About the event: We all feel the pressure to look a certain way. Be thin, but not too thin. Muscular, but not too muscular. Perfectly put together, but not like you tried too hard. Confident, but not too sure of yourself. And with the image-perfecting abilities of social media and AI, these pressures have only increased! Join us to learn more about the impact of unobtainable appearance ideals and how using cognitive dissonance – acting out new beliefs even before “believing” them – can help patients and clients explore a new relationship with their bodies while challenging societal ideals.
There will be time for Q&A.
Learning objectives: After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:
- Evaluate the origins of the appearance ideals and body image pressures.
- Examine cognitive dissonance-based body image programs and the theory behind them
- Incorporate specific cognitive dissonance-based approaches to decrease body image concerns and appearance ideal internalization
Accreditation information:
- Eligible providers who attend the webinar will be eligible for up to 1 credit through ACCME or APA.
- Equip designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Full attendance is required to earn continuing education credit through the APA.
Dr. Cara Bohon is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience as an executive, clinician, and researcher in the eating disorders field. Her research focuses on identifying underlying factors like brain function and body image to develop effective interventions. Her work has been published in top-tier journals and she was awarded an Early Career Investigator Award from the AED. Dr. Bohon earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oregon and is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University.
Ally Duvall is a fat activist with lived experience recovering from an eating disorder many professionals missed due to weight stigma. Ally has extensive experience in adapting, evaluating, and facilitating body image programs through her work in the Eating and Body Image research lab and in her current role as the Senior Program Development Lead at Equip. Ally integrates her lived experience with her weight-inclusive care expertise to lead clinical program developments and innovations.
Registration cost:Free
We currently offer Continuing Education credits to:
- Physicians (ACCME)
- Licensed psychologists (APA)
- Dietitians and other medical or mental health providers can request to obtain credit through, and at the discretion of, their licensing or credentialing organization
Available CE credits:
- 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1 APA CE Credit
- 1 CDR CPEU Lecture Hour
Additional CE information
Refund policy: This activity is offered free of charge.
Target audience: The target audience for this presentation includes medical doctors, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, therapists, case managers, and other health care providers.
Learning format / activity type: Live activity
Continuing Education accreditation:
APA: Equip Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for psychologists. Equip Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
ACCME: Equip is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Other healthcare professionals: We are happy to provide a certificate of attendance for all providers who stayed for the duration of the activity, however, it is up to the individual attendee to determine whether this activity meets the Continuing Education requirements of their licensing or credentialing organization. Please check your state’s rules and regulations for more information regarding your Continuing Education requirements.
Attendance: Full attendance is required to earn Continuing Education credit through the APA. It is up to each individual attendee to determine whether this activity meets the Continuing Education requirements of their licensing or credentialing organization. Please check your state’s rules and regulations for more information regarding your Continuing Education requirements.
Disclosures:
- Equip Health receives no commercial funding for these events.
- The presenter(s) mentioned above, faculty for this educational event, have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Planners for this educational event have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Questions?
Contact ce@equip.health