*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.
Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.
Advances in technology, from social media to artificial intelligence (AI), are increasingly reshaping the adolescent experience. Young learners and “COVID-Kindergartners” have been uniquely impacted by the ubiquitous use of technology for education and interaction since the pandemic. This generation is on the brink of their own adolescence and both the risk and the potential in front of them are profound. There are a wealth of innovations well-suited and beneficial for adolescent use and simultaneously those that increase the risk for trauma, suicidal thoughts, violence, and additional high-risk behaviors. Teens can easily enter and freely navigate new worlds of social media, AI, curated content, gaming, gambling, and even investing. Across teens and adults, these platforms have been increasingly used as substitutes for human connection and interaction, and in some cases a replacement for therapy and validated health resources.
Due to the rapid proliferation of technological advances within the last few decades, few roadmaps exist to help teens and young adults navigate and apply technology successfully as they transition to adulthood. Professionals, parents, and natural supports have important roles to play in reshaping how adolescents experience technology and its impact on their day-to-day lives. Workshop participants will develop a deeper appreciation for how technology is impacting and shaping the adolescent experience and teenage mental health. Attendees will develop practical strategies to help teens engage positively with new technology and harness these tools more effectively. Participants will have access to educational videos from The Big Picture to facilitate dialogue with teens and families in the future. 
SPEAKERS
Jennifer M. Thomas, PhD
Executive Director
Teen Health Connection
Betsy Thompson, LCMHC
Manager of Behavioral Health Services
Teen Health Connection
LOCATION
South Piedmont AHEC / Center for Learning and Development
5039 Airport Center Parkway - Building K / Classroom 17/18
Charlotte, NC 28208
CREDIT INFORMATION
3.00 Contact Hours / 0.3 CEUs
This Activity fulfills the requirement for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), representing contact hours.
3.0 Contact Hours - (Category A) CE for NC Psychologists
South Piedmont AHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved provider of (Category A) Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists.
3.0 Clock Hours - National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
South Piedmont 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 AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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