Body Talk: Rethinking Body Image & Beauty Standards
In our media-focused society, our bodies often feel on display, and we may find ourselves judging our physical appearance or even engaging in behaviors to alter how we look. The Body Talk: Rethinking Body Image & Beauty Standards workshop tries to interrupt the negative thoughts people often have. This workshop is a body acceptance-based program designed to help students feel better about their bodies as we directly discuss the impact of diversity within cultural appearance ideals (including race, gender identity, sexuality, ability, and age) and critique the individual and collective impact of pursuing exclusive appearance norms. This research-based program has been shown to improve body satisfaction and acceptance among college students and reduce the risks of unhealthy eating behaviors, disordered eating, and eating disorders.
The program entails two 60-minute sessions, scheduled one week apart, and is co-led by Counseling Center staff members, graduate assistants, and Counseling Center Paraprofessional undergraduate students. Each session is designed for groups of 6-12 students. To get the most out of the program, individual students and groups are asked to register only if they can attend both 90-minute sessions. Body Talk is targeted toward all shapes and sizes. Students can benefit regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, size, or ability. All registered students are welcome and encouraged to participate!
Body Talk: Rethinking Image & Beauty Standards will be offered during FALL 2026 at the times listed below. To register, click on the time that works best for you.
Wednesday, September 23 and 30, 4-5 p.m. Lincoln Hall 2043
Monday, November 2 and 9, 4-5 p.m. Huff Hall 114
Looking for more workshop options for a group of friends, an RSO, or your Greek chapter?
Do you have a group of 6-12 students who would be interested in your own session of Body Talk: Body Image & Beauty Standards? Complete this form to request your own group session.
For more information and resources on body Image concerns and disordered eating, go here.
