Dynamic International Speaker

"Cam’s hopeful message transcends areas where people are facing adversity."
– Cara Yar Khan, UNICEF

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BBC
Forbes
VICE
TEDX

Featured Keynotes:

Each session is personalized to ensure your group receives learning outcomes that fit your themes and objectives.

Addiction to Recovery: A Gamer's Story

Type: Keynote with Q&A (60 minutes)

Audience: Students (Grades 8 and above)

Key Deliverables and Learning Outcomes:

  • How gaming and social media are designed to keep you hooked
  • Warning signs of problematic gaming and social media use
  • How to create and change habits
  • How to manage stress in healthy and productive ways
  • Alternative activities to gaming and social media

Invite Cam to Speak

"A very worthwhile experience for our students."
- Melissa Graham, Principal

Presented at TEDxBoulder. 350,000+ views.

"Treatment of pertinent concerns regarding adolescent mental health was approached in a respectful and engaging manner."
- Shawn Kasbergen, Scotch College

"This will help a lot of people."
- Thicey A. Flo, Student

Parent Masterclass: How Gaming and Social Media Are Designed to Keep Your Teenagers Hooked

Type: Keynote with Q&A (60-120 minutes)

Audience: Parents, Professionals, Teachers

Key Deliverables and Learning Outcomes:

  • How video games are designed to keep teenagers hooked
  • The four emotional needs gaming fulfills
  • How to assess at-risk teenagers (including a screening tool)
  • Effective communication to build rapport around gaming
  • The four key steps and other practical tips to recovery

Invite Cam to Speak

"Pragmatic strategies to navigate the difficulties associated with gaming."
- James Brown, Deputy Head of Senior School

"The tension in our house has lowered considerably."
- Maria, Mother

"An immense source of support for parents."
- Elaine Uskoski, Mother

Video Game Addiction Masterclass for Mental Health Professionals

Type: Keynote (60-120 minutes) or Workshop (4 hours)

Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Therapists, Clinicians

Key Deliverables and Learning Outcomes:

  • How video games are designed to keep people hooked
  • The four emotional needs gaming fulfills
  • How to assess at-risk gamers (including a screening tool)
  • Effective communication to build rapport around gaming
  • How the brain is impacted by gaming and social media
  • The four key steps and other practical tips to recovery

Invite Cam to Speak

"A masterclass in video game addiction."
- Dr. Huu Kim Le, Psychiatrist

"A leader in the field of gaming addiction long before its official recognition."
- Julie Hynes, NCPG

"Your knowledge will help providers improve their quality of care with their clients."
- Connor Stieferman, MCPGSA

"Innovative, compassionate, creative."
- Jerry Bauerkemper, NCCG

"This will help a lot of people."
- Thicey A. Flo, Student

Video Games: A Gateway to Gambling?

Type: Keynote with Q&A (60-120 minutes)

Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Therapists, Clinicians, Researchers

Key Deliverables and Learning Outcomes:

  • How games are designed to keep you spending money
  • Three trends that present a risk for problem gambling
  • How gaming and gambling are similar and how they differ
  • Three dark patterns deployed in video games
  • Four suggestions for gaming regulatory efforts

Invite Cam to Speak

"One of the BEST presentations I’ve attended."
- University Professor

"You made a big impact on many people who were fortunate enough to be present."
- Maureen Greeley, Evergreen Council

"Your knowledge will help providers improve their quality of care with their clients."
- Connor Stieferman, MCPGSA

"Extremely professional in his approach."
- Jessica Collison, SHRM

Previous Engagements:

2019:

1/17 Chiang Mai, Thailand
1/22 Calgary, AB
1/23 Calgary, AB
2/20 Adelaide, Australia
3/4 Brisbane, Australia
3/5 Brisbane, Australia
3/6 Brisbane, Australia
3/8 Raleigh, NC
3/11 London, UK
3/12 London, UK
3/13 Indianapolis IN
3/20 London, UK
3/21 London, UK
3/22 Newark, DE
3/26 Topeka, KS
3/27 Topeka, KS
3/28 Wichita, KS
4/26 Easthampton, MA
5/2 Westbrook, CT
5/3 Westbrook, CT
5/6 Charleston, WV
5/8 Chicago, IL
6/17 Yokohama, Japan
6/27 Chiang Mai, Thailand
7/17 Denver, CO
8/9 Albuquerque, NM
8/15 Chiang Mai, Thailand
9/10 Parsons, KS
9/25 Durant, OK
9/30 Calgary, Canada
11/21 Albany, NY

2018:

2/3: E-Mental Health Conference 2018 – Vancouver, BC
3/3: Amplified Soul Live – Los Angeles, CA
3/12: ACPA18 – Houston, TX
3/28: St Joseph’s College – Brisbane, AUS
5/1: Anglican Church Grammar School – Brisbane, AUS
5/6: McDonald International Academy – Toronto, ON
5/7: LifeSpeak – Toronto, ON
5/24: Permission to Think Freely – Calgary, AB
6/12: Spotlight 2018 – Anaheim, CA
6/21: Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse – Kansas City, MO
7/3: Summerland Camps – Santa Barbara, CA
7/11: San Diego Business Connectors – San Diego, CA
7/16: Summerland Camps – Santa Barbara, CA
8/1: E.P.I.C. Leadership Program – Iringa, Tanzania
8/30: The Cabin Treatment Facility – Chiang Mai, Thailand
9/27: The Cabin Treatment Facility – Chiang Mai, Thailand
10/17: Willumbilla State School – Willumbilla, Australia
10/17: Surat State School – Surat, Australia
10/18: Roma State College – Roma, Australia
10/18: Maranoa Medical Centre – Roma, Australia
10/23: Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Conference – Mystic, CT
10/29: Kilvington Grammar School – Melbourne, Australia
11/6: Coomera Anglican College – Brisbane, Australia
11/7: City of Playford, Australia
11/13: Growing with Gratitude – Adelaide, Australia
11/17: FCM Conference, May Chidiac Foundation – Beirut, Lebanon
11/19: Notre Dame University – Beirut, Lebanon

2017:

3/1: Children’s Hospital Aid Society – Calgary, AB
4/25: Focus on the Future (Together) – Olympia, WA
6/1: Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling – Las Vegas, NV
10/14: East Meets West – San Francisco, CA
10/23: Poway United School District – San Diego, CA
10/24: High-Tech High Parents Night – San Diego, CA
10/31: Four Directions – Seattle, WA
11/1: Four Directions – Seattle, WA
11/4: Permission to Think Freely – Melbourne, AUS
11/9: Permission to Think Freely – Gold Coast, AUS
11/14: Permission to Think Freely – Sydney, AUS
11/18: Permission to Think Freely – Perth, AUS
11/30: Scotch College – Adelaide, AUS
12/1: Scotch College – Adelaide, AUS
12/2: Parent Night – Adelaide, AUS

2016:

4/20: Discovery 2016 – Toronto, ON
4/27: Union College – Lincoln, NB
5/5: Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling – Las Vegas, NV
10/22: Renew Youth Summit – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania