Accepting Body Diversity: How to Promote a Healthy Body Image and Foster Confidence in Youth

Accepting Body Diversity: How to Promote a Healthy Body Image and Foster Confidence in Youth

In this workshop, promotoras and promotores will explore how young people view themselves and their bodies, a deeply complex process increasingly influenced by external factors. This interactive session will examine the evolution of body image, offering a comprehensive understanding of how social, cultural, and media factors affect how youth relate to their bodies. Participants will learn about strategies and practical tools to foster environments of self-acceptance and affirmation.

• Define body image and discuss issues that affect how young people relate to their own bodies.
• Learn proven strategies to facilitate important dialogues about representation.
• Hear directly from youth about the topic of body image and practice activities to foster self-acceptance in young people.