Body Positive Parenting

Welcome to our Parent Education Therapy Workshop! We’re hereto empower you to foster a positive body image and a healthy relationship with food in your children, regardless of their age. Our group is designed to help you challenge and transform your own thoughts about bodies and food, providing you with the tools and language needed to support your child's well-being from infancy through adolescence. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where all parents can grow and thrive together.

Goals:

●     Foster Positive Body Image in Kids: Discover effective language and techniques to encourage a positive body image in your children. Learn how to model and reinforce body acceptance and self-love in everyday interactions.

●     Promote a Healthy Relationship withFood:Acquire tools and language to support a balanced and positive approach toeating. Understand how to talk about food in a way that encourages healthy habits without promoting diet culture or food-related stress.

●     Separate Health from BodyShape/Weight:Learn to differentiate health from body shape and weight. Explore how to focus on overall well-being rather than appearance, and teach your children to value health in a holistic and inclusive way.

●      Challenge Your Own Thoughts: Address and reframe personal beliefs around bodies and foods that may impact your parenting. Gain insights into how your perspectives can shape your child’s views and learn strategies to promote a healthier mindset.