Beyond the Mirror Workbook Resources

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References and Resources

 

Body Appreciation and Functionality

 

• Alleva, J.M., & Tylka, T.L. (2021). Body functionality: A review of the literature. Body Image, 36, 149-171.

 

• Seekis, V., Bradley, G. L., & Duffy, A. (2017). The effectiveness of self-compassion and self-esteem writing tasks in reducing body image concerns. Body Image, 23, 206-213.

 

Self-Compassion and Mindfulness

 

• Neff, K. D. (2023). Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention. Annual Review of Psychology, 74:193-217.

 

• Neff, K. D. (2009). The role of self-compassion in development: A healthier way to relate to oneself. Human development, 52(4), 211.

 

• Petrocchi, N., Ottaviani, C., & Couyoumdjian, A. (2017). Compassion at the mirror: Exposure to a mirror increases the efficacy of a self-compassion manipulation in enhancing soothing positive affect and heart rate variability. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 12(6), 525-536.

 

Positive Psychology and Well-being Interventions

 

• Broderick, P. C., & Metz, S. (2009). Learning to BREATHE: A pilot trial of a mindfulness curriculum for adolescents. Advances in school mental health promotion, 2(1), 35-46.

 

• Froh, J. J., Kashdan, T. B., Ozimkowski, K. M., & Miller, N. (2009). Who benefits the most from a gratitude intervention in children and adolescents? Examining positive affect as a moderator. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 4(5), 408-422.

 

• Owens, R. L., & Patterson, M. M. (2013). Positive psychological interventions for children: A comparison of gratitude and best possible selves approaches. The Journal of Genetic Psychology, 174(4), 403-428.

 

• Howell, A. J. (2017). Self-affirmation theory and the science of well-being. Journal of Happiness Studies, 18, 293-311.

 

• Tylka, T. L. (2011). Positive psychology perspectives on body image.

 

Social-Psychological Strategies

 

• Cuddy, Amy J.C., Caroline A. Wilmuth, and Dana R. Carney. (2012). The Benefit of Power Posing Before a High-Stakes Social Evaluation. Harvard Business School Working Paper No. 13-027.

 

There are so many incredible organizations, websites, and resources out there doing meaningful work to support girls in this space. Because the research is constantly being updated and expanded, this will be an evolving reference page.