SEEING THROUGH THE CRACKS

A True Story

One More Level: Video Gaming Addiction

An insightful talk for parents, students, and teachers/therapists

Book

Everyone knows the rules of growing up. Once you’re eighteen things become clearer, childhood problems melt away, and you’re ready to go out and conquer the world. You’re now an adult. You can look your parents in the eye as equals. …

Speaking

As a speaker, Elaine is driven to share her knowledge and personal experience. Whether speaking to educators, parents, or front-line workers in schools, mental health forums, or corporate wellness events, Elaine relates to her audience with passion and wisdom.

Holistic Health

Elaine Uskoski is a certified Iridologist, Thought Field Therapy practitioner and nutritional expert. Elaine has an extensive background in social services and over 17 years of clinical experience.

Elaine Uskoski in the Media

CBC Radio- Ontario Today with Rita Celli

The World Health Organization now says compulsive gaming qualifies as an addictive behaviour disorder. Your stories, with social worker Lisa Pont of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Are Playing Video Games Good for Children?

At times, it can feel like the entire population is addicted to playing video games. I must remind myself that although nine percent of the world are suffering with this addiction, ninety-one percent are playing for recreation and having no issues. As an author,...

Looking for Gifts Ideas Not Related to Video Gaming?

I am involved in an online social media group that helps support parents through some of the frustrations of living with their video gaming addicted child. These excessive gamers are mostly teenage boys and young men. Some families are still unsure as to how to broach...

Is Your Child Compliant or Defiant? Approaching Video Gaming Disorder as a Parent

I am often asked, by a parent, after delivering my talk, One More Level: Video Gaming Addiction, why I think my son was so compliant to my help through his gaming addiction. This is a valid question, as many parents report that they are afraid of their child or adult...