This is a hybrid event. The event will be hosted at BCMD (10255 Old Columbia Rd., Columbia, MD, 21046) and broadcast online with a link provided upon purchase of admission.
Description:
While porn addiction is not formally recognized as a diagnosable condition, a growing number of people struggle with problematic porn use and describe experiences very similar to other types of addiction. This condition, often shrouded in secrecy and stigma, has proved to significantly affect the mental health and personal relationships of individuals who use it frequently. This workshop will address the signs and symptoms of pornography compulsion and addiction. In addition, workshop participants will gain an understanding as to how pornography affects the human brain and gain an understanding of both the causes and risk factors associated with pornography use and abuse. Various treatment methods for pornography addiction will also be explored and discussed.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of pornography compulsion and addiction.
2. Participants will gain an understanding as to how pornography affects the human brain.
3. Participants will gain an understanding of both the causes and risk factors associated with pornography use and abuse.
4. Participants will gain an understanding of various treatment methods for pornography addiction.
Speaker Bio:
Matthew Raeder is the Clinical Director at CentrePointe Counseling. Matt has 35 years of experience in individual and couples counseling, focusing on a variety of therapeutic issues, including childhood sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, and sexual addictions. He also leads workshops and training classes focusing on developing healthy relationships. He received his Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore.
Event Timeline:
9:30 – 9:45 Introductions and Overview
9:45 – 10:45 Identifying signs and symptoms of pornography compulsion and addiction
10:45 – 11:00 How pornography affects the human brain
11:00 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – 11:45 Causes and risk factors associated with pornography use and abuse
11:45 – 12:30 Exploring treatment methods
12:30 – 12:45 Q&A, Distribution of evaluations, and closing
