Be Body Positive Group
These groups provide a comfortable, non-judgmental space for individuals of all identities to explore their relationship with body image, food, and exercise.
About the Be Body Positive Groups:
These support groups are based on the Be Body Positive Model* which teaches five Competencies to help individuals develop resources and a renewed energy to take care of their body. Clinical studies show that this model increases self-compassion, reduces anxiety and depression, and fosters a positive relationship with one’s body image, food, and exercise.
The goals of these groups are to:
- Promote resilience, empowerment, and body appreciation by teaching middle and high school aged individuals the practical skills needed to support themselves with self-compassion, an attuned relationship to the body, sustainable self-care behaviors, and positive connection with others.
- Teach concepts and coping strategies that support individuals in facing adversity without internalizing the difficulties and traumas in their lives and experiencing self-loathing and conflicts with their bodies and self-care.
Group Structure & Costs:
- There are two group offerings: middle school (grades 6 – 8) and high school (grades 9 – 12).
- Groups are 11 weeks.
- Each session is one hour.
- All groups are charged $110 per session.
- Each group also has a required materials fee.
- The groups are self-pay only.
- An Intake Questionnaire and Intake Appointment are required before enrollment.
- Led by Licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator: Meagan Padro, PhD
Next Steps:
- Complete this Interest Form.
The purpose of this form is to gather contact information of those interested to have their child or adolescent participate in the groups. Please complete each item in this form.
