The Effects of Social Media Use: A Review of Ethical, Clinical, and Supervisory Considerations
Course: #1587Level: Introductory 2 Hours 94 Reviews
This two-hour course will provide an introduction to social media, the evolution of its utilities, who engages with social media, and what we currently know about its effects on users. Through empirical findings, we will consider whether excessive social media use can be described as an addiction. Case examples will be used to demonstrate some clinical implications of social media use and how to assess for and discuss a client’s experience of social media. Supervisory and ethical considerations will be explored.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CE/CEU Offered: ASWB ACE/2.25 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Ethics, Supervision, Counseling Theories, CE Broker #20-1167734; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IACET/0.2; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Counseling Services, Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/2.0 PR1, TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify what is considered social media and list its uses.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the consequences of habitual social media use.
- After this course, participants will be able to predict how social media use can impact clients’ mental health.
Course created on January 26, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Definition of Social Media |
| 15-25 Minutes | Brief History of Social Media |
| 25-35 Minutes | Why Do We Use Social Media? |
| 35-50 Minutes | Who Uses Social Media? |
| 50-60 Minutes | Effects of Social Media Use |
| 60-85 Minutes | Clinical Vignettes |
| 85-115 Minutes | Intervention |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
Reviews
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Ian Bonner
PsyD
Dr. Ian Bonner has been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 2012 and obtained his doctorate from Adler University in Chicago. His clinical practice and past research focused mainly on affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and men/healthy masculinity. Dr. Bonner has been providing individual, group, and couples/relationship therapy since 2007. Along with direct clinical practice, Dr. Bonner regularly conducts workshops and trainings on various aspects of LGBTQ+ affirming care to mental health trainees at Northwestern University and through the Foster Training Consortium.
Dr. Bonner served as the CEO of IntraSpectrum Counseling from 2017-2020. He then founded Freelife Behavioral Health, an LGBTQ+-focused group practice offering the community psychotherapy, mental health assessments and testing, and psychiatric medication. Dr. Bonner serves as the clinical supervisor to four postdoctoral fellows and deeply enjoys clinical training and emerging psychologists' professional development.
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Valerie Velarde
PsyD
Dr. Valerie Velarde (pronouns they/she) is a postdoctoral fellow at Freelife Behavioral Health in Chicago, IL. Born and raised in Salt Lake, Utah, Valerie graduated magna cum laude from the University of Utah in 2014, where they spent much of their time providing cultural sensitivity education throughout Salt Lake County. From there, Valerie obtained a graduate certificate in LGBT Health Policy and Practice from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., before attending The Wright Institute’s Psy.D. program in Berkeley, California. Valerie dedicated their academic and practicum experiences to antiracism efforts on campus and working with societally disadvantaged groups, including those who are housing vulnerable, incarcerated, and living with serious mental illness.
Dr. Velarde graduated in 2023 and now enjoys providing psychotherapy to LGBTQ+ individuals and couples seeking greater life satisfaction and meaning. Valerie also teaches undergraduate psychology courses at Roosevelt University and, in her free time, loves to read or listen to podcasts and spend time with her cats.
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Financial disclosures: Dr. Valerie Velarde, PsyD received an honorarium for presenting this course.
Non-financial disclosures: Dr. Valerie Velarde has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
Financial disclosures: Dr. Ian Bonner, PsyD received an honorarium for presenting this course. Ian Bonner is the founder of Freelife Behavioral Health.
Non-financial disclosures: Dr. Ian Bonner has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by continued Psychology.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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