When: April 4, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Wink Wynne Lodge at Eagle Ranch, 5500 Union Church Road, Flowery Branch, GA
Why: Explore current research on internet and video game addiction, and learn actionable strategies to prevent and counteract screen addiction in youth
How: The workshop fee of $135 covers all workshop materials, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks.
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This program offers a comprehensive exploration of the profound influence exerted by video games, social media, and smartphones on American youth, underscoring the imperative for a nuanced understanding of their societal impact. Through an examination of current research on internet and video game addiction, encompassing risk factors and comorbidity, the program aims to deepen comprehension of this multifaceted issue. Moreover, it provides actionable strategies to prevent and counteract screen addiction in youth, elucidating protective measures and outlining steps for driving widespread community change. Targeting frontline professionals such as LPCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs, the program equips practitioners with the latest research findings and practical guidance to effectively address problematic screen dependency among their younger clients.
Onsite workshop materials, continental breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks provided.
CEU Eligibility:
This CEU training will include interaction and built-in breaks to keep you engaged and help you:
Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Psychologists, school counselors, clinical mental health counselors, individuals working with children & families, and graduate students in these fields. Clinical teams are encouraged to attend together.
Event registration is now open. No late registrations. If participant cancels registration, workshop fees will be refunded, but Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.
After her oldest son, Adam, dropped out of college due to his video game addiction, Melanie Hempe, BSN, put her nursing degree from Emory University to good use and founded ScreenStrong. It’s her mission to create educational programs for kids and parents so no one will experience the pain of screen addiction. Her ability to simplify medical science and provide practical solutions for families has allowed her to share her passion and bold screen solutions nationally. ScreenStrong has won the hearts of many families who are preventing and reversing childhood screen conflicts and addiction and are thrilled to experience a new-found freedom in their lives.
Melanie hosts the popular weekly ScreenStrong Families Podcast and has been featured in Psychology Today, Thrive-Global, The Wall Street Journal, A&E Network, CBS, CNN, NPR, Screened Out (the movie), and various news and television outlets. Her ScreenStrong Kids’ Brains and Screens Courses are available for parents and students. Her three books include: “Will Your Gamer Survive College?” “Can Your Teen Survive—and Thrive—Without a Smartphone?” and “The ScreenStrong Solution: How to free your child from addictive screen habits.”
Melanie lives in North Carolina with her husband, Chris, and four children and is happy to report that Adam has finished college. They are also delighted to trade wasted hours spent on screens for reading good books, spending time with friends in their home, and sharing plenty of family fun. It’s never too late to win back your kids, and ScreenStrong is here to help you do that!
Note: You must attend all sessions to earn CEU hours
This session covers the science behind healthy brain development, the benefits of healthy human attachment, the effects of screens on the developing brain, the dopamine addiction reward pathway, and the difference between ADHD and electronic screen syndrome. Participants will:
Learn the signs and symptoms of screen overuse and understand the levels of screen immersion for teenagers. This session also covers what pre-teens and teens are doing on social media, the mental health effects, and data on stress and anxiety caused by these platforms. Persuasive design, pornography, and sextortion are discussed, concluding with warning signs, risks, and the best age for a smartphone. Participants will:
This session will look at the issue of screens in the classroom, including cheating.Overview of research on laptop use in the classroom, paper vs. screens, and classroom tips for teachers. We will look at how entertainment screens replace childhood sports and extracurricular activities. This session will wrap up with a review of ScreenStrong’s answers to the top cultural screen myths. Participants will:
Our ScreenStrong solutions will equip you with steps to reverse and prevent childhood screen addiction. This session includes practical tips to decrease the risk of problematic screen use. From video games to social media, you will learn how to free your children from screen addiction and start getting your kids back on track. Participants will: