Body Image
The association between self-worth and physical appearance/health in the United States has several harmful consequences. Many learn that being “unhealthy” or having a body type outside of the “norm” is a personal failure. The myth of “good”/”bad” foods, perfectionism, and fatphobia are rooted in racism, ableism, and white supremacy and have been tools of oppression for centuries. Common responses to this form of oppression include shame, anxiety, depression, difficult relationships with food and eating, social isolation, and low sense of self-worth. In our sessions, we can explore the effects of cultural, societal, and familial messages around body image and work towards embodying self-love and self-acceptance.