Porn, Smartphones and Love: Neurobiology of Addiction & How to Work with It Part 1

Addictions seem to be everywhere, and because of its key role in the neurobiology of addictive behaviours, dopamine has become the most talked-about neurotransmitter today.

In this series of workshops, psychotherapist Ana Lund and neuroscientist Dr. Mike Tranter will guide you through the fundamentals of the neurobiology of addiction, with a focus on behavioural addictions, in a unique blend of neuroscience and hands-on psychotherapy tools.

We will explore the neural circuitry involved in each of the three stages of addiction and look closely at the role of dopamine in mechanics of addiction. We will see how we can use that to inform our work with clients. We also will debunk several myths.

​​We will examine the commonalities and differences between substance addiction, behavioural addiction, and strong habits from a neurobiological perspective, and discuss how to leverage this knowledge in therapy.

We will focus particularly on pornography, smartphones and the sex…