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You are invited to join us at our monthly breakfast program:
Hi, Tech: An Introduction to Internet
Addiction Disorder
Presented by Ariel Axelrod, LMHC
Sponsored by Sarah Dougherty, PsyD, EdM, MS
Ariel Axelrod, MA, LMHC, maintains a private practice in Somerville, MA. She graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in Russian Area Studies and subsequently earned a master's degree in clinical psychology from William James College (MA).
This talk will discuss the emergent diagnosis of internet addiction disorder (IAD) as a means of understanding how technology use can initiate and exacerbate mental illness.
Learning Objectives:
On completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the emerging diagnosis of internet addiction disorder (IAD), including diagnostic criteria, comorbidities, and risk factors.
- Describe 3 proposed mechanisms of addiction specific to IAD.
- Identify 3 treatment strategies for IAD.
- Explain how socioeconomic status may indirectly affect the etiology of IAD.
This program is intended for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and graduate students. It will be presented at an intermediate level, meant for those with some prior knowledge of the subject matter. The presenters receive no commercial support and report no conflicts of interest regarding this presentation.
When: Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 9:00 – 10:30 am
Where: Saint Elizabeth University;
The Conference Room in St. Joseph’s Hall
2 Convent Rd.
Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: MCPA member zoom or in person with buffet breakfast $22
Non-member zoom or in person with buffet breakfast $29
Student zoom for free or in person with buffet breakfast $10
Breakfast will be from 9:00 – 9:30 providing a chance to network with colleagues and students. The presentation will follow from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. To receive CE credit, attendees must register and pay for CE credits prior to the start of the program.
Please register online by Monday, February 2nd at www.mcpanj.com. If you have questions or prefer not to register online, please contact Sarah Dougherty at Sarah@doughertypsyd.com or 973-539-6677.
Americans with Disabilities Act: This location is ADA accessible. For accommodations, please make requests at least 14 days prior to the event: Sarah Dougherty, at Sarah@doughertypsyd.com or 973-539-6677.
1.0 CE Credit Available
This program is co-sponsored by NJPA and the Morris County Psychological Association. NJPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NJPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The program is approved for 1.0 CE credit. The cost of a CE Certificate is $15 for NJPA members, and $25 for non-members.
Refunds will be granted (less administrative fees) for cancellations received at least 24 hours prior to event start time.