Get Social Media Savvy: What Every Adult Working with Youth Should Know about Social Media – June 14, 2019
Presenters: Melissa J. Johnson, PhD, Vicki Chiang, PsyD, Paige Hobey, MA Who are the top users of social media in the U.S.? You got it – teen girls! Social media provides a unique tool for teens to stay connected 24/7 – and 70% receive support from others on social media during tough times. Add the dopamine jolts from getting “likes,” the freedom to interact independent from parents, and the entertainment value of apps literally designed to hook us – and it’s hard to resist. How can teens enjoy the benefits while maintaining a healthy balance and managing the tough stuff – like those not-so-tactful group texts and why-wasn’t-I-invited photos? We’ve received so many recent requests from educators and mental health professionals hoping to offer the right support around social media. So, our clinical team came together and designed a unique, interactive training session. The course offers three hours of continuing…