Finally, Make Peace with your Body!
What is body image dissatisfaction? In many cases, eating disorders can go hand-in-hand with body image dissatisfaction. This is a phenomenon that causes us to generally feel unhappy with our bodies and define our individual self-worth by our perceived looks. In these circumstances, it’s necessary to identify and work through the underlying, often distorted thoughts and feelings we have about our body in order to heal.
We live in a world where toxic diet culture, society’s unrealistic beauty standards, traditional media and negative social media images and messaging constantly tell us our bodies are not good enough, we’re not thin enough, we’re not curvy enough, we’re not beautiful or desirable.
The Mindfulness Space was created to help clients discover and heal from the pain we experience related to our body, that’s caused by society’s toxic messaging through learning compassion, self-acceptance and developing the tools needed to counteract this toxic messaging from within!
Common Clinical Disorders that May Stem from Body Image Dissatisfaction Include:
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is the preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance that are not observable, or appear slight to others. Body Dysmorphic Disorder can include performing repetitive behaviors such as mirror checking, excessive grooming, skin picking, reassurance seeking, or frequently comparing one’s appearance with the appearance of others.
Major Depressive Disorder is very common in individuals who suffer from poor body image or with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Depressive symptoms often appear secondary to the distress and impairment that Body Dysmorphic Disorder causes.
Anxiety Disorders, such as Social Anxiety and avoidance are common in individuals who struggle with perceived poor body image or with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder may also experience health related anxiety.
My goal is for my clients to leave EVERY interaction with me feeling more confident, encouraged & empowered!
The Mindfulness Space, located in Greensboro North Carolina, specializes in helping clients to overcome issues related to body image dissatisfaction and learn how to view their bodies through a lens of kindness, compassion and acceptance!
Stefanie is a licensed therapist with nearly a decade of experience helping clients navigate through some of life’s toughest situations!
Her treatment style uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which has been researched to be effective in treating eating disorders, depression, anxiety and Body Dysmorphic Disorder, which impacts the way we view our bodies!
The Mindfulness Space is here to support you throughout your journey! Schedule a free 30 minute consultation today!
Do you need one-on-one support with body and self-image?
The Mindfulness Space, located in Greensboro North Carolina, specializes in helping clients to work through issues related to body image dissatisfaction and learn how to view their bodies through a lens of kindness, compassion and acceptance. We are here to support you throughout your journey!
Schedule your free 30 minute consultation today!
The Mindfulness Space is a proud member of the International Association of the Eating Disorders Professionals!
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