Behavioral addictions—also called process addictions—are on the rise.
From gambling and pornography to seemingly benign behaviors like excessive working, eating,
or scrolling through social media, these habits can derail lives, relationships, and mental
health.
And while these behaviors may not always present as the primary issue in your sessions,
clients often unknowingly use them to numb pain, suspend reality, and disconnect from what’s
happening in their lives or in the world, preventing them from engaging meaningfully in
life.
But simply understanding behavioral addictions isn’t enough to treat them.
You need proven strategies to help your clients break free, realign with their values, and
take meaningful steps toward recovery.
That’s where this FREE ACT for Behavioral Addictions
training with Dr. Jennifer Patterson
comes in.
Here's What You'll Learn:
Understanding Behavioral Addictions: Explore
the latest research, learn to
spot
process addictions in their many forms, and discover why certain behaviors are
increasingly being labeled “addictive.”
When Coping Becomes Maladaptive:
Learn how to identify the
subtle
shifts
when a seemingly harmless behavior begins to numb, distract, or protect clients from
facing deeper pain.
Mastering ACT Principles: Dive
into the Hexaflex Model and
learn
how to
foster psychological flexibility, break shame cycles, and guide clients toward
values-aligned actions.
Practical Tools for Real-Life
Application: Work through case
studies,
actionable exercises, and relapse prevention strategies to integrate ACT seamlessly
into
your practice.
NOTE: Sign up today and you’ll have the immediate option
to
upgrade to the Live or Self-Study CE + Workbook Packages.
Register
for FREE T´Ç»ĺ˛ą˛â! Can't attend live May 13th,
2025? Register
anyway for
14-day free access to the training!
Plus, you can upgrade and earn up to 6 CE
hours! Register for more information.
Behavioral addictions—also called process addictions—are on the rise.
From gambling and pornography to seemingly benign behaviors like excessive working,
eating,
or scrolling through social media, these habits can derail lives, relationships, and
mental
health.
And while these behaviors may not always present as the primary issue in your sessions,
clients often unknowingly use them to numb pain, suspend reality, and disconnect from
what’s
happening in their lives or in the world, preventing them from engaging meaningfully in
life.
But simply understanding behavioral addictions isn’t enough to treat them.
You need proven strategies to help your clients break free, realign with their values,
and
take meaningful steps toward recovery.
That’s where this FREE ACT for Behavioral
Addictions
training with Dr. Jennifer Patterson
comes in.
Here's What You'll Learn:
Understanding Behavioral Addictions:
Explore the latest research, learn to
spot
process addictions in their many forms, and discover why certain behaviors are
increasingly being labeled “addictive.”
When Coping Becomes
Maladaptive: Learn how to identify the
subtle
shifts
when a seemingly harmless behavior begins to numb, distract, or protect clients from
facing deeper pain.
Mastering ACT Principles:
Dive into the Hexaflex Model and
learn
how to
foster psychological flexibility, break shame cycles, and guide clients toward
values-aligned actions.
Practical Tools for Real-Life
Application: Work through case
studies,
actionable exercises, and relapse prevention strategies to integrate ACT seamlessly
into
your practice.
NOTE: Sign up today and you’ll have the immediate option to
upgrade to the Live or Self-Study CE + Workbook Packages.
FREE LIVE ONLINE TRAINING!
ACT for
Behavioral Addictions: A
Shame-Free
Approach to Helping Clients Understand Their Triggers,
Break Compulsive Patterns, and Embrace Pain with
Purpose
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central $249.99
Value
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 14-day free
access to the
training!
Live and
self-study CE credit options are
available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
About Jennifer Patterson,
PsyD, LCPC
Jennifer Patterson, Psy.D., LCPC, has a
mission to offer
evidence-based psychotherapy to help others live full and abundant lives. She is the founder
of
JPI Psychological Solutions in Lockport, Illinois and specializes in treating obsessive
compulsive behaviors, anxiety and depression. At JPI she uses ACT and other third-wave
models to
assist clients with increasing quality of life.
Dr. Patterson is an ACT trainer
and
has led over 500 ACT workshops across the US and internationally. She has served as
vice-president of the Chicago Chapter for the Association for Contextual Behavioral
Sciences.
Dr. Patterson was a featured psychologist on The Learning Channel (TLC) and former co-author
for
Psychology Today’s blog “When More Isn’t Enough.” Dr. Patterson received both her master’s
and
doctoral degrees from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She is a formally
trained
ACT clinician and is very skilled in mindful-based therapies and empirically-supported
treatments.
ACT for
Behavioral Addictions: A
Shame-Free
Approach to Helping Clients Understand Their Triggers,
Break Compulsive Patterns, and Embrace Pain with
Purpose
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central $249.99
Value
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 14-day free
access to the
training!
Live and
self-study CE credit options are
available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
Objectives:
Identify the impact of behavioral addictions on individuals and society, including
health, social, and economic consequences.
Determine the relevance of the biopsychosocial model to behavioral addictions.
Utilize screening tools and questionnaires for identifying behavioral addictions.
Identify the six core processes of the Hexaflex Model (Cognitive Defusion, Acceptance,
Contact with the Present Moment, Self-as-Context, Values, Committed Action).
Choose mindfulness and acceptance strategies to increase awareness and acceptance.
Determine ACT strategies for prevention and relapse management to maintain recovery.
Target Audience:
Social Workers
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Counselors
Case Managers
Marriage and Family Therapists
Therapists
Other Mental Health Professionals
Live Workshop
Schedule
Sign up for this free workshop today
and get access to transformative techniques you can use right away to help clients
break free
from harmful behavioral addictions.
Workshop
Outline
Introduction to Behavioral
Addictions
Overview of Behavioral Addictions: Definition, types, and examples (e.g., gambling,
internet
addiction, shopping addiction).
Epidemiology and Prevalence: Statistics and demographics.
Impact on Individuals and Society: Health, social, and economic consequences.
Theories and Models of Behavioral
Addictions
Biopsychosocial Model: Understanding the interplay of biological, psychological, and
social
factors.
Disease Model vs. Behavioral Model: Comparing different perspectives.
Assessment and
Diagnosis
Screening Tools and Questionnaires: Commonly used tools for identifying behavioral
addictions.
Diagnostic Criteria: DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria for behavioral addictions.
Case Studies: Practical examples and discussion.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(ACT) Principles
Introduction to ACT: Origins, core principles, and goals.
Psychological Flexibility: Understanding and fostering psychological flexibility.
Hexaflex Model: Exploration of the six core processes of ACT (Cognitive Defusion,
Acceptance,
Contact with the Present Moment, Self-as-Context, Values, Committed Action).
Applying ACT to Behavioral
Addictions
Assessment and Case Conceptualization: Tailoring ACT interventions to individual
clients.
Mindfulness and Acceptance Strategies: Techniques for increasing awareness and
acceptance.
Values and Committed Action: Identifying values and promoting actions that align
with those
values.
Case Studies and Practical
Applications
Case Studies: Applying ACT principles to real-life scenarios of behavioral
addictions.
Prevention and Relapse Management: Using ACT to prevent relapse and maintain
recovery.
Resources and Referrals: Providing support and guidance for ongoing care.
*One 15-minute break in the morning, a
30-minute lunch at noon, and another 15-minute break in the afternoon.
FREE LIVE ONLINE TRAINING!
ACT for
Behavioral Addictions: A
Shame-Free
Approach to Helping Clients Understand Their Triggers,
Break Compulsive Patterns, and Embrace Pain with
Purpose
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central $249.99
Value
