Equipping Mental Health Professionals to Counsel Adolescents and Their Families in the Digital Age 

Presented at the TLPCA Conference in Nashville, TN on 6/16/24 by Lydia Thompson, LPC-MHSP.
In this presentation, Lydia explores the critical need for improved education in counseling adolescents. She delves into the challenges facing today's teens, notably the impact of technology and social media on mental health. She explores the gaps in current training programs and propose effective strategies for working with adolescents and their families. She discusses practical solutions and advocates for equipping mental health professionals to better serve this vulnerable population.
Lydia's passion shines through as she shares her experiences counseling adolescents. Lydia owns the private practice Concord Family Counseling and specializes in counseling adolescents and their families.
A few notes: the video was edited to protect confidentiality of clients and for clarity. Rough subtitles are provided to understand audience members better.
Find Lydia and her practice in Brentwood, Tennessee. Concordfamilycounseling.com