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Teens, Technology and Taboos: Navigating the Challenges of Teen Tech Use

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1 CE Hour
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  • Ascendant IOP
    210 E 58th St
    New York, NY 10022
Description

This continuing education workshop will delve into the complexities of technology’s impact on youth by addressing perceived struggles versus actual outcomes. Through an analysis of quantitative data, we will unpack the limitations and nuances of these challenges. Furthermore, we will investigate the underlying factors shaping perceptions of technology as a problem, unveiling multifaceted realities of its influence on adolescents. This continuing education presentation will explore “taboo” strategies to empower youth in their technology engagement, advocating for fostering awareness and agency, thus shifting the narrative from blame to constructive support in navigating the digital world.

Target Audience
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is for participants to better understand why teens use technology and the impact it has on their wellbeing. This workshop will offer a new approach to solving the technology “problem” with teens and provide practical suggestions and solutions to utilize in a variety of settings including therapeutic, academic, and home. 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Distinguish between the perceived struggles and the actual outcomes of the challenges technology may bring to teens.

  • Identify three factors shaping perceptions of technology as a problem.

  • Acquire three strategies to empower adolescents in their use of technology.

  • Describe how to foster awareness and agency among youth, shifting the focus from blame to constructive support in navigating the digital world.

References
  • Abdoli, M., Khoshgoftar, M., Jadidi, H., Daniali, S. S., & Kelishadi, R. (2024). Screen Time and Child Behavioral Disorders During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review. International journal of preventive medicine, 15, 9. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_78_23

  • Cunningham, S., Hudson, C. C., & Harkness, K. (2021). Social Media and Depression Symptoms: a Meta-Analysis. Research on child and adolescent psychopathology, 49(2), 241–253. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-020-00715-7

  • Dienlin, T., & Johannes, N. (2020). The impact of digital technology use on adolescent well-being
. Dialogues in clinical neuroscience, 22(2), 135–142. https://doi.org/10.31887/DCNS.2020.22.2/tdienlin

  • Lee, A.Y. & Hancock, J.T. (2024). Social media mindsets: a new approach to understanding social media use and psychological well-being, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/jcmc/zmad048

  • Odgers, C. L., & Jensen, M. R. (2020). Annual Research Review: Adolescent mental health in the digital age: facts, fears, and future directions. Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines, 61(3), 336–348. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13190

Intermediate
Clinical
Counselor

TPN.health has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7267. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. TPN.health is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0220.

TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #1000101) to sponsor continuing education for LPCCs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 1 hours of continuing education credit for LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Marriage & Family Therapist

TPN.health is a CAMFT-approved continuing education provider, provider #1000101.

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0097.

Psychologist

Review in process.

Social Worker

TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #1000101) to sponsor continuing education for LCSWs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 1 hours of continuing education credit for LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

TPN.health, #1766, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/31/2022 – 03/31/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0654.

Substance Use Disorder Professionals

This course has been approved by TPN.health, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #198061, TPN.health is responsible for all aspects of the programming.This course has been approved by TPN.health, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #198061, TPN.health is responsible for all aspects of the programing. Counselor Skill Group:

CE Policy
This course is fiscally sponsored by EAP NY. There may be potential biases or conflicts of interest inherent to this relationship, and it must be disclosed to participants. These conflicts of interest have no bearing on the course content and have been resolved.
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Note: Time designated for waiting room, breaks cannot be counted toward CE credit.
Aja Chavez, AMFT

Aja Chavez, AMFT is the National Executive Director of Mission Prep, AMFM
Healthcare’s premier adolescent residential program. In this role, she drives the
development and execution of behavioral and mental health programs for
adolescents nationwide. Aja is instrumental in fortifying the organization’s
infrastructure, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with all
organizational and regulatory standards. She also plays a key role in business
development, admissions, utilization review, and finance.

 

Aja launched her career in 2012 with Newport Academy, where she excelled as a
residential and outpatient provider for adolescents. Fueled by her commitment to
making a difference, she founded her private practice in Newport Beach, CA, in
2016. Aja is a highly skilled EMDR-trained Associate Marriage and Family
Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), and
Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC).

 

Hailing from upstate New York, Aja earned her bachelor’s degree in education
from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. She began her professional
journey as an educator before transitioning to roles in higher education at the
State University of New York. She later achieved her Master’s degree in
Counseling from California State University, Fullerton.

Michelle Murphy, LCSW

Michelle Murphy, LCSW is the Clinical Director at Mission Prep Virginia. She brings over two
decades of experience and expertise to her work with child, adolescent, and adult mental health. She combines compassion with evidenced-based practices to provide holistic care to her
clients. With a deep understanding of the complexities of adolescent psychiatric disorders,
Michelle is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to navigate their challenges and
foster resilience. Her commitment to ongoing learning and professional development ensures
that she stays at the forefront of advancements in the field, offering her clients the highest
quality of care possible. She is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where
adolescents feel empowered to explore their emotions and develop coping strategies, while
supporting them on their journey to wellness and fulfillment.

Michelle is originally from Newfoundland, Canada and completed her Bachelor of Social Work
from the University of Windsor. After 15 years of experience working in a variety of helping
professions (Child Protection, Aging & Disability and the Director of Social Services), she later
went on to complete her Master of Social Work from the University of New England. Michelle
has spent the last 7 years in a hospital setting, working with patients suffering from severe
mental health issues. Michelle is excited for the opportunity to provide clinical care and
leadership in a residential setting, where she can integrate elements of CBT and DBT into her
treatment approach, tailoring interventions to each individual’s unique needs and goals. She has a special interest in experiential therapy and family centered care.

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