The Technology Addiction Workbook: Information, Assessments, and Tools for Managing Life with a Behavioral Addiction - Ester R. A. Leutenberg

n nThe Technology Addiction Workbook provides helping professionals with cognitive and behavioraln nassessments, tools, and exercises that can be utilized to treat the root psychological causes of technologyn naddiction. It is designed to help people identify and change unhealthy thoughts and behaviors thatn nmay have led to technology addiction. The activities in this workbook can help participants identify then ntriggers that can lead to the overuse of technology and teach them ways to overcome and manage thosen ntriggers.n nThe Technology Addiction Workbook will help participants to achieve the following: n n- Recognize that they are experiencing an addiction problem.n n- Reflect upon the behaviors that are part of and arose from the addiction.n n- Build self-esteem in positive capabilities outside the use of technology.n n- Understand the triggers for preoccupation with various aspects of technology.n n- Develop greater self-acceptance and the ability to change ineffective behaviors.n n- Understand recurring patterns that indicate a technology addiction.n n- Learn ways to live a new life without obsessing over technology.n nThe Technology Addiction Workbook is a practical tool for teachers, counselors, and helping professionalsn nin their work with people suffering from behavioral addictions. Depending on the role of the personn nusing this workbook and the specific group's or individual's needs, the modules can be used individuallyn nor as part of an integrated curriculum. The facilitator can administer an activity with a group orn nindividual or use multiple assessments in a workshop.n