BODY CONFIDENT CHILDREN & TEENS FREE WEBINARS 

SUPPORTING BODY CONFIDENCE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH FOOD AND EXERCISE IN YOUNG PEOPLE

 

31ST AUGUST 2020

11AM - 12.15PM

 

OR

 

2ND SEPT 2020

7- 8.15PM

 

With so many confusing messages around weight, food and health and with so many adults struggling with their own body image it can be difficult for parents to know how to support their child as they move through adolescence.  Join Butterfly for a relaxed and informative webinar for carers of primary and secondary age children to give knowledge, information and tips to help you better understand and promote positive body image in the home.

 

AUDIENCE  Parents & Community

 

SESSION LENGTH  1hr 15mins

 

COST  FREE - Registration essential

 

PLATFORM Zoom

 

BOOK NOW 

 

Need more? You can find lots of resources to help create a body confident home environment by joining Love Your Body Week for Families.  Click HERE

 

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: 

  • Overview of body image and the importance of prevention 
  • The spectrum of body and eating issues from healthy to unhealthy, to disordered and clinical diagnosis 
  • Key influences on body image, including social media and the importance of positive following 
  • Diet culture and weight stigma 
  • Busting common myths around eating disorders 
  • Reducing appearance based talk and how to respond when a child expresses negativity towards themselves or others 
  • The power of role modelling positive body image and healthy behaviours 
  • Understanding early warning signs and the importance of early intervention 
  • Referral and support information, including Butterfly's National Helpline 

 

“So glad I attended. There is so much pressure on kids these days and it's hard to know what to do. This has given me lots of practical ideas.” Parent, WA 

 

Butterfly is Australia's largest charity supporting all those affected by eating disorders and negative body image. These events are offered as part of Butterfly's new initiative, Love Your Body Week for Families to help Australian homes respect, appreciate and celebrate ALL bodies.

Contact:E: educattion@butterfly.org.auT: 0406 993 995www.butterfly.org.au

 

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