THE PHYSICAL SELF

PREPARED BY: ABIGAILE R CAPAY, RPSY

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 To be able to explain the concept of one’s self

perception in relation to his or her self-image and
body image.
 To be able to articulate the different factors that
affect how one perceives his or her self-image and body
image.
 To be able to demonstrate positive and healthy
behaviors aimed at self-love and body acceptance.
PAIR AND SHARE

 If there is one thing that you can change about your

physical features, and you can do it for free and
without any judgment from others, what would it be?

 What part of your body is a source of your insecurity?

OVERCOMING STRUGGLES
WITH SELF IMAGE AND BODY IMAGE
LESSON 2: UNPACKING THE SELF: - THE PHYSICAL SELF
WHAT IS SELF IMAGE?

 SELF IMAGE refers to how you see yourself

 This may be how you see yourself physically or your
opinion of who and what you are.
 Having a positive SELF IMAGE is important because it
affects your self esteem and confidence.
SELF IMAGE AND SELF ESTEEM

SELF IMAGE includes: Self ESTEEM is how you feel about

yourself and is closely connected
• what you think you look like
with how
• what kind of person you think
you view
you are
yourself
• what you believe others think of
you
• how you see yourself and how
you believe others see you
WHAT IS BODY IMAGE?

 BODY IMAGE refers to the mental picture you have of your

body (feelings, thoughts & judgment about your body)
 It pertains to a person’s PERCEPTION instead of the actual
body composition.

 A NEGATIVE (DISTORTED) body image refers to an

unrealistic view of how someone sees their body.
 It is often associated or can lead to eating disorders
WHY DO WE HAVE ISSUES WITH BODY IMAGE?

 EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE and ATTRACTIVENESS

WHY DO WE HAVE ISSUES WITH BODY IMAGE?

 SOCIETAL PRESSURES (whether from our families, friends,

industry we are in)
WHY DO WE HAVE ISSUES WITH BODY IMAGE?

 UNREALISTIC STANDARDS we see

in MAINSTREAM MEDIA
WHY DO WE HAVE ISSUES WITH BODY IMAGE?

 PERSONALITY TRAITS: the pressure to be “PERFECT”

WHY DO WE HAVE ISSUES WITH BODY IMAGE?

 DEVELOPMENTAL Stage: Puberty / Pregnancy / Aging

Q: HOW TO DEAL WITH OUR
BODY IMAGE ISSUES?
A: SELF LOVE AND BODY ACCEPTANCE
STEPS TO SELF LOVE & BODY ACCEPTANCE

 STOP comparing ourselves to others

 Know the TRUTH: it’s a LIE! The images in the media where
we compare ourselves to are enhanced & retouched (aka
Photoshopped)
STEPS TO SELF LOVE & BODY ACCEPTANCE

 Ignore the CRITICS: People who mean us well will not make
us feel bad about our bodies / appearance
STEPS TO SELF LOVE & BODY ACCEPTANCE

 QUIT the NEGATIVE SELF TALK and focus

on what is POSITIVE about you

STEPS TO SELF LOVE & BODY ACCEPTANCE

 Focus on HEALTH instead of APPEARANCE

 Celebrate what OUR BODIES CAN DO, instead of HOW IT

LOOKS LIKE
STEPS TO SELF LOVE & BODY ACCEPTANCE

 KNOW that BEAUTY comes in EVERY COLOR, SHAPE and

SIZE
 STEPS TO SELF LOVE & BODY ACCEPTANCE

 Your WORTH should not be MEASURED

by inches lost, dress size or a number

on a scale
 STEPS TO SELF LOVE & BODY ACCEPTANCE

 Practice GRATITUDE

 And don’t forget to BE KIND 

 STEPS TO SELF LOVE & BODY ACCEPTANCE

• LOVE your BODY

(it’s the only one you’ll ever have!)
PROCESS QUESTIONS FOR SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION:

 1.Do you agree that physical appearance play an important role in

determining a person’s success in life? Explain why you agree or
disagree.
 2.What are your favorite physical features? What about your least
favorite features?
 3.What are you grateful for about your bodies?
 4.Do you think that you have a positive self-image / body image or a
negative one?
 5. What factors contributed to how you see yourself physically?