Helping Those Stuck in the Web

About this Event

Participants through a comprehensive exploration of the complex relationships between video gaming, social media use, and mental health. First, participants will delve into the key elements of video games, especially in relation to teenagers and their parents, as well as the neurological impacts of gaming. They will examine the connection between gaming and gambling and learn to critically analyze interventions for individuals struggling with disordered gaming. In addition, participants will explore the mental health effects of social media use by analyzing current research and discussing evidence-based strategies to help those grappling with social media-related issues. Finally, participants will develop a deeper understanding of counseling approaches and treatment options for clients facing Gaming Disorder or problematic screen use, equipping them to apply effective therapeutic interventions in practice. Through this holistic approach, participants will be able to critically assess and address the challenges associated with gaming and screen use in today’s digital world.

Disability Accommodations

It is the responsibility of the Individual to contact Geek Therapeutics to request disability accommodations at Hello@geektherapeutics.com.   

Geek Therapeutics is committed to helping each student reach his/her academic potential and to providing every student equal opportunity to participate in and engage with the course.  In keeping with this commitment, effort has been made to develop accessible learning materials that provide equal access.  Please contact Geek Therapeutics immediately if access to course materials is restricted due to a disability so the issue(s) can be resolved in a timely manner.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will explore and identify different elements of video games related to teenagers, their parents, neurological impacts, and the link between gaming and gambling as well as critically analyze interventions for those struggling with disordered gaming.
• Participants will analyze research on the impact of social media use on mental health and discuss evidence-based solutions for those struggling with social media problems.
• Participants will critically analyze effective treatment options and counseling theories when working with clients engaged in Gaming Disorder or problematic screen use.

Course Instructor:

Jeremy Edge, LPC-S, IGDC is the owner and founder of the counseling practice, Escapingthe.com, PLLC. Jeremy is an International Gaming Disorder Certified counselor which is the leading certification for working with people with Gaming Disorder. He’s also obtained the Digital Wellness Certificate through the Digital Wellness Institute. He provides counseling services to help clients experience balanced, healthy screen use. After personally experiencing the negative effects of problematic gaming, Jeremy devoted his work to helping those find balance with online activities. In addition to problematic screen use, Jeremy works well with men of all ages and his team works with teens, young adults, adults, and families. He received his Master’s degree in Community Counseling at UT San Antonio and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UT Tyler. Jeremy is married to a pediatrician and they live in Dallas with their two kids.

Continuing Education Credits:

Psychologists: Geek Therapeutics is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this program and its content

Counselors: Geek Therapeutics has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7042. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers: Geek Therapeutics, #1769, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05/19/2022 – 05/19/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.

Play Therapists:  Geek Therapeutics has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, No. 21-649. Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Other Professions: This activity qualifies for the specified number of hours of instructional content as required by many licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your board or organization for specific requirements. Completion of the course(s) with a post-test score of 80% or better is required to receive continuing education credit; there is no partial credit.