The Body Project

Challenging the Appearance Ideal and improving our relationship with our body and with food

(Also known as "The Body Project". developed by Dr Eric Stice in Stanford University, USA)

Barrie McEntee, counsellor with the DCU Counselling and Personal Development Service will lead and facilitate this program.

It involves 4 one hour sessions in a group setting of no more than 12 participants. The sessions will be in person.

Email barrie.mcentee@dcu.ie to sign up and express interest in the program and he will reply to you giving the next set of dates when the program runs and offer to have a brief chat to see if the program is a good fit for you at this time.

The Body Project is an evidence-based group program designed to increase body acceptance and body positivity, while decreasing risk factors for the development of eating disorders. Each session builds the skills and knowledge key to resisting societal and cultural pressures of the appearance ideal. The program provides a forum for students to confront unrealistic appearance ideals while developing healthy body image and self esteem. Research has shown that the Body Project is effective in increasing body satisfaction, while decreasing negative mood, unhealthy dieting and disordered eating.

Please note the time commitment associated with this programme: participants must be available to attend all four sessions and will be expected to actively participate in each session, plus complete take-home tasks.

For further information please email barrie.mcentee@dcu.ie .