Mental Health and the Church Project
Certificate in Digital Wellness
Learn the best ICF coaching practices to coach families to thrive in this digital age.
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Overview

In this coach training, we will assess the impact that our digital technology is having on the bond of families and the unique challenges facing parents today. Parents need to be coached and equipped to reclaim conversation in their homes to strengthen their attachment bonds, because they will need the strength of their relationship to instill boundaries on their family’s technology use. Learn the best ICF coaching practices to coach families to thrive in this digital age.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Learn how the overuse of our digital technology is rewiring our brains for distraction, causing us to abuse the pleasure center in our brain and our attachment to each other. 
  2. Explore the many digital challenges families face today including cyberbullying, sexting, Internet Pornography, video game addiction, Social Media anxiety and a loss of real-life skills.
  3. Learn how to help families establish a Family Digital Wellness plan including a family mission statement, family contracts and a digital detox plan to help coach parents be a digital mentor to their children. 
  4. Learn ICF core competencies like: Cultivates Trust and Safety, Maintains Presence, Listens Actively, Evokes Awareness and Facilitates Client Growth. 
  5. Receive Coaching Assessments and Coaching Exercises to grow your coaching skills and to use with your clients
What You Earn
Instructor
Dr. Sylvia Hart Frejd, MCC, NBC-HWC
Mental Health and the Church Project

About Rosemead School of Psychology

Rosemead School of Psychology is a top psychology school for Christians who want to integrate their faith with their field. Here, you’ll learn from respected professors who are committed to the integration of psychology and theology — bringing together the scientific, research-driven study of human behavior with biblical perspectives on human flourishing. In the process, you’ll be equipped with knowledge and skills for professional roles in clinical psychology, therapy, counseling, teaching and research. Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Rosemead School of Psychology draws students from around the world to its leading psychology programs — ranging from the APA-accredited Ph.D. and Psy.D. to undergraduate and online degree completion and certificate programs.

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Syllabus

Readings Chapter One, The Digital Invasion Book...
Overview
The Digital Invasion
Video
The Coaching Model
Video
The Digital Invasion
Reading
Article - Technology Use Impact on Mental Health
Reading
The Professional Life Coach Training Manual
Reading
The Digital Flourishing Wheel Coaching Exercise
Resource
Readings Chapter Two, The Digital Invasion Book...
Overview
Your Brain on Technology
Video
Chapter Two The Digital Invasion Book
Reading
Article – Technology’s Effect on Our Brains and Bodies
Reading
Exercise to complete
Resource
Readings Chapter Three, The Digital Invasion...
Overview
Relationships and Social Media
Video
Chapter Three The Digital Invasion Book
Reading
Article – Social Media and Mental Health
Reading
Readings Chapter Four, The Digital Invasion...
Overview
The Digital Wellness Plan
Video
Chapter Four The Digital Invasion Book
Reading
Article – How Technology Can Be Part of a Happy Life
Reading
Exercise: Adult Digital Pledge Contract
Resource
Review: Child’s Pledge to Use Tech Responsibly
Resource
Review: Teenager’s Pledge to Use Tech Responsibly
Resource
Review: Parenting that Sticks Resource
Resource
Readings Chapter Five, The Digital Invasion...
Overview
Protecting Your Godspace
Video
The Digital Invasion Book, Chapter 5
Resource
Theology of Technology
Resource

Course FAQ

This is a 10-Hour Coach Training, designed to be completed asynchronously.