Eating Disorders and Body Image in Relationships - Dr. Lauren Barnes
In this webinar Lauren Barnes discusses the importance of body image in marriage and being aware of adding positivity within relationships when it comes to eating disorders/body image issues. Providing a brief overview of eating disorders, Lauren will then dive into body image issues and relational concerns. Ending with suggested treatments, Lauren discusses ways in which you or your partner can get better.
Time Markers
0:00 – Introduction: Who is Lauren Barnes
3:49 – Table of contents/survey
5:43 – A brief history of eating disorders
6:45 – Terms to know
12:48 – Eating disorder statistics
14:02 – Gender and eating disorders
16:48 – Gender non-conforming individuals
17:50 – Self check-in
24:35 – Psychological correlates to eating disorders
25:50 – Body image
27:38 – Body dysmorphic disorders
29:14 – A Dove Film
33:47 – Becoming media literate
35:50 – Treating an ED with a couple
40:44 – Treatment team approach
42:28 – Treatment plan outline
47:43 – Psychoeducation
50:44 – Build connection in couple
53:43 – Q&A
About Dr. Lauren A. Barnes:
Dr. Lauren A. Barnes, LMFT grew up in Washington and Oregon. During her graduate programs, Dr. Barnes worked at BYU Women’s Services and Resource Center and the BYU Comprehensive Clinic where she became specialized in treating women’s issues such as body image, eating disorders, and postpartum depression. While working there, Dr. Barnes co-created a program aimed at improving self and body image. During and after her PhD program, she worked as a therapist at Center for Change, a residential treatment centers for women and girls struggling with eating disorders.
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