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On Tuesday, April 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. the Department of Social Work at Southeastern University (SEU) will host its annual community night focused on raising awareness of the impact of social media and internet exposure on children and youth. “Through the Looking Glass: Falling Down the Digital Rabbit Hole” is free and open to the public.
Organizers say the event will equip professionals, parents, and guardians with practical strategies to promote healthy screen use, prevent overexposure, and better protect children.
“Through this event, SEU aims to empower families and create meaningful, lasting impact in the lives of young people by making informed perspectives accessible and fostering a community of support,” the university said in a statement.
The evening will feature a panel of local experts joined by Jan Hochstetler, a retired educator from Iowa who worked as a teacher in various grades before becoming the first principal of Faith Academy in Iowa City, Iowa.
Hochstetler is an ambassador with ScreenStrong, an organization that aims to inspire parents to call out unhealthy screen habits and focus on real-life experiences and family connections.
Social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals can earn two continuing education (CU) credits by attending.
“Through the Looking Glass: Falling Down the Digital Rabbit Hole”
When: Tuesday, April 7, 6 to 8 p.m
Where: Southeastern University, 1000 Longfellow Blvd, in the D’Ann Brown Conference Center – located on the third floor of the university’s Welcome Center
Cost: Free and open to the public
Questions? Contact BSW Program Director Dr. Julie Furj-Kuhn at jakuhn@seu.edu.
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