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Description
This timely workshop addresses the emerging mental health crisis and ethical implications of our digital age, drawing from Dr. Julie R. Ancis' pioneering work in cyberpsychology. As artificial intelligence, automation, and information manipulation reshape society at unprecedented speeds, mental health professionals are increasingly encountering clients experiencing profound anxiety about technological displacement, paralysis from information overload and misinformation, and ethical questions when interacting with cyber related advancements. This workshop equips practitioner with evidence-based strategies to address these uniquely 21st-century challenges. Participants will explore the psychological mechanisms underlying technology-induced future anxiety, including automation displacement fears, deepfake reality confusion, algorithmic helplessness, ethical questions about proper use, and the mental health impacts of of constant misinformation and disinformation. Through case studies and intervention strategies, clinicians will develop competencies in navigating uncertainty about their professional futures, build resilience against information manipulation, and maintain psychological well-being in an era of rapid technological change. Special emphasis is placed on understanding how these anxieties differentially affect various age groups, professions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, while developing approaches that balance realistic preparation for technological change with cognitive interventions for catastrophic thinking.
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About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and describe the major psychological and ethical challenges emerging from technological advancements—such as automation anxiety, misinformation, and data-driven behavioral influence—as measured by learners’ ability to articulate these concepts in discussion or case analysis
- Apply evidence-based strategies to enhance digital resilience, promote ethical awareness, and support well-being among diverse populations as demonstrated through scenario-based exercises and reflective application of intervention models.
- Integrate ethical decision-making frameworks into professional practice when addressing issues related to artificial intelligence, automation, and privacy as evaluated through participants’ ability to analyze ethical dilemmas and propose balanced, informed responses.
Agenda:
I. Welcome and Introduction (20 minutes)
- Welcome remarks and workshop overview
- Presenter introduction
- Overview of cyberpsychology and its therapeutic applications
II. The Psychology of Technological Displacement Anxiety (20 minutes)
- Dr. Ancis's framework: Cyberpsychology in the age of AI
- Understanding automation anxiety and AI phobia
- Psychological mechanisms of future-oriented tech anxiety
- Professional identity threats across sectors
Guided Discussion (10 minutes)
III. MisInformation and Reality Erosion (20 minutes)
- The psychology of misinformation susceptibility
- Mental health and ethical impacts of mis and disinformation
- Vulnerable cognitive states
Break (10 minutes)
IV. Clinical Interventions for Digital Age Anxieties (20 minutes)
- Cognitive-behavioral approaches for tech anxiety
- Building digital resilience and adaptation
- Information literacy
Hands-On Activity (15 minutes)
- Developing a digital adaptation plan
V. Ethical Implications (15 minutes)
- Privacy and surveillance
- Cybersecurity concerns
- Digital divide
- Generational and cultural trends
Case Study Exercise of Ethical Dilemma (15 minutes)
VI. Building Future Resilience and Adaptation (20 minutes)
- Developing future-ready approaches
- Preventive well-being strategies
- Developing technological readiness
Future Trends Discussion (1o minutes)
- Emerging developments on the horizon
- Building professional resilience
VII. Closing and Evaluation (5 minutes)
- Includes Q&A session with presenter
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
- CE You LLC, #1573, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/27/2024 - 3/27/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3 continuing education credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - CE You LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0437
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- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
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This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a CeYou! Plus! seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform CeYou! Plus! ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting 607-249-4585 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly.
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- Satisfactory Completion: Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion in your account or by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program