What is Rethinkplay?
Gaming addiction is an ongoing problem for many families. For less than half the cost of one standard psychology consult, Rethinkplay provides you the tools to tackle these issues and take back control!
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Created by Psychologist, Luke Spagnolo (Ba. Psychology, Dip. Ed.), Rethinkplay is an easy step-by-step process you can do in the comfort of your own home - where it matters most. Providing great value at only $29 AUD - less than a 1/4 of a standard psychology consult.
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Included in your purchase is:
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Any future updates sent to you automatically
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Access to the Rethinkplay Parent Support Facebook Group
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Be provided any updated information and links to resources and relevant video content
What you will learn
Rethinkplay uses positive parenting techniques to increase internal motivation and accountability in your child. Each module will inform and provide reflection on a range of topics associated with gaming. If you want to jump right into making changes, you can head straight to module 12: the practical guide to decreasing gaming (and social media and internet use) behaviours.
Where the Rethinkplay framework has been used consistently and maintained, it has effectively supported families in fostering positive, long-lasting change
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1. Videogames - The overall picture
The great. The not so great. The really not so great.
2. Dopamine - Friend & foe
How this messenger works in the brains reward system.
3. Gaming - What it does to the brain
Developmental stages and what happens when you game.
4. Withdrawals
Common signs and symptoms.
5. Violence & aggression
When things get unpleasant with restrictions.
6. Threats of suicide
Real or manipulation? How best to respond.
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7. Gaming & Autism Spectrum Disorder
The positive and negative effects of gaming on ASD.
8. Motivation to change
You want me to what? Why should I?
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9. Observing my electronic use
How are you engaging with technology?
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10. Changing gaming through gaming
Solutions both analogue and digital.
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11. Considering a gaming detox
Could time and distance help with behaviour change?
12. Balancing gaming
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The RethinkPlay framework - the overall guide to reduce and balance gaming behaviours.
Bringing it all together!
The ground-breaking framework that empowers parents to guide their children in achieving a harmonious equilibrium between their online gaming activities and real-world responsibilities. With easy-to-follow instructions you will take away all the tools you need to move forward and take back control.
Alongside case studies, this module guides you through using expectations and privileges using negotiation to enable internal motivation. It will demonstrate how consistent action and working with your child, can turn around your family dynamics
for the better.
What people are saying
"My son is Autistic and this program was a god send for him. If you actually follow the steps and be consistent you will see results. Once we got really consistent (its so important!) everything snowballed."
Elyssa.S