The Professional Counselor | Volume 14, Issue 2 223 3 Cs of ED Education & Training Suggested Activities Activity Sample Reflective Prompts Adaptations for Integration Across Counseling Curricula Capturing Contextual and Sociocultural Factors Media Critique: • Have CITs select and analyze a form of media (e.g., movies, TV series, social media). • CITs can then consider the messages conveyed about EDs and body image. Class Discussion: • Engage in a class discussion on CITs’ observations, noted themes, and implications for counseling practice. • Educators may also initiate a discussion on media literacy and how to broach similar discussions with clients and colleagues. Individual Reflection Prompts: ● How were EDs and/or body image concerns portrayed explicitly and implicitly? ● How do sociocultural factors (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, etc.) influence media portrayals and messages about EDs/ body image? ● How might these portrayals or messages influence one’s beliefs about EDs? Class Discussion Prompts: • What were the overarching themes or messages across the various media? • How can culturally responsive theories (e.g., RCT, intersectionality) inform how we conceptualize the impact of media on EDs and body image concerns? • How can counselors work with clients impacted by harmful media ideals? • How can counselors advocate for more culturally inclusive and responsible ED portrayals in media? Social and Cultural Diversity Course: • Facilitate a discussion on CITs’ observations of ED media portrayals, considering the impact of limited representation on mental health access. • Provide a case study of a client with intersecting minoritized identities and encourage CITs to identify culturally responsive treatment approaches and theories that can benefit the client’s recovery.
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