Body Trust Network

An almost monthly workshop dedicated to supporting Health at Every Size, a truly sustainable model of health and wellness.  Our plan is to create a community for women who want to be part of a new conversation about health, one that nourishes and celebrates who we are and who we can become...regardless of body size, shape or age.

Body Trust Network
Every other month on the first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
3719 N. Williams, Portland, OR 97227
$50 per workshop, or purchase a package of three or six at a discounted rate
Please call 503.288.4104 for more information or email info@benourished.org.

The Body Trust Network programs are facilitated by experienced and talented professionals in the field. All of whom are part of the Be Nourished family. To learn more about each facilitator, please follow the links the below.

Cayla Panitz, MA

Kate Suddes, MA

Lauren Tracy, MA

Teresa Weis, LPC, LMFT

Upcoming Body Trust Networks

February 4 - Building Body Trust in Relationship with Teresa Weis, LPC, LMFT
Perhaps you've heard someone or you yourself reference "The Relationship 15"? Burgeoning practices of mindful eating, body trust and joyful, guilt-free movement may be especially difficult to continue within the context of one's most intimate relationships. Join us for a conversation and skill building workshop on how to begin or enhance this dialog with your most important loved ones. Partners, parents, loved ones welcome, but not required. Be prepared to laugh a little, possibly cry a little and take away some deep food for thought!
CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS

April 7 - I'm Not Good (Smart, Funny, Thin) Enough with Cayla Panitz, MA and Alishia Blevins, MA
"When we believe, 'I am Enough', we become kinder and gentler to ourselves and others." - Brene Brown
We will discuss how our inner critic can lead to feelings of unworthiness and disconnection from our true essence. Come join us for an exploration of the inner critic and how self-awareness can lead to a kinder, gentler, more accepting YOU.
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June 2 - Feed Your Creative Hunger with Lauren Tracy, MA
Would you like to do more than just talk about it? This art therapy group will offer an experience that transcends verbal expression by creating imagery that embodies thoughts and feelings through form, color, and line. Creative process integrates your mind, body, and spirit allowing for authenticity to emerge. Come let your creative juices flow, all materials will be supplied.
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August 4 - I Feel Fat with Kate Suddes, MA & Lauren Tracy, MA
Guess what? Fat is not a feeling! But how many of us have used this phrase? We will deconstruct the fat feeling and talk about what really lies underneath. What are we truly feeling instead? Come explore what this phrase means to you and learn new ways to talk about your feelings and your body.
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October 6 - The Gifts of Imperfection with Kate Suddes, MA & Cayla Panitz, MA
Based on the book of the same name, Brene Brown, PhD is a leading expert in shame and vulnerability. Society's messages of perfection often get in the way of leading a full, present life. We will explore courage, authenticity and shame and how to embrace our own imperfections. We encourage you to read the book before the workshop, but not mandatory!
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December 1 - Food + Family with Kate Suddes, MA
For many of us, entering the holiday season can be a tricky time of complex emotions. We travel, entertain or see family and friends that we haven't in a while. How do you handle the holidays? What are your triggers? We will explore ways to be your best, strongest self during this time so you can face the holidays feeling refreshed!
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The Tenets of Health At Every Size® :

• Size and Self-Acceptance - respect and appreciation for the wonderful diversity of body shapes and sizes (including one's own!), rather than the pursuit of an idealized weight or shape.
• Health Enhancement - attention to emotional, physical, and spiritual well being, without focus on weight loss or achieving a specific "ideal weight".
• The Pleasure of Eating Well - eating based on internal cues of hunger, satiety, and appetite, and individual nutritional needs, rather than external food plans or diets.
• The Joy of Movement- encouraging all physical activities for the associated pleasure and health benefits, rather than following a specific routine of regimented exercise for the primary purpose of weight loss.
• An End to Weight Bias - recognition that body shape, size and/or weight are not evidence of any particular way of eating, level of physical activity, personality, psychological issue, or moral character; confirmation that there is beauty and worth in EVERY body.