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About this course

  • $40.00
  • 2 NBCC CE Hours

About This Course

Description:

This training focuses on the mental health effects of prolonged technology use, including social media, smartphones, and digital communication, which have been linked to increased rates of depression and anxiety. Participants will explore the unique challenges posed by these issues and learn strategies to help clients manage technology-induced stress.


Objectives:


Examine the link between technology use and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

Understand the cognitive and emotional impacts of digital overload on clients of various age groups.

Learn techniques to assess and address technology-induced depression and anxiety in clinical practice.

Develop counseling strategies to help clients reduce their reliance on technology and improve emotional well-being.


If you have any questions regarding continuing education, the program, grievance issues, or learning objectives, please contact the Training Institute Coordinator at 859-985-7862 or by emailing [email protected].


 Parsons Counseling Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7101. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Parsons Counseling Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.


Cancellations with 14 or more days' notice will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations with less than 14 days' notice will not be refunded. A 50% credit towards a future trainings may be applied at discretion  of the training coordinator. Bundled or discounted registrations are non-refundable.



Instructor(s)

Jeffrey Parsons

Professional Counselor

Dr. Jeffrey Parsons is a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor (LPCC-S) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a wealth of experience in the field of counseling. He holds a bachelor's degree in Family Sciences from Brigham Young University, an M.S. in Community Counseling from Portland State University, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa. Dr. Parsons has been employed at Lindsey Wilson College for the past nineteen years, where he has worked extensively with students from the Appalachian mountains of eastern Kentucky. He has also served in several other roles at the college, including Director of Program Evaluation and Technology for the School of Professional Counseling, Director of Teaching and Technology Effectiveness for the Office of Academic Affairs, and Director of the Counselor Education & Supervision program.

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