![]() "Instantly, I felt connected. I saw moms who were in the same stage of life, also needing assistance and affirmation... Not only did I find answers, I felt wanted and needed. I made friends. True friends.  My kids made friends. Others valued my opinion as a mom." 
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			 Skin Deep: Issues of Self-Esteem and Body Image The NAMC presented "Skin Deep: Issues of Self-Esteem & Body Image" at WALK 97.5's symposium L.I. Women Today: Creating Our Destiny at the Melville (NY) Marriott.   
			
			
		This panel presentation, moderated by Rosanne Weston, CSW, co-chair of the NAMC board, included: Terry Baver, PhD, Psychologist, noted speaker and NAMC consultant, who spoke about the cultural, social, and political issues related to body image Nancy Gruver, Founder & Publisher of New Moon Magazine, who examined the effect the media has on our self-image and Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD, Author of "A Starving Madness: Tales of Hunger, Hope & Healing in Psychotherapy" who shared some healing strategies, particularly for eating disorders.  | 
	
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