Anxiously Glued to their Devices
Modern Tools for Treating Anxiety, Avoidance & Depression in Gen Z & Gen Alpha
- Speaker:
- Steven O'Brien, PsyD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 34 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Aug 03, 2022
- Product Code:
- POS059042
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Kids today are so glued to their devices, can’t cope with real life…everything makes them anxious!
Anxiety continues to be on the rise, and prolonged anxiety often fuels depression, especially in kids born in 2010 and beyond (Generation Alpha) taking the form of avoidance and contributing to the early development of Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Persistent Depressive Disorder, even Agoraphobia.
So how do we break through the digital barriers surrounding today’s kids in order to combat their anxious avoidance, prevent depression and promote healthy, real-world engagement...
In this recording, view child anxiety expert Dr. Steve O’Brien for a timely presentation on treatment strategies for connecting with anxious kids immersed in virtual reality. You will acquire rapport-building tips for fostering connection and develop interventions designed to promote engagement rather than avoidance in anxiety-ridden children. You’ll also learn how to assist frustrated, disheartened parents struggling to relate to their device-obsessed kids. This powerful 90-minute session will equip you with practical knowledge and tools for increased confidence and competence for addressing the needs of today’s anxious youth.
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Anxiously Glued to their Devices (1.4 MB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript (120 KB) | 22 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Illinois Educator Self study instructions (15.4 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Illinois Educator Evaluation Form (1.2 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Manual - Anxiously Glued to their Devices - French (1.4 MB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - French (120 KB) | 22 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Anxiously Glued to their Devices - Italian (1.4 MB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Italian (120 KB) | 22 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Anxiously Glued to their Devices - German (1.4 MB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Anxiously Glued to their Devices - Spanish (1.4 MB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Steven O'Brien, PsyD Related seminars and products
Steve O’Brien, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in his Clearwater, Florida practice. He is a respected national consultant for mental health professionals seeking guidance on the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and adjustment challenges in divorced and blended families.
Since 2017, Dr. O’Brien has provided continuing education and professional training for mental health clinicians, focusing on evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders in youth. He is the author of The Essential Guide to Treating Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety, a clinical manual designed to enhance treatment outcomes.
His integrative-systems approach combines CBT, interpersonal techniques, and exposure/desensitization strategies, all tailored to the developmental needs of young clients and their families. Intensive parent consultation—emphasizing psychoeducation, communication skills, and behavior modification—is a cornerstone of his therapeutic work.
Dr. O’Brien has worked in numerous healthcare environments, including community mental health, psychiatric, inpatient/residential, substance abuse, and medical facilities. He also served as associate professor of child-adolescent studies at the Florida School of Professional Psychology. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. O’Brien is an app developer (Life@Home by Psychtouch.com) and a frequent guest on local news outlets for his expertise on childhood anxiety. Visit obrienpsychology.com for more information.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Steven O'Brien maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Steven O’Brien is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Florida Psychological Association.
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Objectives
- Analyze the primary contributors to anxiety and depression in today’s younger children.
- Create effective interview/observation and rapport-building methods with anxious “alpha kids.”
- Design and implement clinical interventions to treat symptoms of Social Anxiety, Persistent Depressive Disorder and Agoraphobia in anxious youth.
- Adopt best practice guidelines for involving parents of anxious children in treatment.
Outline
- GENERATION AVOIDANT: Treatment Tips for Equipping the Anxiety-Ridden Kids of Gen Z and Alpha
- Glued to their Devices: Understanding Generation Alpha – or Newest Generation
- Culturally diverse and globally connected
- Educated but lacking in life-skills
- “Tweendom”: Broadcasting and branding
- Glued to their Devices: Understanding Generation Alpha – or Newest Generation
- Lost in Translation: Education and Guidance for Parents of Anxiety-Ridden Kids
- Narrowing the generation gap
- Entering kid’s virtual world
- Modeling healthy social media usage
- Interviewing and Rapport Building
- Getting Started: Information, options, and transparency
- Technological joining: Using devices for conversation and connection
- Easing in: Establishing low-pressure treatment goals
- Contemporary Treatment Interventions for Anxiety and Depression
- “But what if...”: Generalized Anxiety
- “I’m so awkward”: Social Anxiety
- “I don’t want to go”: Panic and Agoraphobia
- “I don’t really care”: Persistent Depressive Disorder
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Educators
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Nurses
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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