Julie Frumin, LMFT

For more than a decade, Julie has provided mental health support to individuals, couples and families. She holds a Masters degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. In addition, Julie is the Mental Wellness expert at The Four Seasons Center for Health and Wellbeing in Westlake Village, California, where she creates and provides workshops that help couples, families and organizations connect to their purpose, their goals and each other. Her most recent project is called ‘Healthier-Tech’, which began in 2023 after she could no longer stay quiet about the youth mental health crisis and its connection to compulsive technology use. She currently leads workshops for parents, families and schools, where she encourages intentional, balanced technology use. She leads the Conejo Valley Chapter of MAMA, Moms Against Media Addiction.

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Sustaining Mental Wellness in the Digital Age

Saturday | May 3, 2025
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Workshops (1.5 CEs)

Session Description:

In today's digitally-driven world, technology plays an integral role in our daily lives, often blurring the lines between healthy and unhealthy use. This talk offers therapists a comprehensive understanding of the psychological impact of technology on mental health, particularly in children and adolescents. We will explore evidence-based strategies for promoting intentional and balanced technology use, delve into clinical tools for addressing media addiction, and discuss the importance of fostering digital literacy and critical thinking. Attendees will leave equipped with practical interventions to support clients in developing a healthier relationship with technology, ultimately enhancing their well-being and family dynamics.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the Impact of Technology on Mental Health: Participants will be able to state at least 4 reasons that technology overuse affects psychological and emotional health, particularly of children and adolescents.
•  Identifying Strategies for Promoting Intentional Technology Use: Participants will learn at least 3 evidence-based techniques to help clients develop a healthier relationship with technology, including mindfulness techniques, role playing and activity scheduling.
•  Applying Clinical Tools to Address Media Addiction: Participants will be able to identify at least 3 practical tools for treating media addiction in their clients, with a focus on empowering families to foster balanced and intentional technology use within the home environment.
•  Fostering Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking: Participants will be able to describe at least three techniques for helping clients develop digital literacy skills, enabling them to make more informed and intentional choices in their technology use.