How to help clients thrive amidst unhealthy body messages.
Written by Erica Mashall-Lee, Ph.D., ABPP, Sheethal D. Reddy, Ph.D., and Desiree Frain, Psy.D., on behalf of the Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates.to be so skinny.” “I’d kill to be that skinny!” “You must be having a hard time—I see you've put on a little weight.” “Do you think you should eat that?”
At the ripe old age of 25, I found myself in tears when my father told me that I should drink Diet Coke, and again at 53 when my mother said I looked weak and frail and should eat more. My parents mean well and have good intentions; however, the comments had very deep effects.” can be the root of a multitude of mental health concerns that may lead to or stem from physical conditions.
Psychologists can be role models in healthy messaging around body image. The first step is to become aware of our own biases. For these reasons, in your practice, ensuring that patients have appropriate seating in waiting rooms and that materials or audio-visual materials are inclusive and welcoming are small but critical actions that can provide unspoken support for these individuals.
Menzel, J. E., Schaefer, L. M., Burke, N. L., Mayhew, L. L., Brannick, M. T., & Thompson, J. K. . Appearance-related teasing, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating: A meta-analysis. Body Image, 7, 261-270. doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2010.05.004
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