Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 11, 2014

Three internationally recognized addiction and mental health experts will speak at conferences this fall that are co-hosted by Promises Treatment Centers and produced by the Ben Franklin Institute:

Dr. Pamela Peeke, senior science adviser for Elements Behavioral Health, will present new research in the areas of nutrition, addiction and epigenetics. Well explore ground-breaking research in a number of areas, including the trauma-food-addiction triad, how food, thoughts, behavior and environment can influence gene expression, and how toxic shame can fuel disordered eating, Dr. Peeke says. Well also look at ways to translate these concepts into holistic, integrative treatment plans.

Dr. Christine Courtois, national clinical trauma consultant for Elements Behavioral Health and Promises Malibu, will present information on complex developmental trauma and her sequenced, relationship-based treatment model for addressing it. The treatment of complex trauma is uniquely challenging, she says. Well look at how it results in a host of aftereffects, including spiritual challenges and addictions. Well review treatment strategies for the concurrent treatment of addictions and other aftereffects and explore how the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship impact both client and therapist.

Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, an international expert in sexual addiction and senior vice president of clinical development for Elements Behavioral Health, will look at the rapidly evolving world of digital technology and how online porn and virtual sexuality are affecting social engagement. With alarming frequency, were seeing addictive online sexual activity exacting a huge toll in terms of lost jobs and relationships, Weiss says. Well look at these issues and offer practical solutions for men and women struggling with sex and pornography addictions.

The agendas are as follows:

Young Adult Conference: Failure to Launch (Denver Sept. 18-20)

Dr. Pamela Peeke

Brain Matters: Mindfulness, Trauma and Process Addictions (Atlanta Oct. 9-12)

Dr. Pamela Peeke

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Elements Behavioral Health Experts to Speak at BFI Summits This Fall