MODULE 4. Group Activities – For Youth Workers to Facilitate

1. Choose a Scenario: Think of a recent scenario where a young person shared something about their digital life with you (e.g., a post, a game, a conversation about online friends).
2. Initial Reaction: Jot down your immediate, gut-level reaction to the interaction. Did you feel judgmental? Concerned? Curious?
3. Apply Module Concepts: Now, consider the questions as a self-evaluation:

• Did I fall into the “parallel world” trap by dismissing their experience?
• Did I focus on limiting screen time or exploring the quality of their online connections?
• How can I reframe my reaction to be more empathetic and understanding?

4. Action Plan: Write down one specific thing you will do differently the next time a young person shares something similar with you.

• Paper
• Pen/pencil

1. Introduce the Concept: Start by discussing the idea of “digital clutter” and how it can affect focus, mood, and well-being. What distracts you from important activities?
2. App Audit: Have each young person spend 5-10 minutes reviewing the apps on their phone. Ask them to identify:

• Apps they rarely use.
• Apps that trigger negative emotions (e.g., comparison, anxiety).
• Apps that send excessive or unnecessary notifications.

3. Notification Management: Guide them through turning off non-essential notifications. If Apple, How would you like your notification delivery?

4. Action Steps: Have each young person commit to at least one of the following:

• Deleting 1-2 unused apps.
• Turning off at least 3 distracting notifications.
• Creating a folder to group less-used apps.

5. Share and Reflect: Have young people share what they decluttered and how they think it will affect their lives. Follow up in a future session to discuss their experiences.