Play to Heal: Understanding and Treating Problematic Gaming While Using Games for Therapeutic Growth
Presented By: James Harrison, LPC, NCC, PhD Student
May 17, 2025: 9:00am-12:15pm
In-Person at 2220 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360
3 NBCC & Social Work Approved CE Credits
Ready to Enhance Your Therapeutic Skills?
Join us for a transformative continuing education (CE) course, Play to Heal: Understanding and Treating Problematic Gaming While Using Games for Therapeutic Growth. In this session, presented by James Harrison, LPC, NCC, and PhD student, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of problematic gaming behavior, the complexities of gaming addiction, and how to use games as powerful therapeutic tools in counseling.
This training will equip you with the practical knowledge and strategies needed to identify gaming-related issues, intervene effectively, and integrate gaming into your counseling sessions in a therapeutic and engaging way. Learn how therapeutic gaming can help clients with emotional regulation, problem-solving, and building social skills—all while fostering growth and healing in a safe, supportive environment. Join us for Play to Heal: Understanding and Treating Problematic Gaming While Using Games for Therapeutic Growth on May 17th!
Why Attend This Training?
Problematic gaming is an increasingly prevalent issue in today’s digital world, and it’s essential for mental health professionals to understand how to address it effectively. This training goes beyond just identifying gaming addiction—it empowers you with practical, evidence-based tools to help your clients overcome the psychological, emotional, and social challenges of excessive gaming.
By attending this training, you’ll:
*Gain a deep understanding of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and its impact on your clients’ lives.
*Learn how to incorporate gaming into therapy to engage clients in meaningful and healing ways.
*Enhance your ability to build stronger therapeutic relationships by addressing a topic that many clients may feel hesitant to discuss.
Whether you’re dealing with clients struggling with gaming addiction or looking to integrate innovative techniques into your practice, this training will provide you with the tools and confidence to navigate this complex issue effectively.
What You Will Learn
Define Problematic Gaming and Types of Games:
Identify the Diagnostic Criteria for Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD):
Understand the Psychological and Social Impacts of Excessive Gaming:
Learn Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies:
Incorporate Games into Therapy:
Join us in-person at our training facility at 2220 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA
Interactive lecture, including case discussions, practical exercises, and Q&A to ensure you gain actionable insights.
*Please note the training is located on the second floor of our Pineville office; please email us at info@beinspiredcc.com if you require any accommodations.
Cost of Training
Early Registration (Until 5/7/25): $75
Standard Registration: $85
Take advantage of our early bird pricing and register now to secure your spot at a discounted rate!
What’s Can You Expect?
In this dynamic and interactive training, you’ll dive into the complexities of problematic gaming and its impact on mental health. Expect engaging discussions, real-world case studies, and practical exercises designed to equip you with actionable skills. You’ll also learn how to use games—whether video games, board games, or tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs)—as therapeutic tools to foster engagement, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills.
About the Trainer
James Harrison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a strong background in addiction therapy, having worked in both Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and private practice settings. He is currently a PhD student in Counseling and Educational Psychology, researching the innovative use of gaming as a therapeutic modality, alongside other research interests such as the effects of late ADHD diagnosis in adults.
With years of experience helping individuals navigate addiction and mental health challenges, James combines his clinical expertise with his personal passion for gaming. As a lifelong gamer, he has a unique perspective on how video games can be leveraged in therapy to promote engagement, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills. James brings both professional experience and a personal understanding to the table, offering a well-rounded and insightful approach to treating gaming-related issues in mental health settings.
His research on integrating gaming into therapy sets him apart as a forward-thinking professional dedicated to finding creative, evidence-based approaches to mental health care. Whether it’s through gaming or other therapeutic interventions, James is passionate about empowering clients to overcome challenges and thrive.
Register now to secure your spot and gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools you need to support your clients in overcoming gaming addiction and fostering growth!
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your therapeutic practice and address one of today’s most pressing issues—problematic gaming. Whether you’re new to treating gaming addiction or looking to expand your skill set, this training will provide you with the tools to make a meaningful impact in your clients’ lives.
Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7517. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting is an approved agency for continuing education with the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.
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