We will introduce you to the MWM Structured Meal Plan that we offer for those patients who wish to try it\. Research has shown that some modest weight loss at the beginning of a weight management program can be motivational and help build confidence\. This diet is meant to be followed for about 3 to 6 months and in the meantime, patients are coming to the group medical visits and are working on the long-term, dietary changes that they can sustain and enjoy\.

Topic: Barriers to Physical Intimacy: Understanding & Managing the Impact of Stress and Obesity on Sexual Health

Description: The physiological and psychological impact of stress is pervasive and affects many aspects of our lives\. Whether it be the stress of living with a chronic health condition like obesity, life changes, financial stress, work stress, a family illness, etc\., stressors and illness often detract from our quality of life in various dimensions\. In this session we will explore how stress, illness and sense of self/body image complicate physical intimacy, and we will discuss evidence-based strategies for working around these challenges to optimize your sexual health and sexual pleasure\."

Speaker's Bio: Dr\. Shauna Correia, B\. Eng, MDCM, FRCPC, undertook her medical training at McGill University before completing residency in psychiatry at Dalhousie University\. She now serves as clinical faculty with the University of British Columbia \(UBC\) and works as a psychiatrist and sexual medicine specialist\. In her main role at the province's tertiary care clinic, the BC Centre for Sexual Medicine \(BCCSM\), in Vancouver she assesses and treats men, women, individuals and couples referred for a wide variety of sexual difficulties and concerns \(including sexual dysfunctions and sexual pain syndromes\)\. She is involved in several research projects involving the optimization of sexual functioning and the role of mindfulness\. She is currently serving as the Sexuality Theme Lead in the UBC Faculty of Medicine undergraduate education program\. Outside of work Shauna enjoys travelling, hiking, skiing, dancing and spending time with her dog Seiki, a certified therapy dog\.

This module is for registered participants only\. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module\. You do not need to register for this session unless you need to update us on your medical conditions or you are making up a missed session\.