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Category: Addiction

Unplugged: Video Game Addiction and Setting Limits – July 18th

June 20, 2012

Adolescents and Youth may be particularly attracted to the Internet for a variety of reasons; developmental issues, social dynamics (family factors and peer interactions), and cultural components. This can pose some very challenging parenting dilemmas. The internet generation faces a…

Unplugged: Internet Addiction and Youth

May 18, 2012

The Internet has exploded to become a daily part of our lives. For the majority of individuals, the internet represents an incredible information tool and unquestionable opportunity for social connectedness, self-education, economic betterment, and freedom from shyness and paralyzing inhibitions.…

Evidence-Informed Treatment with Oppositional Defiant Youth

April 12, 2012

Overview: In this module participants explore a variety of evidence-based tools to support parents and family members of children and youth at risk. By applying a variety of modalities of intervention, such as cognitive behavioural treatments, multi-systemic therapy and brief…