A Workshop for Women
Sunday, June 15, 2008
facilitated by Jeanne Courtney, MFT
$50
Noon to 3 pm
Scent-free office near El Cerrito Plaza
Exact address and directions will be emailed 5 days prior
Registration and payment must be received by June 5
(register online or mail to POB 453, El Cerrito, CA 94530; preregistration required)
Is it really possible, as women in this society, to love our bodies at any size?
I believe women can live with joy and dignity in the bodies we have, in spite of all the disinformation we hear from the weight loss industry, and the prevalence of size discrimination in our environment. Whether you've lived in a big body that's attracted negative attention, struggled to keep your body small while living in fear of that negativity, or experienced a roller coaster ride of drastic weight changes, you can stop putting your life on hold and start nurturing and enjoying the body you're living in today. I think of size acceptance as a kind of grief process, which requires patience and compassion for each stage of letting go. With that in mind, I've designed this workshop for women who want to feel better about their bodies, from seasoned fat acceptance activists, to those who are who are ready to stop setting weight loss goals and start focusing on better health and self-esteem.
You will have an opportunity to use writing, relaxation, and visualization exercises to communicate compassionately with your body, and you can share as much or as little as you like with the group. In addition, I will provide some simple, practical ideas about where to get information and support, and how to start moving, nourishing, and enjoying your body exactly the way it is.
Jeanne Courtney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps women of all sizes develop healthier, more loving relationships with their bodies. She has been providing empathic, responsive therapy for couples and individuals since 1986.
Directions to the office will be emailed to registered participants 5 days before the workshop. Pre-registration is required and must be paid / postmarked 10 days before the workshop.
(Note to therapists: I also offer an annual clinical training on Size Acceptance.)
This workshop will repeat on September 20, 2008.
