Is Technology Damaging Our Native Youth?

Two Feathers Native American Family Services (NAFS) is hosting seven virtual forums focused on technology and its effect on Native youth. They have gathered together national and international experts for this discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend. This is a free event, however reservations are required. Each forum will last approximately one to two hours. December 8 @Noon. Clifford Sussman, M.D. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. World renowned expert in treating Internet Gaming Disorder. December 10 @noon. Tim Kasser, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of Psychology. Nationallly recognized expert on the impact of materialism and consumerism on well being. December 14 @Noon. Devorah Heitner, PhD. Expert on young people’s relationships with digital media and technology. Founder of Raising Digital Natives. Author of the award-winning book, Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. December 16 @Noon. Nicholas Kardaras, PhD. Ivy league educated psychologist, best-selling author, internationally renowned speaker and an expert on mental health, addiction and the impact of our digital age. December 21 @Noon. Douglas Gentile, P.D. Professor of Psychology at Iowa State. One of the world’s leading scientific experts on the effects of media on children. Named one of America’s best 300 professors by the Princeton Review. January 5 @3pm. Louis Cozzolino, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University. Author of numerous award-winning books focused on interpersonal neurobiology & education. January 12 @Noon. Andrew Doan, M.D. Ophthalmologist, Neuroscientist & recognized expert in digital media addictions. Author of best-selling book, Hooked on Games. To view a full agenda visit the Two Feather website: twofeathers-nafs.org or on their facebook page at: facebook.com/2FeathersNAFS. You must reserve your space in order to attend: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VTN7F6N