This workshop is offered as a 3-hour training for clinicians and is focused on the assessment and treatment of problematic technology use. Given the emergent and rapidly evolving nature of these issues, clinicians can feel unprepared to properly treat their clients. Problematic use of technology is often overlooked and comorbid disorders involving anxiety, depression and attention issues become the primary target of treatment - leaving the root causes unattended.

This workshop provides a framework for responding to a variety of problematic technology uses, including those related to digital media, gaming, Internet use, and pornography. The workshop will discuss the history of problematic technology use, assessment of problematic use, and tools to help families become informed and mindful technology users.

Course Objectives:

1.  Describe the trends and the etiology of problematic use of technology. (25min)

2.  Describe behavioral use problems through a neurobiological lens. (25min)

3.   Assess problematic technology use. (35min)

4.   Describe and apply the main intervention strategies used for problematic technology use.          (35min)

5.    Develop their own strategies to practice mindful technology use. (30min)

Ozgur Akbas, MA, LMFT believes in the resilience of the human spirit. Wellness is

more than an absence of problems; it is an experience of living life to the fullest.

Recognizing that his clients already possess the tools for healing and negotiating

interpersonal conflicts, Ozgur relies on a sensitive understanding of each individual

client and their potential to develop those tools to achieve their therapeutic goals.

Ozgur is a licensed marriage and family therapist who provides psychotherapy for

teens, adults, and couples. He specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and

problematic pornography use. In addition to traditional talk therapy, Ozgur offers

workshops designed to translate the latest research findings into principles that can be

practically applied by those who seek healing and growth. Ozgur also facilitates support

groups that focus on topics such as adolescent brain development, brain-based

parenting techniques, and mindfulness-based coping strategies. Ozgur is licensed in the

state of New Hampshire. He holds two graduate degrees from the University of New

Hampshire in Experiential Education (2005) and Marriage and Family Therapy (2010).

CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICIES

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of your registration with full refund can be done up to 7 days before the event. Simply send an email requesting to cancel to office@privatepracticecolloquium.com

Accommodations for the Differently Abled

Commonwealth Educational Seminars' training facilities are handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact the Private Practice Colloquium office@privatepracticecolloquium.com

Grievance Policy

The Private Practice Colloquium, Inc. (PPC) and Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to PPC, 564 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 or to CES, 1020 Osterville West Barnstable Rd, Marstons Mills, MA 02648. Grievances will initially be directed to the training instructor. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems. If you have questions or concerns, contact PPC at (978) 741-8066 or Commonwealth Educational Seminars at (800) 376-3345.

Continuing education credit is awarded by Commonwealth Educational Seminars for the following disciplines:

Social Workers:

Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Social Workers. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for Social Workers. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Social Workers completing this program will receive __ clinical hours of clinical continuing education credit.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors:

Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LPCs/LMHCs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. LPCs/LMHCs completing this program will receive 3.0 hours of continuing education credit.

Psychologists:

Commonwealth Educational Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists. Commonwealth Educational Seminars maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists receive 3.0 hours of continuing education credit upon completing this program.

Nurses:

As an American Psychological Association approved provider, CES programs are accepted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Every state Board of Nursing accepts ANCC approved programs except California and Iowa, however CES is also an approved Continuing Education provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, (Provider Number CEP15567) which is also accepted by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Nurses completing this program receive 3.0 CE hours of credit. Please provide us with any promotional materials, online and/or hard copy brochures/flyers which have the above required statements.  Please provide us with your evaluations and/or an evaluation summary.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists: