Use of

Technology in

Treatment

Presented by:Brent Bloomster, Ph.D., PCC-SFYI Conference

June 16, 2015

technology[tek-nol-uh-jee]  noun, plural technologies for 4.

1.the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science.

2.the application of this knowledge for practical ends.

3.the terminology of an art, science, etc.; technical nomenclature.

4.a scientific or industrial process, invention, method, or the like.

5.the sum of the ways in which social groups provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization.

premise Technology is designed to make our lives

better. It leads to the creation of better products and

processes. It is increasingly more integrated into our

daily lives. It can be applied in unlimited ways. It can be utilized to assist people in

solving problems and enhancing their behavioral and emotional well-being.

Devices

Many Types – Many Uses No way all can be covered here

They are everywhere!

There’s more than a bushel of Apples in

here!

Caviat:

There is no substitute for the human connection!

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A TECH EXPERT!

• Can you operate a computer?• Can you search

the internet?• Can you use a

cell phone?

Resources

1. Resources within easy Reach

2. Reproducible

3. Referral Information Access

4. Recording Information Ability

The 4 R’s a Computer and Internet

AccessCan Provide

http://global.oup.com/us/companion.websites/umbrella/treatments/hidden/mforms/

http://cap4kids.org/columbus/

http://www.pathwaysofcentralohio.com/

Engagement

WelcomeName!

http://www.nationwide.com/cps/nw-your-zoo-view-aquarium.htm

http://www.highlightskids.com/hidden-pictures/interactive/race

http://www.funbrain.com/

Printables – activity pages:

Jigsaw puzzle template

http://www.thetoymaker.com/Toypages/39JigsawPuzzles/39Jigsaws.html

Tangrams http://www.myweb3000.com/tangramgame.html

Secret Message Decoder http://www.nickjr.com/printables/super-secret-spy-decoder.jhtml

Printables – Take Your Pick

Tracking Tools

http://www.freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com/

Behavior ChartsAnd More

http://get.gg/freedownloads2.htm

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=46

Psychoeducation

… psychoeducational techniques are used to help

remove barriers to comprehending and digesting

complex and emotionally loaded information and to

develop strategies to use the information in a

proactive fashion.

http://btci.edina.clockss.org/cgi/reprint/4/3/205.pdf

Source: Psychoeducation as Evidence-Based Practice: Considerations for Practice, Research, and Policy

By Ellen P. Lukens, MSW, PhD William R. McFarlane, MDBrief Treatment and Crisis Intervention / 4:3 Fall 2004

Feelings

http://www.heathersanimations.com/children1.html

http://pbskids.org/thomasandfriends/games/many-moods/

http://www.hitentertainment.com/portal/us/games-thomas-emotions.asp

Getting Feelings On

Track with Thomas

http://discoverykids.com/games/build-a-coaster/

http://youth.anxietybc.com/anxiety-101