Workshops
Learn about the impact of past CIOS workshops:
In 2022, CIOS members conducted a study on the Impact of a Comfortable in Our Skin interactive workshop on social media awareness and self-confidence in adolescents
CIOS workshops make a difference — take a look at their findings below!
Abstract: Social media use contributes to body dissatisfaction and reduced quality of life among adolescents. This study examines the impact of social media use and skin conditions on body image and suggests that a Comfortable in Our Skin (CIOS) pilot community-based workshop may promote healthier body image and social media usage among urban adolescents.
Stay tuned for announcements and registration instructions for our next workshop!
Workshops are currently in development addressing coping with feeling/looking different, self-confidence, body image, and bullying.
Like the CIOS website, these workshops are open to anyone with or without a skin disease — they are for anyone looking to improve their confidence and self-image using different strategies in a safe setting among peers that is fun and nonjudgmental. Workshops are not to be considered formal therapy.
They are focused, live versions of what goes on here via the Community page. There is no substitute for meeting and laughing with people in person! Except for the Outside-In Beauty sessions where it is helpful to have parents present, parents of preteens and teens will have the option for a parallel parents’ workshop/support group session, to encourage older children to experience workshop activities on their own.
Please email us if you are interested in attending a workshop that is not currently listed with an upcoming date and time.