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Parenting Support Group: Internet Addiction and Video Gaming
In an effort to better understand the growing phenomenon of Internet Addiction, I will beĀ holding a parenting group on the topic of setting limits for video game misuse. 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….Read more
Evidence-Informed Treatment with Oppositional Defiant Youth
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 solution-focused ideas (including discussion of the use of medication) to real-life cases, this module aims…Read more