You might be noticing that…

• you feel uncomfortable in social settings, like your body is taking up too much space

• you have learned about anti-diet culture but are having a difficult time applying these messages to yourself

• you feel pressure to make changes to your body or appearance based on the preferences of others

• you are holding off on future plans, thinking that success is only achievable if you inhabit a body that looks drastically different than who you are today

• physical health diagnoses and chronic pain make it difficult for you to accept and appreciate your body

• you have changed your outer appearance drastically but this has not helped to diminish your negative self talk

therapy that focuses on positive embodiment can help you to

• learn about how to tune in to your body to determine what your needs are at that moment

• feel confident that you can trust your body’s instincts and follow your inner guidance

• learn about how oppressive systems play a role in the negative thoughts we have about our bodies and how we can reverse this narrative

• accept your body for what it is today, looking at it with neutrality and appreciation for what it can do for you

• feel more comfortable taking action to meet the needs of your body by communicating your needs to others

• be ok with inhabiting a larger body, with the knowledge that this does not make you less than or unworthy of love and support