Eight Thursdays starting
20th Aug | 7-8pm
$50/session OR $360 for all 8Break the Spell
Reclaim Your Attention, Energy and Life in a Digital World
Do you ever find yourself...
• Picking up your phone without thinking?
• Losing an hour scrolling when you meant to check one message?
• Feeling mentally exhausted but unable to disconnect?
• Struggling to concentrate on work, hobbies or conversations?
• Constantly comparing yourself with others online?
You're not alone.
Our devices are designed to capture attention—but you can learn how to take it back.
Break the Spell is an 8-week small-group program that helps you understand why digital habits are so difficult to break and gives you practical tools to build healthier routines, stronger relationships and a greater sense of purpose beyond the screen.
Rather than simply telling you to "use your phone less," we'll help you understand the emotional, psychological and biological forces that drive digital habits, so you can create meaningful and lasting change.
What You'll Take Away
✓ Stop reaching for your phone automatically
✓ Feel more present in conversations
✓ Improve your sleep and energy
✓ Concentrate for longer
✓ Reduce comparison with others
✓ Enjoy time away from your devices without anxiety
✓ Replace mindless scrolling with activities that genuinely energize you
✓ Create digital habits that support—not control—your life
Is This Program Right for You?
This program is suitable if you:
✔ Feel distracted more often than you'd like
✔ Spend more time on your phone than intended
✔ Struggle to disconnect from work or social media
✔ Find it difficult to concentrate
✔ Want a healthier relationship with technology
✔ Feel mentally drained despite being constantly connected
✔ Want practical tools rather than simply more willpower
Program Details:
📅 Starts: Thursdays, 20 August 2026
🕒 Time: 7:00–8:00 pm
🔁 Duration: 8 weekly sessions
📍 Venue: The Counselling Place
💻 Format: In-person
👥 Group Size: 4–8 participants
💰 Fee: S$50/session or S$360 for all 8
📝 Registration closes: 3 days before the session (see below)
Groups are intentionally kept small (4–8 participants) to maximise participation and individual attention. If fewer than four participants enrol, we'll contact you to discuss alternative arrangements or the next available intake.
Why Small-Group Learning Works
Learning alongside others offers something that books, podcasts and individual learning cannot. Hearing different perspectives, sharing experiences and practising new skills together often leads to deeper understanding, greater confidence and lasting change.
Our groups are intentionally limited to 4–8 participants to create a safe, supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to participate, ask questions and receive individual attention from the facilitator.
Many participants also find that small-group programmes complement individual counselling by providing opportunities to apply new skills, learn from others and continue growing between therapy sessions.
Meet Your Facilitator
Program developed and facilitated by Zachariah Lail, Supervised Marriage & Family Therapist at The Counselling Place, with a special interest in technology use, family relationships, and helping people develop healthier digital habits.
Zachariah Lail
Zachariah talks about how phone usage can subtle impacts relationships.
Zachariah shares the spell social media casts on you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Many participants will be joining a group program for the first time. Sessions are professionally facilitated in a safe, supportive and confidential environment. There is no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with, and participation develops naturally as trust builds within the group.
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Yes. Group programs can complement individual counselling by providing opportunities to learn practical skills, gain new perspectives and apply what you're working on in therapy. If you're unsure whether the program is right for you, speak with your therapist or contact us to discuss your situation.
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We encourage participants to attend every session to gain the greatest benefit from the program. However, we understand that work, travel or unexpected commitments can occasionally arise. Each session is stand alone.
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No. The goal isn't to eliminate technology but to develop a healthier, more intentional relationship with it. You'll learn practical strategies that fit realistically into everyday life.
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Not at all. Many participants simply want better focus, healthier boundaries with technology, improved sleep or a better balance between their online and offline lives.
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No. This program is about understanding your digital habits and making sustainable changes—not following strict rules or completing a digital detox.
Program Outline
Session 1 (20th Aug): Why Can't I Stop?
Registration closes: 17th Aug
Discover why your brain keeps reaching for your phone—even when you don't want it to.
Understand the neuroscience behind digital habits and begin identifying your own emotional triggers.
Session 2 (27th Aug): Why Everyone Else Seems Happier Than Me
Registration closes: 24th Aug
Learn why social media quietly changes how we see ourselves and discover practical ways to rebuild confidence.
Session 3 (3rd Sep): Always Connected, Always Exhausted?
Registration closes: 31st Aug
Discover why being constantly connected leaves you feeling mentally exhausted and learn how to set healthy boundaries without guilt.
Session 4 (10th Sep): Why You're Tired Even After Sleeping
Registration closes: 6th Sep
Discover how your digital habits affect your sleep, energy and overall wellbeing, and learn practical routines to help your mind and body truly recharge.
Session 5 (17th Sep): Are Phones Quietly Damaging Our Relationships?
Registration closes: 12th Sep
Learn how constant phone use impacts connection with family, friends and partners, and develop simple habits to become more present in your relationships.
Session 6 (24th Sep): When Did We Forget How to Be Bored?
Registration closes: 21st Sep
Explore why silence and boredom have become so uncomfortable, and discover how embracing moments of stillness can improve focus, creativity and emotional wellbeing.
Session 7 (1st Oct): Getting Your Motivation Back
Registration closes: 28th Sep
Understand how constant digital consumption can drain motivation and purpose, and learn how to replace mindless scrolling with activities that bring genuine fulfilment.
Session 8 (8th Oct): Staying in Control When Old Habits Return
Registration closes: 5th Oct
Discover why digital habits often resurface during stressful periods, and learn practical strategies to maintain healthy boundaries, bounce back from setbacks, and build lasting digital wellbeing.
Places are limited to keep groups small and interactive. Reserve your place today.
Can't make these times? Contact us—we'd love to hear what days or times would work better for you.