Positive Body Image Workbook
A Clinical and Self-Improvement Guide

Accessible workbook providing new tools and factual information for promoting positive body image in clinical practice or through self-help.

Nichole Wood-Barcalow (Author), Tracy Tylka (Author), Casey Judge (Author)

9781108731645, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 25 February 2021

372 pages
27.5 x 21.8 x 1.8 cm, 1.05 kg

This clear and easy-to-use workbook provides clinicians, clients, and those interested in self-improvement with a practical guide to understanding and improving body image through the latest research findings and clinical tools. The key components of positive body image, such as embodiment, body appreciation, self-care, intuitive eating, social comparison, and body talk, are all covered, with reliable assessments and guidelines for applications accompanying each topic. An array of assignments are also included for clients and readers to complete based on their values, needs and interests to provide positive body image. Clinicians will appreciate the practical treatment planning sections (including talking points for sessions, goals and objectives) to assist in clinical interventions. Additionally, a specific chapter is devoted to how clinicians can prepare themselves both professionally and personally for body image work. Access to downloadable assignments available at: www.cambridge.org/PBIW

Part I. Introduction and Preparation: 1. Introduction to the positive body image workbook
2. Client and reader preparation
3. Clinician preparation
Part II. Content Chapters: 4. Appearance ideals and media literacy
5. Weight stigma versus weight inclusivity
6. Body acceptance by others
7. Defining beauty and cultural pride
8. Self-compassion and body image flexibility
9. Approaching our bodies
10. Body appreciation
11. Functionality appreciation
12. Embodiment
13. Objectification and self-objectification
14. Sexual intimacy
15. Social comparison
16. Body talk
17. Protective filtering
18. Rippling effect: mentorship
19. Self-Care
20. Fueling our bodies
21 .Life-enhancing movement
22. Adaptive appearance investment and quality of life
Part III. Continuing our Journeys: 23. Next steps in the journey.

Subject Areas: Clinical psychology [MMJ]