Technology & Teens Youth Lifestyle (TTYL)

Therapy Group Series

This 4-week TTYL Therapy Group Series explores technology use in youth (ages 13-18) in a unique, engaging, and supportive therapeutic environment. Teens will be invited to explore the unique triumphs and challenges from growing up in the heart of social media culture. From harnessing technology for social connection and entertainment to staying ahead of toxic trends, practicing social media self-care, and navigating safe and healthy relationships in a world of constant access and connection. Each week, we will tackle a different technology topic and include opportunities for reflection, discussions, take-home tips, and of course, fun! We will also offer a parents-only group at the end of the series to provide psychoeducation regarding what psychology experts are saying about digital guidelines and promoting safe technology use.

Please note that this is the first time SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is offering this group. Therefore, depending on the level of interest, we may have to adapt the patient qualifications for the group. We will contact you once the dates, times, and patient group(s) have been identified to let you know whether your teen will be a good fit for this therapy group. Thank you for your understanding.

TTYL Therapy Group Series Interest Form

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Your Child's Mental Heatlh

Please select the best response or responses that describes your child's mental health. Please do not choose more than two.
ex. Anxiety, depression
ex. Nervousness, worry, low mood, social withdrawal, poor concentration, etc.
ex. Self-esteem, peer relationships, social skills, mood, sleep, etc.

Topics of Interest

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Explore the relationships between social media, social comparison, and sense of belonging. Learn skills to identify how social media is influencing you, and leave with Tips & Tricks for being your authentic self on social media while shaping your own experiences.
Identify the benefits of social media engagement while simultaneously identifying the tolls it takes on our mental wellness. Take a self-assessment to reflect on your usage. And finally, leave with strategies for optimizing your social media self-care so you can take back control over your use!
The equivalent of taekwondo skills for your technology use. Protect yourself against cyber harassment, violations of privacy, and increase your sense of psychological safety while enjoying the best parts of the internet! In addition, while there is pressures for us to be connected to our devices, and therefore, our friends and partners ALL THE TIME, how do you set healthy technology and connection boundaries in your relationships?
This generation of children and adolescents that you are raising has more access to technology than any generation before us... so what do we know about it? Join mental health professionals in diving into the latest guidelines and research on navigating this unfamiliar technology territory.

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