Summer is here. It’s a wonderful time of the year. A time when people relax, cut loose, get together, take vacations, hit the beach, put on shorts and tank tops. It’s also a time when we see an increase in negative body image, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and negative self-talk. We see these rates increase in women … Continue reading Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Summer
As we step forward into 2021, many people create new year’s resolutions. Are you one of those people? Maybe your resolution is to eat better, exercise, get a new job, be kinder, learn a new language, take up a new hobby, etc. While there is nothing wrong with aspiring to be a better version of … Continue reading New Years Resolutions: Helpful or Harmful
As a counselor that sees children, I am noticing an alarming trend as students are heading back to school. After six months being away from peers, girls and young women are suddenly thrust back into the classroom. With this comes pressure to look like their peers. To look like society says women should look: namely … Continue reading Tips to Help Foster Healthy Body Image
