CENTRE FOR EATING, WEIGHT & BODY IMAGE
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Training
Presented by Professor Susan Rossell
WHERE
Online via Zoom
PRESENTED BY
Professor Susan Rossell
DELIVERED OVER
2 full days online
COST
$895
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Training
The presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) by exploring its definition, diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and demographic considerations. It will differentiate BDD from related conditions and highlight common co-morbidities. Attendees will learn to recognize the symptoms and characteristics of BDD for accurate diagnosis and evaluation across various healthcare settings, including general practice and cosmetic surgery.
The presentation will also cover treatment options, focusing on overview of pharmacological interventions and psychotherapies, with a particular emphasis on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. Through group discussions and role plays, participants will engage in building a multidisciplinary treatment plan for BDD, ensuring a collaborative approach to care.
Optional Add-On:
Cosmetic Surgery Assessment Training on 17 July 2026 (9am-1pm)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand what Body Dysmorphic Disorder is, including the definition and diagnostic criteria, prevalence rates and demographic considerations, the difference between BDD and related conditions, and the common co-morbidities.
Recognising the symptoms and characteristics of BDD when diagnosing and conducting an initial evaluation. This includes the importance of recognising BDD in all health care settings (general practice, cosmetic surgery).
An overview of treatment and supports for BDD, which includes pharmacological treatments and psychotherapies.
More specific dive into the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy approach for BDD, with group discussions and role plays.
Building a treatment plan for BDD, with emphasis on the multidisciplinary approach.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Susan is Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry and Director of Clinical Trials at Swinburne University, Melbourne and Professor of Eating Disorders at Inside Out Institute, University of Sydney; she is also Co-Chair of MAGNET - the Australian mental health clinical trial network. She trained at the University of Manchester and King’s College London in the UK, holding a lectureship at the University of Oxford prior to moving to Australia. She has had positions at several universities in Australia including Macquarie, University of Melbourne and Monash. She has published over 500 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. She sits on the National Institute of Mental Health International Body Dysmorphic Disorder Scientific Advisory Group and is the Secretary for the steering committee of International Consortium of Hallucination Research (ICHR).
She is internationally recognised for her work on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). She has advanced knowledge, improved and transformed outcomes in relation to the diagnosis and treatment of BDD. By working with the media, she is trying to improve the general public's understanding of BDD, to help improve awareness.
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"Fantastic training and Susan did a great job. Great balance of theory, neurobiology and case examples."
Psychologist, 2025
"Susan was very knowledge and provided excellent responses to questions"
Psychologist, 2025
"Very much enjoyed learning from the speaker, highly knowledgeable and engaging"
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General Training Information
Discounts
We offer a 10% discount for groups of five or more and a 20% discount for groups of ten or more. Please email training@cewbi.com.au if your organisation requires payment via invoice.
Students are eligible for a discounted rate. Please email training@cewbi.com.au with proof of a valid student ID and confirmation of full-time enrolment to receive a student discount code.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of eating disorders is assumed. Participants also need to complete the Inside Out Institute’s Eating Disorders Essentials Training, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration Training, or equivalent training as a minimum prerequisite.
Preparation
Pre-reading materials will be provided to participants via email. Registered participants will also receive event details and any required online preparation activities prior to the training. The Zoom link for each session is emailed shortly after registration.
Payment Plans
PayPal Pay in 4 is available, allowing payment in four instalments. This option can be selected under Express Checkout during the registration process.
Time of Events
All event times are listed in Melbourne time. Events held before 5 April 2026 are in AEDT, and events held from 4 October 2026 onwards are in AEST.
All Trainings are Live
This training will be recorded by the event organiser; however, recordings are not available to participants due to the terms of our agreement with the presenter. As this is a live event, participants are required to attend the training live and complete a short quiz after the training to receive their certificate of completion.
Questions
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at training@cewbi.com.au.
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