Course Description:

The holiday season shall be upon us before we know it. For many, the holidays are the best of times; for many more, they are the worst of times. And for some, they are both as addictions of all kinds tend to take root and/or escalate. Two of those addictions are less acknowledged or, at least, less understood: compulsive stealing (especially shoplifting and employee theft) and compulsive shopping/spending. Of course, these and all kinds of addictions are present throughout the year, yet compulsive stealing (distinct and far more common than "kleptomania") and compulsive shopping/spending are not yet recognized as official disorders or addictions. Statistics report that at least 10% of American have shoplifted with some degree of regularity and that about half of this group (5%) shoplift with a frequency, duration and manner that would be described as addictive. Statistics also report that nearly 75% of American workers have engaged in some form of dishonesty in the workplace and that a high percentage of employee theft is repetitive and seemingly emotion-based rather than out of economic need and/or greed. Research and studies over the last 15-20 years suggest that shopping/spending can become addictive-compulsive for approximately 10% of Americans, yet many think that "shopping addiction" is a joke if not a badge to be worn proudly. Join in to learn more about how to diagnose and treat these disorders.

Course Link: 
http://www.corelearninginc.com

CE Value (credits): 6
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name:
Core Learning, Inc.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Appel
248-933-2673
sappel@corelearninginc.com

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