In-Person & Virtual Training

NBCC Credit Hours Training

Working With Youth in the Digital and Artificial Intelligence Age: Technology, Social Media, and Mental Health (Virtual or In-Person)

Credit Hours

Credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW, LPC and LMFTA. In order to receive credit, participants must be present for the entire session, complete an electronic signature and complete an evaluation survey. Confirmation of attendance is reviewed by Shape The Sky, LLC,  who will issue the NBCC credit hour certificate.

Details

We offer 6 NBCC Credit Hours Training to educate counselors and social workers about social media and creating responsible children on smartphones and the internet.

Attendees must register online, and they will receive a Zoom meeting link once registration and the payment is complete. Post-training, participants will receive an electronic survey and electronic signature form to verify attendance. 

For in-person trainings, registration will occur online and the survey and attendance verification will be done on-site.

Description

Life for teenagers is vastly different than it was even ten years ago. Teens, tweens, and children now have unlimited access to information, apps, websites—and increasingly, artificial intelligence tools—that can be incredibly helpful but may also lead to concerning exposure and behaviors. Counselors need the most up-to-date information about technology, social media, and artificial intelligence so they can provide relevant, informed support in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Learning Goals 

  1. Participants will be able to identify how youth explore and share information about mental health through technology and social media.
  2. Participants will learn what resources are available to use with youth and parents when discussing mental health in a digital age.
  3. Participants will learn to develop treatment plan goals and objectives related to the social media assessment indicators.
  4. Participants will identify therapy techniques to assist clients and families with developing insight into healthy and safe social media behaviors/practices.
  5. Participants will identify how artificial intelligence tools (including chatbots, generative media, and algorithm-driven platforms) influence youth cognition, emotional processing, help-seeking behaviors, and perceptions of reality.
  6. Participants will identify assessment considerations and clinical interventions related to youth use of artificial intelligence, including the impact of AI-generated content on insight, judgment, comparison, and decision-making within therapeutic settings.

Learning Topics

  • How counseling has changed when working with digitally connected and AI-exposed youth
  • Understanding current youth digital culture
  • How artificial intelligence is influencing youth behavior, identity, creativity, and decision-making
  • Deepfakes, deepnudes, and AI-generated content that blurs reality
  • Exposure to sexualized or developmentally inappropriate content on youth-accessible platforms
  • Age restrictions and developmental mismatches in apps, platforms, and AI tools
  • How youth encounter concerning content through algorithms, recommendations, and AI-driven discovery
  • Self-promotion and monetized content platforms impacting youth norms and expectations
  • The role of social media and AI in shaping risk-taking, comparison, and online boundaries
  • Mental health concerns and how digital environments influence youth well-being
  • How AI-generated content can impact perception, comparison, and reality testing
  • How to start the conversation with youth about technology and artificial intelligence
  • Prevention and early-intervention skills related to digital and AI use
  • Monitoring tools and strategies for devices, platforms, and AI-driven features
  • Using a Technology Contract to set clear expectations
  • Helping parents and caregivers set boundaries around technology and AI
  • When and how to monitor a device in an AI-influenced digital world
  • Finding and evaluating high-quality online resources for professionals and families

Shape the Sky, LLC Is An Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) 

Shape the Sky, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7073. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Shape the Sky, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Learn More About Ryan & Shape The Sky

Shape the Sky’s founder, Ryan Klingensmith, is a parent and a licensed mental health professional who works regularly with youth and young adults. Through his work, he gains firsthand insight into how smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence influence the behavior, development, and well-being of children and teens. His experience and expertise allow Shape the Sky to provide relevant, informed, and practical guidance for today’s digital and AI-driven world.

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Do you have questions about NBCC credit hours training or other Shape the Sky training sessions? Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re readily available to answer any questions.

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