Addiction is not limited to drugs and alcohol. Behavioral Addictions get their own category. This training will explore the cognitive distortions leading to behavioral addictions such as sex, gambling, shopping, and overeating. We will discuss effective treatment methods for treating behavioral addictions. Our training team will also look at myths surrounding treatment for this category of addiction. Participants will be in small group discussions for a portion of the training, to help provide a more personalized training approach.
This training will be interactive and hosted live on the Zoom platform.
3.00 CEUs Approved for LADC/CADC, CM/RSS, LPC/LMFT, Social Work
Meet your Trainers:
Connie Branch graduated with A Masters of Education in Applied Behavioral Studies from Oklahoma City University and a Masters of Science in Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling from Mid-America Christian University and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Connie has been a member of The Virtue Center team since 2014, where she started as an intern and is currently the Senior Program Director. Her favorite part about working at The Virtue Center is providing clients the stepping stones towards their journey to recovery and observing the individual growth achieved for positive life change successes. She has specialized in working with the adolescents and amongst various adolescent focused certifications, utilizes client centered therapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems, which is useful in building self-esteem, self-identity, and self-awareness. In her free time, Connie enjoys her three grandchildren, reading, and watching a good thriller series or horror movie.
Doug Richardson graduated UCO with a BS in Substance Abuse Studies and from OU with a Master's in Human Relations degree. I have been a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) for 12 years and i have been at TVC since October 2010. The favorite part of working here is the clients. I have spent most of my time here working with clients involved in CJ or CPS. I putter around the house with a gazillion little projects and golfing.