The Intersection of Eating Disorders and Sexuality (2 CE Hours, 2023)

Course Description

Overview:

This course will provide participants with the tools to diagnose and assess for eating disorders while examining their comorbidity with sexual health issues. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of cutting-edge research with evidence-based protocols to help the general practitioner feel more confident supporting clients with both eating  disorders and sexual health challenges.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify two measures for assessing eating disorders. 
2. Describe four presentations of how eating disorders may interfere with clients’ sexual health. 
3. Identify three levels of treatment for eating disorders and the common issues at each stage. 
4. Identify two modifications to the current sex therapy approaches for clients in recovery from sexual health. 
5. Describe three strategies to help clients with improving self-image and generate positive experiences during sex. 

About the Instructor: 

Presenter Bio Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D., CSEi (she/her) is an internationally-recognized psychologist, sex therapist and podcaster. Her private practice is located in Los Angeles and she specializes in working with couples and individuals struggling with issues related to sexual health and also eating disorders. She hosts a weekly podcast called Sexology introducing the most intriguing findings in the psychology of sex and intimacy.