Body Project Australia Program

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 14 to 18 who identify as having body dissatisfaction.

How it will be delivered: Four weekly sessions, delivered in person in a small group of young women (max 12ppl).

When:

• Week 1 - Wednesday 2nd June 4-5:30pm
• Week 2 - Wednesday 9th June 4-5:30pm
• Week 3 - Wednesday 16th June 4-5:30pm
• Week 4- Wednesday 23rd June 4-5:30pm

Where: Chris Gahan Centre, 50 Grattan Street, Prahran 3181

Cost: Free, thanks to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Who is delivering the program: Elaine from headspace Elsternwick and Bridie from Eating Disorders Victoria will facilitate the program. A staff member from Stonnington Youth Services will also be present.

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!

Participants will be contacted one week before the program starts to share more information about the program and to answer any questions. Enquiries: Please contact the EDV Education team at 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.

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