Nichole Wood-Barcalow is a Counseling Psychologist and member of the Academy for Eating Disorders and American Psychological Association. She is also a member of the Editorial Board for Body Image: An International Journal of Research. Tracy Tylka is a Professor of Psychology at The Ohio State University. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Body Image: An International Journal of Research and is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders. Casey Judge is a Counseling Psychologist at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System, where she balances a generalist practice with clinical and research pursuits centered on body image and the spectrum of eating-related concerns.

• Part I. Introduction and Preparation: 1. Introduction to the positive body image workbook; 2. Client and reader preparation; 3. Clinician preparation; Part II. Content Chapters: 4. Appearance ideals and media literacy; 5. Weight stigma versus weight inclusivity; 6. Body acceptance by others; 7. Defining beauty and cultural pride; 8. Self-compassion and body image flexibility; 9. Approaching our bodies; 10. Body appreciation; 11. Functionality appreciation; 12. Embodiment; 13. Objectification and self-objectification; 14. Sexual intimacy; 15. Social comparison; 16. Body talk; 17. Protective filtering; 18. Rippling effect: mentorship; 19. Self-Care; 20. Fueling our bodies; 21 .Life-enhancing movement; 22. Adaptive appearance investment and quality of life; Part III. Continuing our Journeys: 23. Next steps in the journey.

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