Body Image, Weight Stigma & Disordered Eating
Talks and Workshops
UPDATE - I'll be running a workshop at the online Pluralistic Practice Conference on Saturday 2nd June 2023 - find out more here.
I'll also be a speaker at the National Counsellor's Day Conference (also online) on 24th June 2023 - find out more here.
I'll also be a speaker at the National Counsellor's Day Conference (also online) on 24th June 2023 - find out more here.
Body Acceptance Workshops online
***Next dates TBC for 2023 - watch this space!***
Learn more about body image, connect to your body through guided meditation and improve your relationship with your body.
This online workshop is for anyone struggling with body image, those wanting to support someone else, or for anyone wanting to learn more about body image.
Every *body* is welcome.
It will be a mix of educational content, reflective questions and short meditation offerings. You don’t need to have any prior knowledge of body image or meditation, and you don’t need to put your camera on if you don’t feel comfortable doing so.
This 2 hour workshop will include:
◦ Why exploring body image is important
◦ Causes of body image problems and the impact
◦ Lived experiences
◦ Weight stigma and dieting
◦ Myth-busting
◦ How we can help improve our relationship with our bodies
◦ How to support others with body image problems
◦ Practical tips and recommendations
Two short guided meditation practices will be led by meditation teacher Lesley Bailey.
Online: via Zoom
Meet the presenters

About Mel
I have been working for eating disorder charities for over 5 years and have a passion for understanding body image, eating distress and weight stigma. My own lived experience of struggling with body image, food and weight stigma plays a big part in my work as a trainer, I feel it goes hand-in-hand with my professional experience to bring enriching and inspiring workshops. I am a counsellor in training, due to qualify in 2023, and I also work on a Domestic Violence Perpetrator Program as a group facilitator. I run workshops on body image through an eating disorder charity, plus I have created comprehensive body image resources for them. I currently run creative writing workshops for people affected by homelessness too.
I have been working for eating disorder charities for over 5 years and have a passion for understanding body image, eating distress and weight stigma. My own lived experience of struggling with body image, food and weight stigma plays a big part in my work as a trainer, I feel it goes hand-in-hand with my professional experience to bring enriching and inspiring workshops. I am a counsellor in training, due to qualify in 2023, and I also work on a Domestic Violence Perpetrator Program as a group facilitator. I run workshops on body image through an eating disorder charity, plus I have created comprehensive body image resources for them. I currently run creative writing workshops for people affected by homelessness too.

About Lesley Bailey
Lesley is a trained bereavement support worker, a senior administrator and a fundraiser for a local bereavement charity, as well as a Tropic Skincare Ambassador/Leader and a Reiki Master Teacher (Holistic Health Connection).
Lesley says...
"I began learning Reiki for myself back in 1998 until becoming a teacher and now meditation, grounding and being centred are an integral part of my own life and what I share with others. I am happy to have shared online meditation sessions throughout the pandemic but Reiki training, treatments and workshops are now available in person again. My love of natural skincare fits in beautifully with my ‘holistic head’ and led me to be an Independent Ambassador with Tropic Skincare nearly 9 years ago. It gives me the chance to find healthy and planet protective solutions for myself, for those struggling with skincare issues or for people who just want to make more mindful choices. I train and support my lovely team of Ambassadors to do the same.
My work with Stafford & District Bereavement & Loss Support Service since 2014 is both humbling and inspiring. Experiencing losses myself, I understand the importance of having a safe, confidential and caring approach to the support needed at these difficult times. The fundraising aspect of my job is both a passion and a need in order to maintain this free service for our local people."
Find Lesley on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lesley.bailey.58 with links to her Holistic Health Connection and Tropic Skincare pages.