59. How Parents Can Support Their Teens Body Image with Dana Etherington

Joined today with Dana Etherington a mental health Occupational Therapist. Today we are exploring how parents can support their teen in improving their body image. Here is what we discuss in this episode: Dana explains what a mental health Occupational Therapist is. Explore how body image is unique for teens these days. Understand some ways parents may be able to understand if their teen is struggling with their body image. She shares some ways parents can gently start these first conversations with their teen. Reviews ideas for parents of young kids of things they can do now to prevent these in the future. Resources mentioned in this episode: Book: Your Body Is Not An Apology by Sonja Renee Taylor To connect with Dana do so here: Website Instagram ⁠Join the podcast community here⁠⁠! A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes. Follow along the podcast on Instagram at ⁠⁠@dietculturedropoutpodcast⁠⁠ --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at ⁠⁠@dietculturedropoutpodcast⁠