Day 1: Thursday, November 19, 2009 Psychology of technology Introduction to the Psychology of Technology Utility and impact of computer technology Positive & alluring aspects of computers, Internet and online gaming Stressful aspects of technology Overwhelmed due to informational overload Undesirable features of the Internet Consequences of techno-stress Technology, sense of time and pace of life Co-evolution of speed, technology, community, humanity Technological myths: "Time is money!" Types of time Generational digital divide Styles, types, modalities, length, Synchronistic vs. A-synchronistic Multitasking and the generational digital divide Differences in social networking, media consumption, values, relationships to technology, work, authority Solutions: Dealing with techno-stress, digital divide, information overload etc. Application to Singapore Consequences of watching violence on videos, movies and online gaming Nature of addiction Introduction to addictions Types Diagnosis Addiction as a process Internet and Gaming Addiction: An Introduction Internet addiction: Is it a mental disorder? What is "healthy" or "normal"? Internet gaming: Scope of problem across the globe Computer games Types & Genre The dynamic of Player-Parent-$$ Progression and traps

Day 2: Friday, November 20, 2009 Warning Signs of Playing Internet Gaming Online Gaming Addiction main warning signs Behaviors to look for in assessing excessive usage Assessment and Causes of Internet Gaming Assessment of Internet Gaming Addiction Signs of gaming addiction in children Signs of gaming addiction in adults Internet gaming addiction – Self assessment Beard and Wolf's Criteria for Maladaptive Internet Use Self assessment of gambling addiction Internet Addiction Test reSTART Internet Addiction Recovery Program –Assessment Survey for youth Diagnosis of Internet or Gaming Addiction: Diagnostic Criteria for Internet Addiction for College (DC-IA-C) Causes of gaming addiction Cultural Familial Psychodynamic Socio-cultural Behavioral Bio-medical Typology-Subtypes Cyber-sex Addiction Cyber-Relations Addiction Net Compulsions Information Overload Computer Addiction Risks and Negative Effects of Internet Gaming Co-Morbidity The special risk at colleges and university campuses Negative effects of Internet gaming addition: Physical, Emotional, Work, School, Stalking, Bullying, Porn, Desensitization to violence, Predatory behavior Internet Addiction: History and Debate Terminology Alternative view: Phases in use of Internet Gambling and Internet addiction-Are they comparable? Treatment options for Internet Gaming Addiction What makes the Internet so addictive? Parents and Children: Most important arena Parents' Attitudes Observing and watching the children play online Understanding the child's experience and the allure of the games Cycles in parents in-effective behavior Self reflection What to avoid Literacy program for parents Children's developmental needs Ways for parents to approach their children Treatments and Interventions Behavioral Modification General principles Application to Internet gaming addiction Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) General principles Application to Internet gaming addiction 12 Step (AA) Model General principles Application to Internet gaming addiction Harm Reduction Model General principles Application to Internet gaming addiction Treatment Centers General principles Application to Internet gaming addiction Outward Bound General principles Application to Internet gaming addiction Online Gamers Support group General principles Application to Internet gaming addiction Cyber Wellness – Singapore's Approach Overview and Definition General Principles and program goals Interventions: CRuSH, etc Additional Treatment Options Self-Help Telehealth Focus on potential positive use of games & Educational games Balance: Online-Offline Fast-Slow-Stillness Internet-Innernet Application of the workshop to the Academy of Human Development Working with youth & working with parents Working with parents and children Working with the community and the schools * Schedule, sequence and timing of presentations may change as needed

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