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Let’s talk body image online

Audience: Years 7 – 8 (12 – 14 year olds)

Session Length: 1hr

Format: Virtual and Face-to-Face

Group Size: 200 maximum

This presentation explores the role that social media plays on body confidence and self-esteem.  It aims to strengthen young people’s media literacy skills and empower young people, through the way they use and view social media platforms, to have a safer, more positive online experience.  The topic is brought to life through real-life experiences shared by our trained facilitators.

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Key themes

In this session, young people will explore:

  • Where appearance ideals come from and the role of social media in reinforcing these
  • Strategies to challenge and manage appearance ideals
  • The disparity between online content and real life
  • Strategies for distancing and reducing body comparisons
  • Ways to take control of online experiences to support body confidence
  • How to manage online appearance based bullying and teasing
  • The importance of reaching out for help for ourselves or others

 

Risk factors addresses

  • Low self-esteem
  • Body dissatisfaction
  • Internalisation of appearance ideals
  • Appearance teasing and bullying

 

Protective factors supported

  • Critical processing of media images
  • Emotional well-being
  • Problem solving and coping skills

 

Curriculum links

HPE Personal, Social & Community Health – Communicating & interacting for health & wellbeing

Investigate the benefits to individuals & communities of valuing diversity & promoting inclusivity (ACPPS079)

General Capabilities – CCT, PSC, EU

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