HELPING KIDS WHO GAME

A STEP BY STEP COURSE FOR PARENTS DEALING WITH GAMING BEHAVIORS & ADDICTION,

USING PRINCIPLES OF DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (DBT)

UNDERSTANDING GAMING

UNDERSTANDING & IDENTIFY THE BENEFITS & CONCERNS WITH GAMING

• Understanding Gaming Language

• Types of Games

• Gamer Profiles

• Benefits of Gaming

• Risks of Gaming

CONNECT & VALIDATE

LEARN HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR CHILDREN TO CREATE THE BASIS OF CHANGE

• Typical V.S. Atypical Gaming Behaviours

• Connecting with Your Gamer Child

• Validation Skills

CREATING CHANGE

LEARN HOW TO CREATE CHANGE AND MAINTAIN THE CHANGES

• Choosing the Right Games

• Setting Limits

• Creating Effective Envrionments

• Parental Controls

MANAGING CRISIS

LEARN WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS GET OUT OF HAND

• Detecting Addiction

• High Risk Behaviours

• A Few Words for Parents