 9 AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Teens that you feel will benefit from exploring their thoughts and feelings around body image