01/17/2026
Process addictions are under addressed and this is one of the worst.
UPDATED POST
We are excited to share an important update to this training.
Northern Lights Therapy has officially been approved as an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, which means this training now offers 3 NBCC hours for eligible clinicians.
Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Struggle of P**n Use in First Responders
- Clinician Training -
P**n use is rarely discussed openly within first responder culture, yet it appears in clinical work far more often than many providers expect. For some, it becomes a coping strategy tied to chronic stress, trauma exposure, emotional numbing, and disconnection within relationships.
This virtual training is designed specifically for mental health clinicians working with first responders, including law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, and other high-stress populations. The training provides a deeper clinical understanding of how problematic p**n use develops, how it presents in session, and how to address it directly and ethically without shame or avoidance.
This training covers:
• The neurobiology of p**n use and compulsion
• Why first responders are uniquely vulnerable
• The intersection of p**n use with trauma, attachment, and emotional regulation
• Clinical considerations for assessment and intervention
• How to have direct, effective clinical conversations that support accountability and healing
Full training objectives are available on the registration page of our website.
Details:
Monday, March 30
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST
Virtual training
$150
3 NBCC Hours
Registration closes March 27
Register here:
https://www.northernlightstherapyaz.com/event-details/behind-closed-doors-the-hidden-struggle-of-p**n-use-in-first-responders-1
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