Body Image/Eating Disorders
Define Body Image
The way you see, feel, and think about your body
Name a strategy you can use if you are being harassed or followed in public
- find a female adult (preferably a mother)
- go toward more people vs. toward less people
- don't respond
- find security/police, or call them
- go into a buisness and ask someone for help
What is the only 100% effective way to protect against STIs and Pregnancy?
Abstinence!
How many cigarettes equals one vape pod?
20 cigarettes/ one pack of cigarettes
Name 4 positive coping strategies
- deep breathing
- exercise
-sleeping and eating enough
-playing with a pet
- get outside
- listen to music
- baking
- spend time with friends
What are 2 factors that can affect the way someone feels about their body?
Social media, comparison, trends, societal standards, what we watch, family messaging, comments from others, etc.
Name 3 unhealthy behaviors in a romantic relationship
jealousy/possessiveness
criticism
secrets/deception
codependence
lack of communication
abuse of any kind
lack of respect/trust/loyalty
Name 2 methods of protecting against pregnancy
- abstinence
- hormonal birth control/copper IUD
- condoms
- tracking cycle
- pull out method
judgement, decision making, and coordination
What makes something a negative coping strategy? And give an example.
Avoidance, pushing down your feelings, temporary relief
ex- drinking, aggressive with others, distract without returning to emotion, sleeping too much, isolation
Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing an eating disorder?
A) Depression and anxiety
B) Getting bad grades
C) Difficulty expressing emotion and feelings
D) If your sister had an eating disorder
Name 3 healthy behaviors in a romantic relationship
supportive
open communication
respectful
trust
honesty
Name 2 types of hormonal birth control
- IUD
- Birth Control rod in arm
- Birth control pill
- Birth control patch
- Birth control shot
What brain chemical does alcohol affect?
(hint: referred to as the reward center)
dopamine
Name an example of how fight, flight or freeze can show up in an academic, athletic, or artistic setting.
fight- feel anger, panic, defensive, controlling
flight- feel anxiety, avoidance, procrastinate, run away
freeze- feel helpless, numb, shut down, stuck, zone out, out of body
What is a potential sign/symptom that someone may be struggling with an eating disorder?
Frequently eating alone
Being preoccupied with food, weight, calories, carbohydrates, dieting
Refusing to eat certain foods or restrictions of whole categories of foods (without medical reason)
Disappearing after eating
Cutting food into small bites
What is sexual assault?
unwanted sexual action, whether physical or emotional, that is perceived as a violation of one’s own wishes or desires
sexual contact that usually involves force upon a person without consent, inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent (as because of age or physical or mental incapacity), or who places the assailant (such as a doctor) in a position of trust or authority
Name a potential symptom of an STI
- painful urination
- sores or warts in genital area
- rashes
- pelvic pain
To protect against consuming a spiked drink you should...
- always watch your drink be made or make it yourself
- drink from a container you open yourself (ex- opening a beer can)
- don't let your drink out of your sight
- if you lose your drink and find it, still get a new drink
- don't take drinks that other's bring you
- don't drink from communal bowls like a punch bowl
There are two components to "mattering"/feeling that you matter. What are the two components?
1- Feeling that you are valued
2- Feeling that you are relied on to add value (by your family, friends, community, etc.)
When you scroll social media, and see advertisements, beauty/health recommendations, or a post that makes you feel bad/ photo where you think the person looks "perfect," what are some questions or reminders you should ask yourself to challenge what you are seeing? Name 2.
what is this trying to sell me?
does this person have the knowledge to recommend this "health tip"?
is this messaging supporting the idea that there is a "best" body type vs. all bodies are good?
are there filters/editing on this photo?
In the tea and consent video the narrator described various situations related to obtaining consent- Name 2.
- unconcious people don't want tea and they can't answer the question do you want tea
- you can ask but they may say no
- you can change your mind
- just because you did something once doesn't mean you want to do that thing every time you see that person
What should you ask/discuss before engaging in sexual activity with a new partner?
- consent
- if they have had previous sexual partners
- if yes, when was the last time they were tested, and can they show you clean results
- discuss what STI and pregancy prevention will be used ( birth contorl, condoms, etc)
what does ABV stand for?
(hint its related to amount of alcohol in a drink)
alcohol by volume (ex: this beer is 5% abv)
What happens in our brain and body when we enter a high level of stress? And share one way to lower stress.
- body thinks we are in survival mode
-shuts off access to thinking brain and other body systems turn off (ex digestive system) to focus on surviving, heart rate increase, breathing rapidly, etc.
- need to tell body we are okay through breathing, physical activity, positive social interaction, creative expression, laughter, affection, a big cry *without thinking of more things to cry about*