Technology Overuse – MELISSA WESTENDORF (Digital Seminar)

Description:

We are in uncharted waters when it comes to children’s technology usage and what it means for the psychological issues that will arise from it. With each passing year, mental health professionals are being forced to find answers for the negative aspects associated with this ever-increasing integration of technology and kids’ lives.

It is imperative that we share the best information we have available to us to help this vulnerable population. We can’t stop the advancement of technology, but we must collectively find ways to minimize the negative impacts that can come with it.

Join Dr. Melissa Westendorf in this recording as she navigates through:

The impact that technology has on a child’s developing brain
How to assess technology overuse and how much of an issue it is for your client
The 4 main areas that are impacted by technology in children
Special considerations for children who have ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety
Effective clinical strategies for working with children who are having issues with technology, as well as their parents.

Dr. Westendorf is a psychologist, attorney, and co-founder of the Technology Wellness Center. In her practice, she has assessed multiple young adults faced with legal consequences for behavior that was driven, in part, by technology overuse, which began in adolescence. The legal cases prompted her to co-found the Technology Wellness Center to provide tools and counseling to parents and children struggling with technology overuse issues.

Outline:

How to Know if a Child’s Technology Use is a Problem

Technology and a Child’s Brain
Cognitive Processes Impacted by Heavy Technology Use
- Impulse Control, Attention, Focus, Organization
Assessing Technology Overuse
The Argument of Overuse versus Addiction
What is the “Technology Use Continuum” (TUC) and How to Use It

The Four Areas Impacted – And Strategies to Deal with Them

Behavioral
- Loss of Interest in hobbies
- School Performance
- Withdrawal from Family Interactions
- Lack of Focus
Physical
- Lack of Exercise
- Lack of Time Spent Outside/Vitamin D
- Sleep Problems
Emotional
- Loneliness
- Depression
- Self-Esteem/Self-Worth
- Lack of Emotional Development
Interpersonal
- Impact on Interactions with Peers
- Understanding Social Cues
- Bullying
- Digital Safety

Special Considerations

Autism
ADHD/Anxiety
Pornography
Social Media

Challenging Situations

Suicidal Ideation
Violent Behavior
Online Predators

Clinical Solutions and Strategies

Questions to Ask in Session
What is the Root Cause for the Initial Appointment?
- Is Technology THE Problem or Only Part of the Problem
What are the Parent’s Goals for Working with a Clinician?
Ongoing Therapy or Treatment Plans
Providing Parenting Guidance and Solutions

Legal Issues to Consider

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