Dr Sarah Pegrum
Dr. Sarah Pegrum is a Clinical Psychologist and has been working in the field of body image, weight stigma and eating disorders for over 15 years. She is currently president of the Atlantic Canada Chapter of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, an ACT Peer Reviewed Trainer, and has presented at the 2021 and 2022 ACBS World Conference and the 2022 Australia & New Zealand ACBS conference. Dr Pegrum is also the founder of ACTing with Body Image, a new group for clinicians who use ACT with clients who have struggles with body image. She is passionate about creating change in relation to weight stigma and body image.
Break the Binds of Weight Stigma
Free Yourself from Body Image Struggles Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
It’s a common reaction to put things on hold because of how you feel about your body or weight. This guide encourages you to take a step back from harmful social attitudes towards weight, and use ACT to support your journey from shame to meaningful, positive action and compassionate self-understanding.