Behavioral Addiction in Teens
Live on Zoom!
Description:
Behavioral addictions—such as excessive gaming, problematic pornography use, and online gambling—have been on the rise since the pandemic, especially among teens. Unfortunately, very few counselors have any training or practical experience treating them. This highly interactive presentation will help change that. We’ll start by identifying common behavioral addictions in teens, exploring reasons they develop, examining the role of dopamine, and more.
Next, we'll apply this information by taking a deeper look at problematic pornography use, with attention given to the unique challenges of addressing this specific behavioral addiction in teens. Along the way, we'll explore several field-tested strategies for helping teens recognize problems, resolve ambivalence, and leave their behavioral addictions behind.
About the Presenter: David Flack, LMHC
For 25 years, David Flack has provided counseling to teens and emerging adults with mental health challenges, histories of trauma, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Substance Use Disorders Professional, and Approved Clinical Supervisor. He holds a Post-Master’s Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care and Counseling from the University at Buffalo and a Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from Bessel van der Kolk’s Trauma Research Foundation. In addition to his clinical work, David has presented over 100 times at international, national, and regional conferences, has published several articles, and regularly facilitates well-received professional development trainings for helping professionals. For more, visit his website at www.davidflack.com.
Target Audience
This presentation is most appropriate for mental health therapists and substance use counselors—especially those with some prior training and experience counseling adolescents. It is also appropriate for other professional helpers who work with teens.
Zoom Workshop: 3 CEUs for MA LMHCs
12:00pm-3:00pm (please allow for an additional 15 minutes at the end of the workshop to fill out the evaluation)
Members: $110
Non-members $150
ON ZOOM
Cancellation Policy:
MaMHCA maintains a strict cancellation policy: If you cancel prior to 14 days before the event, you will receive a credit towards a future session, or a refund of the registration fee less $35 processing.
Cancellations within 14 days of an event do not receive a refund or credit.
