Category Archives: Body Image

Body image and the sound of our own heart

This interesting article from Science Daily: A new study, led by Dr Manos Tsakiris from Royal Holloway, University  of London, suggests that the way we experience the internal state of  our body may also influence how we perceive our body … Continue reading

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Yoga can help girls who suffered childhood trauma

As a Creative Arts Therapist who specializes in the body and is a former Yoga teacher this article is not at all surprising. Most therapists who have worked with trauma survivors know that people have a tendency to have some … Continue reading

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Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect … Continue reading

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Learning to Love My Body

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Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect … Continue reading

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How Your Body Affects Your Happiness

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