ObesityHelp Conference Speaker Dr. Howard Gluss
May 15, 2014We’re happy to introduce Dr. Howard Gluss as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference!
Workshop Session: Sex, Intimacy And Relationships After Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity can greatly impact our intimate relationships. It can trigger anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, reduced libido and shameful body experiences. These issues can be detrimental to mental health. After weight loss surgery, libido and sexual function can greatly improve. Despite theses improvements there may sometimes be psychological and relationship barriers that need work. For example, if you have ever shied away from intimacy in your relationship for emotional or physical reasons, you may discover that there can be many challenges associated with rediscovering intimacy and sexuality after weight loss surgery. In his breakout session Dr. Gluss will explore ways to minimize the effects of these psychological factors and provide tools for building more meaningful relationships.
About Dr. Gluss
Dr. Howard Gluss is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Psy21522), an executive coach, author and radio show host with an expertise in psychological assessment, understanding individual, group and organizational psychology.
As a Psychologist, Dr. Gluss has been the Director of Psychosocial Services for a residential treatment center for the chronically mentally ill and taught graduate courses in Psychology, Stage Fright, Domestic Violence and Personality Disorders. Dr. Gluss has provided substance abuse counseling for mentally ill parolees as well as taught and developed psychological programs for Attention Deficit and Learning Disabled Children and Adolescents.
Dr. Gluss’ private practice focuses on Psychological Assessment (Neuropsychological, Biopsychosocial and Forensic), Executive Coaching, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. His clinical experience addresses Chronic Illness, Mood / Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders and Obesity, Geriatric and Adolescent Psychology, LGBT Issues, Couples Therapy and Substance Abuse.
Dr. Gluss is also the Director of Men’s Support Groups. The Men’s Support Group is sponsored by the Khalili Center in Beverly Hills and happens twice per month on every other Thursday. The group is open to male weight loss surgery patients or any males experiencing issues from being overweight in the Greater Los Angeles area and is free of charge.
