Healthy Tech Use

From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, technology is all around us.  Are you wondering if you or a loved one has a healthy relationship with technology such as your phone, computer, Netflix, social media, or online news sources?  Are you ready to take control of your tech habits? 

During mentoring we explore the ways that technology is showing up, the demands it makes on your time and attention, and the limits you want to draw around it.  A common conversation about this topic regards your interest and intention with its use:
Which aspects of technology do you enjoy?

Which aspects tend to be too engrossing and steal time from you?

Outside of technology, what would you like to have more of in your life?

How does technology help or get in the way of that happening?

All of our Therapeutic Mentors are experienced and well-researched in how technology affects our brains, focus/attention, school/work performance, relationships, social skills, emotional regulation, and so much more.  We would love to meet you in person and offer you non-judgmental education and support to help you find your ideal life-balance with our ever-changing technology landscape.

Here are some general guidelines for healthy tech use.  You can read this article for more focused guidelines on healthy tech use for children.  Both of these links are from the American Psychological Association.

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers tech use guidelines in Media and Young Minds as well as a personalized tool called the Family Media Plan to support families in making thoughtful and appropriate media choices.

• Reflection: Spending time with a without technology to notice the difference in your body, mind, and heart.
• The world: Mentors are those who can enter your world, as well as help you explore things outside of what you're used to.  Think, someone you is interested and understands your connection to video games, and who can also help you meet to friends when that seems a daunting task.

• Temptation Bundling: Many of our clients enjoy temptation bundles like, "I will only watch TV while I walk on the treadmill."
• Account-ability: Our mentors are interested in your desire to account for your use.  We help you use a variety of data-tracking measures to develop a picture of how you are accessing certain technologies.
• Story: We want you to know that you are a part of something bigger than yourself IRL as well.