Professional ACSA Workshops with Dr. Adams

Please note: This workshop is intended for licensed mental health professionals only. 

Adult children who grew up with a parent who had a sexual addiction (ACSAs) are left confused, ashamed, and mistrustful regarding the feelings and boundaries surrounding sex, love, and intimacy. ACSAs have not had their stories told in any significant way in the recovery or treatment literature. Their shame and struggle have often been wedged under various other umbrellas of identification and models of treatment. Based on the new book A Light in the Dark: The Hidden Legacy of Adult Children of Sex Addicts by Adams, Myer, and Vande Garde this workshop will outline the unique challenges, characteristics, roles, and best treatment and recovery practices.

Core to understanding ACSAs is identifying the intergenerational trauma transmitted through the legacy of carried sexual shame from the sexually addicted family system. This workshop will outline the three levels of sexual shame that ACSAs carry allowing clinicians a clearer understanding of the barriers to intimacy frequently reported by ACSAs. Additionally, data drawn from an ACSA survey delineating their experience growing up in their families will be featured throughout the workshop. Treatment options and a brief period for case discussion will be provided.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of identifying ACSAs in the best and most accurate treatment framework.
2. Identify ACSA characteristics.
3. Identify ACSA roles.
4. Understand how sexual shame emerges from sexually addicted families.
5. Identify the three levels of sexual shame.
6. Understand the general path of recovery for ACSAs as well as for each role.
7. Provide specific treatment options for ACSAs.

Training Schedule:

*ALL TIMES WILL BE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)*

8:30 AM –	10:00 AM	Class
10:00 AM –	10:15 AM	Break
10:30 AM –	12:00 PM	Class
12:00 PM –	1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 PM –	3:00 PM	Class
3:00 PM –	3:15 PM	Break
3:15 PM –	5:00 PM	Class

Breaks and lunch period do not count for Continuing Education (CE) Credit

*Breaks are at approximate times

Target Audience

Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Counselors, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Certified Addiction Counselors. Open to all IITAP members including Approved Applicants, Candidates, ASATs/CSATs, APTTs/CPTTs, and PSAPs.

Pricing**

$395.00  Early Bird Rate – Ending November 30, 2023

$425.00 Standard Registration – Starting December 1, 2023

Instructional Level: Intermediate

To Register: Please visit the IITAP Website to register/learn more about the workshop. All registration, payment, and scheduling is conducted through IITAP.