#bodytrust

#Repost @reclaiming.the.wild with @get_repost ・・・ I love this meme by @madeonagenerousplan that had me in some deep reflection this morning. It takes me back to a pivotal point in my own healing where I had a light bulb moment that my life and body was first and foremost for my experience of this world, not for others to experience me! It was the moment that I felt my body scream, “yeeeeeeessssss”! That I felt a knowing deep in my marrow that I had touched my soul. It was the moment I felt my essence inhabit every inch of my insides and radiate out of my skin saying to the world, “I am here and I am not afraid to be seen or heard”. It was the moment I decided to breathe “unapologetic” into every moment I show up. It was the moment I came home to myself. The moment I began to truly live! #effyourbeautystandards #effyourfitspo #feministasfuck #effthepatriarchy #bodyliberation #bodytrust #youcantstopme #youcanttakethatawayfromme #riseup

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We constantly get messages from the diet culture including social media, society, friends, and family members about how our bodies are supposed to look. When we start to feel like we aren’t enough or we dislike our bodies we can get discouraged and maybe even start to dislike ourselves, which can turn out to be self-defeating behavior. What if you could embrace the idea of taking care of yourself because you respect and accept yourself, not so you’ll love and accept yourself? That would be quite a shift, don’t you think? If you’d like some help learning to walk away from diet culture and embrace the body you’re in click the link in my bio to schedule a free call. #bodyrespect #bodytrust #healthateverysize #selfcompassion #bodyneutrality #antidiet #intuitiveeating #antidiethealthcoach #womenshealthcoach #emotionaleatingcoach #bodyimagecoach #selflovecoach #nondietcoach https://www.instagram.com/p/CloyTWpLXZD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some of the hardest, yet most important times to remember to practice self-love. Take it from someone who knows. I’ve been feeling pretty frustrated with my body since I fell in late July. Healing and recovery have just felt so slow. ⁣ ⁣ Today I started the 108 day Rituals of Transformation program by @thedragontree and Day 1’s lesson was “I Feel Gratitude for My Body”. I had to laugh when I first read the title this morning because grateful was one of the furthest things I was feeling, but the passage and silent meditation that followed helped shift my perspective. ⁣ ⁣ Instead of focusing on anger, and the emotional and physical side effects of the fear of falling again, I instead took those opportunities to repeat the manta “I am grateful for my body” even if I didn’t fully feel into the truth of that statement at the moment. ⁣ ⁣ As I repeated the mantra, I could feel my body physically relax and movement became the tiniest bit more fluid. I realized that my actions, emotions, and automatic thoughts were signaling to my body that I don’t trust it. (Self-trust is something I’ve been working on for years now.)⁣ ⁣ I’ve been out of practice on working on myself this year, but I’m going to try to get back into it. Self care and self-love is constant work. Some days are easier, but other days it’s easy to fall back into old habits and mindsets. But the more often we do the work, the more new habits form... better habits, that help rewire our brain. So that next time we fall into autopilot mode, maybe the new habits will be more likely to stick than the old ones. And if they don’t? Then we need to be aware, forgive ourselves, and try again. ⁣ ⁣ Sending out love to anyone who needs it. 💜⁣ ⁣ #selfcare #selflove #selftrust #ritualsfortransformation #bodytrust https://www.instagram.com/p/CEnupsLlc6X/?igshid=3fkp8wbywbh8

Posted @withregram • @the_queer_counselor [id: replacing cops with mental health providers is not the answer.] . Why is replacing cops with mental health providers not the answer? Because we are trained in a system founded in white supremacy that strongly parallels the institution of policing. 🌱 The higher education industrial complex - and the education industrial complex as a whole in the United States - is founded in white supremacy. 🌱 The higher education industrial complex began in the 1600’s. European colonizers stole the land currently called the United States. Their outlook generated Harvard college in 1636 - only white christian males were allowed to enroll. In order to receive financial support, the colleges made the point that “missionary’s would be available to convert Indigenous folx to Christianity” - which in reality was a genocide involving family separation, children being kidnapped and forced into residential schools, and mass murder. 🌱 All that to say - western models of social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatry, and medicine have the same roots as policing, prisons, and the entire United States. 🌱 The Mental health industrial complex in this country has a dark foundation and history that continues still today. Many folx have been been harmed by these systems - in particular Black folx, Indigenous folx, People of color, trans folx, queer folx, fat folx - anyone with oppressed identities. This is why we cannot replace police with mental health providers. 🌱 #counseling #psychology #socialwork #abolition #bodytrust #healthateverysize https://www.instagram.com/p/CCCRtTwjwwM_mW5S0zm50BLqguKyZ7CkE1RLvg0/?igshid=w69jd4ggbxk3

Posted @withregram • @the_queer_counselor Healing work exists outside of western models of care. What does that mean? That you can engage in healing outside of the fields of counseling, psychology, and social work. Healing is not limited or confined by western views of “mental illness”, treatment, pain, and distress. 🌸 Different cultures have different ways of engaging in healing work. Varying from singing and dancing to group mourning of the dead. 🌸 Other types of providers, outside western trained psychologists, counselors, and social workers also exist. You might consider working with a peer support provider, a coach, a consultant, or someone with lived experience. Healing work can be sought from a variety of people - a higher education degree is not the be all end all of who is capable of working to support you with whatever you may be seeking support around. 🌸 Other types of healing involve bodywork - which is a type of healing I absolutely love. Bodywork includes anything from energy healing, Reiki, yoga, massage, acupuncture, joyful movement, floating, dance, and so on. Personally, I have found immense support in various types of body work. 🌸 You might ask yourself, what does healing work look like in my culture? You might consider exploring different types of healing. 🌸 A provider who has earned a degree in the western education system does not automatically make them the right fit for you and your journey. A degree does not mean that someone is exempt from causing harm. All that to say, all forms of healing are valid. Trust your gut and consider a variety of options. . #counseling #psychology #socialwork #bodytrust https://www.instagram.com/p/CATxWoAjeXnErb-oyFdgITX3oNXUVRfmkHJGZc0/?igshid=1m5ajstyrus8c

Shrinking myself would be an essential experience as a female child.

What’s next. . . . #bodytrustisyourbirthright #asdah #bodytrust #haes #bodyliberation #endstigma (at University Place Hotel and Conference Center)