(E.g. Excessive use of Internet or mobile devices for gaming or chatting)

• What problems can these impulsive behaviours cause over time?

Use the questions below as a guide for your sharing:

•What is one desire or habit in my life that I find difficult to resist or control? Be as specific as possible (e.g. cookies for Cookie Monster)

•Do I need help to manage my behaviour or am I able to handle it well?

•What kind of imbalance in my life would I have if I keep ‘eating the cookie’?

Use the questions below as a guide to ask clarifying questions:

•Why do you find it difficult to resist or control your desire or habit?

•How do you know when you have difficulties controlling that impulse?

•What do you think of, say or do, in the situation?

•Do those strategies work? Why or why not?

•What positive thoughts (e.g. thinking about your family values) can help you choose to be self-controlled and healthy?

•What are some/other negative consequences on yourself or others if you keep ‘eating the cookie’?

Use the questions below as a guide to generate ideas:

•How can my friend improve his/her strategies?

•What other strategies has my friend not tried before?

•What strengths can my friend tap on?

•What other healthy activities can my friend’s energies be channelled into?