TIPs: Self Esteem > Body Image
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Body image affects every area of our lives. It can affect not just the way we see our bodies, but the way we see our place in the world and how we interact in relationships. Body image affects our intimate relationships and our parenting example. Learn more about how body image impacts your life and career and how to approach body image challenges.
Starting your journey with intuitive eating can feel intimidating. Maybe you've heard the term thrown around, or you've seen a friend embrace this approach, but you’re unsure of how continue reading
In a world that promotes diet trends, food restriction, and the relentless pursuit of the "perfect" body, most people would not consider their approach to eating continue reading
How To Feel Safe In Your Body
Human beings have a fundamental need for safety. When our bodies find themselves in situations where they feel threatened, or in a mental state where danger continue reading
Dating can bring up a lot of feelings for anyone. If you're entering or are already in the dating scene as a woman with Turner Syndrome, you may be curious or have specific questions continue reading
Gender dysphoria is a complex and deeply personal experience that affects individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Understanding this condition, its treatment options, and strategies for managing continue reading
Practicing Body Neutrality: A Path to Self-Acceptance
What is Body Neutrality?
In a world saturated with images of unattainable beauty standards and societal pressures to achieve the "perfect" body, many individuals continue reading
9% of the population is affected by eating disorders. You are not alone. It is common for eating disorders to develop in teenage years through young adulthood. After realizing you may have an continue reading
Social Media and Body Image (Body Image Therapy in Philadelphia)
Getting on any social media platform these days will inundate you with information. Dance trends, fun facts, advocacy, social justice, art, interior design continue reading
Body Avoidance (Body Dysmorphia Therapy in Philadelphia)
Summer is in full swing now, so the temperatures are rising! With this hot weather, we can often find ourselves by the pool, playing sports, or continue reading
Loving our bodies can be a challenge. Although our physical bodies work hard to carry us safely and efficiently through the world, if we’re facing illness, pain or physical limitations it can be hard to continue reading
Create your Body Pie: Body Image Game for Couples
Through media and television, our societies and cultures place expectations for appearance and standards of beauty on people’s bodies. We all learn early on in our continue reading
Do you struggle with your body image? Do you feel out of touch with your sexuality? These concerns are common for women throughout their lifespan. Body image is defined as one's thoughts and feelings about continue reading
It is mid-summer here in Philadelphia and that means it’s hot as an oven (at least by Northern standards). It’s time to put on those shorts, swimsuits, summer dresses and sleeveless tops. If you are continue reading
Body Image Basics
While some men may indeed suffer with body image issues, this tip is specifically written for women. Imagine a continuum with extremes at either end:
The Power of Compliments: compliments can become few and far between in relationships, and worse, the compliments can often become stale or too general. As nice as it is to hear someone say, “You look continue reading
