Leading the movement toward self-acceptance: disempowering eating disorders | Mia Holland | TEDxBSU

Body dissatisfaction is the major contributor to the development of eating disorders. Our daily environment bombards us with unhealthy body images and body degradation. We must lead a movement that will encourage self-acceptance and dis-empower eating disorders. Dr. Mia Holland is a passionate advocate in the field of eating disorders and body image issues. Her philosophy emphasizes education, advocacy, and the development of self-acceptance in the battle against these afflictions and their causes. Dr. Holland's educational credentials include an Ed.D. in Child and Youth Studies from Nova Southeastern University, an M.Ed. in Counseling from Bridgewater State University, two years of additional graduate training in Clinical/Behavioral Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She is a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and has studied nutrition and holistic wellness. Dr. Holland serves as Chair of the Studies in Human Behavior programs at Capella University in Minneapolis and is also Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology for Bridgewater State University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx