Main description:

This clear and easy-to-use workbook provides clinicians, clients, and those interested in self-improvement with a practical guide to understanding and improving body image through the latest research findings and clinical tools. The key components of positive body image, such as embodiment, body appreciation, self-care, intuitive eating, social comparison, and body talk, are all covered, with reliable assessments and guidelines for applications accompanying each topic. An array of assignments are also included for clients and readers to complete based on their values, needs and interests to provide positive body image. Clinicians will appreciate the practical treatment planning sections (including talking points for sessions, goals and objectives) to assist in clinical interventions. Additionally, a specific chapter is devoted to how clinicians can prepare themselves both professionally and personally for body image work. Access to downloadable assignments available at: www.cambridge.org/PBIW

Contents:

Part I. Introduction and Preparation: 1. Introduction to the positive body image workbook; 2. Client and reader preparation; 3. Clinician preparation; Part II. Content Chapters: 4. Appearance ideals and media literacy; 5. Weight stigma versus weight inclusivity; 6. Body acceptance by others; 7. Defining beauty and cultural pride; 8. Self-compassion and body image flexibility; 9. Approaching our bodies; 10. Body appreciation; 11. Functionality appreciation; 12. Embodiment; 13. Objectification and self-objectification; 14. Sexual intimacy; 15. Social comparison; 16. Body talk; 17. Protective filtering; 18. Rippling effect: mentorship; 19. Self-Care; 20. Fueling our bodies; 21 .Life-enhancing movement; 22. Adaptive appearance investment and quality of life; Part III. Continuing our Journeys: 23. Next steps in the journey.