Understanding Behavioral Addictions among school children

Understand the concept of behavioral addictions and their impact on school children. This course aims to equip teachers, counsellors, and school administrators with the knowledge and tools to identify, understand, and address behavioural addictions among school children. It will cover various types of behavioral addictions, their causes, symptoms, and effective intervention strategies.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the concept of behavioural addictions and their impact on school kids.

• Identify different types of behavioural addictions commonly seen in children and adolescents.

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of behavioral addictions.

• Learn practical strategies for prevention and intervention.

• Develop skills to support students struggling with behavioral addictions.

Introduction to Behavioral Addictions

Understanding Behavioral Addictions

• Definition and overview

• Difference between behavioral addictions and substance addictions

Common Types of Behavioral Addictions in School Kids

• Internet and gaming addiction

• Social media addiction

• Gambling addiction

• Shopping addiction

• Food addiction

Causes of Behavioral Addictions

• Psychological factors

• Environmental factors

• Genetic predisposition

Module 2: Identifying Signs and Symptoms

• Changes in behavior and routine

• Decreased academic performance

• Social withdrawal

Physical and Emotional Symptoms

• Stress and anxiety

• Physical health issues (e.g., eye strain, sleep disturbances)

• Observational strategies

• Screening questionnaires

• Psychological assessments

Module 3: Impact of Behavioral Addictions

Academic Impact

• Decreased concentration and focus

• Lower grades and academic achievement

Social and Emotional Impact

• Strained relationships with peers and family

• Increased risk of depression and anxiety

Long-term Consequences

• Potential for lifelong addiction

• Impact on career and personal life

• Prevention Strategies

Creating Awareness

• Educating students about the risks

• Parental involvement and education

Promoting Healthy Alternatives

• Encouraging extracurricular activities

• Developing hobbies and interests

Building a Supportive School Environment

• Anti-addiction policies and programs

• Training teachers and staff

Intervention Techniques

Counseling and Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Family therapy

School-based Support Programs

• Peer support groups

• Mentorship programs

Collaboration with Parents and Guardians

• Effective communication strategies

• Setting boundaries and monitoring usage

Supporting Recovery

Developing Resilience

• Building self-esteem and confidence

• Stress management techniques

Ongoing Monitoring and Support

• Regular check-ins and follow-ups

• Adjusting intervention strategies as needed

  
  

Dheeraj Mehrotra, MS, MPhil, PhD (Education Management) honoris causa., a white and a yellow belt in SIX SIGMA, a Certified NLP Business Diploma holder, is an Educational Innovator, Author, with expertise in Six Sigma In Education, Academic Audits,  Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP),  Total Quality Management In Education, an Experiential Educator, a CBSE Resource towards School Assessment (SQAA), CCE, JIT,  Five S and KAIZEN.  He has authored over 100 books which are available via Amazon globally. A former Principal at De Indian Public School, New Delhi, (INDIA) with an ample teaching experience of over Two Decades, he is a certified Trainer for Quality Circles/ TQM in Education and QCI Standards for School Accreditation/ Six Sigma in Education. He has also been honoured with the President of India’s National Teacher Award in the year 2006 and the Best Science Teacher State Award (By the Ministry of Science and Technology, State of UP), Innovation in Education for his inception of Six Sigma In Education by Education Watch, New Delhi and Education World- Best Teacher Award, BOLT Learner Teacher Award by Air India, 'Innovation in Education Award 2016' by Higher Education Forum (HEF), Gujarat Chapter, among others. He has developed over 150 FREE EDUCATIONAL MOBILE Apps for the Google Play Store exclusively for Teachers, Students and Parents. This work has been recognized by the LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS & INDIA BOOK OF RECORDS as the only Indian to draw that feast. Dr Mehrotra is presently working as a PRINCIPAL at Kunwar's Global School, at Lucknow in India. His former workstations include Bishop Johnson School, Allahabad, Boys' High School, Allahabad, De Indian School, New Delhi and NPS International School, Guwahati.  He has conducted over 1000 workshops globally on “Excellence In Education” integrated with Total Quality Management and Six Sigma, Technology Integration in Education (TIE), Developing towards being ROCKSTAR TEACHERS, including Cyberspace, Cyber Security, Classroom Management, School Leadership & Management and Innovative teaching within classrooms via Mind Maps, NLP and Experiential Learning in Academics. He is an active TEDx speaker and can be viewed on the youtube TEDx channel. He can be visited at authordheerajmehrotraDOTcom