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SUMMARY:Video Gaming Disorder: Signs\, Symptoms\, and Help (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Zachary Hansen\, EdD\, NCC\, LADC\, Associate Professor — Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School \nDate & Time: Virtual over Zoom on Thursday\, March 5th\, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST | 2 CEHs \nPrice: $60 ($30 per CEU) \nThis presentation is expected to be approved for 2 hours of clinical content \nDescription of Presentation: For many\, playing video games is an enjoyable and harmless pastime. For others\, gaming can become a problematic preoccupation. Increasing numbers of adolescents and adults are experiencing significant negative consequences as a result of excessive video gaming. Join educator and clinician Zachary Hansen\, EdD\, LADC\, NCC\, to learn about video gaming trends\, technology advances that increase addictive potential\, criteria for internet gaming disorder\, and treatment approaches for problem gaming. Dr. Hansen will also discuss the potential co-occurrence of problematic gaming with other behavioral health issues. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Understand the criteria for internet gaming disorder \n2. Identify trends in video gaming culture and technology that contribute to addictive behaviors \n3. Learn strategies for conceptualizing and treating video game addiction \nLevel: Basic | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: 2-25 \nAbout the Presenter: Dr. Hansen is a counselor educator specializing in addiction counseling and treatment of co-occurring disorders. His academic and research interests include: process addictions\, social media and video game disorders\, clinical intuition\, adolescent counseling\, and existential psychotherapy. Dr. Hansen currently serves as an Associate Professor for the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School. Previously\, he served as an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the Alcohol and Drug Studies Program at Minnesota State University\, Mankato. His clinical experience includes adult and adolescent addiction counseling in inpatient and outpatient settings\, and outpatient adult mental health counseling. Dr. Hansen is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and National Certified Counselor\, and enjoys presenting on a variety of topics at regional and national conferences. \nRegister Here
URL:https://macmh.org/event/video-gaming-disorder-signs-symptoms-and-help-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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SUMMARY:Pop-up: Sensory-Based Regulation Strategies for the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Alyssa Mason — occupational Therapist at M Health Fairview \nDate & Time: Virtual over Zoom on Monday\, March 23rd\, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST | 1 CEH \nPrice: Our Pay What You Can pricing is rooted in our commitment to equity\, accessibility\, and community care. We want everyone to feel welcome to join this popup training—no one should be excluded because of cost. \nContinuing Education: Pop-up trainings will receive a certificate of attendance\, for official CE approval attendees will need to submit to their board directly. \nDescription of Presentation: \nAmidst acute stress\, trauma and uncertainty this training aims to provide useful information and strategies to increase regulation for students in the classroom. A brief overview of the impacts of these situations on sensory processing will be provided as well as functional strategies that can be implemented immediately. The training will be focused on strategies that can be used in group settings but they may also benefit individuals\, families or other service providers and caregivers. \nThree Learning Objectives: \n1. Attendees will understand a high level overview of the 8 sensory systems\n2. Attendees will feel confident identifying at least 2 signs of dysregulation in a\ngroup setting\n3. Attendees will be able to implement at least 3 sensory based strategies to\nincrease sensory regulation in a group setting \nTime permitting\, we will open space for participants’ questions.\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Alyssa Mason — occupational Therapist at M Health Fairview \nAlyssa Mason is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children. She received her undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus on child development and a master’s degree in occupational therapy with certificates in equity and diversity\, and disability and policy. Alyssa has experience working as an early childhood educator\, and a Children’s Mental Health Targeted Case Manager before starting work as a pediatric occupational therapist across multiple settings including schools\, inpatient hospitals and outpatient clinics. She completed 2 years as a fellow with MNLEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) which consisted of interdisciplinary leadership\, policy and advocacy training. \nRegister Here
URL:https://macmh.org/event/pop-up-march/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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SUMMARY:No First Thursday Training in May
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URL:https://macmh.org/event/no-first-thursday-training-in-may/
CATEGORIES:Training Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T170000
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SUMMARY:No First Thursday or Pop-up Webinar in April - Join us at our Conference April 26-28
DESCRIPTION:30th Annual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference (VIRTUAL)\nApril 26–28\, 2026 \nRegister Here
URL:https://macmh.org/event/macmhcon/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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