SHAPE MT 2026

We live in a world obsessed with appearance.  With the advent of social media we are seeing children at younger and younger ages impacted by the false idea of ideal body size.  Kids as young as three show preference for thin bodies over larger bodies. Weight is the number one reason for bullying in schools, and more adolescents and young adults report body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behavior than ever before.  BeReal is a non-profit dedicated to spreading body confidence around the world.  They are developing resources to support communities tin changing the culture around food and bodies. In this session, you will be provided with evidence-based tools and strategies to change body culture in your school. You will leave with practical tools and strategies to address body and food concerns in the classroom and provided with additional resources to support you in creating a body inclusive culture within your school system.