XYZ Middle School School Counseling Program Presented by: Monica Piotrowski School Counselors

Purpose Help students learn about healthy body image Be able to help their peers develop healthy body image Definitions of self-concept, self-esteem, and body image

ASCA National Standard PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person PS:A2.6 Use effective communication skills PS:C1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help

Classroom Guidance Curriculum Goals for Grade 8: Define body image, self-esteem, and self-concept Identify ways to develop a healthy life Understand the impact of self-statements on self-esteem

Classroom Guidance Curriculum Objectives: To increase awareness about the source of beliefs about body size and shape To foster an understanding of body image as a social construction To encourage acceptance of self and others with regard to body size and appearance Understand body image and self-esteem

Results Pre test Post test 64% of students could define body image 53% of students could define self concept 49% of students could define self esteem 90% of students could define body image 86% of students could define self concept 89% of students could define self esteem

Results Pre test Post test 47% of students could identify factors in a healthy life 86% of student could identify factors in a healthy life

Results Pre test Post test 56% of students believed self-statements impact the way they feel about themselves 94% of students believed self-statements impact the way they feel about themselves

Pre Test/Post Test Results

Results All 8th graders had classroom guidance presented by the school counselor Before classroom guidance nearly half of the students could define self esteem, self concept, and body image. Two months later, nearly 90% of all students are able to define those Students feel that self-statements can be negative and were able to develop healthier ones 86% of students are able to identify what is needed for a healthy life

Implications/Future Many students learned about healthy body image although may lack the knowledge about what students can do to change their lives More data needs to be collected on whether students know how to make healthy changes in their life.

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