Local teens are taking a positive stand against the unrealistic ideals portrayed in the media with the Dressing Room Project.

Through a classroom-based workshop  grade 7-8 girls create artwork that encourages women of all ages to feel good in their own uniquely beautiful bodies. Look for positive message statements posted on mirrors in communities throughout the Thunder Bay District. Click here if you are interested in having the Dressing Room Project come to your school. Check out our Health Unit Lending Library for more body image teaching resources. For tips on feeling good about your body click here. Parents, visit our Healthy, Happy Kids page for links to help kids feel good about themselves. Parents, attend the Preventing Eating Problems evening workshop on February 4, 2010.  Click here for details. To explore your own feelings about your body and find out how to boost your body image visit Real Me. Find out how women worldwide are redefining beauty with the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty. If you are worried that someone you know may have an eating disorder visit the St. Joseph's Care Group Regional Outreach Eating Disorder Program The National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC) also has information about the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and weight preoccupation. The Dressing Room Project originated in California and this girl-powered rebellion against media imposed standards of beauty is spreading across North America.  Visit the Dressing Room Project to learn more.

The designs on this webpage are adapted from artwork created by students in Thunder Bay.