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Chapter 2 - Client and Reader Preparation

from Section I - Introduction and Preparation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2021

Nichole Wood-Barcalow ,
Tracy Tylka  and
Casey Judge
Nichole Wood-Barcalow
Affiliation:
Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center, Columbus, Ohio
Tracy Tylka
Affiliation:
Ohio State University
Casey Judge
Affiliation:
Ohio State University
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Summary

So you’ve decided that you want to address your body image issues with the goal of moving toward positive body image – good for you! It’s likely that you have had some concerns for a while and are now trying to figure out how to make positive changes. Maybe you’ve tried different strategies to improve body acceptance; some worked, some didn’t. Whatever your journey has been to date, we welcome you to our approach on how to embrace positive body image.

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Positive Body Image Workbook
A Clinical and Self-Improvement Guide
 , pp. 7 - 31
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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