How body image - PowerPoint Presentation

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How body image imacts intimacy in relationships.Presenters: Kristin B. Hodson Alisha B. Worthingtonwww.realintimacybook.comwww.thehealinggroup.com

Your Body.

Your Story.Slide2

Your SampleBased on the survey you took, here are your answers28 Responses as of 8:30 last nightAll of the respondents were femaleAll between 20-49Are you Satisfied with your body?

21% said yes 79% said no

Was your mother satisfied with her body?

29% said yes, 71% said no

Are you currently dieting?

43% said yes, 57% said no

Have you ever dieted?

68% said yes, 32% said no

Do you avoid intimacy because of how you feel about your body?

39% said yes, 61% said no

Do you feel like your partner likes your body?

71% said yes, 29% said no

Do you ever

fantastize

your life our relationship would be happier if a part of your body were different

86% said yes, 14% said no

We will post more results on our websiteSlide3

How we perceive our bodies visuallyHow we feel about our physical appearance; how we think and talk to ourselves about our bodiesOur sense of how other people view our bodiesOur sense of our bodies in physical space (kinesthetic perception) - how much space do we take upOur level of connectedness to our bodieshttp

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What is body imageSlide4

Comments from family, friends and others about our, their, and other people’s bodies, both positive and negative. Being praised for appearance, not receiving praise or hearing criticism or suggestions on ways you could be more healthy, to name a few. Ideals that we develop about physical appearance meaning, this is the way perfect legs look, this is what attractive arms look like, perky breasts that are a size c become the ideal or washer abs that are tan even in the middle of January when the sun isn’t even in existence...especially in Utah!The frequency with which we compare ourselves to others. Maybe we do this with friends, acquaintances, people in facebook. Exposure to images of idealized versus normal bodies - we see so many of these hoped for bodies floating around

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The experience of physical activity. Either we liked it, were pushed into it, and view it negatively.

The experience of abuse, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. These experiences can distort and twist the way we perceive and experience our bodies, our space and our right to boundaries.

Factors that contribute to body imageSlide5

Where body image and our sexual esteem intersect. Take the factors that contribute to body image and include your sensual selves. This doesn’t have to be sexual in the context of sex but where we express our sensual selves such as flirting, feeling attractive, etc It is often shame, embarrassment or rejection that make us feel insecure in our own bodies, and make us feel insecure

to share our bodies with another person

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Pamela Madsen: Shameless

Sexual Body Image and Core Erotic WoundSlide6

Studies show that shame and anxiety about one's body lead to the avoidance of physical closeness and reduced sexual satisfaction. Ann Kearney-Cooke, the Director of the Cincinnati Psychotherapy Institute says, "Women with poor body image don't initiate sex as often, and they're more self-conscious.Body Image and Sexual IntimacySlide7

You are empowered when you remain aware that each moment you are telling a story, and that’s what it is, just a story, and that you can choose to take the plot an entirely new direction. You are the author of your story. Create a new storySlide8

Actively challenge your inner criticBe more than a clothing sizeRecognize the lies and deception and call it outLets your spouse verbally reassure you and BELIEVE themHave a scale funeral and kill itLeave your body alone for a bit

Engage in healthy movement and healthy living

Hang around with “healthy” people – food, bodies, activities

Take a risk and create a new chapter for yourself and your relationship