In 2001, Liz Woolley did not know that video gaming could take her son's life, but that is exactly what happened. Since then, she has dedicated her life to raising awareness and offering support to individuals and families impacted by the toxic dangers of online media. In this podcast, Karla and Liz discuss the toxic danger of online media and what parents can do to protect their children. Liz Woolley has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, 48 Hours, CBC Market Place, Fox Nation's Deep Dive, and NPR Radio and interviewed by numerous major print publications. Liz's career was in Information Technology for 30 years. She has four children and nine grandchildren. Her book with Shawn's story, "Your Son Did Not Die In Vain," is available on Amazon.com. The book "The Toxic Dangers of On-Line Media" will be available shortly on Amazon. #GamingAddiction #ToxicOnLineMedia #AddictionRecovery #AddictionTreatment #Addiction
Community raising their children with no TV, Internet, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhY0UBioTvA
The online-gamers 12 Step Support groups: www.olganon.org
Find a Professional to help with gaming and social media addiction in your area: https://www.olganon.org/professionals
101 + things to do beside the internet and games (Under 18): https://www.olganon.org/101-things-do-instead-playing-video-games-under-age-18
101 + things to do beside the internet and games (adults) https://www.olganon.org/forum/i-need-help-gamers-open-forum/101-things-do-instead-gaming
Watch this video on YouTube:https://youtu.be/56UT6eTXK8Q