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Love Your Body:
♥ Healthy Living at Every Size ♥
Women’s Therapy Group


♥Beginning Wednesday, September 2, 2009♥

Ongoing Group Meeting for 8 weeks, every Wednesday.  Participation is mandatory at all group sessions.

Meeting Dates:  Wednesdays - Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21

TIME:  7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Description: Love Your Body: Healthy Living at Every Size is a psychoeducational therapy group that addresses body image from the perspective of positive, healthy living in any body – no matter your body size, weight, or health condition. It is open to women of any size who are ages 15 and up. Participants will be introduced to a non-diet, size accepting approach to a healthy lifestyle.

Topics include:
♥Introduction to the “Health at Every Size” philosophy
♥Positive body image
♥Sociocultural attitudes about shape and weight
♥Evaluating the biological and medical research on weight
♥Self-esteem enhancement
♥Assertiveness training
♥Non-diet normal healthy eating
♥Hazards and frauds of dieting
♥Active joyous movement
♥Dealing with size discrimination and prejudice
♥Sexuality and relationships
♥Spiritual aspects of loving your body
♥Size acceptance resources and more!

This class will offer hope to the person who has struggled with their body image and weight; there are healthy options for changing your relationship with food and your body.

Cost: This group is covered through many insurance companies. Sliding fee scale available.  Must call to pre-register in advance (815) 639-0300. 

Group Leaders: Dr. Lisa Breisch and colleagues.