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The Toxic Dangers of Video Games

In 2001, Liz Woolley did not know that video gaming could take her son's life, but that is exactly what happened. After this horrifying tragedy, Liz, who was a member of numerous 12-Step organizations, started a 12-step fellowship for video game addicts (OLGA) followed by OLG-Anon, a group for family members, loved ones, and friends. Outreach, a community for those who inform and reach out to others, was formed later.i  During this interview, Liz shares some of the information she wrote in her book, "The Toxic Dangers of Video Games."  Every parent and grandparent should listen to this interview which includes ideas on how to protect your children from these dangers. Liz has been on the Dr. Phil Show, 48 Hours, CBC Market Place, Fox Nation's Deep Dive, and NPR Radio and has been interviewed by numerous major print publications. Liz's career was in Information Technology for 30 years. She has four children and nine grandchildren. The book, "The Toxic Dangers of Video Games," can be found on Amazon.com. The website for information on the 12-

12 Step Support groups: www.olganon.org

"Your Son Did Not Die In Vain": https://a.co/d/7hCpCBd

"The Toxic Dangers of Video Games.: Things you need to know about video games and the internet. (The Toxic Nature of Technologies)": https://a.co/d/cBkrK5C

20/20 episode on video gaming addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytte2C1rdiU.

 

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Using Reason in Your Life and Relationships

Using reason in your life and relationships will give you stability, understanding, the ability to resolve conflict, and the ability to make wise decisions. The opposite of reason is using emotional reactivity which is at the root of dysfunction and misunderstanding. Listen to this video based on Isaiah 1:18 which explains how if God reasons with us, we need to recognize the importance of doing it in our lives and relationships. #listening #conflictresolution #healthyrelationship #emotionalreactivity #dysfunctionalrelationship

 

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16 Tips for Dealing With Difficult People

It can be confusing and frustrating to deal with difficult people. In this presentation, Karla Downing provides 16 tips for dealing with them. Each has an accompanying Bible verse and practical points to help you apply them to your life and relationships. These are a sample of the practical tools based on biblical truth Karla teaches in her classes and books. These tools enable you to respond in a healthy and empowering way.     

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Should You Stop Guarding Your Heart in Your Relationship?

Should you stop guarding your heart in your relationship? It depends on why you are doing it and what the other person is doing. We guard our hearts to protect ourselves understandably, but it may no longer be necessary. You must know how to make that determination. If you don't, you can risk more hurt and damage to your heart. Watch this video to answer the question, "Should you stop guarding your heart in your relationship?"

 

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Christian Recovery Tools: Hindrances to Accepting Life on Life's Terms

Christian recovery tools include the topic of acceptance. Alcoholics Anonymous describes it as "accepting life on life's terms." This video looks at the specific hindrances to accepting life on life's terms enabling you to overcome them to reach acceptance. #ChristianRecovery #Acceptance #AcceptingLifeOnLifesTerms 

 

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How to Detach from Manipulative People

You must know how to detach from manipulative people because if you don't, they will succeed in disrupting your life by controlling you. It is impossible to change a manipulative person, so your only choice is to figure out how not to give in to them by learning how to detach.

 

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Video Gaming Killed My Son

In 2001, Liz Woolley did not know that video gaming could take her son's life, but that is exactly what happened. Hear her heart-wrenching story of how Shawn went from a normal happy boy to an isolated, depressed, and distraught young man without hope. After this horrifying tragedy, Liz, who was a member of numerous 12-Step organizations, started a 12-step fellowship for video game addicts (OLGA) followed by OLG-Anon, a group for family members, loved ones, and friends. Outreach, a community for those who inform and reach out to others was formed later. She has been 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 website for information on the 12-Step Program help for gamers and their families can be found at www.Olganon.org. #gamingaddiction #toxicvideogames #addictionrecover #addictiontreatment #addiction

 

12 Step Support groups: www.olganon.org

"Your Son Did Not Die In Vain": https://a.co/d/7hCpCBd

 

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What Detachment Is and Is Not

If you've got difficult, dysfunctional, and toxic people in your life, you need to know what detachment is and is not. Detaching in love will set you free so you are not affected by everything they do and don't do. Learn what it is and isn't by watching this life-changing video. #detachment #detachinlove #toxicrelationships #christianboundaries 

 

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Owning the Problem to Minimize Defensiveness

People get defensive when you confront them because they perceive it as an attack. It is helpful to communicate in ways that increase the chance they hear what you say. Owning the problem can minimize defensiveness. Watch this video to learn how to do that and why it works. #dysfunctionalrelationship #selfcare #dysfunctionalrelationship #defensiveness

 

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Do the Next Indicated Thing

Life can be overwhelming at times and it is even more overwhelming when you are dealing with dysfunctional family members. It is helpful to have a plan for when it is. One of the most helpful things to do is to handle one thing at a time by doing the next indicated thing. Watch this video to find out how to do that the next time you are dealing with more than you handle emotionally, relationally, physically, mentally, and financially. #selfcare #movingforward #copingskills 

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