Strategies to talk with youth about the dangers of the Internet

Klasey Consulting is partnering with Lincoln Families to bring this training Strategies to talk with youth about the dangers of the Internet and social media to Alameda, Solano, Mendocino, Lake, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Tuolumne and Calaveras providers.Youth are growing up in the digital age. The Internet has opened the door to many harms from recruitment into the commercial sex industry, cyber bullying, etc. So it’s crucial for caregivers to know what dangers youth face online so they are more equipped to talk with them about Internet safety.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to identify at least 2 dangers of technology.

2. Participants will be able to identify at least 1 safety strategy for social media use.

3. Participants will be able to identify at least 1 safety strategy for online gaming.

Please note that in order to register for these FREE trainings your organization must directly work with foster, adoptive or probation involved children, youth and their families in Alameda, Solano, Mendocino, Lake, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Tuolumne and Calaveras only. Caregivers, including resource families, who serve youth in the above-mentioned counties are also eligible. Participants outside of these areas aren't eligible and will not receive the zoom link.

The training will be facilitated by Dr.Kwonta Phatiphong of Klasey Consulting LLC. To learn more about Klasey Consulting, visit www.klaseyconsulting.com

Dr. Kwonta Phatiphong is a registered psychological associate with 6 years of counseling experience in clinical and social service settings. She has experience in working with clients struggling with trauma and crisis, substance abuse, learning disabilities, homelessness, and low and high functioning client populations. She is trained in substance abuse, Seeking Safety, TF-CBT, Motivational Interview, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Trauma Resiliency Model, and psychological assessments.