Technology addiction is becoming a significant problem for millions of people. You have seen it, in restaurants, in sporting events, maybe even at the dinner table. More and more people are on their phones, engaging in online conversations while ignoring those in front of them. Internet addiction is a new type of addiction, including gaming addiction, social media addiction, and pornography addiction, and it is destroying families across the US.

If you are a therapist, doctor, or social worker and want to learn how to combat Internet Addiction, this workshop is for you. As a former addict, I have worked with hundreds of Clients with this addiction and would like to share what I have learned. Treating this addiction is not easy, as numerous problems beyond this addiction have to be considered. You will earn 3 hours of CEUs if you are an LPC or Psychologist within Texas.

This workshop is an online, three-hour course on defining, diagnosing, and treating Internet Addiction. Below is a sample of what you will learn while attending the course:

Technology addiction is becoming a significant problem for millions of people. You have seen it, in restaurants, in sporting events, maybe even at the dinner table. More and more people are on their phones, engaging in online conversations while ignoring those in front of them. Internet addiction is a new type of addiction, including gaming addiction, social media addiction, and pornography addiction, and it is destroying families across the US.

If you are a therapist, doctor, or social worker and want to learn how to combat Internet Addiction, this workshop is for you. As a former addict, I have worked with hundreds of Clients with this addiction and would like to share what I have learned. Treating this addiction is not easy, as numerous problems beyond this addiction have to be considered. You will earn 3 hours of CEUs if you are an LPC or Psychologist within Texas.

This workshop is an online, three-hour course on defining, diagnosing, and treating Internet Addiction. Below is a sample of what you will learn while attending the course:

The workshop will begin by teaching how to define and diagnose Internet Addiction. As Internet Addiction is not within the DSM V, it can be challenging to diagnose. You will learn how to differentiate Internet Addiction from other Impulse Control Disorders by conducting Clinical Interviews & providing assessments. 

You have likely heard about Fortnite, Minecraft, or League of Legends but have no idea what they are. In this workshop, you will learn about today’s more popular games, so you are more understanding of the gaming scene. Many teens and adults are addicted to games, and knowing about them will help build rapport and begin the treatment process. 

Social Media Addiction is a real addiction that affects millions. When you are at a restaurant or a sporting event, what are most people doing? They are often on their phones, engaged in social media. In this workshop, you will learn about the most popular social media applications, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and more!

Treating Internet Addiction and related conditions is a difficult task due to the addictive nature of electronics. Treatment begins by learning how to build rapport with the Client, followed by determining the Needs gained from the addiction. You will learn CBT techniques, insight-oriented techniques, and how to include the family in treatment. Without a firm understanding of the addictive nature of electronics, therapists often have a difficult time treating this addiction.

You have likely heard about Fortnite, Minecraft, or League of Legends but have no idea what they are. In this workshop, you will learn about today’s more popular games, so you are more understanding of the gaming scene. Many teens and adults are addicted to games, and knowing about them will help build rapport and begin the treatment process. 

Treating Internet Addiction and related conditions is a difficult task due to the addictive nature of electronics. Treatment begins by learning how to build rapport with the Client, followed by determining the Needs gained from the addiction. You will learn CBT techniques, insight-oriented techniques, and how to include the family in treatment. Without a firm understanding of the addictive nature of electronics, therapists often have a difficult time treating this addiction.

Nathan Driskell is a writer, public speaker, and therapist specializing in treating Internet Addiction and High Functioning Autism. 

Nathan is a former Internet Addict who spent six years of his life trapped within an online game. After choosing to escape his online world, he decided to become a therapist to help others with this addiction. Unfortunately, with the advent of Smartphones and Social Media, Digital Addiction is quickly becoming a mental health crisis the world is not prepared to combat. Nathan has created workshops to help professionals learn how to treat both Autism and Internet Addiction. 

Nathan has a private practice in the Houston / Cypress area where he sees children, adolescents, and adults addicted to the Internet or have High Functioning Autism. Nathan has been in practice for over eleven years and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in good standing within Texas. If you wish to learn more about Nathan, visit his website: https://nathandriskell.com.