Course curriculum

  • 1

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    • Welcome To The Problematic Gaming Specialist Program!

    • The Course Schedule

    • Learning Objectives
  • 2

    Level 1 - Introduction to Video Games

    • A Quick Primer on Video Games and Gamers PPT Handout

    • A Primer on Video Games and Gamers

    • Knowledge Test: A Primer On Video Games and Gamers
  • 3

    Level 2 - The Ethos of Video Games and Video Gamers

    • What is a Video Game PPT Handout

    • What is a Video Game?

    • Social Experiences of Being a Gamer PPT Handout

    • The Social Experiences of Being a Gamer

    • Knowledge Test - Ethos of Video Games and Video Gamers
  • 4

    Level 3 - The Social Atmosphere of Video Gamers

    • The Psychology of VG Engagement PDF Handout

    • The Psychology of Video Game Engagement

    • Why Are So Many Gamers Toxic Online PDF Handout

    • Why Are So Many Gamers Toxic Online

    • Why Do Gamers Cheat PDF Handout

    • Why Do Gamers Cheat

    • Knowledge Test - The Social Atmosphere of Video Gamers
  • 5

    Level 4 - Problematic Gaming and Gaming Disorder

    • The Neuroscience of Problematic Gaming and Gaming Disorder PPT Handout

    • The Neuroscience of Problematic Gaming and Gaming Disorder

    • Knowledge Test - The Neuroscience of Problematic Gaming and Gaming Disorder
  • 6

    Level 5 - How Trauma and Problematic Gaming Interact Comorbidly

    • How Trauma and Problematic Gaming Interact Comorbidly PPT Handout

    • How Trauma and Problematic Gaming Interact Comorbidly

    • Knowledge Test - How Trauma and Problematic Gaming Interact Comorbidly
  • 7

    Level 6: Gaming as a Wellness and Prosocial Activity and PERMA

    • Gaming as a Wellness and Prosocial Activity and PERMA PPT Handout

    • Gaming as a Wellness and Prosocial Activity and PERMA

    • Knowledge Test: Gaming as a Wellness and Prosocial Activity and PERMA
  • 8

    Level 7: Treatment Considerations and Interventions of Video Gamers

    • Using Clinical EXP to Apply Theories to Common Issues in a Gamer’s Life PPT Handout

    • Using Clinical EXP to Apply Theories to Common Issues in a Gamer's Life

    • Knowledge Test: Using Clinical EXP as a Treatment

    • Behavioral Treatment Considerations PPT Handout

    • Behavioral Treatment Considerations

    • Knowledge Test: Behavioral Treatment Considerations

    • Crafting your best Clinical Approach: Using Family Systems Theory & Best Practices for Treating Problematic Gaming PPT Handout

    • Crafting your best Clinical Approach: Using Family Systems Theory & Best Practices for Treating Problematic Gaming

    • Knowledge Test: Crafting your best Clinical Approach: Using Family Systems Theory & Best Practices for Treating Problematic Gaming

    • Working With Video Gamers in Therapy Using Jungian Archetypes PPT Handout

    • Jungian Applications and Treatment Considerations

    • Knowledge Test: Jungian Applications and Treatment Considerations

    • The Mindful Approach to Problematic Gaming PPT Handout

    • The Mindful Approach to Problematic Gaming: How to Flow

    • Knowledge Test: The Mindful Approach to Problematic Gaming: How to Flow

  • 9

    Problematic Gaming Specialist Learning Objectives Check

    • Problematic Gaming Specialist CE Evaluation
  • 10

    Achievement Unlocked!

    • Demographic Information for the Website

    • Professional Picture Upload

    • Problematic Gaming Specialist Digital Button

    • It Is Hard To Say Goodbye - But We Don't Have To :)