The Technology Addiction Workbook: Information, Assessments, and Tools for Managing Life with a Behavioral Addiction (Coping with Behavioral Addictions) - Softcover

Leutenberg, Ester R A; Liptak, John J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570253692 ISBN 13: 9781570253690

Publisher: Whole Person Associates, 2023

Synopsis

The Technology Addiction Workbook provides helping professionals with cognitive and behavioral

assessments, tools, and exercises that can be utilized to treat the root psychological causes of technology

addiction. It is designed to help people identify and change unhealthy thoughts and behaviors that

may have led to technology addiction. The activities in this workbook can help participants identify the

triggers that can lead to the overuse of technology and teach them ways to overcome and manage those

triggers.

The Technology Addiction Workbook will help participants to achieve the following:

- Recognize that they are experiencing an addiction problem.

- Reflect upon the behaviors that are part of and arose from the addiction.

- Build self-esteem in positive capabilities outside the use of technology.

- Understand the triggers for preoccupation with various aspects of technology.

- Develop greater self-acceptance and the ability to change ineffective behaviors.

- Understand recurring patterns that indicate a technology addiction.

- Learn ways to live a new life without obsessing over technology.

The Technology Addiction Workbook is a practical tool for teachers, counselors, and helping professionals

in their work with people suffering from behavioral addictions. Depending on the role of the person

using this workbook and the specific group's or individual's needs, the modules can be used individually

or as part of an integrated curriculum. The facilitator can administer an activity with a group or

individual or use multiple assessments in a workshop.

About this title

About the Authors

Ester R.A. Leutenberg has worked in the mental health field for many years as a publisher, author, and advocate for those suffering from loss. She personally experienced a devastating loss when her son Mitchell, after struggling with a mental illness for eight years, died by suicide in 1986. Soon after, as a way of both healing and helping others, Ester co-founded Wellness Reproductions & Publishing with her daughter Kathy Khalsa and began developing therapeutic products that help facilitators help their clients.

John J. Liptak, EdD has many years of experience in providing counseling services to individuals and groups in a variety of settings including job training programs, correctional institutions, colleges, and universities. In addition, John has years of teaching experience as an adjunct professor at Radford University. John frequently conducts workshops on assessment-related topics. He has written three books on career-related topics. His books have been featured in numerous newspapers including The Washington Post, and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. His work has also been featured on MSNBC, CNN Radio, and on the PAX/ION television series, "Success without a College Degree."

Edition details

• Publisher: Whole Person Associates
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1570253692
• ISBN 13: 9781570253690
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 130