Finding Balance in a Plugged in World

Format

Individual Presentation

First Presenter's Institution

Liberty University

Second Presenter's Institution

Liberty University

Third Presenter's Institution

Liberty University

Fourth Presenter's Institution

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Fifth Presenter's Institution

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Strand #1

Hands: Safety & Violence Prevention

Strand #2

Health: Mental & Physical Health

Relevance

This presentation will focus on the hands (Cybersafety and creating safe spaces) and health (Intervention, prevention, or treatment programs) in order to help students, parents and teachers to understand the impact of technology and social media. We will also be helping attendees understand how to create a healthy balance regarding social media and technology.

Brief Program Description

Technology and social media have many benefits; however, the overuse of technology and social media have many negative implications. This session will suggest interventions school counselors implement to help parents, teachers, and students seek to create healthy, sustainable balance between technology and social media. Come find out how to find balance in a plugged in world!

Summary

This session is designed to inform attendees about the impact of technology and social media on a student’s academic and social/emotional development. The session will suggest best practices for parents, teachers, and students seeking to create a healthy, sustainable balance between technology and social media. The presentation also explores ways in which school counselors can lead the implementation of interventions in their schools to fight the effects of technology and social media overuse. The presenters will define and explain pertinent information regarding the effects of social media as it applies to one’s social/emotional development, self-perception, and mental health.

Presentation Structure: 1) Opening Activity

2) Presentation of information/ facts

3) Suggestions for implementation

4) Discussion

5) Wrap-Up

Handout of interventions to fight the effects of technology and social media overuse.

Evidence

ØCurrently, there is no formal definition for internet addiction in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V (DSM-V). However, within the DSM-V, behavioral addiction has been defined as “a repeated behavior leading to significant harm or distress. The behavior is not reduced by the person and persists over a significant period of time. The harm or distress is of a functionally impairing nature” (Kardefelt-Winther et al., 2017, p. 212). ØAccording to Griffiths (2000), Young, and Rodgers (1998), the following symptoms may be caused by digital addiction.

Salience

Mood modification

Tolerance

Withdrawal

Conflict

Low self-esteem

Poor motivation

Fear of rejection

Need for approval

Griffiths, M. (2000). Does internet and computer “addiction” exist? Some case study evidence. CyberPsychology and Behavior, 3(2), 211-218.

Kardefelt-Winther, D., Heeren, A., Schimmenti, A., van Rooij, A., Maurage, P., Carras, M., Edman, J., Blaszcznski, A., Khazaal, Y., & Billieus, J. (2017). How can we conceptualize behavioural addiction without pathologizing common behaviours? Addiction, 112(10), 1709-1715.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to define the impacts of excessive technology and social media use, as well as what constitutes an “excessive” amount.

2. Participants will be able to identify signs of technology and social media usage negatively impacting students.

3. Participants will be able to offer strategies and techniques to parents, teachers, and students to assist with creating and maintaining healthy balance between technology and social media

Biographical Sketch

Sarah Kitchens, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Liberty University and a counselor at a private practice. Prior to joining the faculty in 2013, Dr. Kitchens worked as a professional school counselor, serving both the elementary and secondary levels in both public and private schools. Dr. Kitchens is a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a licensed School Counselor (K-12). She has authored several professional publications, as well as several book chapters. In addition, Dr. Kitchens has presented several presentations at the state, regional, and national levels. Dr. Kitchens is passionate about using creative techniques to counsel individuals, families and couples in various walks of life.

Dr. Ricks served seven years as a middle school and high school counselor within the state of Georgia. Dr. Ricks is a licensed School Counselor (preK-12) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has two years of experience as a career and college coach. She began her career as an Assistant Professor in 2014 at the University of West Georgia while also serving as an Adjunct Professor for Liberty University. Dr. Ricks has presented at state, regional, and national levels in the areas of poverty, disabilities, social justice, Narrative Therapy, identity development, Cross-Cultural Counseling, advocacy, and diversity. Her primary research foci are poverty and diversity. Dr. Ricks is and has been an active member of many professional organizations including the American Counseling Association (ACA), American School Counselors Association (ASCA), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES), Georgia School Counseling Association (GSCA), and Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC).

Dr. TeShaunda Hannor-Walker is an Assistant Graduate Professor at Liberty University, a Licensed Clinical Therapist, and author of How to Raise a Successful Child with ADD. She served 15 years in the public schools and was named, The American School Counselor Association’s "Top Ten School Counselors in America." She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Dr. Hannor-Walker has presented at local, state, and national conferences for over a decade on various counseling topics.

Keyword Descriptors

technology, social media, balance, schools, counseling, mental health

Presentation Year

2021

Start Date

3-10-2021 11:25 AM

End Date

3-10-2021 12:25 PM

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Finding Balance in a Plugged in World

Technology and social media have many benefits; however, the overuse of technology and social media have many negative implications. This session will suggest interventions school counselors implement to help parents, teachers, and students seek to create healthy, sustainable balance between technology and social media. Come find out how to find balance in a plugged in world!