Understanding Online Addictions: Gaming, Social Media, and Other Online Content
Join the FWCD Health and Wellness Counseling Department for Understanding Online Addictions: Gaming, Social Media, and Other Online Content with Jeremy Edge, LPC, Owner/Founder of Escapingthe.com. The event takes place on Monday, January 31, in the Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center from 7-8 p.m. All members of the FWCD community , JK-12, are invited to this important program.
Escapingthe.com is a counseling practice for those struggling with an Internet addiction or problematic screen use. A Licensed Professional Counselor, Jeremy Edge will help parents understand behavioral addictions and the developing brain, understand the various kinds of addictive online content (gaming, social media and pornography), and provide tools to use at home in helping your child/teen navigate their interaction with technology.
After personally experiencing the negative effects of Gaming Disorder, Edge devoted his work to helping those recover from problematic and disordered screen use. He is passionate about helping teenagers and adults obtain a more balanced relationship with screens. Edge helps strengthen family relationships and provides a safe space for those struggling with problematic screen use to find ways to meet their goals.
Questions can be directed to your division Health and Wellness Counselors: Kathy Roemer, Upper School; Kathryn Sohne, Middle School; Theresa Fuss, Lower School.
