Evidence-Based Research

Dive deep into this peer-reviewed study that investigates the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), pornography consumption, and age of exposure to pornography. 

Practical Clinical Insights

Learn actionable frameworks to assess, discuss, and address these sensitive topics in your counseling practice. Gain confidence in conversations that matter most to your clients' recovery.

CE Credits

This course is not currently accredited for CEU's for counselors. It is built for the accreditation process through the NBCC.

About This Course

As a licensed counselor, you know that understanding the root causes of your clients' struggles is essential to effective treatment. This course bridges the gap between research and practice by exploring the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and pornography consumption. You'll discover how trauma, attachment issues, and emotional dysregulation create a vulnerability to unwanted behavioral patterns, and gain practical tools to integrate this knowledge into your sessions. Whether your clients are struggling with compulsive behaviors, relationship issues, or processing past trauma, this course equips you with the evidence-based framework to support their healing. Don't let knowledge gaps limit your ability to help. Enroll today and become the expert your clients need.

Course Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to: Describe the concept of adverse childhood experiences and their relevance to mental health and behavioral outcomes. Identify findings from current research examining the relationship between ACEs and pornography use. Differentiate correlational findings from causal conclusions when interpreting research concerning ACEs and pornography use. Identify potential clinical considerations for assessing pornography use within the context of a client's developmental and trauma history. Apply research findings to the clinical conceptualization of a hypothetical counseling case involving ACEs and pornography use.

About the Course Creator

This course was developed by Dr. Branden Henry, an LPC-S with a PhD. in Counselor Education and Supervision. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world counseling practice. With years of experience in private practice, residential, and IOP settings, as well as years of teaching in CACREP institutions, he understands the unique challenges licensed counselors face when addressing sensitive topics with clients. Passionate about evidence-based education, Dr. Henry designed this course to provide you with the most current research while offering practical, immediately applicable strategies. The goal is simple: empower you to serve your clients with confidence, competence, and compassion.

What You'll Learn

8 Chapters · 16 Lessons

    1. Welcome Free preview
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      Course Instructions

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      Course Description

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      Learning Objectives

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      Slides for videos

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      Module 1 Video

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      Video Link: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

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      Module 2 Video - The research

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      The Correlation of Adverse Childhood Experiences and The Correlation of AdverseJournal Article: Childhood Experiences and Pornography Consumption Among Males Pornography Consumption Among Males

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      Module 3 Video - Treatment

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      Case Study Video - Daniel

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      Case Study Description

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      Case Study Application Questionnaire

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      Knowledge Verification: Understanding ACEs and Pornography Consumption

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      Course Evaluation

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