Smart Phone and Tablet Addiction

Smart Phone and Tablet Addiction

Smart phone and “tablet” addiction can be defined as problematic, dysfunctional use of the mobile phone and/or tablet, with the following characteristics and symptoms:

  • A constant preoccupation to use the smart phone to make phone calls or send text messages or connect with various forms of social media (Facebook, Instagram, twitter, etc. and activities associated with those activities.
  • The individuals need to increase the frequency and duration used to make phone calls, emails and sending text and photo messages.
  • Unsuccessful recurring attempts to cease or reduce the number of phone calls made, emails sent, and text and photo messages sent.
  • Withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, anxiety and depression associated with attempts to cease or reduce the number and time of phone calls, emails, social media posts and the number of text messages sent;
  • Making longer phone calls, sending a larger number of text messages and spending more time on social media than originally intended.
  • Academic, financial, career, family and social problems caused by mobile phone and/or tablet use.
  • Lying to family and friends to conceal the costs of and the time devoted to making phone calls and sending text messages.
  • Use of the mobile phone as a way of escaping from real problems or as a mood enhancer (to relieve loneliness, anxiety, depression or guilt).

Addiction or over dependency to the mobile phone and/or tablets is not a homogeneous phenomenon, anyone with access to this form of technology can become addicted.

Rarely a day goes by where I do not have a parent telling me how much their child’s smart phone and tablet dependency is causing conflict at home and interfering with their child’s emotional, academic and social development. I have done a considerable amount of research on the topic and have spoken to many professionals, parents, siblings and students themselves about the topic. I created a workshop specifically for you to become empowered with the “tools” you need to handle this dilemma of the current day.

As our parents did not have to deal with this technology as we were growing up, this over dependency on technology is a new problem. You don’t have to go it alone. The following link will provide you with all the details, if you can not make the workshop on Friday April 20th, I would be glad to meet with you individually. Call Paula at my office to schedule an appointment. I look forward to seeing you on Friday.  https://www.supportforstudentsgrowthcenter.com/product/help-my-child-is-addicted-to-their-screens/
(SPECIAL: Save $20 by calling the office to register, now!)

Research-based comments:

  • In the view of a recent Columbia University study, “communication, responsibility, and relationships all seem to be negatively influenced by the use of text messaging” in both early and late adolescent groups. (V., 2011)
  • Frequent mobile phone use has been associated with stress, sleep disturbances, and symptoms of depression among youngsters. (Thomée1S, 2011)
  • Yen et al. cite “withdrawal symptoms without cellular phone use” as a typical psychological reaction in adolescents to the removal of cell phone access. (Yen CF, 2009)
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Much More Than Just Tutoring

MUCH MORE THAN JUST TUTORING!

College Counseling and Coaching for Students with 
ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum and other Challenges

Is your college aged child going away to college with social, emotional and/or learning challenges? Wouldn’t it be comforting to know they have the extra support of Master and Doctoral level, highly skilled and licensed professionals directing them, encouraging them and making daily contact with them?

At the Support for Students Growth Center, we are experts in developing the emotional maturity, executive functioning, “soft skills” and social abilities of college students who may have characteristics of ADHD, Learning Disabilities and other needs.

Individualized services are unique for each student, they include, but are not limited to:

  • Personalized academic and professional psychological counseling
  • Professional therapy for social and emotional challenges (certified therapy dog involved, optional, visit our website to see pics of Daisy “Dawg”)
  • Provide parents with ongoing comprehensive updates
  • Development of core competencies: daily structure, focus, organization, planning, task initiation and completion
  • Collaboration with college supports, including coaches and tutors
  • Teach skills to enhance personal growth and academic success in college
  • Teach and support strategies to enhance motivation
  • Monitoring grades and assignments
  • Set realistic performance goals
  • Develop/increase independent functioning and living skills
  • Provide community-based instruction
  • Develop accountable healthy daily habits
  • Support balance with school/social life
  • Assist in connecting with local academic tutors, coaches and trainers
  • Individual or group skill-development in topics like time-management, learning strategies, organization, social skills, etc.

Service Delivery Method:

  • In person, in our Boca Raton office, in the local community or on local college campuses
  • Via phone/text, Skype, Facetime and in varying combinations
  • Students’ parents/guardians can also receive updates on the students’ progress throughout for the sake of transparency and accountability
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Parent Workshop Series

Parent Workshop Series

Professionally Prepared and Presented
by Dr. Eric Nach, Ph.D., M.Ed., A.S.D. Certified
Developmental and Behavioral Specialist

All Workshops are presented on Friday’s from 9:30am-12:30pm
Hand-outs, coffee, tea and light snacks are included

How to Take the “Rivalry” out of Sibling Rivalry

April 6, 2018

How to ensure all family members feel they are valued and important. Siblings that feel “left out” are at greater risk of antisocial behaviors, learn what you can do so all children feel appreciated.

Help! My Child is Addicted to Their Screens: Smartphones and Tablets, the Necessary Evil

April 20, 2018

Do you feel like your child is addicted to their “screens”? Learn why this may be the case and what you can do to help restore balance in your child’s life and in your home.

Is Your Child Targeted by Bullies?

May 4, 2018

Does your child seem to attract bullies? There may be things they are unintentionally doing that attracts bullies. Gain the “tools” you can use to help them “repel” these bullies.

Planning for a Successful Summer

May 18, 2018

Don’t leave your summer to chance, we will be providing you with strategies you can employ to enhance the summer “down time”. Plan ahead strategically and enjoy the summer months.

Location:

The Support for Students Growth Center
Medplex Bldg.
5458 Town Center Rd
Suite 8 (2nd floor)
Boca Raton, FL 33486
561-990-7305

 Fees:

$79 per person for each workshop
Purchase all 4 for only $269 (save $47)
Register online by clicking the link below:
Parent Workshop
Or Mail a check to our Boca Raton office
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A Different Approach To Counseling and Training!

A Different Approach To Counseling and Training!

Young people, who may be diagnosed with or have characteristics of Autism, “Asperger’s”, ADHD, Social and other forms of Anxiety, Learning Disabilities, Depression or Communication Challenges all have their own unique ways of perceiving the world around them. As a result they may react poorly to everyday situations and be treated differently by their peers and become victims of bullying, harassing or shunning behaviors.

“We get it!”

With over 25 years professional experience counseling, educating and training students with special needs and their families, Dr. Eric Nach, the President and Founder of S.S.G.C. in Boca Raton, is a professional who genuinely understands the complexity and challenges students with “special needs” and their families experience.

Learn more about why the services provided by Dr. Nach and the associates of the Support For Students Growth Center are so valued by parents, educators and other professionals.

In Our Boca Raton Office We Address the Following Issues and More…

*Anger Issues,
*Impulsivity,
*Self-Monitoring and Self-Regulation,
*Motivation,
*Setting Boundaries,
*Homework and School Challenges,
*Executive Functioning,
*Making and Nurturing Friendships
*Sibling Relations,
*Perception Taking,
*Communication, and more…

Parent Training:
*What to do now that your child has a new diagnosis?
*How to deal with troubling behaviors that impact the entire family?

“My spouse and I have different parenting approaches, who is right?”

Contact us today to see how we can help!

Dr. Nach is a Member of the Board of Directors at “The Friendship Initiative“, a non-profit movement bringing typical children and children with unique abilities together to enhance individual, family and community unity and growth.
See how you can support #MSDSTRONG at TFI.


Description of Services
(click on links for details)

Therapeutic Social Skills Groups (ages 5-adult)

  • We use role-playing, modeling, and direct instruction to target the specific needs and abilities of each unique group.
  • After interviewing the student and parent(s), Dr. Nach makes group placement based on the individuals; age, ability, and needs,
  • We use our proprietary curriculum for over 90-targeted topics, such as, “Make and Keep Friends, Join Conversations, Turn Taking, Body Language, Impulse Control, Self- Monitoring and Regulating”, etc.).
  • 3:1 staffing ratio (all counselors are experienced Master’s of Doctoral level therapists, certified special education teachers or counselors).
  • Our “Certified Therapy Dog”, Daisy is always around to lend a helping paw.

School and Relationships Success Program:
Executive Functioning, Soft Skills, Social Skills (3rd grade into college, in age appropriate groups)

  • Our program uses a high-tech, multi-faceted approach to prepare individuals for success in school and in their social worlds including their chosen careers.
  • With a clinical understanding and decades of experience teaching, counseling and training students we use direct instruction and fun hands-on activities to develop skills and strategies to “grow” successful well adjusted students.
  • Topics include; HW Initiating/Completion/Handing-in, Organization, Planning, Time Management, Goal Setting/Attainment, Avoiding Procrastination, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Effective Problem Solving, Following Directions, Time Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Stress Management, Presentation Skills, Conflict Resolution and more.
  • 3:1 staffing ratio (all counselors are experienced Master’s of Doctoral level therapists, certified special education teachers or counselors).
  • Our “Certified Therapy Dog”, Daisy is always around to lend a helping paw.

Coaching and Counseling

  • For individuals with social/behavioral needs and their families for issues associated with; Anger Issues, Impulsivity, Boundary Setting, Peer /Sibling Relations, Perception Taking, Communication, etc.)
  • Parent training: What to do now that your child has a new diagnosis, how to deal with troubling behaviors that impact the entire family.
  • “My spouse and I have different parenting approaches, who is right?”

Behavior Modification Services (ages 4-adult)

  • Through a detailed initial consultation and evaluation of the situation, we are often able to develop an understanding of the underlying perceptual issues children, teens and young adults with “special needs” such as ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Social Anxiety, etc. may be experiencing,
  • We teach behavior modification, self-monitoring and self-regulation techniques by incorporating the therapeutic principals of ABA, CBT, ToM, and other scientifically-based approaches.
  • Our philosophy is to empower parents and children with the tools and techniques to use to develop positive behaviors that can be generalized to other settings.

Educational Counseling

  • Dr. Nach has facilitated and created thousands of IEP and school based meetings during his tenure as a “Special Education Department Chairperson” with Palm Beach Schools over nearly two decades. You can benefit from his experience in his office or he will go to the meeting with you.
  • IEP and 504 development, conflict management, school/program and service placement, advocacy.
  • Public and private school observations/training.

Professional (CEU) Workshops and Parent Workshops

Workshop Schedule

  • 8:00am Begin Presentation — 3:30pm Conclusion of presentation

Who Should Attend

  • Florida Chapter 490 Licensed Psychologists and
  • Florida Chapter 491 – LMFTs, LMHCs, and LCSWs
  • Child Development Specialists
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Special Education Teachers
  • Parents and Caregivers
  • School Counselors
  • School Administrators
  • Camp Leaders and Staff

Eric J. Nach, Ph.D., M.Ed., is a Developmental and Behavioral Specialist. Dr. Nach is an endorsed “Autism Specialist”, educator, and counselor who has over 25 years experience counseling and teaching children, teens, and young adults with “special needs” and their families. He is the President of the Support for Students Growth Center in Boca Raton, Florida. He served as an adjunct professor at prestigious Lynn University, teaching graduate level Autism Endorsement courses and spent nearly two decades as a Special Education Department Chairperson and a Special Education Teacher with the Palm Beach School District in South East Florida. Dr. Nach presents workshops on “Special Education”, Nationally. Dr. Nach’s experience extends to other related disorders including; (ADHD), (OCD), (SLD), (NVLD), and (EBD).

Professional/Staff Development (Nation-wide)

  • For educators, administrators, school staff, therapists, OT, SLP, parent groups, community agencies.

Spring/Summer/Winter Camp

  • For children and young teens ages 5-14, who are “mainstreamed” and have “social/behavioral needs”. (Science, Social Skills Infused Curriculum, Music/Art Therapies, Yoga, Community-based Instruction, etc.).

Visit The Dr. Nach Online, our Online Sister Site
High School, College, and Career Readiness Program
https://drnachonline.com

Must Read Testimonials

Dr. Eric Nach

Eric Nach, Ph.D., M.Ed., A.S.D. Cert.
Developmental and Behavioral Specialist
5458 Town Center Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33486
561-990-7305 DrNach@SupportForStudentsGrowthCenter.com

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Summer Services 2018

 

Download a Summer Services 2018 Flyer

 

Summer Services 2018

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Bullying Does Not Always Occur in Person

Bullying Does Not Always Occur in Person

It is uncommon to see children, teens and young adults without some form of technology. From 6th grade on up it is surprising to see a person without a smartphone. Although technology has enhanced so many areas of our lives, for some children it can be another source for bullies to get to them. When many of us were growing up the term “cyberbullying” would have only been heard of in science fiction movies and shows. In today’s world, cyberbullying is rampant and young people who struggle with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression and more are easy targets because of their social and perceptual challenges.

Cyberbullying is often described as a form of bullying that happens online, through texts, or emails. One of the reasons for the increase is the lack of accountability, people are not face-to-face which makes gossip and criticism much easier to conduct. I am asked by young people and their families on a weekly basis how to handle this type of bullying. I thought it time to give a few suggestions to help those young people and families, with or without “special needs”, to repel bullies.

Parent and professionals alike can help young people:

  • Think about anything you want to post online and even have someone else check it out first.
  • Don’t assume that something you posted will be treated as confidential communication, we never know what others will forward.
  • Being kind to others online will help to keep you safe
  • Use common sense in what is shared, do not share anything that could be deemed hurtful or embarrassing to you or others.
  • NEVER give passwords to other young people, they can pretend to be you online and do serious damage to your reputation and credibility.
  • Do share your passwords with your parents or other trusted adult.
  • Only share posts with trusted friends, do not share a post with the entire Internet, there are people who are very good with acquiring critical information that can be used to harm others.
  • A stranger is anyone you do not know. An online acquaintance is not a friend, you only know what they want you to know about them.
  • Privacy settings let you control who sees what.
  • Children (those under 18) should not have unlimited access to the Internet or any “apps”.
  • Children (those under 18) should not have access to their phones or other technology after bedtime. Too many teens are staying up much of the night texting or on social media, unsupervised.
  • Parents talk to your children about cyberbullying and how they can prevent being cyber-victims.
  • If all else fails, parents seek professional help, the damage done by any type of bullying can and often does have life-long consequences for our children.

Dr. Eric Nach, Ph.D., M.Ed., A.S.D. Certified
Developmental and Behavioral Specialist

For more information about the services available at the Support for Students Growth Center in Boca Raton, FL, visit our website at: https://www.supportforstudentsgrowthcenter.com

For more information about our online “executive functioning and soft skills student success” courses visit our website at: https://drnachonline.com/

Follow us on social media as well @
https://www.facebook.com/NachAcademy
https://twitter.com/NachAcademy

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Students with Deficits in Social Skills and Soft Skills are More Likely to be Bullied

Children, teens and adolescents who have weaknesses in their “social skills” and “soft skills” are walking around with a proverbial “bullseye” on their foreheads. Those children who are “different” from their peers tend to make easy targets for the bullies of the world. But do not give up hope, there is much we can do to help our children learn how to “repel bullies”.

Scientifically-based social and soft skills programs can help teach the skills our children may be missing, otherwise known as the “hidden curriculum”, those people skills not typically taught in school. Some of the key areas lacking are:

Interpersonal Skills which address how to effectively use direct, honest and appropriate expression of thoughts, feelings and behaviors in dealing with others.

Self-Esteem/Self-Concept a personal level of satisfaction with current attitudes, beliefs and general behavior. The ability to see one’s self for who they really are based on their own perception not the perception of others.

Empathy is the ability to sense, understand and accept another person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Theory of Mind commonly thought of as the ability to understand the thoughts and intentions of others. In all my years of experience, I believe that much of the addiction to their “screens” phones, ipads, etc. is a result of Theory of Mind challenges where children do not see themselves fitting in with peers, so they find an alternate reality to participate in through their “screens”, while shutting out the “mean/cruel/stupid” world.

Self-Control Many of our children who are easy targets for bullies have challenges with being able to self-monitor their emotions and to self-regulate their emotions and behavior.

Conflict Resolution Children that tend to get bullied have a hard time advocating for themselves. This includes the process of resolving or finding a solution for some sort of disagreement, fight, or form of oppression.

Our social skills and soft skills courses can help your child become “bully- proof”, call today for free information.

Dr. Eric Nach, Ph.D., M.Ed., A.S.D. Certified
Developmental and Behavioral Specialist

For more information about our online “student success” courses visit our website at: https://drnachonline.com/

For more information about the services available at the Support for Students Growth Center in Boca Raton, FL, visit our website at: https://www.supportforstudentsgrowthcenter.com

Follow us on social media as well @
https://www.facebook.com/NachAcademy
https://twitter.com/NachAcademy

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What Psychologists Need to Know About the Deficits in “Soft Skills” Development… Presented By Dr. Nach

The Miami-Dade-Monroe Chapter Of the Florida Psychological Association Invites You to Attend a Workshop

What Psychologists Need to Know About the Deficits in “Soft Skills” Development Experienced by Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Presented by:
Dr. Eric Nach, Ph.D., M.Ed.

Location:
Michael Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33180

Date and Time:
Friday, February 16, 2018
8:30-9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-12:00 Workshop

3 CEs Provided / No Cost for MDMC Members / $50 for Guests
RSVP online at www.flapsych.com – Questions contact l.carbonell@mailppa.com

The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Psychology and Board of School Psychology to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling as a provider of continuing education. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the program and its content.

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