Hi Everyone!

Don't forget: tomorrow we meet in room 3620. We have switched classrooms with another class which is bigger and needs more room.

I thought you might find this article interesting after our discussion about cell phone use and addiction. It's called

Cell phones slowing down service in restaurants. Wait times have doubled because customers are too busy with their screens

Apparently customers take time asking their waiters about their wifi service in the restaurant. That's part of customer service these days!

Yes, cell phones are affecting our lives in all sorts of ways!

Enjoy!

Hi LINC 7 students!

I have been thinking about our discussion about willpower vs. addiction.

Here's an interesting article from the online version of Psychology Today, a popular magazine/ website that deals with issues of psychology. The article is titled "Does Willpower Play a Role in Addiction Recovery?"

Here's the opening paragraph: "By now, the research is clear: Addiction is a chronic brain disease, not a matter of willpower. This means that, contrary to old stereotypes, people who become addicted to drugs or alcohol are not weak, immoral or tragically flawed."

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/where-science-meets-the-steps/201211/does-willpower-play-role-in-addiction-recovery


For another point of view, here's Kelly McGonigol, the author of a book called The Willpower Instinct. She talks about how willpower can help us to get what we want in life ("your biggest goals and your highest values"). Kelly divides willpower into three aspects: Won't Power; Will Power and Want Power.

The video is divided into sections where she discusses different questions. One of the most interesting answers is at seven minutes and thirty seconds (7:30), where Kelly talks about the importance of self-compassion.

At 11:35 in this video, Kelly discusses using willpower to overcome an addiction to technology. This answer is about two minutes long and worth watching!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzVoQkPswRk



NOTE: We may be changing classrooms next week. A full-time teacher needs a larger classroom for her larger class, so I want to help. I'll let you know if we are going to make a change.

Good work today on your role plays discussing internet addiction with a friend!

Here's a link to the Internet and Tech Addiction Anonymous (ITAA) website. You can read their 12 Steps and Principles for Internet & Technology Addiction Recovery.

"These twelve steps and principles are guidelines for members of Internet and Technology Addiction Anonymous to live by. We can recognize and overcome living issues by using the twelve steps and/or principles. If you choose to embrace these steps and principles into your life, it will get better, no matter what you are having a problem with." (from the website)

Note that the first step involves admitting that you have a problem with addiction.



Here's a link to the website describing the work of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). There is a good video in the upper right corner about AA called "Hope: Alcoholics Anonymous."



Finally, here's the link to the "wiki how" site on "How To Avoid Internet Addiction." This is what we did today in class as a listening activity.

Hello LINC 7 students! Please read the article and be prepared to discuss this issue in class tomorrow!

Here's a 5 minute video about a cyber addiction "detox" camp (Internet Rescue Camp) in Korea. This video is from the PBS new program Frontline.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnation/virtual-worlds/internet-addiction/internet-rescue-camp.html?play


Here's a 7 minute video about an internet addiction camp in China. In 2008, China was the first country in the world to declare internet addiction a clinical disorder -- and a significant threat to its teenagers. This is disturbing material, so please don't watch this video if you are easily upset.


Questions to consider:

1. Based on these two videos, how are the two camps different?
2. What specific methods of rehabilitation are used in each camp? Do you think they are effective? Why or why not?
3. Are parents making the right decision by putting their children in these camps? Why or why not?
4. Should we create these kinds of camps in Canada? Why or why not?

Happy Monday!

Today we were talking about the potential problem of family violence (as part of studying family law).

Here's a short video that shows how a counselor might discuss this topic with a woman:

http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/family-law-family-violence/

Notice that one of the questions is: "Has he ever hurt you physically?" The word "ever" in this question opens the discussion up to include the entire history of the woman's relationship with the man.

Family violence tends to start and continue in a repeated pattern. The pattern is a vicious cycle where the woman continually accepts the man's apology for his violent actions -- and so it happens again:

TRIGGER   -->    VIOLENCE   -->    REGRET  & APOLOGY   -->    TRIGGER #2  -->



Tomorrow, I'll give you a reading on internet (or cyber) addiction, which we'll discuss in class on Wednesday.

Here's a preview -- this video tells the story of a young man with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) who became addicted to online gaming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq-q3nlJ61Q

Questions to consider:

1. Do you know anyone who has suffered domestic abuse or family violence? What happened? Was the couple able to resolve the problem? How?

2. Do you know anyone who might be suffering from internet addiction? How much time do they spend online? What activities are they doing?

Today, we reviewed the answers to the questions on part 2 of the Family Law handout.

If you missed today's class, here are the questions for Part 3 (pages 10-15):

Questions on Family Law (Part 3, pp. 10-15)

1.             The purpose of _____________________________________ is to help with living expenses after separation.

2.             Spousal support is only paid for two years.      T     F

3.             You must apply for spousal support within two years after your divorce.    T    F

4.             If your spouse owes you spousal support and isn’t paying, you can go for help at the ___________________________________________________________________________________.

5.             The general rule is that all _____________________________________________ and all ____________________________________ are divided equally between the two partners.

6.             Family property includes (give 3 examples): _______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________.

7.             Some things are not included as family property, such as (give 2 examples): __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

8.             A guardian who wants to relocate with a child must give _________________________ notice to any other guardian and to people who have contact with the child.

9.             ___________________________________________________ is a provincial program where the government provides free sessions to help separated parents adjust to change and keep their children out of the middle of _____________________ between adults.

10.         What are three types of violence that occur within families:

__________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

11.         If you’re at risk of family violence, you may need to get a _________________________ _______________________ from the court. It will protect you and your children from violence carried out by another family member. It can stop a family member who is violent from (use 2 gerunds) _______________________________________________ and ________________________________________________________________________________.

12.         If there’s a history of family violence, you may be able to get the help of a _____________________________________ lawyer from Legal Services Society.

13.         The video series titled “___________________________________________________________” can help newcomers understand how Canadian law defines family violence.

14.         If your spouse sponsored you to come to Canada and you are now a permanent resident, you can’t stay in Canada after separation.       T      F

15.         If you’re not a permanent resident and you separate, you should contact an immigration lawyer immediately.     T      F

16.         Couples who cannot reach an agreement may have to go to _____________________, but this process should help you avoid a _________________________.

17.         If you require a temporary solution for parenting arrangements, child and spousal support and who lives in the family home, you can apply to the court for an _______________________________________________, which is for a limited time.

18.         If you do go to trial, a ____________________________ decides the issues you can’t agree on. Both parents must abide by (follow) the court order.

19.         If you suspect a case of child abuse, you are required by law to contact the BC Ministry of _________________________________________________________________________. You can call the ____________________________________________________________, which is 310-1234 (no area code needed).

20.         A _____________________________________________ can remove a child from a home if he or she thinks the child is in danger.

21.         The law is to protect _______________________________. First, the judge must decide if the child needs __________________________________ – and then decide on the actions to be taken.

22.         What does “impartial” mean? _______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

23.         Who in the legal system is impartial? ______________________________________________

24.         Visit www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca      Under “Your FAQ” (Your Frequently Asked Questions), go to “Abuse and Family Violence”, then go to the question: “How long can I stay in a transition house?”  Read the answer. What is a “transition house”? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In addition, here's a link to a website that summarizes the changes to the Citizenship and Immigration Act.

What do you think of the changes that have come into effect?

Here's an interesting website where you can ask a Canadian lawyer a question!

I'm not sure how good the answers are, but it might be worth trying if you have a question about BC or Canadian law, including questions about Family Law (it's the third tab at the top).

This website appears to be secure and highly rated by the Better Business Bureau.