Speaker(s):
Kaleigh Cornelison, BA, MSW, LCSW
Presentation: Technology and social media shape the identities and world views of today’s young people. Teen sexuality, relationships, and identity are interwoven with cell phones and social media, and many professionals are left wondering: what does it all mean? This workshop will start from the ground up, beginning with definitions and a roadmap of technology commonly used by adolescents. From there, we will examine how technology shapes teen sexuality, relationships, and identity — for better or for worse. We will discuss teen relationship abuse and technology, as well as ways that teen relationships can be strengthened by technology. Finally, the workshop will focus on how to work with and relate to teens through the lens of technology.
Objectives:
- Identify 3 or more popular social media apps/sites used by teens
- Describe 3 or more examples of how technology and social media shape adolescent identity and relationships
- Utilize 3 or more specific strategies that strengthen professional practice as it pertains to youth and tech/social media use
Slides and Handouts:
Cornelison_PowerPoint for MIMH Conference