Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder
About this event
Do your clients often find themselves overly fixated on a specific aspect of their appearance? Do they perceive a particular part of their body as significantly flawed? Have they noticed that their efforts to improve or hide this area are consuming excessive time and negatively impacting their life? Do they find it challenging to accept compliments about their appearance? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, they may be grappling with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Continuing to explore these "Building Body Acceptance" Modules could be beneficial for them. The focusof this webinaar is to provide insights into body image and Body Dysmorphic Disorder, delve into its potential origins, and discuss its potential effects.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what Body Dysmorphic Disorder entails, including its symptoms, characteristics, and diagnostic criteria.
- Identification of Personal Patterns: Attendees will learn to recognize signs and behaviors associated with BDD within themselves or others, such as excessive focus on perceived flaws and efforts to conceal or alter these areas.
- Impact and Consequences: The webinar will highlight the negative repercussions of BDD on an individual's daily life, mental health, and overall well-being, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and intervention.
- Building Body Acceptance Strategies: Participants will be introduced to practical strategies and techniques aimed at fostering a healthier body image and promoting self-acceptance. This includes understanding the role of societal influences, challenging negative thoughts, and embracing a more balanced perspective on appearance.
- Resources and Support: Attendees will be provided with information on available resources, treatments, and support networks for individuals experiencing BDD. This will empower participants to seek appropriate help, whether for themselves or to support others facing similar challenges.
How will the webinar be delivered?
We will examine contemporary protocols, recent research and relevant case studies.
Certificate
CPD certificate for 2 hours skills will be issued to all participants.
What is included in the ticket price?
- Access to the live workshop with Professor McGhee
- A full set of all slides
- List of key websites to access further resources
- Access to free research and review articles relevant to the ideas in the workshop
- Discount rate for 14 days access to the workshop recording
- Rain Check Guarantee - if you miss the workshop for any reason, you will get an automatic rebooking at no extra charge for the next presentation
Who will be leading the workshop?
Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psychologist and UK National Teaching Fellow. Educated at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford, he has completed CPD programmes at Harvard Business School and Ashridge. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT in the USA. He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. His first post was a Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author of Thinking Psychologically (Palgrave) and co-editor of Accounting for Relationships (Methuen). He is an occasional columnist for the Guardian, the BBC and the Times Higher. He currently works in private practice in Greater Manchester. He has full accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
