Body Project Australia (BPA) Community Program
A four-week program designed to help young people feel more comfortable in their body, and empower them to challenge societal pressures.
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
Many young people experience negative thoughts and feelings about their body. Messages from friends, family and social media can intensify negative body image, making it difficult for young people to feel confident in who they are and engage in activities they enjoy.
Understanding and improving body image can have a positive impact on self-esteem, mood, anxiety, physical health, social wellbeing and life satisfaction. EDV also recognises that negative body image is a risk factor for developing an eating disorder, meaning it is important to support young people when body image concerns are arising.
Who this program is for: This program is for young women aged 16 to 18 who identify as having body dissatisfaction.
How it will be delivered: Through four 1.5hr Zoom sessions with two facilitators (she/her) and a small group (max 10ppl).
When:
- Thursday 11th March 5pm - 6.30pm
- Thursday 18th March 5pm - 6.30pm
- Thursday 25th March 5pm - 6.30pm
- Thursday 1st April 5pm - 6.30pm
Investment: Free, thanks to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Participation: This is an interactive program in a friendly, small group setting. You can expect a combination of education, reflection and discussion within the group. At the end of each session you will be given an activity to complete in real life. These activities will be discussed together the following week. Please make sure you can attend all four weeks, and that you are open to speaking in the sessions and completing the weekly activities.
If you have any questions or concerns about the program or your participation we are more than happy to chat with you! Please email Rosie on education@eatingdisorders.org.au
If you require any support or information prior to the event, please contact the EDV Hub on 9994 0354 or hub@eatingdisorders.org.au.
You will receive an email with the Zoom link 24 hours before the event. Please check your email, your junk email and any other email boxes that you might use. If you do not have an email then please contact us.
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