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Gain the tools you need to effectively treat clients struggling with behavioral addictions such as gambling, pornography, shopping, and even seemingly benign behaviors like excessive work or exercise, eating, social media doom-scrolling, and general “busyness.”
These behavioral addictions—also called process addictions—are increasingly on the radar as they distract, numb, or protect individuals from pain, keeping them disconnected from meaningful engagement in life.
In this recording, Dr. Jennifer Patterson will explore the hot topic of whether certain behaviors can truly be “addictive” and teach you how to identify when a coping skill has become maladaptive, even when it’s not the presenting issue in treatment.
Through real-world case studies, you’ll learn how to integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to break shame cycles, foster psychological flexibility, and guide clients toward actions aligned with their values.
With a focus on practical tools and strategies, this training will empower therapists and clinicians to address compulsive patterns, prevent relapse, and help clients embrace recovery and purpose-driven living.
Transform lives and help clients break free from addictive behaviors, one mindful step at a time.
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 Mokena, 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.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Jennifer Patterson maintains a private practice and receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Jennifer Patterson is a member of the Illinois Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science.
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For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepesi@pesi.com.
Introduction to Behavioral Addictions
Theories and Models of Behavioral Addictions
Assessment and Diagnosis
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Principles
Applying ACT to Behavioral Addictions
Case Studies and Practical Applications
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