Appreciating one's body can be a challenge for many people. Factors such as societal pressures, unrealistic beauty standards portrayed in media, and past experiences of criticism related to appearance, may lead to a person’s difficulties in maintaining a positive relationship with their bodies. Overcoming these challenges may require the use of affirmations. The Positive Body Affirmations Poster features uplifting statements, such as “My body is a blessing” and “My body has healing power.” Some ideal locations for hanging this poster include study areas or workspaces, bedrooms, counseling offices, and wellness studios. Seeing this poster empowers kids and teens as they’re reminded that beauty exists in every shape and size, which boosts their confidence. Parents can effectively encourage them to practice these affirmations daily by modeling positive self-talk and body acceptance themselves. Our Self-Esteem Coping Statements and Daily Affirmations can be helpful add-ons to this poster. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of therapy office decor. References: Armitage, C. J. (2011). Evidence that self‐affirmation reduces body dissatisfaction by basing self‐esteem on domains other than body weight and shape. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 53(1), 81-88. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2011.02442.x Escobar-Soler, C., Berrios, R., Peñaloza-Díaz, G., Melis-Rivera, C., Caqueo-Urízar, A., Ponce-Correa, F., & Flores, J. (2023). Effectiveness of self-affirmation interventions in educational settings: A meta-analysis. Healthcare, 12(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12010003 Lindsay, E. K., & Creswell, J. D. (2014). Helping the self help others: Self-affirmation increases self-compassion and pro-social behaviors. Frontiers in Psychology, 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00421 Pilot, I. G., & Stutts, L. A. (2023). The impact of a values affirmation intervention on body dissatisfaction and negative mood in women exposed to fitspiration. Body Image, 44, 36-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.11.005
