Healthy Use of Technology with Edward Spector, Psy.D.

  YMCA Youth & Family Services Presents:

 Technology can enhance our lives in many ways. It can make us more effective, productive and efficient. It also can entertain us and can help us connect with others. Unfortunately, when used to excess, technology can negatively impact our lives.  Some individuals are unable to effectively limit their use of electronic media.  The excessive use of electronic media can be an attempt to cope with psychological problems, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or social skills deficits.  Dr. Spector will present on the healthy use of technology, including common forms of electronic games (computer, video, phone apps), the Internet (including the use of social networking sites and online communities), and the use of cell phones.   Dr. Spector is a licensed psychologist with expertise in helping children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group therapy.  He has presented on this topic to high school students, school counselors, doctors, secret service agents and other parent and professional organizations.

Parents and students are invited to attend.

April 19.  Registration at 6:30 p.m. Presentation 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda

To Register:  www.yfstechnology.eventbrite.com  $15/person, $25/couple, $5/students.

Proceeds fund the prevention services of YMCA Youth & Family Services.

Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners:   2 Continuing Education Credits, Category 1, $10 fee