Social Connectedness and Peer Support with Therapist Meg Understanding Body Matters Podcast

I am very pleased to be introducing this week’s special guest Meg O’Shea. Meg is a provisional psychologist and family therapist here at BodyMatters. With a previous history working as a primary school teacher for over 15 years. Meg holds a Bachelor of Teaching/ Bachelor of Arts (Primary) double degree, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology, A Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) and has completed her Masters in Professional Psychology. Meg has a special interest in sport psychology, trauma- informed care, person- centred care, peer mentoring, and working with adolescent mental health. Meg will be diving deep into the newly developed Meal support programs here at BodyMatters while also teaching us how to have healthy social interactions and meaningful relationships. Enjoy!



Podcast summary

1. The impact of an eating disorder on social interactions, relationships, performance, and social engagement

2. The negative effects of people encouraging eating disorder behaviours

3. How healthy social interactions and connections can help us heal from trauma

4. How to build meaningful relationships with people

5. The benefits of peer support and meal support

6. Letting the people around you hold on to the hope for you



Links from the episode:

BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

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