Stop Bad Body Talk...Change the Message

This important work is at the very core of eating disorder prevention!
Body image affects relationships with self and others as well as eating and exercise behaviors. In our culture there is far too much emphasis placed on body weight, size, and appearance. From a young age we learn that value and power come from these external attributes.  Many people feel badly about themselves for not measuring up to the unreasonable standards constructed by others.

Narrow standards of beauty make natural body diversity a target for harsh, critical judgments. Bad body talk is the expression of those judgments in thoughts and feelings. Rejecting body features, putdowns, teasing, or judging character by looks are all examples of Bad Body Talk. The pervasiveness of bad body talk in our culture harms our emotional and physical well being and can increase body dissatisfaction. This dissatisfaction can lead to unhealthy or even eating disordered behaviors.

In working with all kinds of eating problems, nutritionist Jill Shaffer, RD and psychologist Nancy Logue, Ph.D. help people  change  the negative messages, restore a healthy connection to the body and self, and protect body image in a mixed-up cultural environment. Changing the message is an active process with great benefits and payoffs! Without Bad Body Talk it is easier to tune into and respond to the body’s true needs. Creating new messages expand health and freedom to enjoy life. 


Learn How to Change the Message

"Stop Bad Body Talk...Change the Message” is a workshop for people who want to be more accepting of themselves and their bodies.

Participants will be able to:

• Define and Identify Bad Body Talk
• Understand the origins and impact bad body talk has on self and others
• Learn and practice techniques to begin to change the messages
• Investigate the potential benefits of letting go of Bad Body Talk by taking on the Change the Message Challenge 
• Review the basic tenets of good self-care that help prevent eating and weight related problems
• Receive a Stop Bad Body Talk…Change the Message button, spread the word, and begin to support others to change the message too!
  

Workshops for educators, coaches and healthcare professionals are also available.

Stop Bad Body Talk...Change the Message Workshops

Facilitated by:
Jill Shaffer, RD
Nancy Logue, Ph.D.

For more information, call 215-321-5695 or send an email to nl@aftonalliance.com.