Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Introduction

    • Welcome!

    • Meet our Instructors

    • Tell Us More About You (for Licensure/Certification)

    • Have Questions? Comments?

    • Tips for an Online Self-Paced Course
  • 2

    Module 2: Understanding Internet Use Disorder & Gaming Disorder

    • Downloadable Handouts for Understanding Internet & Gaming Disorder

    • Lesson 1: ICD (Internet Use & Gaming Disorder), Screens and Assessments

    • Lesson 2: Abstinence vs Harm Reduction (Healthy Gaming)

    • Lesson 3: Co-Occurring with Gaming Disorder

    • Lesson 4: Evidence Based Models (A Review)

    • Knowledge Check: Understanding Internet Use Disorder & Gaming Disorder
  • 3

    Module 3: Treatment Interventions and Applications

    • Lesson 1: Behavior Theory (Handouts)

    • Lesson 1: Behavior Theory

    • Lesson 1: Behavior Theory (Knowledge Check)

    • Lesson 2: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Handouts)

    • Lesson 2: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    • Lesson 2: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Knowledge Check)

    • Lesson 3: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Handouts)

    • Lesson 3: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

    • Lesson 3: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Knowledge Check)

    • Lesson 4: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Handouts)

    • Lesson 4: Dialectical Behavior Therapy

    • *Lesson 4: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Knowledge Check)

    • Lesson 5: Mindfulness (Handouts)

    • Lesson 5: Mindfulness

    • Lesson 5: Mindfulness (Knowledge Check)

    • Lesson 6: Family Therapy (Handouts)

    • Lesson 6: Family Therapy

    • Lesson 6: Family Therapy (Knowledge Check)
  • 4

    Module 4: Bringing It All Together

    • Case Applications

    • Case Study Assignment: Mark and the Virtual Reality Retreat

    • Case of Mark and the Virtual Reality Retreat: A Comprehensive Answer

    • Emerging Trends (Handouts)

    • Emerging Trends

    • Emerging Trends (Knowledge Check)
  • 5

    Module 5: Assignments

    • "How Roblox is Exploiting Young Game Developers"

    • "How Valve is Profiting from Steam's Back-Door Casinos"

    • "The Devastating Effects of Video Game Addiction on Children"

    • "Digital Addiction: Wade Plays Video Games 13 HOURS a Day"
  • 6

    Module 6: Certificate and Evaluation

    • Tell us more about you

    • Evaluation
  • 7

    Module 7: PoweredUp Programs (FREE & Optional)

    • FREE Promo Code

Description

This 15-hour intensive course, "Level Up: Mastering Gaming Disorder Treatment," provides mental health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of gaming disorder and evidence-based treatment strategies. Participants will delve into prominent theoretical models, including behavioral, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), exploring their research foundations and clinical applications. Through a case study approach, clinicians will learn to assess, diagnose, and treat gaming disorder effectively, developing tailored interventions that foster client motivation, self-regulation, and healthy coping mechanisms. "Level Up" is part of the PoweredUp Professional Series, committed to providing high-quality continuing education opportunities that empower clinicians with the tools and knowledge to make a real difference in the lives of their clients.

  • Identify the core components of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) assessment, including screening tools and diagnostic criteria according to the ICD-11 framework.

  • Differentiate between abstinence-based and harm reduction approaches in the treatment of IGD, articulating the benefits and limitations of each.

  • Apply knowledge of co-occurring disorders commonly associated with IGD (e.g., ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety) to inform case conceptualization and treatment planning.

  • Accurately differentiate between behavioral, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Family Systems approaches to gaming disorder treatment.

  • Apply theoretical knowledge to develop personalized treatment plans for clients presenting with gaming disorder.

  • Complete a case conceptualization and treatment plan at the conclusion of the course.

  • Articulate emerging trends as they relate to gaming disorder, gambling and artificial intelligence.

  • Provide reflections based on documentaries discussing the current issues in the video gaming industry as it relates to addictive game design.