Body Image
Journey with Dr. Melanie Williams, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, through six sessions blending Catholic faith and psychology. Explore how shame distorts body image, practice self-compassion, and embrace healing through God’s truth. Discover your worth as His beloved, created in His image, redeemed in Christ, and called to live with freedom and joy.
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1Created in God's ImageDiscover that you are intentionally created and good. Recognize how culture fuels comparison and shame, and begin practicing self-compassion rooted in Scripture. See your body as part of God’s masterpiece and start viewing yourself through His eyes.Embrace being made in God’s image.
2Our Fallen NatureExplore how the Fall distorts self-image and stirs shame. Replace harsh self-criticism with self-compassion that mirrors God’s tenderness. Begin speaking to yourself with the care you’d offer a friend and let truth interrupt the lies about your body.Meet yourself with mercy.
3Gratitude for the GiftReverence your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Gratitude and gentle care—rest, nourishment, kind words—honor God’s presence in you. God dwells in you now, not a future “better” version, and your body makes His invisible love visible.See your body as God’s living temple.
4Facing the StruggleInvite God into spirals of shame and comparison. Start with body-neutral gratitude for what your body does, not just how it looks. Speak gently to yourself, name the pain, and remember you are wonderfully made and deeply loved.Name what’s hard and let God be close.
5Healing Through LoveDisrupt body-image spirals with three steps. Pause to ground your body, Pivot to truth and small actions, and Pray for Jesus’ steady presence. Let Him meet deeper needs beneath appearance thoughts with compassion and peace.Practice Pause, Pivot, Pray when spiraling.
6Embracing Your WorthCelebrate your God-given dignity and purpose. Let grace shift you from performance to belovedness and from threat to care. Offer small acts with great love and serve as Christ’s hands and feet—today, in the body you have.Celebrate your worth.