LICADD, in conjunction with Adelphi University, Elements Behavioral Health and the Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery presents....
Sexual Addiction in the Digital Age: Effective Assessment and Treatment
with Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S
and Susan Malewicz, LCSW, CASAC, CSAT
April 4, 2014
9:00 am-4:00 pm - 6 CEUs
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 203
Is sex addiction real or an excuse?
How is sexual behavior evolving in cyberspace?
Is infidelity an illness?As all forms of human relationship continue to evolve into the digital age, confusion abounds as to what constitutes problem sexual behavior, diagnosis and current research-based treatment options for recovery. Topics will explore sexual and pornography addiction in the new media frontier, clinical evidence of sexual addiction vs. empirical evidence of Hypersexual Disorder; issues of intimacy, attachment and shame, sexual sobriety and relationship healing. Material will also be geared to professionals dealing with trauma in partners and spouses and defining treatment goals of recovery for the family member as well as the couple.
Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, is a national expert on the subject of sexual addiction. He founded the Sexual Recovery Institute (SRI) in Los Angeles in 1995 and is now senior vice president of clinical development at Elements Behavioral Health, which includes: The Ranch; Promises Treatment Centers and the Sexual Recovery Institute in California among other outstanding treatment facilities. Mr. Weiss received his master's degree in social work at UCLA and was an early trainee of Patrick Carnes, PhD, a pioneer in the study of sexual addiction. Mr. Weiss is a prolific author of books, research and training articles. A media expert for CNN, The Oprah Winfrey Network, Huffington Post,The New York Times, The Times of London, Time magazine and the Today show, among many others, he has also served as a clinical educator throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Susan Malewicz, LCSW, CASAC, CSAT, SAP, is an experienced psychotherapist who has been providing professional and confidential treatment to individuals, couples and groups in Suffolk County, New York. Ms. Malewicz specializes in the assessment and treatment of sex addiction as well as other compulsive behaviors and substance use disorders. She is a committee member of the Criminal Justice Addiction Work Group and is a member of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) and the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.
Workshops are open to all members of general public & interdisciplinary community.
Registration Rates:
$115 Regular rate
$105 Early Registration
$95 Field Instructor
$55 Graduate Student
$25 Undergrad Student
For packages of 3-4 workshops: 15% discount
Group rates available for agencies sending more than three staff members. Call for more information.
Registration and continental breakfast begins a half hour before the scheduled start time.
CEUs available for most disciplines.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Audrey Freshman 516-877-4339 [email protected]
Or visit: http://socialwork.adelphi.edu/conted