Michael M. Crocker

Understanding Process Addictions - Coming This Spring!

Michael M. Crocker, MA, LCSW will be teaching a course on Process Addictions this Spring for the Gay and Lesbian Affirmative Psychotherapy Program which is a division of the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy in New York City. The course focuses on the assessment and treatment of process addictions which includes sexual compulsivity as well as other behavioral forms of addictive acting out. The dates and location are to be announced. You can register and find out about exact dates through the GLAP website at : www.glapnyc.org Look under "modules" and you'll find updates on the actual dates and location of the training module.

Exploring the Functions of Out of Control Sexual Behavior

Individuals presenting with driven, out of control sexual behavior may put their work, relationships and even their lives at risk. Working with these patients involves attending to the possible functions of these behaviors as they relate to patients' struggles with intimacy, attachment and sense of self. Clinical material will be presented that represents these issues and provides an opportunity to explore both the functions of the symptoms as well as treatment approaches. Additionally, ecological factors influencing these symptoms including advancements in technology and the use of the internet will be explored.

This presentation will be held on Long Island in February 2011 For the Nassau Chapter of the NYSSCSW. Please e-mail for more details. Michael Crocker, MA, LCSW will be co-presenting with Susan Malewicz, LCSW.