In the Community
The Douglas Psychotherapy Center offers 2 programs to Saugatuck Public Schools:
Great Expectations (Saugatuck High School)
Facilitated by Dr. Mark Smaller
The Healthy Body Image Project (Douglas Elementary School)
Facilitated by Kim Richardson, M.A.
Fears and misconceptions regarding body image are widespread among American girls and boys. We worry that our preteens will become more and more influenced by unrealistic advertising and strong pressure from their “peer families”. As parents, some of us still struggle with the “body perfect” mentality that drives our culture. The cultural myths responsible for this are willingly absorbed by all of us, unless we stand back and question and examine them.
Visit this page for more information about the project