Adolescent Technology Use: Addiction, Culture, or Both?

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Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

How many times have you heard, “my child is always on their phone,” or get asked the question, “How can I make my child get off their phone?” when talking with parents about their teenager. Or how frequently does your teenage client check their phone before, during, and after session? Chances are, if you work with parents, adolescent, and/or children, you are inundated with thoughts and feelings towards technology use. This presentation will take a deep dive into what typical technology use among today’s teenagers is and the culture behind that use. We will identify when technology use crosses the line into addiction. And we will identify strategies to implement for teens with problematic technology and/or identify strategies to aid parents who have a teen on technology.

Faculty
Katie Salmons, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Clinical Supervisor, Primary Therapist
Asheville Academy

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH School of Social Work and the NCAHEC Program.

Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.

South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.



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Objectives

  • List and explain the 8 types of technology that is preferred by adolescents today.
  • Describe current trends in adolescent technology use.
  • Outline cultural differences between generations and/or in the parent/child relationship.
  • Distinguish what type of technology use is “normal” vs. a problem (an addiction).
  • Implement strategies to help adolescents and family members manage technology appropriately.

Contact

Gabriela Staley MEd, 704-512-6523

Sessions

Sep 22, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Katie Salmons LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Date(s)
Sep 22, 2023
Time
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Check-In Time
8:45 AM
Credit
0.30 - CEU
3.00 - Contact Hours
3.00 - NBCC Hours
3.00 - Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar
Details
Status
Closed
Date(s)
Sep 22, 2023
Time
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar
Fees
$60.00
Registration Fee.
Credits
0.30
CEU
3.00
Contact Hours
3.00
NBCC Hours
3.00
Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists