Speaking Information
Elaine Uskoski is an engaging & experienced respondent, keynote and panel speaker.
She has shared her personal journey and professional insights on video gaming addiction at local and international events. Recognized as an expert in the field, Elaine is frequently sought after by mainstream media, podcasts, conferences, and documentary filmmakers.
Since 2014, Elaine has been committed to raising awareness about video game addiction. She focuses on identifying its signs and symptoms, managing the disorder, and offering practical strategies to address compulsive behavior related to gaming and screen use.
Elaine’s expertise extends to therapy and coaching for those individuals (and families) to detox from video gaming and screen addiction. She recognizes that the recovery process requires time, dedication, and a strong commitment to change. Elaine is particularly passionate about empowering families with the knowledge and courage to make informed decisions for their children and loved ones.
Elaine is available to speak at educational conferences, TV interviews, documentaries, podcasts, and to deliver keynote speeches globally. Discussion topics center around video gaming, addiction behaviours, mental health, parenting and the digital space. Topics can be tailored to the speaking engagement.
Highlights
- Author of 2 books Seeing Through the Cracks and Cyber Sober; A Caregiver’s Guide to Video Gaming Addiction
- Coach for parents of video gaming addicted children
- Canada Clinical Partnership Specialist for Intenta Clinical Training for Gaming Disorders.
- Family Coach with Game Quitters
- Extensive Continuing Education on gaming disorders, mental health and family counselling
- Featured on numerous media outlets including Global News, CTV W5, CBC’s The National, McLeans Magazine, CBC Radio, The Wall Street Journal, CHCH Television and Rogers TV.
- Guest Panel participant at World Esports Summit in Busan, Korea.
- Interviewed and filmed for documentary films in;
- London, UK Positive Parenting. Confident Teens. How to (re) connect with your teen and boost their mental health. by WeSee Productions produced by Audacity Partners
- Ireland Hooked: How Addiction Hijacks Your Brain by Cable Rock Films, RTE.
- Winner of Silver 2025 Women Changing The World (WCW) Leadership Award for “Therapy & Counselling“
Please reach out to discuss having Elaine participate on your show, podcast, event, or panel.
Elaine Uskoski
Video Gaming Addiction Speaker, Author, Coach
Jake, Howard & Elaine
Finished with the video crew at CAMH. We were creating videos for an online course for front-line workers on Screen Addiction, using Video Gaming Disorder as the example.
I met Elaine at Mindfest 2020, a mental health conference presented by UofT’s Psychiatry Department. I thought I had a healthy relationship with technology, but after seeing Elaine’s presentation on Technology and Mental Health, I realized just how addicted I was to my smartphone. After following Elaine’s tips on how to limit screen time, I noticed immediate changes. My sleep has improved, and I have better focus. I feel more present, more purposeful, and more at peace. I have more time to focus on becoming a better version of myself. Thank you so much Elaine! I really appreciate you and your work.
Elaine’s heartfelt and compassionate way of sharing her story, while speaking opens a door that shines light on video gaming addiction. She is able to not only help other parents but invites a non-judgmental discussion with youths who may be struggling with this addiction.
I really enjoyed the Video Gaming Presentation. It was informative, educational but most all of honest. It opened my eyes to the danger of gaming and to recognize the signs before it’s too late. Thank you Elaine for sharing your story and educating parents.
I’m very glad I attended Elaine’s visit to Humberview. Her talk was informative, and I really appreciated her sharing her own account of the challenges she faced with her son’s video gaming addiction. This allowed the audience to relate, and help recognize some of the red flags of potential problems arising or existing. She also shared resources that can help families get the help they need.
I had the pleasure of learning from Elaine during a talk she did for our women’s networking group. The topic was Technology and Mental Health, which is so relevant for all of us. Her speaking style was very engaging and she presented all the information in a way that was not only easy to understand but also very thought-provoking. After hearing Elaine speak, I have personally changed some of my habits around cell-phone use and taking time away from social media which has been improving my sleep and my productivity. If you have the opportunity to listen to Elaine speak I highly recommend it! Thank you Elaine!
Elaine and Jake: Giving a talk on Mental Health & Technology as part of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign at Fiix Inc. in Toronto
In the fall of 2017 I met Elaine after attending her presentation at Mindfest at U of T. Her story provided new insight to the growing challenge of raising our children to become resilient and balanced adults. In this new post i-phone age, we are all finding our way to maintain meaningful connections and a healthy technological diet.
Elaine’s personal story as a parent navigating these challenging waters when faced with a situation of imbalance in her family was informative and realistic and hopeful.
Her story reminded me to not be scared to see through the cracks either as a parent or as a professional when a loved one is struggling to restore healthy relationships.
Elaine subsequently met with a small group of parents facing the challenges of an unhealthy overuse of technology and thanks to her non-judgemental manner and her compassion, these parents are now more confident in their innate ability to support the healthy development of their children and their families in this technological age.
Most importantly, Elaine models for ALL parents the value of voicing our joys and our struggles in order to gather knowledge and strength from each other in these challenging modern times.