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Plugged In: The Neurological, Interpersonal,
and Personal Impact of Technology-Only Entertainment

Sunday, February 26th - 1pm - Echo Theatre

suggested donation: $25
sliding scale available by calling the Do Jump office 503.231.1232

As entertainment and education is increasingly driven by, and dependent upon, technological tools, children's brains, relationships, and senses of self are short-changed. Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee is an expert in the area of how technology impacts mental health. With her high-energy and fast-paced presentation style, Dr. Dodgen-Magee seamlessly blends information on the latest research regarding brain development with hands-on tools to address the following topics:

• * The neurological, social, and intrapersonal impact of technology-only entertainment, paying special attention to the impact of violent video games, social networking, and texting;


• * Internet addiction and its effects, including discussion of more mild forms of Internet and technology dependence;


• * Hands-on tools to help create a technology-use plan for individuals of all ages;


• * The impact of technology-only entertainment and over-reliance on technology for adults will be addressed along with corresponding ideas for minimizing risk of dependence, addiction, and other negative impacts;


• * and Practical ideas about how to enhance family relationships, minimize potential risk, and develop genuine and appropriate levels of self-esteem and interpersonal relatedness in children.

About Dr. Dodgen-Magee

Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee is a clinical psychologist in Portland Oregon, and is an expert in the area of how technology impacts mental health. Dr. Dodgen-Magee was recently featured in the book Just Moms, and is a frequent speaker across the United States. Dr. Dodgen-Magee's blog is popular amongst those attempting to engage current culture while maintaining a strong sense of self and health. She speaks on topics such as the impact of overuse of technology on children, raising children with their imagination and sense of self intact, and successful launching of children into adulthood.

Testimonials

You got us thinking in ways that will impact our family for years to come. We're so glad we heard you before we hit the adolescent years. Maybe we can infuse our kids with wisdom now that help them feel smart later. J.L., Father of school-aged child, Chicago IL

We have been a very "low-tech" family, and have felt the struggle of raising our boys out of the new "norm" of technology-driven entertainment. I have often wondered if we were doing our children a disservice by not embracing the games and electronics, but I feel renewed commitment and energy towards living our lives as we have chosen, after hearing you last night.

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