In a world that glorifies the pursuit of self-esteem, the concept of self-compassion has more recently emerged as a gentle yet powerful alternative.

Have you ever caught yourself admiring all those flawlessly chiselled bodies, practicing gravity-defying yoga positions or setting personal records in the gym while scrolling through TikTok or Instagram?

We often discuss the mental changes that we will experience mentally when entering motherhood. What about the physical changes? Everyone experiences changes differently when it comes to entering this new journey.

“Through self-compassion, we become an inner ally instead of an inner enemy.” (Neff & Germer, 2017)

In recent years, perfectionism has been on the rise, driven by societal pressures. It also seems that perfectionism is seen as a strong and attractive attribute to have.

To determine the right fit for you, you must feel comfortable with the therapist to unpack your feelings, emotions, thoughts, and behaviours surrounding BDD. There are certain therapeutic approaches that have been shown to have success through trials involving similar clients

Learning to love your body, embrace your body, and accept your body can be very challenging. Today’s society has recently switched to supporting more body positive and body acceptance movements however, what do these really mean?

Body acceptance is the practice of embracing and loving one's body for what it is, regardless of its shape, size, or perceived flaws.

A negative body image can lead to Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) or a body dysmorphia. BDD is a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance which are often unnoticeable to others.

As a student therapist working with a diverse group of individuals, I've come to realize that at the core of many of our struggles lies the concept of self-esteem.

Does culture affect the beauty standards and the perception of one’s body? The answer is a bit complex as it definitely influences the perception of self or others towards one’s body image.

There is no denying the fact that everyone loves to watch themselves in the mirror and the reflection of self, resides in the image that is seen in the mirror. So, what is body image?