“Isolation: The New Drug of Choice”
According to special guest, Dr. Caroline Fenkel, LCSW, “Parents frequently tell us that they have to beg their teens to get out of the house and see their friends.” Add to this challenge the consequences of living through a pandemic.
Dr. Fenkel talks with parents about how we can encourage young people to stop isolating while navigating the challenges of public health restrictions as a result of COVID-19.
With the ever-increasing dependence on laptops, smart phones, social media and online gaming, especially during these past 18 months, it’s no wonder teens and young adults prefer to stay in their rooms rather than connect with their peers IRL (in real life).
This presentation addresses the causes of chronic isolation, the effects of living through a pandemic, and guides parents in ways they can help teens to break the isolation cycle.
No-Drama Discipline, The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
Recommended reading, by Daniel J. Siegel, MD
Managing Stress During a Crisis
Center for Parent & Teen Communication
Why Generation Z is loneliest generation; how to help
USA Today
How to Recognize Loneliness in Teenagers
Newport Academy
Center for Parent & Teen Communication
Division of Adolescent Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Teens aren’t socializing in the real world. And that’s making them super lonely.
USA Today
How Parents Can Help a Lonely Teen
Getting Teens Professional Help
Center for Parent and Teen Communication
Meet Our Presenters!
Dr. Caroline Fenkel, LCSW
Chief Clinical Officer & Co-Founder,
Charlie Health
Kira Torre, MS, MFT
