2017 Annual Conference

Dr. Julie Chi9bbaro, Dr. Lacey Ricks, Dr. Christy Land

Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Counselor Educator, Supervisor

Today, the internet has become part of daily life providing global communication, access to information as well as a providing a provision of entertainment (Anderson, Steen, & Stavropoulos, 2016). However, the use of technology can become compulsive and develop into addictive types of behaviors.   Abstract

Today, the internet has become part of daily life providing global communication, access to information as well as a providing a provision of entertainment (Anderson, Steen, & Stavropoulos, 2016). However, the use of technology can become compulsive and develop into addictive types of behaviors.   Internet addiction is viewed by researchers as being important for further study due to its negative consequences and its impact on interpersonal relationships, everyday functioning, and emotional well-being (Akin, 2012; Baker & Algorta, 2016; Young, 1998; Zhang, Brook, Leukefeld, & Brook, 2016). In fact, internet addiction and its symptoms mirror those from substance related addictions including: depression (Young & Rogers, 1998) unpredictable behavior and mood (Hsu, Wen & Wu, 2009), alcohol and substance use problems, affective disorders, and conflictual parent-child relationships (Zhang, et al.).  Counselor educators must be prepared to educate counseling students about the methods of treating clients/students with digital addictions. The goals of this presentation are to discuss the signs of digital addiction, the consequences of digital addiction, and the tools for the fusion of digital addiction awareness into school counseling programs. This connects to the theme by promoting awareness of emerging trends in counseling and by promoting best practice for school counselors.  Due to the increase of technology uses in our lives, it is obvious that digital addiction will remain an area of concern.

Audience participation is expected and handouts will be offred to all attendees

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