Unpacking the Asian American Experience: Cultural Considerations in Body Image and Disordered Eating
Pricing
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Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Discuss how bi-culturalism and acculturation stress contribute to body image concerns and disordered eating among Asian Americans.
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Describe the role of Asian cultural values in shaping attitudes toward food, weight, and self-worth.
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Apply at least 2 strategies to provide culturally responsive treatment and care that honor Asian cultural contexts while addressing the unique mental health needs of Asian Americans.
Description
This presentation will examine the cultural influences on body image concerns and disordered eating within the Asian American community. We will explore key contributors that affect Asian Americans’ self-perception and their relationship with their bodies and food, including bicultural identity, acculturation stress, and the impact of Asian cultural values and norms. Finally, we will highlight culturally responsive treatment approaches that honor Asian cultural contexts, promoting healing and empowerment for individuals navigating these challenges.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Dietitian
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Megan Soun, MTS, MSW (she/her) is a therapist and the Community Program Manager at Yellow Chair Collective with a passion for working with people struggling with eating and body image issues. After receiving her bachelor degree from Princeton University followed by a Master of Theological Studies at Duke University and a Master of Social Welfare at UCLA, Megan began working at YCC, a psychotherapist group based in California with an emphasis on serving the Asian American community. She specializes in perfectionism, body image, disordered eating, racial identity, self-compassion, and spirituality. In addition to working with clients presenting with disordered eating and body image topics, Megan has facilitated support groups and led workshops on these topics for Asian individuals and communities. Throughout all she does, Megan strives to empower people to live and thrive as their true selves.
Financially Sponsored By
- Monte Nido