Workshops & Short Courses

With the rapid growth of online gaming and social media platforms, excessive and unregulated use has become an increasing concern, particularly among adolescents and young adults. This workshop, “Reclaiming Control,” moves beyond the simple advice of “turn it off.” instead, it provides a deep dive into the neuroscience of digital dependency and offers practical, empathy-based strategies for management. This session is designed to equip participants; whether they are parents, educators, or individuals; to build awareness, understanding, and practical skills to help participants recognise unhealthy digital behaviours and develop healthier, more balanced relationships with technology. The session combines psychoeducation, self-reflection, group discussion, and practical strategies to support prevention, early intervention, and self-management of gaming and social media addiction.

Workshop Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the difference between healthy use, problematic use, and addiction related to gaming and social media
2. Identify psychological, emotional, behavioural, and social signs of digital addiction
3. Recognise the impact of excessive gaming and social media use on mental health, relationships, academics/work performance, and daily functioning
4. Understand why gaming and social media are addictive from a psychological and neurological perspective
5. Learn practical strategies to manage screen time, build self-control, and develop healthier digital habits

Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Hybrid
Venue: NACC, G-10-3A, Setia Walk, Puchong, Selangor
or
via ZOOM (for out of Klang Valley Participants)

Fees:
RM50 for NACC member who sign up full certification program package
RM70 (for members)
RM100 (for non-members)

NACC Contact Hours Awarded: 2 hours