A workshop for faith leaders, counselors and community members to explore the Christian understanding of food, body image and diet culture.
Disordered eating and body image issues impact our church members and community daily. A staggering statistic cites that 42% of 1st – 3rd graders want to be thinner and over half of women are dissatisfied with their bodies. We live in a world that idealizes thinness over the powerful truth that ALL bodies are good and we are beautifully crafted and created.
As people who believe we are made in God’s image, how should we respond and help others heal and find freedom?
Join Rock Recovery and National Community Church for an empowering and engaging discussion on how we can live fully embodied lives free from body image and food concerns. This workshop is designed for faith leaders, ministry volunteers and mental health counselors.
Day of Event Details & Schedule:
9:30 – 10:00 AM - Registration and light refreshments
10:00 – 11:30 AM – Presentation and group discussion
Discussion topics will include:
Exploring a Christian Understanding of Body Image
Disordered Eating 101 – How body image and dieting play a role in the development of disordered eating and signs and symptoms to watch for
What Now? How to effectively intervene to help your church body develop a healthy identity in Christ
Testimonials and Q & A sessions
Speakers (see bios here)
Christie Dondero Bettwy – Executive Director
Heather Clark, LCPC, LPC - Clinical Director
About Our Sponsor - National Community Church (NCC):
NCC is a community of people that believes in the power of God-given dreams. The church believes that NCC is a dream-factory where people get a vision from God and go for it! NCC leaders and members want to be a part of the personal dream God has given His people, and all are invited to be a part of the corporate dreams God has given us.