It’s unavoidable… The awkward process of growing into one’s adult body is a visible transformation. Unfortunately, this transformation becomes the subject matter of comments about teen girls. Some classics: “You’re growing into a beautiful young lady.” “She’s going to be trouble for her parents.” “How will you find a date who’s taller than you?” “Looks like...
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July 4, 2017July 5, 2017by Dr. Kristin Daley
Are You Struggling With Negative Thoughts About Your Body?
There has been a lot of buzz about body positivity over the past several years. From the “Embrace” documentary to Jessamyn Stanley’s Curvy Yoga, there has been a strong movement in media toward creating images that make room for all types of bodies to develop positive body image. For many people, these approaches can seem...