Vivienne Lewis

Broschiertes Buch

Positive Bodies

Loving the Skin You're In

Beschreibung

Research tell us that 60% of women and 35% of men are dissatisfied with some part of their bodies. For youth aged 14 to 25 years old, body image is their number one concern - more important than family, friends and school. A negative body image can lead to anxiety and depression, affecting our self-esteem, gender identity, mood, level of sexual fulfilment and eating patterns. Positive Bodies is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and thinking to foster a positive body image in yourself and others. It is based on tried and tested CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) principles and features real-life examples of those who have struggled but won their war against body image dissatisfaction and self-hatred. Appropriate for men and women of any age including adolescents and children, Positive Bodies can also assist parents, teachers and counsellors wanting to help others with body dissatisfaction issues. Helpful worksheets with activities are included along with information on the warning signs of eating disorders; tackling binge eating and fussy eaters; managing stress, anxiety and depression; being a positive role model; boosting self-esteem; and where to go to get additional help. If you've already started your journey towards a positive body image, practising the techniques and strategies in Positive Bodies will enhance the work you’re already doing.

Autor

About the AuthorDr Vivienne Lewis is a Clinical Psychologist at the University of Canberra specialising in the areas of body image, disordered eating, and eating disorders. Her research focuses on the influence of appearance perceptions on wellbeing and mental health in males and females. Dr Lewis also has a private practice where she sees clients of all ages dealing with body dissatisfaction, eating disorders, stress, depression and anxiety. She is part of the University of Canberra experts guide and regularly features in the media. (https://researchprofiles.canberra.edu.au/ en/persons/vivienne-lewis) Dr Lewis is a member of the professional body, the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists. She is a Board Approved Supervisor and supervises clinical students, registrars and fully qualified psychologists. She also offers workshops and supervision to a range of professionals working with people with disordered eating and body image issues and is a strong advocate for body respect and celebrating body diversity. She has previously written a self-help book for people battling body image issues called Positive Bodies: Loving The Skin You're In and one for adults including parents and teachers, helping children and young people with body image issues, eating disorders and mental health called No Body's Perfect: A helper's guide to promoting positive body image in children and young people.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Australian Academic Press
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. September 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 279g
• ISBN-13: 9781921513947
• ISBN-10: 1921513942
• Artikelnr.: 36606680