Youth Screen Dependence & Digital Health

In our increasingly digital age, screen dependence is becoming a growing concern. Compass Health Center invites you to join us for a free 1.5 CE credits webinar, designed to provide crucial insights into this modern-day issue with our under 18 population. This comprehensive session will delve into key signs that indicate problematic screen use, explore why screens are so captivating, and offer practical strategies to help individuals and their families cultivate a healthier screen use approach. This interactive session is open to everyone – clinicians, parents, behavioral health networks, and school partners. By participating, not only will you be better equipped to navigate the digital landscape, but clinicians licensed in Illinois will also have the added benefit of earning CE credits. Together, let’s understand and address screen dependence to create a balanced, healthier digital environment.

Presenter:
Anna Finis, Psy.D., Director, Child Program, Compass Health Center Chicago

Key Takeaways:
– Attendees will learn why screens are so stimulating & addictive for most who use them.
– Attendees will learn signs and symptoms to look for that may indicate a child is overly reliant on screens.
– Attendees will learn various coping skills and interventions targeted at helping patients find balance in their screen use.
– Attendees will learn tools and strategies to help manage behavioral or emotional dysregulation as a result of screen removal.
– Attendees will learn ways to support patients’ families in setting limits at home around screens and developing a new “normal” with screen use.

REGISTER: https://compasshealthcenter-net.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OwrM10LXTL27svaI84g6fQ

*Please note- The following are eligible to receive 1.5 CE credits for this event:
-Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)
-Illinois Licensed Social Workers (LSW)
-Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW
-Illinois Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
-Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC)
-Illinois Licensed Clinical Psychologists (Ph.D. and Psy.D.)