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Dr Amanda Giordano
Dr Amanda Giordano
Dr Amanda Giordano is an associate professor at the University of Georgia specialising in addictions counselling. She is the sole author of a clinical reference book titled, A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions and co-author of a textbook titled, Addiction counseling: A practical approach.
Dr Giordano works to advance the counselling field with rigorous research and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She regularly teaches addictions counselling courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. In 2018, Dr Giordano was awarded the Addictions/Offender Educator Excellence Award from the International Association of Addictions & Offender Counselors.
Dr Giordano has experience as an editorial board member for several prominent counselling journals including the Journal of Addiction and Offender Counseling, Journal of Counseling and Development, and Counseling and Values. Additionally, she writes a blog for Psychology Today called Understanding Addiction and regularly presents on topics related to chemical and behavioral addictions.
Dr Amanda Giordano's Training & Resources
Understanding the Impact of Sexualised Images and How to Safeguard Pupils
- Available On Demand
This webinar will provide headteachers, senior leaders, governors, teachers and support staff with an analysis of the risks of children and young people being exposed to sexualised content – including an assessment of how prevalent the issue is and what can be done to reduce potential harms.
Realising, Recognising and Responding to Gaming Disorder | Secondary
- Available On Demand
This webinar will provide designated safeguarding leads, senior leaders and teachers with guidance and advice on recognising the positive and negative impact that gaming can have on children and young people, including ways to promote a responsible, safe and healthy relationship with playing online.
Realising, Recognising and Responding to Gaming Disorder | Primary
- Available On Demand
This webinar will provide designated safeguarding leads, senior leaders and teachers with guidance and advice on recognising the positive and negative impact that gaming can have on children and young people, including ways to promote a responsible, safe and healthy relationship with playing online.