Power Hour: Kids’ Brains & Screens 9/16/25

CEU Creations presents:
Power Hour: Kids’ Brains & Screens, 9/16/25

FEATURING:

• Practical tools and scripts to help professionals guide families in creating healthier screen habits
• Current neuroscience insights on how screens impact child and adolescent brain development, behavior, and emotional health

EVENT INFO:

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern time

COST:

Early Bird Registration: $14.99
After September 2nd, registration is: $19.99
Unlimited CE Bundle Members: FREE

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Social Workers:
ASWB ACE – 1 General CE credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors:
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact hour

Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.

Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, and case managers

OVERVIEW:

This evidence-based training draws from ScreenStrong’s Kids’ Brains & Screens curriculum and is specifically adapted for professionals working with children, adolescents, and families. Grounded in neuroscience and developmental psychology, the session explores the differential impacts of screen types—including social media, video games, and pornography—on the developing brain.

The workshop equips professionals with concrete strategies and tools to educate and counsel families on creating healthier digital environments. Attendees will learn how to support parents in setting boundaries and fostering intentional use of personal devices, as well as how to collaborate across systems to reduce screen-related harm and promote resilience. This empowering session provides the knowledge and practical guidance needed to help families make informed, values-aligned decisions around screen time and technology use.

OBJECTIVES:

By attending this training, you will be able to:

• Describe key principles of healthy brain development in children and adolescents, including critical stages of neurodevelopment and the role of environmental influences.
• Differentiate between various types of screen-based media (e.g., educational, recreational, interactive, and passive) and articulate their respective impacts on cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Identify evidence-based strategies that support healthy brain development and mitigate potential harms associated with excessive or inappropriate screen use.
• Evaluate and apply intervention and prevention techniques for addressing screen overuse and digital dependency in children and adolescents within clinical, educational, or family systems.

AGENDA (all times are Eastern):

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Log in and Networking
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Presentation

PRESENTER BIO:

Mandy Hamann, Ambassador Liaison and Speaker with ScreenStrong

Mandee Hamann brings a wealth of experience as a businesswoman and a former early childhood/elementary pastor, and over a decade of youth ministry experience alongside her husband, Jeremy. Mandee has long been dedicated to supporting families and nurturing the growth of young minds.

Driven by her own family’s journey through challenges with screen use, Mandee became impassioned about promoting a healthier approach to technology use. In 2020, she joined forces with ScreenStrong as an Ambassador, wholeheartedly committed to spreading their empowering message to reclaim the children of this digital age.

Based in Iowa with her husband and three children, Mandee is deeply rooted in her community and tirelessly advocates for the importance of reclaiming real-world connections over digital distractions. Her personal experiences and professional expertise make her a valuable asset in the ongoing mission to empower families and safeguard the well-being of children everywhere.

COURSE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:

To ensure you are ready to participate, please complete a short Test Drive on Zoom.

This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. A computer or mobile device is required. Zoom account is not required.

You will receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the training and a link to join the webinar will be in your CEU Creations account under Member Profile.

To receive credit, you must log in on time, attend the entire presentation, and complete an online evaluation.

POST EVENT: When the training ends, your attendance will be processed using zoom analytics. Once processed, the evaluation link will be available in your account. Once your evaluation is complete, your certificate will be available in your CEU Creations account within 24-72 hours. A certificate will not be issued until the evaluation is complete.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

FINE PRINT

Target audience: Social workers, counselors, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU Creations, #1239, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/24-11/22/27. Social workers completing this course receive 1 General continuing education credit.

CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0616. This activity is approved for 1 contact hour.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: 1 CE Credit 
CEU Creations is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEU Creations maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 

COUNSELORS: 1 Contact hour.
 CEU Creations has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6941. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  CEU Creations is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0199. This activity is approved for 1 contact hour.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS:  This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours.

NURSES: 1 contact hour. CEU Creations is an approved provider of nursing CEs through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number: CEP17905. All states retain their own licensing authority through their own boards. Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of the CE credits.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants must cancel their registration in their CEU Creations account. No email, faxes, or mail cancellations will be accepted. Cancellation Fee: $25. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within five (5) business days prior to the workshop date.

Accessibility Accommodations: At CEU Creations, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all individuals. We strive to ensure our continuing education content, website, and services are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We are continually working to enhance accessibility and user experience for all of our users. If you encounter any barriers, have questions, or wish to request accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will review your message and respond promptly.