Training Videos | The Body Project

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Session Training Videos

Below are video examples showing segments of the 4 The Body Project sessions. They are not complete sessions but illustrate key components of each session. Please note that these sample sessions are from an earlier version of the intervention but they illustrate the material and group experience.

We recommend reviewing all four session videos before facilitating your first group. Pair these videos with the facilitator manual for a complete preparation experience.

Before you facilitate: Read the full facilitator manual, watch all four training videos, practice each activity with a co-facilitator, and memorize your script. See How to Implement for the complete 5-step preparation process.

Session 1

The Body Project Training Session One

The focus of Session 1 is to provide an overview and introduce participants to the rules and expectations of the group. The session is largely interactive with discussions of the definition and origins of the thin-ideal, and costs associated with pursuing the thin-ideal. The importance of attendance and completing the home exercises is also stressed.

Introduction Thin-Ideal Discussion Group Norms

Session 2

The Body Project Training Session Two

The focus of Session 2 is to review the materials discussed in the previous session and discuss reactions to the two home assignments. Additionally, this session involves role-plays to elicit verbal statements against the thin-ideal.

Review & Homework Role-Play Verbal Advocacy

Session 3

The Body Project Training Session Three

The focus of Session 3 is to further discuss how to resist the thin-ideal, how to challenge personal body-related concerns, and how to respond to future pressures to be thin. Role-plays are also used so participants can practice making statements that counter the thin-ideal.

Resistance Skills Homework Review Deepening Dissonance

Session 4

The Body Project Training Session Four

The focus of Session 4 is to discuss participants' experiences with the behavioral challenge and body activism exercises, and to discuss how the ways in which we talk about our bodies may promote the thin-ideal. The final session focuses on having participants come up with more positive alternative ways of talking about their bodies and encouraging participants to continue to challenge their body image issues in the future.

Skill Maintenance Long-Term Change Closing Session

Facilitation Preparation

Facilitation Requirements and Next Steps

Videos are just one part of your preparation. Use all available resources to deliver The Body Project with fidelity.

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Implementation Guide

Step-by-step guidance on recruiting participants, screening, running groups, and ensuring quality across all sessions.

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