Webinar: Compulsive Sexual Internet Use – Addiction? Choice? Normal? How to tell and what to do by Valliere & Counseling Associates, Inc.

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About This Webinar

There is significant debate about compulsive sexual behaviors. Do they represent addiction? What is the difference between compulsion and addiction? What are the social consequences of mislabeling behavior? What are the psychological and social consequences of compulsive sexual Internet use? This presentation will cover the biology of addiction, common psychological theory and research related to compulsion and addiction, and key factors to consider when dealing with a person with these issues. The psychological and social consequences of Internet sexual behavior will be explored as well.

Presenter

Aaron Myers, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Myers is a licensed psychologist. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017. Since, Dr. Myers has worked at Valliere & Counseling Associates/Forensic Treatment Services providing individual and group counseling and performing evaluations for a wide range of forensically related issues. His primary focus has been on the assessment and treatment of violent and sexual offenders and their victims. Dr. Myers has a special interest in cognitive-behavioral therapy and places extra emphasis on the values of safety, honesty, accountability, and responsibility.