Group Counseling

It’s becoming harder and harder to get kids to step away from their screens, and they are everywhere you look. From the moment your child wakes up, they’re reaching for their phone or tablet, scrolling non-stop through videos, games, or social media. This is something many younger people now call doomscrolling. In a lot of homes, even mealtimes have turned into moments of silence with everyone focused on their screens. Bedtime gets pushed back too because kids stay up scrolling late into the night. It’s natural to worry about the effects all this screen time is having on them. As a parent, maybe you’ve tried setting rules, but it just leads to arguments. Perhaps you’ve suggested other activities, but they don’t seem interested. It’s frustrating, and you just want your child to be happy and engaged with the world around them. That’s where DBT groups can help. These groups give kids tips they need to build better habits and help them break free from the scrolling cycle that eventually leads to internet addiction. For parents, such groups are a place where you can find hope and a way to help your child find a better balance in the digital world. Why Is It Called Doomscrolling? Doomscrolling isn’t just being online; this name comes from how a person gets caught up in the endless scroll, consuming content that’s often negative or anxiety-provoking. Whether they’re reading updates, watching TikTok videos, or jumping between apps, this kind of screen behavior can easily and quickly become an unhealthy habit. Kids struggle to put their devices down, even when they know it’s time to stop. It may seem harmless, but excessive screen time can seriously impact kids. Their brains are still developing, and they’re especially vulnerable to the addictive nature of apps and online [...]