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dTEC® Specializes in the Treatment & Education of Digital Media Overuse

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Digital Media Overuse (DMO) commonly known as “gaming, Internet or technology addiction” interferes in academic and workplace success, leads to sleep problems, increases social isolation, and negatively effects physical and mental health. Contact us today to find out how we can help.

Our Approach: FITS-IA ^®

FAMILY engagement
INTEGRATED TREATMENT
connection
for treating
INTERNET ADDICTION

Our Approach: FITS-IA® is a systemic treatment approach that provides education and clinical support to both the individual and the family struggling with DMO to eliminate the negative impacts of digital media use, improve family relationships, teach effective emotional regulation and self-care skills and support interpersonal relationships through face-to-face social connections and community engagement.

FITS-IA® is a therapeutic approach that prioritizes FAMILY engagement incorporates INTEGRATED TREATMENT provided by a collaborative treatment team, and facilitates face-to-face SOCIAL connections, recovery, and community relationships for treating INTERNET ADDICTION and support recovery and long term change for individuals and families. See more

No-Cost Digital Media Overuse Weekly Support Groups

The Problematic Internet Technology Facilitated (PITF) Support Group is led by a facilitator who is knowledgeable in digital media issues. Group members receive education, strategies, and resources related to digital media overuse and are encouraged to engage in discussion about their challenges and successes in sobriety. The primary goal of this support group is to cultivate a balanced lifestyle.

The Premier Clinician’s Handbook Addressing Digital Media Overuse in Children and Adolescents

Tracy Markle, founder, and co-director of dTEC® developed the Family engagement, Integrated Treatment, Social Connection for Internet Addiction FITS-IA®, approach and is a featured author, along with other experts from around the globe, in the book: Internet Addiction in Children and Adolescents; Risk Factors, Assessment & Treatment, where she shares the philosophy and interventions embodied in FITS-IA®. This is the first book to thoroughly examine how early and easy access to the Internet and digital media impacts children and adolescents.

“The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection.”

– JOHANN HARI

Natalie Worobel, MA, LPC, LMHC Individual & Family Therapist

Natalie is an individual and family therapist at dTEC® who is very passionate about helping people struggling with digital media overuse and addiction. This interest started early in Natalie’s life and has shaped her education and career choices. As an…

“Growing Up Wired = Growing Up Anxious” with DTEC’s Dr. Brett Kennedy at 4th Annual Stress & Anxiety Symposium Jan. 25-26th

“Growing Up Wired = Growing Up Anxious” with DTEC’s Dr. Brett Kennedy at 4th Annual Stress & Anxiety Symposium Jan. 25-26th “Growing Up Wired = Growing Up Anxious” with DTEC’s Dr. Brett Kennedy at 4th Annual Stress & Anxiety Symposium…

Don’t miss DTEC’s own Tracy Markle on the premiere of Digital Addiction on A&E TV on Tuesday, September 17th at 9PM EDT

This groundbreaking new special, uncovers the frightening world of digital addiction and the dramatic impact it has on those who battle it. Following Matthew, a video game addicted teen, and Gina, a social media addicted mother, this special highlights the…

Megan Reichstein, MA, LPC Individual and Family Therapist

Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and as a Colorado native, she has worked closely with our local community for years. Megan started supporting adolescents through her experience of being a teacher in the state of Colorado. She then graduated…

Gaming Disorder is Officially Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO)

The new revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) has been adopted by all members of WHO, which includes Gaming Disorder. ICD-11 will come into effect on January 1, 2022.The team at Digital Media Treatment…

We’re Celebrating Screen-Free Week, Are You?

It’s that time of the year again, folks! That’s right, Screen-Free Week will be from April 29 – May 5, 2019! What does it mean? On this designated week, we get to unplug, decompress and reconnect with the people we…

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Our Approach: FITS-IA ^®

No-Cost Digital Media Overuse Weekly Support Groups

The Premier Clinician’s Handbook Addressing Digital Media Overuse in Children and Adolescents

Natalie Worobel, MA, LPC, LMHC Individual & Family Therapist

“Growing Up Wired = Growing Up Anxious” with DTEC’s Dr. Brett Kennedy at 4th Annual Stress & Anxiety Symposium Jan. 25-26th

Don’t miss DTEC’s own Tracy Markle on the premiere of Digital Addiction on A&E TV on Tuesday, September 17th at 9PM EDT

Megan Reichstein, MA, LPC Individual and Family Therapist

Gaming Disorder is Officially Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO)

We’re Celebrating Screen-Free Week, Are You?

Our Approach: FITS-IA ®

No-Cost Digital Media Overuse Weekly Support Groups

The Premier Clinician’s Handbook Addressing Digital Media Overuse in Children and Adolescents

Our Approach: FITS-IA ^®