Warm, engaging and educational presentations on body image and eating disorders.
WHO are these presentations for?
Jess offers presentations for years 3-10 and adapts the content to suit each age group. For single-sex schools and schools that would prefer to split students into gendered groups, Jess offers tailored gendered presentations. For years 9-10 presentations can include information on disordered eating and eating disorders.
What will the presentation be like?
In an age-appropriate way, Jess begins each presentation by telling young people her story of negative body image and bullying. Jess’s presentation style is warm and engaging, and by sharing vulnerably she creates an atmosphere where children and young people feel safe to share. Jess loves to engage with her young audience and continually provides students with an opportunity to answer questions and share their thoughts and feelings. Through this process of sharing, students learn they are not alone.
Secondary school (years 7-10)
Part 1:
Jess shares her story of negative body image and bullying.
Group discussion on body image pressures and the gendered nature of the beauty ideal.
The comparison trap – what it is and how to avoid it.
Self-objectifying – how to stop doing it and stay in the present moment.
Body functionality – appreciating our body for what it does for us as opposed to what it looks like.
Defining a healthy relationship to food and exercise.
Part 2:
Identifying when our inner critic is speaking and learning to speak to ourselves and others with compassion.
Building self-worth by remembering that we are so much more than our body and focusing on what really makes us who we are.
Jess’s key strategies to support a healthy body image and healthy relationship with food and exercise.
When and where to get help.
WHO IS JESS?
Jess Sanders is a social worker, educator and best-selling award-winning author. Her books focus on body image, self-care, and emotional literacy, and can be found in over 30 countries and 14 different languages. Jess has been visiting schools and supporting young people to nurture a positive body image since 2019.
Primary school (years 3-6)
Presentation outline:
Jess shares her story of feeling ‘different’ and experiencing bullying.
Through facilitated discussions, Jess illustrates why the beauty ideal is unrealistic.
The comparison trap – what it is and how to not get stuck in it!
Appreciating our body for what it does for us as opposed to what it looks like.
Understanding what a healthy relationship with food and exercise is.
Speaking kindly to ourselves by championing our inner bestie and silencing our inner bully.
Remembering that we are so much more than our body and reflecting on the important things that make us who we are.
Jess’s key strategies to support positive body image and self-esteem.
Where and when to get help.
Jess also offers parent information sessions and professional learning for educators and professionals working with youth.
Email jess@jesssanders.com.au to request a quote.