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    The ADHD reWired Podcast with Alex Basche, LMFT 07/25/2024

    Episode 541: Are you addicted to your screen?                 

    “In episode 541 host Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Alex Bache about digital addiction and its impact on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and OCD, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The discussion covers identifying behavioral addictions, the role of dopamine in addiction, and interventions like motivational interviewing and harm reduction. They also explore the balance between gaming for social connection and potential addiction, offering strategies for parents and individuals.”

    Conquering Digital Addiction in Kids: Insights from LMFT Alex Basche | National Parents Organization 02/29/2024

                             

    “In this enlightening conversation, Chris from the National Parents Organization sits down with Alex Basche, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the Bay Area, California, who specializes in combating digital addiction among children and teenagers. With a wealth of experience, including appearances on CBS News and contributions to various podcasts and conferences, Alex shares his journey into the realm of digital addiction therapy. He discusses the alarming similarities between the brains of those addicted to substances and those suffering from internet gaming disorders, highlighting the profound impact on kids’ and teenagers’ lives.”

    Healthy Screen Habits Podcast Interview 11/08/2023

    S8 Episode 9: Can I Be Addicted To Video Games? // Alex Basche


    “In this episode we discuss how to bridge online gaming with offline tabletop games as a way to ease kids into in person socializing, the concept of Game Transfer Phenomena (a condition in which gamers can experience auditory and visual hallucinations) and much more.”

     About The Show

     Healthy Screen Habits has become a resource for many navigating their digital parenting journey. Each 30 minute episode of the Healthy Screen Habits Podcast provides advice from experts, teens and regular folks as well as a healthy screen habit to try out in your own home. 

    Parenting is hard, technology can make it tricky. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play or most other podcasting platforms.

    Outside The Screen Podcast Interview 8/20/2023

    Episode 9: Sleep, Procrastination & Self-compassion, Alex Basche interview 

     “For this show we were delighted that Alex Basche reached out to us and offered to have a chat about Digital Detective Burnout – he has some really helpful tips for parents and carers who are fed up with trying to keep a step ahead.”

    A Panel Interview on Mental Health with Women in Tech 6/6/2023

    Empowering Women in Tech Through Mental Health

    CBS News Reports on my Digital Addiction Treatment Program

    Research & Conference Lectures

    2023 International Conference on Behavioral Addictions (Incheon, South Korea)

    BASCHE, A., & ORTIZ DE GORTARI, A. B. (2023). The Impact of Game Transfer Phenomena on cravings in IGD-ADHD adolescents. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 12.

    Research & Conference Lectures

    2022 International Conference on Behavioral Addictions (Nottingham, UK)

    Ortiz de Gortari A. B., Basche A. (2022). Proposed methodology for assessing game transfer phenomena in clinical contexts. J. Behav. Addict. 11:235.

     

    Research & Conference Lectures

    2021 British Psychological Society’s Cyberpsychology Conference (Virtual)

    Basche, A., & Ortiz de Gortari, A. B. (2021). Benefits of assessing Game Transfer Phenomena in clinical practice.Game Transfer Phenomena: An Emerging Field of Study into the Impact of Digital Imagery and Simulations.  

    Research & Conference Lectures

    29th Annual European Conference 2021 (Virtual)

    Ortiz de Gortari A. B., Basche A. (2021). Pain and gain of auditory intrusions with video game content: Game transfer phenomena in clinical cases. Eur. Psychiatry 64 S642–S642. 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1705

     

    Topics Include: San Francisco Bay Area Gaming Addiction, Digital Wellness, Pornography Addiction, Substance Abuse, ADHD, Social Phobia/Anxiety, OCD, Parent Guidance & more

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