Providing training and education on treatment of internet, gaming, social media, and pornography overuse and “addiction”.

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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.

Watch Tracy Markle Help a Family Struggling with Social Media Addiction

Tracy Markle, digital media addiction expert and founder of Digital Media Treatment & Education Center, appeared on the premier episode of A&E’s “Digital Addiction” to help a woman and her family address her social media addiction.

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Our Approach: FITS-IA ®

FAMILY
INTEGRATED TREATMENT
connection
for treating
INTERNET ADDICTION

FITS-IA® is a systemic treatment approach that provides education and clinical support to those struggling with digital media overuse. FITS-IA works by creating a mindful approach to our online behaviors, improving family relationships, developing effective emotional regulation and self-care skills, and enhancing interpersonal relationships through face-to-face social connections and community engagement.

FITS-IA® is collaborative and prioritizes FAMILY engagement, INTEGRATED TREATMENT, and builds SOCIAL connections to support recovery and long term change for individuals and families from digital media overuse and INTERNET ADDICTION.. 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

Mitigating Risk of Digital Media Overuse at College

Mitigating the risk of digital media overuse at college is possible if you plan accordingly. Unfortunately, most adults overlook this detail when preparing students for the transition to college.
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Digital Media Overuse and the Transition to College

Digital media overuse and the transition to college are tough to navigate for those without self-management skills.
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Why In-Person Therapy is Better

Why in-person therapy is better for treatment of internet addiction or digital media overuse issues.
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The Modern Athlete and the Internet

The modern athlete is more likely to fact check their coach. They have notoriously short attention spans. They struggle with in-person communication. And their athletic focus is challenged at every turn. All of which can be directly attributed to the…
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How to improve focus in sports in the age of the Internet.

Improving focus in sports is one of a coach’s greatest challenges. Social media and video games haven’t made that any easier. This guide is full of helpful ideas for building a team culture that prioritizes healthy digital media use and…
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How does social media and gaming affect athletes’ performance?

Using social media or playing video games for just 30 minutes causes enough mental fatigue to impair athletic performance.
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