(HS Black 096101 2021) Young Adults and the Addictive Cycle: What Lies Beneath

Course overview

Rates of anxiety and depression among young adults have been skyrocketing for years. Unsurprisingly, an increase in addictive behaviors tracks closely. Although most therapists understand how depression and other clinical issues fuel the addictive cycle, they are often not aware of how effective treatment for young people differs from approaches targeted toward adults. In this recording, the presenter will explore common experiences negatively impacting this age group as well as practical interventions that elicit and work with young peoples core beliefs to direct treatment. You will discover how to Uncover critical experiences, such as cyberbully, sexual assault, emotional abandonment, and loss, that often often underlie cooccurring disorders Effectively address clients deep rooted views about themselves and the world Use practical tools, such as the Addiction Interaction template and Behavioral Acting Out framework, to offer direction for healing and an understanding of the function of addictive patterns related to behavior Explore the interplay of trauma and technology