Description
Society's reliance and dependency on technology has exponentially grown, while continually shifting paradigms and upending traditional human connection. The presentation will address the biological, social and psychological effects it has fostered. Themes that will be covered include: (1) stress and anxiety in the context of technology, (2) the changing nature of human interaction, (3) cognitive dissonance created between our real and virtual identities (4) technology's addictive nature and its consequences, and (5) language and communication pathways. The presentation will then address the role of clinicians on both individual and societal levels, and offer recommendations to help guide clinicians increasingly confronted with the significant impact technology has thus far had and, undoubtedly, will continue to have, on the course of humanity.
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About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Identify multiple ways in which technology impacts the biopsychosocial structure, and increases stress and anxiety
- Identify myriad challenges that technology directly causes across the spectrum of interpersonal relationships
- Participants will be learn 3 recommendations to utilize clinically when confronting client overuse of technology
Agenda:
The presentation will focus on the impact of technology use on mental health and human relationships. As technology's rapid growth and utilization has greatly enhanced connection in contemporary society, our understanding of the effects of its use with regard to mental health and relationships are still in its infancy, which speaks to the importance and necessity of ongoing discussion and research.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
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- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
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- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program