Generation Z’s post-pandemic culture includes rapid technological advances and mind-boggling trends that baffle mental health clinicians almost as much as their parents. As a result, helping professionals are faced with shifting theoretical approaches, clinical techniques, and cultural considerations to meet the needs of these clients and their families. This webinar will provide updated information on Generation Z’s culture, theoretical applications, and specific needs to ensure we are meeting these clients where they are while ensuring inclusivity and understanding when bridging the gap with older family members.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Articulate the unique factors specific to Generation Z’s worldview that impact clinical mental health work.
- Apply counseling theories and techniques through a culturally competent lens when working with Generation Z clients and their families.
- Analyze their preparedness to provide culturally responsive care to this unique population.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Articulate the unique factors specific to Generation Z’s worldview that impact clinical mental health work
- Developmental perspectives
- Cultural Considerations
- Social media
- Help-seeking
- Self-expression
- Entertainment trends
- Academic needs/trends
- Career trends and generational implications
Objective #2: Apply counseling theories and techniques through a culturally competent lens when working with Generation Z clients and their families
- Attachment Theory
- Impact of Covid-19
- Impact of Gen Z and parental generations as cultures
- Techniques when working with adolescents & emerging adults
- Cognitive Behavioral Approaches
- Theoretical innovations thanks to the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Effective CBT techniques
- Digital adaptations
- Family Systems Theory
- Systems framework when working with teens and emerging adults
- FST techniques
- Role adjustment
- Family engagement
Objective #3: Analyze their preparedness to provide culturally responsive care to this unique population.
- Practical Exercises
- Case Studies
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 General Skill Building asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 General Skill Building continuing education training.
Instructor: Danielle Doskocil, LMHC
Recording Date: August 8, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, 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: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs General continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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