Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

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• How To Help Children and Teens Navigate Body
  Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

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• What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health
  disorder that causes children and teens to have a
  negative obsession with perceived flaws in their
  appearance.
• These flaws are often minor or even unnoticeable
  to others, but they can cause significant
  distress and interfere with daily life.

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• Symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

• Extreme focus on appearance
• Fixation on specific features
• Repetitive behaviours
• Social withdrawal
• Depression and anxiety
• Learn more at https//familymatterscentre.ca/coun
  selling-help-children-teens-with-body-dysmorphic-d
  isorder/

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• Causes and Triggers of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

• Genetics
• Brain chemistry and activity
• Cultural influences and social media
• A history of childhood abuse, neglect or bullying
• Low self-esteem
• Perfectionism
• Learn more at https//familymatterscentre.ca/coun
  selling-help-children-teens-with-body-dysmorphic-d
  isorder/

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• How Counselling Can Help Children with BDD

• Allows for a better understanding of BDD
• Provides a safe and supportive space
• Helps with managing difficult emotions
• Boosts their self-esteem
• Manages anxiety and compulsive behaviours
• Enhances social functioning
• Learn more at https//familymatterscentre.ca/coun
  selling-help-children-teens-with-body-dysmorphic-d
  isorder/

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• Counselling Approaches to Cope with BDD

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Family therapy
• Social skills training
• Group therapies
• Learn more at https//familymatterscentre.ca/coun
  selling-help-children-teens-with-body-dysmorphic-d
  isorder/

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• Contact us

• 1377 Walkers Line, Burlington, ON L7M 0Z1

• 905-466-8023

• info_at_familymatterscentre.ca

• https//familymatterscentre.ca/

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