Eating Disorders at Midlife and Beyond

Eating Disorders at Midlife and Beyond

Friday, September 30, 2022

Registration 8:30am Program 9am to 12pm

Presented By: Heidi J. Dalzell, Psy.D.

Location: Online Workshop

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3 CE Credits

While women of all ages are exposed to unrealistic standards regarding weight and appearance, midlife women (aged 40+) are especially vulnerable to these ideas. At a time at which many women begin to notice universal body changes, they are exposed to messages that fat of any kind is unacceptable. As a result, they may develop clinical or subclinical eating disorders. They may feel stigmatized by mental health systems and others who see eating disorders as a disease of the young.

Objectives:

1. Discuss research findings connected to body image in midlife
2. Describe patterns of eating disorders in midlife (e.g., initial onset, relapse, chronic)
3. List risk factors for developing mid-life eating disorders
4. Describe issues connected to impact and access
5. List specific treatment recommendations

Heidi J. Dalzell, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, specializing in eating disorders and trauma, who brings 25 years of direct clinical experience to her role of Clinical Director of Bucks Support Services. Dr. Dalzell graduated summa cum laude from Immaculata University, where she completed her research on early trauma. She also holds an Ed.M. from Temple University. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings including Eating Disorders Treatment Center and Belmont Center’s Eating Disorder Program. She is also the past coordinator of the Certified Alcohol Counselor Program at Bucks County Community College.

Dr. Dalzell has a busy private practice specializing in eating disorders, trauma and working with the LGBTQ community. Particular areas of interest include mid-life eating disorders, the intersection of trauma in eating disorders and addictive behaviors, and gender/gender identity as it relates to body image. Dr. Dalzell works from an insight-oriented lens. She is also certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, which has applications to trauma, eating disorders/body image, addiction and mood disorders.

Dr. Dalzell is a featured contributor on She Owns It, and has had articles published on sites including Tiny Buddha, The Good Men Project, and Elephant Journal. She has been quoted in Forbes, My Fitness Pal Blog, Fatherly, Yahoo Style and A Sweat Life. Dr. Dalzell is a teacher on Insight Timer and has appeared on MLN network’s Minding Men. She has been a guest on podcasts including Peace Meal, The Bubble Hour and The Body Image Podcast. She is the co-author of A Clinician’s Guide to Gender Identity and Body Image.

Dr. Dalzell is co-author of A Clinician’s Guide to Gender Identity and Body Image, as well as a contributor to professional and consumer publications. She has presented nationally and internationally on topics connected to mental health and wellness.

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