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Alexithymia: Clinical and Forensic Implications

Presented By Jerrod Brown, PhD
Jerrod Brown, PhD

1 Hour | 1 CE

This on-demand professional training program on Alexithymia: Clinical and Forensic Implications is presented by Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.

Alexithymia is a multi-faceted construct that is characterized by chronic deficits in the processing of affective information. Individuals with alexithymia often struggle to identify, communicate, and think about feelings and emotions. For instance, a diminished ability to use one’s feelings to guide behavior appropriately in social environments is common among those with alexithymia. Other issues include deficits in emotional awareness and regulation, social attachment, and relating to others, and an increased likelihood of expressing emotional arousal through somatization (e.g., physical expression of psychological symptoms).

Alexithymia has been linked to an array of disorders (e.g., psychiatric, substance use, neurodevelopment, medical, neurological, and psychosomatic), risk-taking behaviors, maladaptive anger expression, poor emotional regulation, decreased treatment response, increased burden on caregivers and family members, and a number of social-emotional problems. Designed for professionals working in criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the definitions, causes, and consequences of alexithymia.

Intended Audience

This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals

Experience Level

This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.

CE / CPD Credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

Describe the warning signs, risk factors, and definitional features of alexithymia

Describe how alexithymia can affect experiences in mental health and criminal justice systems

Describe screening options for those with alexithymia

Describe appropriate techniques and approaches to manage and support alexithymia

Describe cutting-edge research and current gaps in knowledge of alexithymia

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Presented By

Jerrod Brown, PhD

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consu...

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