Coping with Body Image Struggles?? | 5 Therapist approved ways to improve your self-esteem

When you're a teenager it's typical to struggle with your body image. These 5 therapist-approved strategies from Teen Therapist Mallory Grimste, LCSW will help you improve your self-esteem. Which one are you going to try implementing first?
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0:00 Let's talk about our bodies (and body image)
0:47 A Special Request
1:13 Coping Skill 1
2:37 Coping Skill 2
5:37 Coping Skill 3
7:25 Coping Skill 4
8:50 Coping Skill 5
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Hi- I’m Mallory and my pronouns are (she/hers). I'm a Teen Therapist with a counseling practice based in Woodbridge, CT. This channel is dedicated to helping YOU improve your mental health!
The rates of teens struggling with suicide and self harm are rising and I want to reverse that trend! That’s why on this channel you’ll find I share a lot about coping with anxiety, depression, alternatives to self harm and how to talk to parents and other grown-ups about these challenges.
My biggest hope is to increase mental health awareness and break the stigma of talking to a therapist so teens can get the help they deserve and need right here, right now.
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[@periwinklesheep5758]

I used to be really insecure about my bod and the one thing that turned it around is think if I see any other girl there’s no chance I’m gonna think she’s ugly andi decided that I’d completely ignore what I felt about myself and take a moment to appreciate other people and realize how beautiful everyone else is and eventually I convinced myself that if everyone else is beautiful then I must be to it sounds silly but it worked

[@mallorygrimste]

YESSS!!!! Isn't it amazing how effective that is? SO glad that helped you improve your own experience, too.💕

[@kerrin6633]

Yes!! I do this too!

[@glen1742]

Even though I'm not eating as cleanly as I would like I am still working on my body by consistently going to the gym. I've never heard of the 5:1 ratio before so thank you.

[@mallorygrimste]

It’s a gamechanger!! Let us know how it goes for you

[@peppercherrybomb]

This is so great and I appreciate it.

[@mallorygrimste]

Thank you so much Pepper! I responded to your comment on the LIVE tonight. You can watch the replay here: kzbin.infofz5r9Q7f7Lg :)

[@glen1742]

Lately I've been trying to improvise and arrange on the piano. I find it's a way to express your feelings and I notice I go to it a lot when I think about my body, it's a way to be gentle towards myself instead of hurting and pushing through pain. When you improvise it's first being guided by sounds but then it's like being guided by feelings that moves like waves that direct ur responses. So in a weird roundabout way I feel I'm listening to my body, responding in a healthy way and having gratitude that my body allows me to play those keys to produce music.

[@mallorygrimste]

I love this!!! Music can be so healing

[@audunique6905]

Thank you for this information

[@mallorygrimste]

My pleasure!!

[@nanaouy9805]

This tips are so amazing

[@mallorygrimste]

Glad you like them!!! By the way I responded to your comment on tonight’s LIVE call:: kzbin.infogYuEliPRlIM?si=SHmp6P0-PMaoI2Tm

[@chali9286]

Hi thank you for teaching about body image we usually do it in life skills

[@mallorygrimste]

My pleasure 😊 hoping it helps

[@rileypaigemc7018]

Even though my waist isn’t as thing as I want it to be, it is strong and profile at my spine

[@mallorygrimste]

I LOVE THIS!!!! Thanks for sharing 🫶

[@kimberlyblum7935]

Great strategies but I would recommend removing the suggestion to find a healthier alternative to hot chocolate. I'm a dietitian and was hoping to show this video to a client with an eating disorder, but I don't want her to feel certain foods are "good" or "bad".

[@mallorygrimste]

Thanks so much for this feedback :) I just rewatched to see what you meant and I think you may have misheard my recommendation about using hot chocolate as a self-soothing strategy. In the video I said I like to soothe with hot cocoa, and then suggested making your self-soothing drink a healthy one (meaning non-alcoholic/substance). Thanks again for the clarification and I hope these tips help your clients, too.

[@tinafisk6042]

I am your biggest fan oh yes I want to change my body image

[@mallorygrimste]

Thanks Tina :) hope this video helped get you started

[@Watcherwash85]

Haven’t had desire to eat for while now… I don’t recognize myself

[@mallorygrimste]

I hope you're able to link up with someone who can help. Sending you some digital care your way 💕

[@tinafisk6042]

I want your help body image

[@mallorygrimste]

You’re in luck Tina- if you’re in CT or NY I’m currently accepting new counseling clients. The first step is to book a free phone screening to make sure everyone is clear on how we work and what to expect so there are no surprises. Here’s that link: www.mallorygrimste.com/contact

[@kadence1artist749]

I have a video idea Will u make a video about LGBTQ and coming out to people. If not that's ok it is for my friend she is kinda embarrassed

[@mallorygrimste]

Thanks for the idea!!