Behavioral and Technology Addictions Micro Credential
ON-DEMAND | 20 NBCC CREDIT HOURS | 90 Day Access
Emerging technology-related addictions are increasingly presenting in clinical settings, requiring clinicians to expand their diagnostic lens beyond traditional substance use and behavioral addictions. This course equips mental health professionals to confidently identify and treat cyberpornography use, compulsive shopping, problematic social media engagement, and gaming-related disorders. Emphasis is placed on clinical formulation, differential diagnosis, and understanding how these presentations intersect with anxiety, depression, trauma histories, and impulse-control difficulties.
Training Objectives:
- Discuss the core components of Behavioral Addictions.
- Identify the cycle of addiction and its stages.
- Identify any three (3) Behavioral Addictions.
- Compare and contrast Substance vs. Behavioral Addictions.
- Discuss the concept of “salience” in relation to Behavioral Addictions.
- What is the role of relapse in the addiction cycle.
Infinite Learning Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7977. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Infinite Learning Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Navigating the Depths: Essential Skills for Suicide Prevention in Therapy
ON-DEMAND | 6 NASW NH APPROVED CREDIT HOURS | 90 Day Access
Disclaimer: This program does not qualify for NBCC credit.
Suicide prevention is more than asking the right questions — it’s about using clinical skill and judgment in moments that can mean life or death. How clinicians assess risk, engage in honest conversations, document thoughtfully, and develop collaborative safety plans can shape both safety and trust. This training equips mental health professionals with evidence-informed tools to identify risk factors, differentiate ideation from intent, and respond with clarity and confidence when it matters most.
Training Objectives:
- Conduct thorough suicide risk assessments, identifying risk factors, protective factors, warning signs, and levels of acuity.
- Move beyond checklist-style questioning to develop meaningful conversations that foster honesty and strengthen therapeutic alliance.
- Differentiate between passive ideation, active ideation, intent, and plan to guide appropriate interventions.
- Develop collaborative safety plans that address immediate risk and support ongoing care.
- Document risk assessments and clinical decisions clearly and ethically, while maintaining professional standards.
