The Body Positivity Card Deck: 53 Strategies for Body Acceptance, Appreciation and Respect

About the Author\nJudith Matz, LCSW, ACSW is a nationally recognized speaker on the topics of diet culture, binge eating, emotional eating, body image, and weight stigma. She is co-author of The Diet Survivor s Handbook and Beyond a Shadow of a Diet, and author of the children s book Amanda s Big Dream. Her work has been featured in the media including NPR, New York Times, and Psychotherapy Networker. Judith has a private practice in Skokie, IL. judithmatz.com\nAmy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW, CCTP-II is the founder of the Bodywise Binge Eating Disorder Recovery Program and Clinical Director of the Center for Eating Disorders in Ann Arbor, MI. Amy is an internationally known pioneer in the treatment of binge eating disorder, weight stigma, and body image. She is the author of Binge Eating Disorder: The Journey to Recovery and Beyond. She practices at her center in Ann Arbor. thebodywiseprogram.com\nYou can feel better about your body, and move from body shame to body positivity!\nWith these simple practices, reflections, and inspirations you ll learn to find appreciation for your body. This deck contains 53 unique healing strategies that will guide you to build self-confidence and respect for the body that you have - and help to create a more inclusive world.\nThe cards are divided into four easy-to-navigate categories: Self-Compassion Relate to yourself with kindness and care Body Image Cultivate acceptance, appreciation, and respect Mindfulness Notice thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present without judgment Self-Care Practice positive, sustainable behaviors for physical and emotional wellbeing