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Social Pressures and Substance Use Awareness for Tweens (Ages 11-13 only)

Join us for a fun interactive game on navigating social pressures and substance use.

Topics:
• Peer pressure
• How to make healthy choices
• How to say no
• Peer pressure
• Knowing your reactions when under peer pressure

This session is for tweens only: aged 11-13

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Many of you are familiar with my son's story of gaming addiction, as told by me in my speaking, webinars, and my books. Podcaster and recovered gambling addict, Brian Hatch recently interviewed my son, Jake, on his own, so he could share his journey through gaming addiction and recovery. Jake discusses what led him down the rabbit hole, how he struggled to overcome his compulsion, the support he received, and how he now manages his life, as well as his relationship with the internet, as a gaming sober young man.

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age, 2.0

Presenter: Dr. Brett Abarbanel, Director of Research, UNLV International Gaming Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Talk Abstract

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BOARDGAME FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION

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Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age, 2.0

Presenter: Dr. David Zendle, Department of Computer Sciences, University of York (UK)

Talk Abstract:

Loot boxes are items in video games that may be bought for real-world money, but which contain randomized contents. Over the past three years, a nascent literature has emerged which attempts to model the impact of this phenomenon on society. Dr. Zendle's lab has been at the heart of this evidence-generation process.

Join Elaine Uskoski as she speaks about Online Gaming

For many, video gaming can be a welcomed respite from the stresses of every day life, and gives gamers a sense of accomplishment through in-game achievements. However, excessive escapism through gaming carries some serious consequences in the real world, including potentially damaging effects on one’s mental health and real-life relationships. Fortunately, strategies and treatment are available.

This webinar will address issues including:

The YMCA-Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) is looking for Canadian youth 18-26 years old to take part in a focus group on gaming and gambling.

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age, 2.0

Presenter: Dr. David Zendle, Department of Computer Sciences, University of York (UK)

Talk Abstract:

Loot boxes are items in video games that may be bought for real-world money, but which contain randomized contents. Over the past three years, a nascent literature has emerged which attempts to model the impact of this phenomenon on society. Dr. Zendle's lab has been at the heart of this evidence-generation process.

This interactive workshop series (12 hrs.) offers a theoretical, practical and evidence-based introduction to Congruence Couple Therapy (CCT). CCT is a humanistic, systemic, trauma-informed model that utilizes the couple relationship as a resource to create significant clinical outcomes for addiction and mental health. It offers a conceptual shift away from focusing solely on the individual and symptom reduction to address the complex and relational issues that often underlie gambling and addictive disorders.

Thursday, March 11, 2021

7-8:30 PM EST

What’s so appealing about gaming, and what makes it so addictive? How can
parents tell the difference between healthy recreational gaming and problematic gaming? How can parents talk to their children about their gaming habits?

Join psychotherapist Nadja Streiter, who specializes in treating adolescents and adults who struggle with video game addiction, in a discussion on how to notice the risk, set boundaries and how to prevent gaming from becoming problematic.

Everyone welcome!

Millions of young people love to play video games, and for a good reason, they area lot of fun. But there can also be risks, and too much gaming has been linked to depression, poor academic performance, and dropouts.

Join international speaker and the founder of Game Quitters, Cam Adair as he shares his personal journey of overcoming his addiction to the gaming world and offers key insights he’s learned along the way to create and remain in balance.

Everyone is welcome.

What’s so appealing about gaming, and what makes it so addictive? How can
parents tell the difference between healthy recreational gaming and problematic gaming? How can parents talk to their children about their gaming habits?

Join psychotherapist Nadja Streiter, who specializes in treating adolescents and adults who struggle with video game addiction, in a discussion on how to notice the risk, set boundaries and how to prevent gaming from becoming problematic.

Everyone welcome!

Are video games like Candy Crush gambling? How do video games promote gambling among youth? What is a Freemium Model game?

All these questions and more will be discussed in this free webinar being conducted by the YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program.

Game-Bling is an interactive webinar designed for service providers and parents of youth, during which we will explore the dangers of the blurred lines between gaming and gambling and provide tools to understand and support youth.

A report titled Gambling and Gaming During COVID-19: Prevalence, Implications and Strategies to Stay Safe provides an overview of the impacts of COVID-19 on the gambling and video gaming sectors.

The report shows more individuals are participating in online gambling despite the closure of physical gambling spaces. It also shows an increase in the amount of time spent and the number of people playing video games.

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program at the YMCA of Greater Toronto is hiring a Bilingual Youth Outreach Specialist to work in the Greater Toronto area. This position is a full-time, salaried position. Applications will be accepted until September 7th, 2020. 

For more information and to apply, please go to: https://ymcagta.org/join-our-t...specialist-bilingual

The global enforcement of social distancing measures that began earlier this year has eliminated many common sources of entertainment. How then have individuals been keeping themselves engaged during this time? This article outlines the increased participation in online gaming and gambling, how these opportunities have changed as a result of COVID-19 and how these activities have specifically impacted youth. The article also explores strategies to stay safe during this time.

Research in e-mental health is growing rapidly (Lal & Adair, 2014; Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2014, 2017), likely faster than its uptake in clinical settings. In light of this, there is a need for specific knowledge synthesis activities that can provide clear recommendations on how a specific technology can be effectively adopted and integrated into existing youth mental health services.

Pinewood Centre and Mental Health of Lakeridge Health are proud to host the following workshop

The New Social Anxiety: Managing the Impact of Social Media, Gaming and 24/7 Internet Access

Presenter: Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD

DATE: Friday April 24, 2020

TIME:  Registration 8:30am, Workshop 9:00am to 4:30pm

LOCATION: Ajax Convention Centre - 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax, ON L1Z 1C9

Are you a mental health & addiction service provider supporting clients with gambling, gaming or technology use concerns? If so, you may be interested in our one-day interactive and experiential mindfulness workshop taking place on March 8, 2019 in downtown Toronto. 

This workshop, hosted by [@mention:364839994991528021], will provide you with an introductory overview of mindfulness meditation, the practices, attitudes and concepts, along with how to incorporate them into your clinical practice.