Expressive Therapies Summit

ROOM 711

Whether you buy into it or not, the myth (and necessity) of the "perfect body" is everywhere.  And from the diet industry to digital image manipulations in the media, we are constantly sold on the idea that wealth, love, and happiness can be found "if only we..." This half-day,  primarily experiential workshop will present approaches for assisting clients in examining core beliefs, establish meaningful goals for health and well-being, improve body image, and nurture self-esteem. Participants will learn techniques to provide empathy and safety; exercises to help the client recognize how core beliefs affect body image; methods of enactment, tableaus, and metaphors to move the client beyond limiting stereotypes and disordered ways of eating; and uses of art and song creation to establish and affirm new goals for healing and wellness. Everyone welcome — these approaches are valuable for using with most clients, whether or not these symptoms are pronounced.