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Psychology: Research and Review

Table 1 Training-program sessions to increase social skills and reduce addictive behaviors

From: The efficacy of a training program for social skills in reducing addictive Internet behaviors among Palestinian university students

Sessions

Strategies

1st session

Relationship building

Group introductions

Inform members about the process

Share expectations with the group

Determine personal aims related to the process

Determine rules for the group

Assessment and summary of session

2nd session

Internet use and social skills

Become aware of the Internet addictive behaviors

Observe negative aspects of long-term Internet use

Observe the correlation between excessive Internet use and lack of social skills

Use the Internet consciously

Assessment and summary of session

3rd session

Self-discipline

Learn strategies for self-control to deal with addictive behaviors

Apply these strategies

Determine functional aims

Assessment and summary of session

4th session

Effective problem-solving strategies

Learn problem-solving strategies to deal with psychological, social, and emotional problems to prevent addictive behaviors

Apply these strategies

Determine functional aims

Assessment and summary of session

5th session

Assertive training

Learn assertive techniques to deal with criticism, conflicts, and expressive self to prevent addictive behaviors

Apply these strategies

Determine functional aims

Assessment and summary of session

6th session

Communication skills

Concept of the importance of face to face communication in in social aspects

Gain skills in effective listening and dialog

Develop skills to communicate effectively with friends and teachers

Avoid social isolation and addictive behaviors

Assessment and summary of session

7th session

Effective use of time

Learn strategies for efficient use of time to prevent addictive behaviors

Apply these strategies

Determine functional aims

Assessment and summary of session

8th session

Assessment

Summary of sessions; reviewing experiences during the process

Members share assessment of personal development and group development during the process

Ensure positive emotions are felt at the end of the process

Final activity and appropriate finish to the group