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Demystifying Addiction in the Age of Opioids and Internet Pornography
This session is dedicated to addressing the intricate challenges inherent in identifying and treating addiction, especially when individuals exhibit denial of their struggles. The presentation delves into the pervasive psychological experiences of individuals grappling with addiction, aiming to demystify the complexities surrounding addiction in mental health.
The session's key components encompass strategies for recognizing addiction signs, particularly when met with resistance or denial. It also provides approaches to gently and effectively engage individuals who may be hesitant to acknowledge their addictive behaviors. The session clarifies the definition of addiction, encompassing both substance and behavioral addictions, while identifying general principles that guide successful treatment strategies for a comprehensive understanding of addiction.
This training will empower clinicians, particularly those without specialization in addictions, to feel more assured in their ability to address and treat addiction. Practical tools and insights are provided to enhance assessment, understanding, and treatment skills in diverse clinical settings.
Demystifying Addiction in the Age of Opioids and Internet Pornography
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Erik Hadden, MA, LCPC
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
Develop a multifaceted understanding of addiction, including its biological, psychological, and social dimensions, as well as differentiating between addiction and compulsion based on the latest research and DSM-V criteria.
Identify and articulate shared psychological experiences, such as shame and overactive superego, in people with addiction, drawing on case studies and current literature.
Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for problematic pornography use, incorporating behavioral, cognitive, trauma, and marital therapy approaches as supported by current research.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the origins, development, and current state of the opioid crisis, including evidence-based treatment options and medication-assisted therapies.
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
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This session is dedicated to addressing the intricate challenges inherent in identifying and treating addiction, especially when individuals exhibit denial of their struggles. The presentation delves into the pervasive psychological experiences of individuals grappling with addiction, aiming to demystify the complexities surrounding addiction in mental health.
The session's key components encompass strategies for recognizing addiction signs, particularly when met with resistance or denial. It also provides approaches to gently and effectively engage individuals who may be hesitant to acknowledge their addictive behaviors. The session clarifies the definition of addiction, encompassing both substance and behavioral addictions, while identifying general principles that guide successful treatment strategies for a comprehensive understanding of addiction.
This training will empower clinicians, particularly those without specialization in addictions, to feel more assured in their ability to address and treat addiction. Practical tools and insights are provided to enhance assessment, understanding, and treatment skills in diverse clinical settings.
Learning Objectives:
Develop a multifaceted understanding of addiction, including its biological, psychological, and social dimensions, as well as differentiating between addiction and compulsion based on the latest research and DSM-V criteria.
Identify and articulate shared psychological experiences, such as shame and overactive superego, in people with addiction, drawing on case studies and current literature.
Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for problematic pornography use, incorporating behavioral, cognitive, trauma, and marital therapy approaches as supported by current research.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the origins, development, and current state of the opioid crisis, including evidence-based treatment options and medication-assisted therapies.
Agenda:
Introduction (10 minutes)
Defining Addiction (55 minutes)
Controversy
around defining ‘addiction’ and DSM-V according to the literature
Biological
(brain d/o, show scans)
Bio-psycho
Psychological
Difference
between addictive behaviors and compulsions
What are
the common experiences of all ‘addicts’?
Shame
Overactive
Superego
What are
the causes of addiction?
The Opioid Crisis (50 minutes)
What is
it?
How did
it happen?
What’s
being done?
What is
Medication-Assisted Treatment?
What
works?
Pornography & Sexual Addiction (55 minutes)
Review
of definition and controversy over whether sex can be addictive or not.
The
role of technology
Typical
Course of the problematic pornography use
What
does a typical presenting client look like?
What to
ask
Frequency,
Intensity & Duration
Useful
Treatment options according to the literature
Behavioral
Cognitive
Trauma
Marital
Resources
available
Review and Summarize (10 minutes)
This presentation is open to:
Social Workers
Professional Counselors
Therapists
Psychologists
Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.
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