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Chapter 8 - Self-Compassion and Body Image Flexibility

from Section II - The Journey Toward Positive Body Image

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2021

Nichole Wood-Barcalow ,
Tracy Tylka  and
Casey Judge
Nichole Wood-Barcalow
Affiliation:
Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center, Columbus, Ohio
Tracy Tylka
Affiliation:
Ohio State University
Casey Judge
Affiliation:
Ohio State University
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Summary

When we are faced with difficult situations in which we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, how do we respond? Do we criticize ourselves, obsess about what we did wrong, and distract ourselves from our feelings (such as shame, guilt, or pain)? We may even believe that we “deserve” treating ourselves this way, like it is “tough love” so we will “be better” in the future. However, treating ourselves this way can be damaging and ineffective. In fact, beating ourselves up during and after difficult situations moves us further away from our goals.

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Positive Body Image Workbook
A Clinical and Self-Improvement Guide
 , pp. 118 - 132
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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