Tuesday, September 1, 2026
10:00 AM ET – 5:30 PM ET
Overview:
Screens have become a central part of adolescent life — but for many teens, excessive screen use is quietly affecting sleep, emotional regulation, attention, self-esteem, mood, relationships, and overall mental health. As concerns about social media, gaming, and technology continue to grow, clinicians need practical, evidence-based approaches to assess problematic screen use and effectively support both teens and their families.
This 6-hour training reviews the latest research on the impact of chronic screen use on adolescent brain development and mental health. Learn to differentiate between developmentally appropriate technology use and clinically problematic digital behaviors, and utilize evidence-based screening and assessment tools to evaluate screen use and its impact on adolescent functioning, family relationships, and treatment planning. Explore the relationship between chronic screen use and common clinical concerns — including anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, sleep disturbance, body image, and social isolation.
Evidence-based interventions are presented throughout, addressing how to help adolescents build healthier digital habits, improve emotional regulation, strengthen attention, and reduce problematic technology use. The training also covers clinically sensitive concerns including cyberbullying, sexting, pornography exposure, digital safety, and AI companion and chatbot interactions. Parent coaching strategies are included to help clinicians promote healthy technology boundaries, improve family communication, reduce conflict, and foster collaborative digital media plans.
Designed for licensed mental health professionals who want practical, evidence-based tools to assess and treat problematic technology use in adolescents while supporting the entire family system.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the impact of chronic screen use on adolescent brain development, emotional regulation, sleep, attention, self-esteem, mood, relationships, and overall mental health.
- Differentiate between developmentally appropriate technology use and problematic digital behaviors using current research and evidence-based assessment strategies.
- Utilize evidence-based screening and assessment tools to evaluate problematic technology use and its impact on adolescent functioning, family relationships, and treatment planning.
- Analyze the relationship between chronic screen use and common clinical concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, sleep disturbance, self-esteem, body image concerns, and social isolation.
- Apply evidence-based interventions to help adolescents develop healthier digital habits, improve emotional regulation, strengthen attention, and reduce problematic technology use.
- Implement developmentally appropriate clinical interventions to address concerns related to cyberbullying, sexting, pornography exposure, digital safety, AI companions, and AI/chatbot interactions in therapeutic practice.
- Demonstrate parent coaching strategies that promote healthy technology boundaries, improve family communication, reduce conflict, and foster collaborative digital media plans.
- Develop individualized treatment recommendations that integrate adolescent developmental needs, family dynamics, cultural considerations, and evidence-based digital wellness interventions.
- Evaluate ethical, legal, and clinical considerations related to adolescent technology use, confidentiality, mandated reporting, digital safety, and the responsible integration of technology into mental health treatment.
Scope and Limitations Disclosure
This 6-hour webinar provides licensed mental health professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical tools for assessing and treating problematic adolescent screen use, including differentiating developmentally appropriate technology use from clinically significant concerns, applying screening tools, addressing related clinical presentations, and implementing parent coaching strategies. Content addresses sensitive topics such as cyberbullying, sexting, pornography exposure, and AI companion interactions at an educational level and does not substitute for clinical supervision, specialty training, or consultation when working with complex, high-risk, or safety-critical presentations, including active abuse, exploitation, or acute risk. Participants are responsible for applying course content within the boundaries of their professional scope of practice, licensure requirements, and applicable ethical and legal standards, including mandated reporting obligations. Completion of this course does not confer certification or any independent credential; participants will receive only the provider’s certificate of completion documenting attendance and continuing education hours.
Commercial Support Disclosure
Dr. Tenille Richardson-Quamina developed a therapeutic approach and psychoeducational workshops addressing problematic technology use, which may be referenced during this training for illustrative and educational purposes. No purchase of any book, program, workshop, or related material is required to complete this training or receive continuing education credit. Dr. Richardson-Quamina and New Creations Counseling Services have no other financial relationships to disclose, and this training has not received commercial support from any outside organization or sponsor.
Course materials are only available to enrolled students.
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Dr. Tenille Richardson-Quamina, LCSW
Dr. Tenille Richardson-Quamina, LCSW, CSAT-Candidate, is a skilled therapist with over 21 years of experience in family services and child welfare. Her passion for helping individuals and families navigate the negative effects of the internet led her to found New Creations Counseling Services in 2016. As the internet continues to play a central role in our daily lives, Dr. Tenille is committed to developing innovative therapeutic techniques and psychoeducational workshops to help clients overcome online addictions, cyberbullying, and online affairs. Drawing from her extensive research and training, Dr. Tenille has developed a unique approach to therapy that empowers individuals to take control of their online behavior and build healthy relationships with technology. She is a Clinical Social Worker licensed by the state of Florida and a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist-Candidate, with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Howard University, a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore, and a Doctorate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech.
National Approvals
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Professional Counselors — The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6703. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Addiction Professionals — NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute is officially on file with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) as an Approved Education Provider. They are formally known as NAADAC Provider #139138. Please note that E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Social Workers — Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute, #1706, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 06-03-2026 – 06-03-2029
CE Broker
CE Broker is a continuing education tracking system in which licensees track their compliance and report their completed CE hours credit (CE Broker Tracking #50-33336)
Notice: We are currently experiencing a technical issue with CE Broker that will cause a delay in reporting CE credits for Ohio-Licensed Social Workers (OH CSWMFT). We are actively working to resolve this and will notify you once credits reporting is available
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Notes:
- Nevada CPC’s and MFT’s accept ASWB-approved training
- North Dakota Board Of Counselor Examiners LAPC and LAPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council LPC and LPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing – CMHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Washington State Department of Mental Health MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Wisconsin Council on Mental Health LPCS accepts ASWB-approved training
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Note: Please note that Individual Board Rules are subject to potential changes. The approval and acceptance details we furnish are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of documentation.
Should you have any inquiries or uncertainties not addressed by the provided information, it’s advisable to consult your State Regulatory Board. Ultimately, the decision of whether your license renewal credit hours are accepted or denied rests with you.
Georgia Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselors (ADACBGA) #19-12-17-1212.
Florida Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Florida Certification Board as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselor (FCB) #5387-A.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling: The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling accepts courses from ASWB & NBCC approved providers. E Care Behavioral Health Institute is an ASWB and NBCC approved provider.
Oklahoma Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselors (OBLADC) #20220136.
Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure: E Care BHI is an approved CE provider for LPC & LMFT
Ohio Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselor (OCDP)#50-29024.
Note: eCare’s OCDP-approved courses are for renewal continuing education only and do not fulfill initial CDCA Preliminary or CDCA certification requirements.
The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board accepts courses from ASWB & NBCC approved providers. E Care Behavioral Health Institute is an ASWB and NBCC approved provider.
Note: We are currently experiencing a technical issue with CE Broker that will cause a delay in reporting CE credits for Ohio-Licensed Social Workers (OH CSWMFT). We are actively working to resolve this and will notify you once credits reporting is available.
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California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP): E Care BHI is recognized by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-22-344-0526
Connecticut Certification Board CCB Approved): E Care BHI is recognized & approved by the Connecticut Certification Board.
Texas Certification Board (TCB): E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the Texas Certification Board as an approved education provider. Number 2041-19
South Carolina E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board as an approved education provider Provider #4628
New York (MHC) E Care Behavioral Health is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0277
New York (SW) E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0745 LA-ADRA – E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by Louisiana The Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority as an approved educational provider AEP #E122
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