April 8-29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | In-person | Ages 13-17
4 WEEKS OF EXPLORATION, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
The Body Image Group is a guided process-based group for teens struggling with body acceptance. This is a space to explore the concept of body neutrality and the influence of social media on our self-perception and self-esteem, all while feeling validated and supported by a community of open-minded peers. This in-person group meets for 4 weeks from Tuesday, April 8th to April 29th, including art, experiential, and discussion-based activities.
LOCATION: Denver, CO
SESSION SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, April 8th @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday, April 15th @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday, April 22nd @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday, April 29th @ 6:30 PM
READ BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EACH WEEK
WEEK 1
What is body image?
For our first session, we will engage in a discussion based on a brief video documentary about self-perception. We will identify our body self-narratives and explore the ways in which we might be telling ourselves only part of a larger picture.
WEEK 2
Social Media
For week two, come prepared with your cell phones! We’ll be taking a deep dive exploring the ways in which social media and the influencers we follow impact our body image, explore triggers and find ways to balance the positive effects of
social media with the harmful.
WEEK 3
Body Neutrality
For week three, we will take a hands-on approach to understanding body image on a continuum. This discussion-based group will answer the question of what body neutrality means, and will leave you with tangible skills on ways to apply neutral affirmations effectively.
WEEK 4
Body Image Intersectionality
For our final session, we will close on a therapeutic art activity, which will allow us to explore what it means to exist in your body at the intersection of your race, gender, religion, sexuality, age and other important aspects of identity. We’ll supply the materials, just bring an open mind.
HELLO!
My name is Rachel and I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD and eating disorders. I have worked in a variety of settings, including residential, inpatient, and partial hospitalization levels of care, and I have experience working with eating disorders at all levels of care. I believe in community support and engagement is a critical part of facilitating meaningful change and recovery for an individual.
INTERESTED IN OUR BODY IMAGE GROUP THERAPY TEEN COHORT?
Click below or email us for more information at admin@ahavacounseling.org
