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Wired - Staying Connected in a Hi-Tech World

An addiction awareness event presented by the Community Drug Strategy Committee and the City of Courtenay

FREE public presentation
Monday, November 15, 2010
7:30 pm
Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College, Courtenay
Limited seating: arrive early to secure your spot

This presentation explores the emerging cultures of technology and their impact on childhood development, family life and education. Gaming, micro-blogging, social networking, texting and other digital tools provide a central means by which adolescents manage the challenges of their development.

Issues such as anxiety, depression, isolation, anger and addiction are increasingly finding niches in the online world. Educators, parents, counselors, and all those who work with children must be able to respond with new skills and strategies. Dr. Ross Laird provides a summary of those skills and strategies along with a suite of simple, practical tools that can assist adults in navigating - and helping kids navigate - the complexities of the digital landscape.

Dr. Ross Laird is a best-selling author, award-winning scholar, psychotherapist, university professor and addictions and trauma specialist. He is a professor and instructor in counseling, psychology and creative writing. He has worked extensively in Vancouver's downtown Eastside and in many smaller communities throughout B.C.

For more information, please contact Karen Rushton, 250-339-3603 or email comoxbox@telus.net . This event is suitable for those aged 15 and older.

 

 

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