Workshop: Understanding Problematic Computer Use in Childhood and Youth

API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this  workshop to help participants understand and manage problematic/excessive computer use in children and youth

As children and youth increasingly engage with technology, it is essential to equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to guide and help them manage their activity in the cyber world responsibly and wisely. In this workshop, you will learn about the characteristics of problematic internet use and common online platforms and games that children use. The session focuses on practical steps for adult supervision and monitoring, drawing on real-world case studies

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Recognising the characteristics of problematic computer use
• Surveying the common types of online platforms and games children and youths use
• Appreciating why children and youths lose control over their use of phones and computers
• Adopting practical steps for supervision and monitoring of internet usage
• Participative learning from case studies

Who Should Attend

• Parents or caregivers concerned about their children’s computer (internet) use
• Teachers or educators interested in children’s internet safety and digital wellbeing
• Professionals working with children and youth aiming to promote healthy digital habits
• Anyone interested in learning practical strategies for managing excessive computer (internet) use in children and youth

About the Speakers

Dr. Matthew Lim
DClinPsy, DPhil (Psychiatry), BSocSc (Hons)

Matthew has worked in inpatient and outpatient psychology services in London and Singapore
and has over five years of experience supervising clinical psychology trainees. He serves as a
lecturer in clinical psychology at a local university and has successfully published several academic
papers in international peer-reviewed journals. He is a registered practitioner psychologist and
clinical supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society.

Mr. Lim Cheng Yong
MPsy (Clinical), MA (Pastoral Studies), BPsy (Hons), BSc, PGDip (Education)

Cheng Yong works as a clinical psychologist with a local hospital after serving as an educator in the
local education system for the past 30 years. In his clinical training, he worked with patients with
anxiety, depression, and those coping with grief from loss, amongst other mental health
conditions. His primary psychotherapy modalities are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Registration

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 28 September 2023

NOTE:

1. Your place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.
2. Payment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.
3. Please note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.
4. Please contact the organiser for more enquiries.