Description
519: Finding Balance in a Plugged-in World
Sarah Kitchens, Ph.D.
Liberty University
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Lacey Ricks, Ph.D.
Liberty University
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
TeShaunda Hannor-Walker, Ph.D.
Liberty University
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Summary
Professional school counselors and other mental health professionals working on behalf of children can be key players in building parents’, teachers’, and students’/ children’s understanding and awareness of the impact of technology and social media. Attendees in this session will learn about the impact of technology and social media on children/students’ academic and social/emotional development. Attendees will also explore various ways that professional school counselors and other helping professionals can best support parents, teachers, and children/students toward creating a healthy balance regarding technology and social media.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
• Explain the impact of excessive technology and social media use, as well as what constitutes an “excessive” amount
• Identify signs of technology and social media usage negatively impacting children/students
• Outline strategies and techniques to parents, teachers, and children/students to assist with creating and maintaining a healthy balance between technology and social media
