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Eating disorders are disturbances in eating patterns that stem from an intense fear of being overweight and a preoccupation with the perception of one's own weight. The three main types are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
Intervention: Body Image Collage
Intervention: Body Image Collage
Audience: Client
Diagnosis & Population: Children, Teens, Young Adults
Instructions & Materials: Magazines, scissors, tape and a background platform to tape the cutouts on. Cut out images and words from magazines that represent positive aspects of their body image.
Purpose: To facilitate exploration and acceptance of their body image by creating a visual of how they perceive their body.
Rationale & Impact on Function: This helps with self-acceptance and challenging their negative body image thoughts. This also supports body positivity and becoming comfortable in their own skin.
College students with eating disorders. Eating Disorder Therapy LA. (2023, August 29). https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/college-eating-disorders/
Brown, C., Stoffel, V. C., & Munoz, J. (2019). Occupational therapy in mental health: A vision for participation
(2nd ed.). F.A. Davis.
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