Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment

The Body Image Group is carefully structured to ensure every participant feels secure and understood. By fostering a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere, we encourage teens to share their feelings and experiences related to body image.

• Gender-Specific Sessions: Our group sessions are designed to address the unique challenges different genders face. This approach allows for more targeted discussions and support, creating a space where participants feel comfortable and relatable.
• Safe Space for Expression: Teens can voice their concerns, fears, and thoughts about their body image in a secure environment. Our therapists facilitate these conversations with empathy and understanding, ensuring every participant feels heard and validated.

Addressing Body Perception and External Appearance

Body image issues can stem from various factors, including societal pressures, media influence, and personal experiences. Our Body Image Group aims to address these underlying factors and help teens develop a healthier relationship with their bodies.

• Understanding Body Image: Participants explore the concept of body image and how it affects their self-esteem and mental health. Through guided discussions, they learn to identify negative thought patterns and challenge unrealistic beauty standards.
• Building Self-Acceptance: Our therapists work with teens to cultivate self-acceptance and appreciation for their bodies. This involves developing a more positive and realistic perception of their physical appearance.
• Healthy Coping Mechanisms: Teens are equipped with practical coping strategies for body image concerns. These strategies include mindfulness techniques, positive self-talk, and activities that promote self-care and well-being.

Professional Guidance and Support

Our team of experienced therapists brings knowledge and empathy to each session. They are trained to handle the sensitive nature of body image issues and provide individualized support to every participant.

• Facilitated Group Discussions: Therapists lead discussions encouraging open dialogue and mutual support. These sessions foster a sense of community and shared understanding among participants.
• Individual Support Within Group Setting: While focusing on group therapy, our therapists provide personal support as needed. This ensures that each teen receives personalized attention and guidance.

Benefits of the Body Image Group

Participating in the Body Image Group at Lakeside Academy offers numerous benefits for adolescents struggling with body image concerns:

• Improved Self-Esteem: Building a healthier self-image improves self-esteem and overall emotional well-being.
• Enhanced Emotional Support: Being part of a supportive group helps teens feel less isolated and more understood.
• Positive Behavioral Changes: Developing healthy coping mechanisms and self-acceptance contributes to lasting behavioral changes.
• Increased Self-Awareness: Participants better understand their body image issues and how to address them constructively.

Guiding Teens Towards Positive Change

At Lakeside Academy, we are committed to supporting adolescents through the challenges of body image concerns. Our compassionate and knowledgeable approach ensures that every teen feels valued and empowered to embrace their true self.

Please visit our contact page for more information on how our Body Image Group can support your teen.