When Body Image Becomes the Center of Self-Worth
Briefly

Body image has emerged as a pivotal aspect of self-worth, particularly in a society that prioritizes physical appearance. As individuals face uncertainty in their self-identity due to societal pressures or personal trauma, they often fixate on their body image as a means of control and validation. Therapy plays a critical role in this healing process by encouraging individuals to recognize the tie between their body image and self-worth, promoting a broader identity based on values and relationships instead of mere appearance. This approach facilitates a healthier and more stable self-view, reducing the obsession with body image.
Body image often becomes a key point of self-worth in a culture focused on appearance, affecting thoughts, emotions, and interactions.
Healing requires understanding how body image influences our lives while therapy helps redefine identity beyond appearance, focusing on nurtured values and relationships.
The idealization of thinness and beauty leads many to equate self-worth with body image, underlined by media and social pressures.
Therapeutic work aims to reduce the overvaluation of body image, allowing individuals to develop a more grounded sense of self divorced from appearance.
Read at Psychology Today
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