Cyber Wellness Enrichment Programme December 2006
Cyber Wellness Enrichment Programme December 2006
Cyber Wellness Enrichment Programme (CWEP) is a programme specially designed by TOUCH Cyber Wellness & Sports to help youths who struggles with excessive computer gaming.
Grouped with adult mentors, the youths go through structural experiences, healthy alternate activities and comprehensive profiling packages like DISC and Multiple Intelligence.
The aim is to let them mingle with adult role models that they can look up to and help the participants build healthy self esteem by discovering their unique talents. This helps build their self confidence thus equipping them with the necessary skills to cope with the "real" world.
Over the five weeks participants went kayaking, fishing and trekking the hills of Pulau Ubin. It was a first time for many as they were constantly immersed in their "virtual" worlds. At the end of each session, the mentors also process with the youth valuable life lessons such as perseverance and patience.
 Participants trying their hand at fishing |
At the graduation ceremony each participant shared their feelings in the presence of their parents.
Q: How have these online habits changed after attending CWEP? How did the staff or mentors help you?
A: "After attending the sessions, my addiction on online games began to subside. I realized that I could actually do other activities as pastime which can benefit me. E.g. going out & socializing with friends."
A: "The mentors did a great job in helping me understand my problems. They helped me to take steps to resolve my problems. They were understanding and helped me see things from different points of view."
A: "Now, I am willingly to work with my mother to set limits on my gaming hours. I also realize that I need to put more priority in my studies as I would be taking O-levels this year."