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Course Materials:
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION
Internet addiction is a rapidly growing clinical condition that impacts adults and children. Given the newness of the disorder, therapists often feel unfamiliar with how to treat the problem and in some cases do not understand the addictive potential of Internet usage. This course is designed to help therapists identify the issues related to diagnosis and treatment of this new clinical problem. Using modified DSM criteria, this course provides therapists with a framework to diagnose Internet addiction, specialized assessment tools and clinical interview techniques, and reviews the subtypes of this condition as well as a model for treating Internet-addicted clients.
The course consists of six articles. The first article reviews the prevalence of Internet addiction as we understand to date. The problem is relatively difficult to track, especially worldwide. The article identifies the current literature across cultures and discusses the significant prevalence of the problem in China, Korea, and Taiwan. The second article describes the DSM-based criteria used to diagnose Internet addiction and provides specialized clinical assessment and interview tools. The third article explains the subtypes of Internet addiction such as Internet pornography, chat rooms, Internet gaming, and Internet gambling. The fourth article describes several theories on why users become dependent or addicted to the Internet. The fifth article describes CBT-IA, the current model of treating Internet addition, which is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy mixed with harm reduction therapy. The final article is a compilation of resources for further study and information.
Educational Objectives:
This course will teach psychotherapists to
Identify the prevalence of Internet addiction.
Describe the current etiologic models of Internet addiction.
Diagnose compulsive from normal patterns of Internet use.
Define the subtypes of Internet addiction.
Summarize the reasons why people become addicted to Internet use.
Utilize cognitive-behavioral interventions specially designed to treat the Internet-addicted client.
Course Syllabus:
Prevalence Estimates and Etiologic Models of Internet Addiction
Learning the prevalence across cultures
An overview of etiologic factors contributing to Internet addiction
Cognitive-behavior factors
Neuropsychological factors
Compensation theory
Situational Factors
Clinical Assessment of Internet-Addicted Clients
Conceptualization of Internet addiction
Learning how to administer the Internet Addiction Test
A focus on moderation and controlled Internet use
Developing motivational interviewing techniques
Learning how multiple addictions impact Internet overuse
Learning how underlying social problems impact Internet overuse
Internet Addiction:
Internet addiction is a rapidly growing clinical condition that impacts adults and children. Given the newness of the disorder, therapists often feel unfamiliar with how to treat the problem and in some cases do not understand the addictive potential of Internet usage. This course is designed to help therapists identify the issues related to diagnosis and treatment of this new clinical problem. Using modified DSM criteria, this course provides therapists with a framework to diagnose Internet addiction, specialized assessment tools and clinical interview techniques, and reviews the subtypes of this condition as well as a model for treating Internet-addicted clients.
