Do you have clients that struggle to feel good about their body and what it can do? Perhaps their negative feelings towards their body prevent them from being successful with implementing nutrition changes. Are you as a clinician unsure of how to help clients with their body image, or where to start?

In conjunction with a mental health provider, Dietitians are a essential resource for their clients to feel better about their bodies and what they can do.

Body image positivity is a concept that encompasses a person’s bodily autonomy, self esteem and overall wellbeing. It refers to the assertion that all individuals deserve to feel positively about themselves and their body, regardless of societal, cultural etc. beauty ideals.

The Pillars of Body Image Positivity Handout outlines the eleven different research-identified areas that can help individuals to feel better about their bodies. It encourages Dietitians and clients to consider areas of strength for the client, as well as areas that could foster healing, and lead to improved body image overall.

Instead of sifting through and piecing together dozens of materials, this resource allows Dietitians to easily meet clients where they are and offers a streamlined approach to body image work.

Not sure what body image work for each of the Pillars might look like? Check out the Body Image Bundle!

The Body Image Bundle is a collection of over 50 activities and discussion materials to help guide clients through body image work! The bundle encompasses a compassionate, trauma-informed and weight inclusive lens and utilizes elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Dialectal Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness.

DISCLAIMER: This resource is not a substitute for training, and should only be utilized by Dietitians that have completed sufficient training, supervision, and professional development in body image counselling.

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This document is to be used as a tool in nutrition counselling or nutrition groups. The content is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Users are encouraged to advise their clients to always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare practitioner for questions about their health or nutritional requirements. The author is not responsible for errors, omissions or individual usage. All materials are protected under copyright and are only intended for use by the sole individual or entity who purchased the resource.

License: You may not share, sell or distribute these files to others. Printed files are permitted for use with clients in individual or group sessions only. By purchasing and using this file, you agree to include copyright information on all pages. You may not remove copyright information.

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© 2023 Brittaney Berendsen RD. Brittaney Berendsen RD maintains all rights to the designs and files.

References: Webb, J. B., Wood-Barcalow, N. L., & Tylka, T. L. (2015). Assessing positive body image: Contemporary approaches and future directions. Body image, 14, 130–145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2015.03.010

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  • Pillars of Body Image Positivity

    There is little ed materials that work well for my female and male patients.
    This one is great for both!

  • Much-needed resource for clients with body image issues

    These handouts are very helpful and necessary for working clients with body image disturbances. I really like them and will use them a lot.

  • Fabulous Resource!

    With the huge stigma on body image and the increasing push towards body positivity, this is a great resource to use in your practice!

    • Hi Adrian, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I am happy to hear that you feel it will be useful for your work with clients! Cheers, Brittaney

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