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Real-time Talks

Join us for these free, virtual or in-person discussions with mental health professionals and wellness experts, designed to help parents and caregivers better understand, support and improve the relationship with their teens.

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Teens & Technology

Prepare for this mobile-free school year with a discussion on how to tackle technology and taboos with teens.

Friday, September 6th 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Virtual

Presented in partnership with Mission Prep, AMFM Healthcare’s premier adolescent residential program.

We’re kicking of a new series of Real-time Talks and Support Groups by partnering with Mission Prep on this hot topic, to equip you as a parent or caregiver with practical knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively navigate the complexities of technology and taboo topics in your interactions with teens.​​

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Some key takeaways for parents and caregivers include:

  • Understanding Teen Digital Behavior: Gain insights into how adolescents interact with technology and the internet, including their usage patterns, preferences, and challenges.

  • Navigating taboo Conversations: Learn effective strategies for initiating and navigating discussions with teens about taboo topics such as sexuality, mental health, and online safety.
     

  • Empowering Teen Agency: Recognize the importance of empowering teens to take control of their digital lives, make ethical choices, and advocate for themselves and others online.

Meet our Panelists

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Aja Chavez, AMFT, APCC

National Executive Director of Mission Prep

Aja Chavez is the National Executive Director of Mission Prep, AMFM Healthcare's premier adolescent residential program. In this role, she drives the development and execution of behavioral and mental health programs for adolescents nationwide. Aja is instrumental in fortifying the organization’s infrastructure, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with all organizational and regulatory standards. She also plays a key role in business development, admissions, utilization review, and finance. Aja launched her career in 2012 with Newport Academy, where she excelled as a residential and outpatient provider for adolescents. Fueled by her commitment to making a difference, she founded her private practice in Newport Beach, CA, in 2016. Aja is a highly skilled EMDR-trained Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), and Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC). Hailing from upstate New York, Aja earned her bachelor’s degree in education from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. She began her professional journey as an educator before transitioning to roles in higher education at the State University of New York. She later achieved her Master’s degree in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. Aja now resides in Southern California with her husband and two children.

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Cam Caswell, PhD

Director of Parent Education of Thriving School Community

Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the “Teen Translator,” is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, TEDx speaker, host of the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast, author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition, and the co-founder of the Thriving School Community. For over two decades, she has been helping parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Framework.

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