Connections & Collaborations - Scottsdale, AZ

19120 North Pima Road,Scottsdale AZ 85255

18 November, 2022

Description

Registration 8:30am-9:00am Presentation 9:00am-10:30am Parenting in the Digital Age Presented by Georgia Fourlas, DSW, LCSW, LISAC, CSAT-S Clinical Director, The Meadows Adolescent Center Description Technology is all around us now. It is ever increasing and the ease at which we consume it is ever growing. Are we aware of the dangers this presents to parents and children? Research is just beginning to see the impact this is having on individuals and society as a whole. Since parents are technology immigrants and their children are technology natives, it is important for professionals to know how to educate parents and teach them the impact it has on both them and their kids. We cannot abstain from technology, but learning how to use this in a sustainable and healthy way will be of utmost importance now and for years to come. Objectives: Identify alarming statistics of technology overuse Learn what is the difference between and digital native versus a digital immigrant Identify strategies to use technology in a sustainable manner Describe what the parenting pyramid is and how to use it with parents and their kidsContinuing Education: 1.5 Continuing Education Credits or NBCC Clock Hours available. Please note you must register to receive a continuing education certificate. No partial credit will be given.• The Meadows is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Meadows maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Course meets criteria for 1.5 hours of continuing education for psychologists.• The Meadows is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. Provider #5687.• This course has been approved by The Meadows, as a NAADAC Approved Education provider, for 1.5 CE. NAADAC Provider #62791, The Meadows is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Course addresses Counseling Services from NAADAC Counselor Skill Group. For more information, contact Cindy Warren 928-232-0435 or [email protected]