Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (MGH Online Course – August 2026)
This interactive course is led by experts in research, assessment, and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The course trains you to identify the clinical features of BDD and accurately differentiate it from other conditions that present in similar ways.
Topics include how to:
Assess and enhance motivation for treatment
Develop a personalized cognitive behavioral model for patients with BDD
Apply cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based skills to treat BDD
Manage common pitfalls in treatment, such as poor motivation and depression
Apply specific strategies for unique presentations of BDD, such as cosmetic treatment-seeking
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