For: Parents and carers of primary and secondary age children.

Covers: Power of positive role modelling, reducing toxic body talk, developing resilience to social media pressures, what to do if concerned.

Date: Wednesday, 1st Sept 2021

Time: 7pm - 8.15pm (AEST)

Format: Live, via Zoom (no recording)

Facilitator: Nicki Isaacs

With a focus on prevention, this sessions provides information and practical tips to help parents understand and promote positive body image in the home.

This session is being offered as part of Butterfly's Body Kind Families initiative and by registering you will automatically receive access to free Body Kind Families resources.

Please note this session is not designed for children to attend or for those caring for someone with an eating disorder. 

You will explore:

- Overview of body image and the importance of prevention
- Key influences on body image, including social media
- The impact of diet culture and weight stigma
- Reducing appearance talk and how to respond when a child expresses negativity towards themselves/others
- The power of role modelling positive body image and healthy behaviours
- Understanding warning signs and the importance of early intervention
- What to do if you are concerned.