Resources that support body neutrality and positivity

Resources that support body neutrality and positivity

 
 

Supporting body neutrality and positivity is essential for promoting self-acceptance and mental well-being. Here is a list of resources, including websites, books, and organisations that can help you or others on their journey towards body neutrality and positivity:

 

Websites:

  1. National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) - NEDA provides a wealth of information and resources for individuals struggling with body image issues and eating disorders. (Website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org)

  2. Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) - ASDAH promotes Health at Every Size (HAES) and body positivity, emphasizing a holistic approach to well-being. (Website: www.sizediversityandhealth.org)

  3. The Body Positive - Offers workshops, training, and resources to promote body positivity and self-love. (Website: www.thebodypositive.org)

  4. Beauty Redefined - This website challenges harmful body image ideals and provides educational resources. (Website: www.beautyredefined.org)

  5. The Representation Project - Focuses on challenging media representations and promoting body positivity and gender equality. (Website: www.therepresentationproject.org)

  6. Proud2BMe Australia (www.proud2bme.org.au) - An initiative by The Butterfly Foundation, this website provides resources, articles, and a supportive online community for young people dealing with body image issues.

  7. LOVE DISfigure (www.lovedisfigure.com) - Founded by Australian advocate Turia Pitt, this website celebrates and empowers individuals with physical differences.

  8. My Body My Image (www.mybodymyimage.com) - An inclusive platform that promotes positive body image, featuring stories and resources to challenge beauty norms.

  9. All Things Body (www.allthingsbody.com.au) - Offers workshops and events focused on body positivity, self-acceptance, and building a positive relationship with one's body.

Books:

  1. "The Body Is Not an Apology" by Sonya Renee Taylor - A book that explores the relationship between self-acceptance, body positivity, and social justice.

  2. "Body Kindness" by Rebecca Scritchfield - Offers a compassionate and holistic approach to self-acceptance and body positivity.

  3. "Embody: Learning to Love Your Unique Body (and quiet that critical voice!)" by Connie Sobczak and Elizabeth Scott - Provides insights and tools to promote self-love and acceptance.

  4. "The Beauty Myth" by Naomi Wolf - A classic exploration of the cultural obsession with physical appearance and its impact on women.

  5. “Body Talk” by Katie Sturino - Talking body positivity, self-acceptance, and vanquishing bad body image BS so you can free up space in your brain for creative and productive energy.

  6. "You Have the Right to Remain Fat" by Virgie Tovar - Challenges diet culture and promotes radical body positivity.

  7. "Landwhale" by Jes Baker - A memoir that combines humor and vulnerability to address body positivity and the struggles of living in a larger body.

  8. “Selfie” by Will Storr - An exploration into the effect that being bombarded with depictions of the beautiful, successful, slim, socially conscious, and extroverted individual that our culture has decided is the 'perfect' self, has on each of us.

  9. “Body Positive Power” by Megan Jayne Crabbe - Megan shares her own candid struggles with self-acceptance and her path to body positivity.

  10. "The Rules Do Not Apply" by Ariel Levy - A memoir that delves into the complexities of womanhood and explores the concept of body neutrality.

  11. "Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia" by Sabrina Strings - Explores the historical roots of fat phobia and body image issues.

Organizations:

  1. Body Positivity Movement - An organization that advocates for self-love, body acceptance, and a positive body image. (Website: www.bodypositivity.com)

  2. The Butterfly Foundation - An Australian organization focused on supporting individuals with eating disorders and promoting positive body image. (Website: www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au)

  3. Project Heal - A nonprofit organization that supports individuals with eating disorders and aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and body image. (Website: www.theprojectheal.org)

  4. The Body Image Movement - A global movement that encourages women to embrace their bodies and redefine beauty standards. (Website: www.bodyimagemovement.com)

These resources can provide valuable information, support, and inspiration for those looking to embrace body neutrality and positivity and challenge harmful societal beauty standards.

Georgia Hexter