Beyond Body Criticism

A guided program for adults who want to step out of body criticism and build a more respectful relationship with their body.

Learn to relate to your body with greater respect, understanding, and care.

Many adults carry years of difficult experiences with body image. Cultural pressure, comparison, dieting, and critical inner dialogue can shape the way we see ourselves and our bodies over time.

The Body Image Workshop offers a structured, self-paced experience designed to help you better understand these patterns and begin building a healthier relationship with your body.

Through guided lessons, reflection exercises, and mindfulness practices, this program provides practical tools for stepping out of cycles of shame and criticism and developing a more supportive and sustainable relationship with yourself.

This Workshop May Be Helpful If

• You find yourself frequently criticizing your body

• You feel stuck in cycles of comparison or dieting

• Your body image impacts your mood, confidence, or daily life

• You want to move toward a more respectful and compassionate relationship with your body

• You are looking for structured guidance you can work through privately

What You’ll Learn

In this workshop, you will explore:

• The foundations of body image and where our beliefs about our bodies come from

• The impact of culture, diet culture, and fatphobia

• How critical self-talk develops and how to challenge it

• Mindfulness practices for reconnecting with your body

• Approaches to movement and nourishment that support well-being

• Tools for building a more respectful and sustainable relationship with your body

This self-study format allows you to move through the material at your own pace and in the privacy of your own space.

Created by Licensed Therapists

Developed by therapists who specialize in supporting individuals navigating body image concerns.

Leila Boytler, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Jane Johnson, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

*Why Body Image Work Matters

For many adults, body image struggles didn’t begin recently. They often develop over years of cultural pressure, dieting, comparison, and messages about what bodies “should” look like.

Over time, these experiences can shape the way we think about ourselves. Negative self-talk, shame, and constant body monitoring can begin to affect confidence, relationships, and overall well-being.

Body image work is not about forcing yourself to love your body or pretending difficult thoughts don’t exist. Instead, it focuses on understanding where those beliefs came from and learning new ways to relate to your body with greater awareness, respect, and care.

Small shifts in how we think about our bodies can create meaningful changes in how we experience ourselves and move through the world.