Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Body Image Distortions

In this audio talk, David Powlison and Julie Lowe offer practical guidance for counselors and caregivers working with individuals who struggle with body image distortions. They frame the issue not as a physical problem but as one of perception and interpretation, shaped heavily by cultural pressures. They explore how a Christ-centered approach can offer genuine reorientation. Listeners will come away with concrete strategies for asking good questions, speaking truth patiently over time, and encouraging community involvement as an antidote to self-focus. Powlison also shares a memorable counseling exercise using a magazine, a mirror, and a Bible to help counselees identify which “voice” is shaping how they see themselves at any given moment.