Any addiction can be devastating, but in the last 15 years, society has created an entirely new category: cellphone addiction.  Cellphones offer incalculable positive benefit in our lives, but the instant access to technology and social media is a double-edged sword to our wellbeing.  With education and insight, this seminar will help staff to learn to keep all of the benefits of this technology while reducing the adverse effects it can bring.

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:

·       The cognitive impact of excessive cellphone use

·       How to spot an addiction

·       To recognize that cellphones and social media can often do more harm than good

·       How “comparison” through social media can be so damaging, especially for teenagers

·       Steps to set boundaries in cellphone use

·       Positive activities to enjoy instead of staring at our screens

·       … and more!