Feb
16
11:00 AM11:00

Eating Disorders, Body Image, and Self-Harm

Eating Disorders, Body Image, and Self-Harm

Continuing Education Presented to ProBono Counseling of Maryland

Featured Presenter:

Stefanie Gilbert, PhD



Friday, February 16

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

1.5 CEUs

Registration Fee:

$19/person

FREE for Active PBC Volunteers

REGISTER NOWCourse Description: This workshop will provide an overview of the relationship between eating disorders, body image disturbance, and self-harming behaviors. Eating disorders will be conceptualized as self-harming behaviors; additional self-harming behaviors that can accompany eating disorders will also be discussed. The discussion will focus on the impact of the pandemic on body dissatisfaction, eating disorders and other self-harming behaviors.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe each of the eating disorder diagnoses.

  • Describe body image, body image disturbance, and body image distortion.

  • Conceptualize eating disorders as self-harming behaviors.

  • Understand the connection between eating disorders and other self-harming behaviors.

  • Understand the connection between body image, eating disorders, and self-harm.

  • Describe the impact that the pandemic has had on the incidence of eating disorders, body image, and self-harming behaviors.

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Embrace: Your Body, the Movement, Global Change
Jan
2
7:00 PM19:00

Embrace: Your Body, the Movement, Global Change

Let's start 2017 with a whole new mindset toward our bodies and our wellbeing! 

Dr. Gilbert will join other panelists including health experts, a former "Biggest Loser" contestant, a mom who has recovered from disordered eating, body image advocates, and real people who have created a healthy relationship with their bodies. We will discuss how to break down barriers to a healthy body image and share proven strategies for creating a healthier and happier life.

Learn more and reserve your ticket.

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