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The Psychology of Beauty

Facing an aging appearance without fear – using 6 step psychological approach that helps you feel and look great at any age (see www.FaceItTheBook.com and articles on HuffingtonPost.com)
Shifting our narrow definition of beauty to a broader one that includes greater variety, ethnicity and age --altering our cognitive and perceptual lens so we see others and ourselves more positively

The impact of media and makeover madness on the perception of beauty and aging for everyday people, but especially those in the public eye, i.e. actors, politicians, performers, public speakers, CEOs. (Under the Knife and Under Scrutiny: The Beauty Paradox and Makeover Madness: Can Women Define Beauty on Their Own Terms?)
The internal and external qualities that make women feel attractive throughout life –based on reports by 100s of women who say they feel attractive regardless of their physical features. (Beauty Tips for the Body and Soul: What Really Makes Women Attractive? and Four Tips to Feel Beautiful at Any Age)
Beauty and aging around the world -- trends in countries with highest plastic surgery rates show homogenization of beauty (USA, Brazil, China, South Korea, India and Mexico). (Homogenized Beauty Goes Global) Important psychological factors to consider when undergoing plastic surgery – Using acronym S.A.F.E. (The Psychological Factors Surrounding Cosmetic Surgery or considering plastic surgery? think s.a.f.e.)
Men’s growing concerns about an aging appearance. (Men Need a 'Lift' Too: Aging Levels the Playing Field)

Healthy Aging/Midlife Concerns

Surviving midlife without a crisis – reinventing yourself by using a step-by-step psychological approach that is both realistic and optimistic. (for video see) Midlife Without The Crisis: Is It Possible?) or (Midlife Crisis: A Misleading Myth or a Reality in Search of a New Name? and Surviving Midlife Without a Crisis: Step One)
When feminism and vanity collide – help Boomer women find the balance between caring for their appearance without betraying feminist beliefs. (The Beauty Paradox: When Feminism and Vanity Collide)
Shifting Boomers focus from holding on, to moving on --true power lies in giving back and leaving our preoccupation with youth behind. (Leaving Narcissism Behind: True Boomer Power)
Adolescence and Midlife -- learn to manage midlife eating disorders, depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug abuse by understanding the parallels between these two transitional life phases. (Aging: The Effect of Adolescence on How We Age in Midlife and Is 50 Really the New 15?)

Raising Healthy Children

Raising children who feel confident about their appearance –learn to be a good role model and approach your child’s self-image in a healthy way. (Narrowing the Generational Beauty Gap: What Baby Boomers and Millennials Have in Common)
Rearing kids with exceptional talent (or unusual beauty) so they develop into balanced adults–child actors, dancers, athletes, musicians, models (Yes Sasha, Models Aren't Smiling for a Reason and The Tiger Mom's Other Half: Where Are the Dads in This Dynamic?)
Dealing with children’s fear of looking old -- shift anti-aging efforts to campaigns for prolonging the health of faces bodies to stall rapid rise in cosmetic surgery on our youth. (Too Young to Look Old? Dealing with the Fear of Aging and Cosmetics Drugs Gone Too Far: Is Anything Still Real?)

Consult on Boomers