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Forum aims to help students develop healthy body image, self-esteem

The Body Project participants pose for a group photo. (Back) Ariel Schillerberg, Angelica Morales, Em Powers, Lindsay Howard, Samantha Knudson and Gracen Juffer. (Front) Spencier Ciaralli, Avery Carder, Isha Hooda and Haley Sterud. Photo submitted by Samantha Knudson.

A psychology professor introduced Augustana to The Body Project in an attempt to build body positivity in young women. With contributions from a sociology professor and students, the initiative aims to break down unrealistic beauty standards and provide students with tools to combat poor body satisfaction.

In this episode of Viking Reflections, psychology professor Lindsay Howard and senior Samantha Knudson sit down to discuss The Body Project.

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