Online Dating: What Therapists Need to Know (1 Hour - CE BROKER TRACKING No. 20-1242348 )

  • Friday, October 18, 2024
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • (In-Person) Live @USF, MHC Atrium, 13301 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
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Friday, October 18th, 2024

1:30 AM - 2:30 PM EST

$5 Parking fee (one time all day fee)

Where: USF Atrium

College of Behavioral and Community Sciences

13301 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612


Description

Meeting potential dates has largely transitioned from traditional, in-person interactions to the digital realm, where the dynamics and social norms are vastly different. Unlike the organic, face-to-face encounters of the past, online dating presents unique challenges and opportunities that are often difficult to navigate. This segment of the training will equip therapists with a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances their clients encounter in the world of online dating. From the pressure of creating a compelling online persona to the psychological impact of digital rejection and ghosting, therapists will gain insight into the myriad issues that can arise. By understanding these challenges, therapists will be better prepared to support their clients in navigating the emotional and mental health aspects of the online dating experience, ultimately fostering healthier and more meaningful relationships.

 Learning Objectives

1. Understand the Evolution of Dating in the Digital Age:
Attendees will explore the transition from traditional dating methods to the digital landscape, gaining insight into how online platforms have redefined the way people meet and form relationships.
2. Identify Key Challenges in Online Dating:
Participants will learn to recognize the unique psychological and emotional challenges that clients may face in online dating, including issues like creating an online persona, managing rejection, and dealing with the impact of ghosting.
3. Foster Resilience and Emotional Intelligence in Online Dating:
The training will focus on building clients' resilience and emotional intelligence, equipping them with the skills to navigate the ups and downs of online dating while maintaining a positive and balanced mindset.

Presenter

 Dr. Barb LoFrisco, LMHC, LMFT, Certified Sex Therapist


Dr. Barb LoFrisco earned her masters degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling and her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, both from the University of South Florida. In 2008 she opened her private practice in Carrollwood helping couples and individuals improve their intimacy. She also taught masters-level classes in both the Counselor Education and Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling departments. She is recently widowed after 33 years of marriage and has had to become familiar with the online dating world.



CE BROKER TRACKING #: 20-1242348

This event is offered by SMHCA - Approved Continuing Education Provider - CE Broker Provider #: 50-13528.  This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW and Registered Interns.


Once payment is completed you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom Meeting ID. 


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$5 Student Nonmember (no CEUs)



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