CONTEXT
In today’s hyper-connected world, teens face a new kind of challenge: behavioural addictions. This interactive seminar, Unplug and Untangle: The Psychology of Addiction, tackles this issue head-on.
THE SHIFT
This one-hour session explores the nature and process of addiction, going beyond just substances like drugs and alcohol. Students will learn about the four psychological stages of addiction – experimentation, misuse, fixation, and dependency – and how they manifest in everyday activities like phone use, gaming, and even relationships. Recognising these stages empowers students to make critical choices based on their core values, not addictive tendencies. By the end, they’ll walk away with a personalized plan for approaching everyday habits in a healthy way.
TESTIMONIALS
“You’ve made me rethink my choices on alcohol and drugs. Without your help, alcohol use would have become a pattern. So yes, I really do want to thank you.”
Year 11 Student , NSW
“Thank you so much! It was a privilege to host Glen. His message came with great power and conviction. His ability to engage with young people was phenomenal – we really value his honesty, his humility and his ability to stir us into hope and action. Our young people are still commenting on him”
Educator, NSW
“Glen proved to be the pivotal part of our Year 11 Life Ready Program. Through personal unique and inspiring stories delivered with total commitment and sincerity he invites each student to open the door to their own potential . The seminar on addiction was both engaging and informative. Student gained valuable knowledge on the process of addiction and had their perspectives widened on what can be addictive.”
Educator, NSW
“Thanks for coming in and having that talk with us. I found it incredibly helpful. Whilst you where talking about everything I had so many moments where I realised stuff about me, mainly addictions, that I didn’t think was a problem.Thanks man. Your talk was really inspiring. I know for sure my mates and I found it incredibly interesting.”
Year 10 Student, NSW
