Working with body image

About this workshop

In this workshop, we’ll explore body image: What it is, how negative body image impacts people, and how we can work with clients experiencing body image problems. Mel speaks from both a lived experience and a professional perspective, sharing her own stories and difficulties with body image in the past, and most importantly - what has helped!

We'll consider the impact of weight stigma, weight biases, and other intersecting parts of identity. We'll look at societal and cultural narratives and pressures, and consider our own biases (we all have them!) in turn to be able to support others.

There will be opportunities to reflect on your own body image but no pressure to share anything about yourself.

Learning objective participants can expect from this event

• Learn more about what body image is, the impact of body image problems, and how to work with clients experiencing these issues.
• Learn about the impact of weight stigma and anti-fat bias.
• Reflect on your own relationship with your body and how this impacts your work.

Who is this workshop appropriate for?

This talk is for qualified or trainee counsellors looking to learn more about body image and how to work with clients presenting with body image problems.

How may this workshop impact your practice?

This workshop will help you feel more confident in your knowledge of body image, be more aware of your own relationship with your body, and will give insights and suggestions into how to work with clients struggling with body image.