Join us for a two-part, 30-minute digital course to learn communication strategies that build trust, connection and safety with your teen as they navigate the online world
Parenting teens in a digital world can feel intimidating, especially when you’re trying to keep up with new apps, protect their privacy, and maintain trust, all while hoping they’ll actually talk to you about what’s happening online. This digital course was designed by therapist Keeva Williams, LSW, for parents who want to collaborate with their teens to build safer, healthier online habits.Â
Inside this course you will learn how to create open, judgment-free conversations that help your teen feel comfortable sharing their online experiences, even the tough ones. We provide simple guidance that meets you where you are regardless of how tech savvy (or not) you are to help you understand the experience of your teen as they navigate various online platforms. We give you tools to work together on clear, collaborative boundaries from screen time expectations to family digital agreements. By the end, you’ll feel confident supporting your teen in making safe, informed decisions and building the kind of digital resilience that lasts long after the course is over.
Our goal is for this course is to empower parents to protect and communicate effectively with your teen about online dangers and unhealthy coping skills.Â
Through this course, participants will:
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Understand the risks teens face online, including the unhealthy dependance to online presence, and inappropriate contact – Learn to balance building trust, signs of 'typical' teen identity development and create a plan for parental guidance with open communication
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Support teens in building digital resilience and make safe, informed decisions online – Practice how to align family values with your teens online identity and have empathetic and productive conversations to build their confidence and sense of self in a digital world
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 Communicate openly with teens about online safety, digital boundaries and healthy internet use – Discover tools, apps and other resources to help you engage with your teen to set online boundaries together as a familyÂ
Course Access Includes:Â
- Two mini-lessons totaling 30-minutes of jam packed content led by an expert therapist
- A two page downloadable PDF guide to complete as a family:
- Reflect on digital habits
- Create a digital safety plan
- Spot Red Flags
- Conversation prompts
- Identify a support system
- Boundary/Habit prompts
Meet The Facilitator
Keeva Williams, LSW
Keeva is a Licensed Social Worker and received her Master's degree in Social Work from Indiana University-Bloomington. She has experience in a variety of treatment settings including outpatient, intensive outpatient, hospital and inpatient. Keeva is well-versed in a wide variety of mental health treatments for children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, she has successfully supported individuals facing challenges related to relationships, life changes, and self-discovery. Keeva has addressed mental health concerns related to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-harming behaviors, and behavioral dysregulation.
Keeva believes in maintaining a compassionate regard for the courage it takes to show up and do the hard work to improve quality of life. She recognizes the need to be a partner in reducing mental health stigma within our communities, and she is passionate about forming an alliance and healing space to support this need with her clients and families.
Helping Your Teen Stay Safe Online
$4.99
30-Minute Course | Downloadable PDF Resource
