Eating Disorder Prevention and Body Image
Eating Disorder Prevention and Body Image
Eating disorders are real, serious, and complex medical and psychiatric illnesses that affect people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, body shapes and weights, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses. Eating disorders significantly hinder a student’s social, emotional and academic success.. We strive to create a culture that promotes size diversity, body acceptance, and a healthier body image for all humans.
The Body Project
The Body Project is a body acceptance group that meets once a week for four weeks to discuss our culture of unattainable beauty ideals, how those ideals affect us, and how we can promote
more realistic and healthy perspectives. This research-based and evidence-driven program has been delivered to over one million young women around the
world and has been proven to improve body satisfaction, reduce the risk for eating
disorders, and improve school and social functioning. We ask that you attend
all 4 sessions and participate in some basic homework exercises. This
will give YOU the best results.
The Body Project Fall 19 Group Registration:
Fall group registration has been closed.
Please check back for more dates in winter and spring quarters.
2019 F Group 1 (4 Tuesdays Starting 10/22 from 4-5pm)
2019 F Group 2 (4 Tuesdays Starting 10/29 from 4-5pm)
2019 F Group 3 (4 Wednesdays Starting 10/30 6-7pm)
All female-identifying UCSB students are invited to:
· Register for Fall 2019 (additional groups will run throughout the year)
· Meet once a week for four weeks
· Connect with trained peer educators and other like-minded women.
· Participation is free
If you are interested but have additional questions, please email Joanna or Katy at wellness@sa.ucsb.edu.