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Digital Detox: A Pathway to Mental Clarity & Connection for Social Workers, Parents & Children - Presentation 2: Accountability

Digital Detox: A Pathway to Mental Clarity & Connection for Social Workers, Parents & Children - Presentation 2: Accountability

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Presentation 2: Accountability

This 1.5 credit course was developed for social work and mental health professionals. This course helps parents, children, and social workers focus on self-discipline and accountability in managing digital habits. By taking ownership of our screen time, we empower ourselves, our families & our communities to create a balanced, intentional life.

Target Audience: Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals

Content Level: Beginning

About the Authors

Lori Kinsey is the founder and continued education director of Red Lotus Life, she strives to lead from a place of integrity that enables clients to expand into their most authentic self. Her passion for this work is revealed in every workshop and retreat. She has the ability to hold strong empathy and safe space for people, because of the work she has done in the areas of domestic violence and human trafficking. As a domestic abuse survivor, her goal is to help others heal from a place of compassion and trust. She has experience working with many individuals who have experienced different areas of trauma. She is truly a dynamic and inspiring speaker.

Sara Hoffman is an integrity driven coach and mentor dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence throughout the healing process. A professional recognized by the Spiral Institute and peers, as well as serving as an integral proponent, while building a heart centered supportive community. Passionate instructor and educator with expertise in compassionate and non-violent communication, addiction, and family trauma. Extensive knowledge in the areas of psychology, human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, kinesiology and nervous system regulation. Proven skill sets in numerous areas including  ethics, team building, research, healthcare, business, administration, marketing and course/content creation, with the ability to operate in highly diverse populations and emergency situations. 

Learning Objectives

After watching this course, participants will be able to understand why accountability is important. 

Explain the role of self-discipline in digital habits.

Access different ways to implement accountability.

Describe strategies for parents, children, and social workers to foster accountability.

List actionable steps to create a balanced digital lifestyle.
  • 1.5 Credits
  • 80% Passing Score
  • Self-Paced
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Chapter 1:   The Impact of Technology on Childhood and the Role of Adult Modeling

Understanding the developmental consequences of digital overexposure in children and how it underscores a paradigm shift from experiential, in-person learning to digitally mediated, algorithm-driven socialization causing a shift with significant implications for emotional regulation, social competency, and cognitive development.

Chapter 2:   The Role of Self-Accountability in Navigating Our Digital Lives

Reflecting deeply on the power of choice in the digital age by acknowledging a growing phenomenon that has many individuals feeling more controlled by screens than feeling in control of themselves leaving significant implications for mental health, attention regulation, relational connection, and overall well-being. 

Chapter 3:   Self-Accountability and Digital Discipline in a Tech-Driven World

Exploring the foundational concept of self-accountability in shaping healthy digital behaviors, particularly within families and communities while reflecting on personal habits and professional responsibilities related to technology use and guidance.

Chapter 4:   Practical Accountability Strategies for Healthy Digital Habits

Assess and list concrete, developmentally appropriate strategies to promote digital accountability within families and communities while emphasizing both individual behavior and systemic support that are rooted in ethical, trauma-informed, and family-centered practices.

Chapter 5:   Understanding and Addressing Digital Habit Challenges Across Systems 

Understanding the importance of identifying the multidimensional challenges individuals and families face in cultivating healthy digital habits while rooted in reflective, strengths-based practices that provide self-awareness, compassion, and open dialogue to serve as critical foundations for change.

Chapter 6:   From Control to Conscious Choice – Reframing Digital Discipline

Exploring the foundational principle that digital well-being is not about external control, but about empowered choice that is framed through a trauma-informed, strengths-based lens reinforcing how self-discipline supports autonomy, emotional regulation, and relational health across individual, family, and community systems. 

Chapter 7:   Engaging Accountability Activities for Digital Well-Being

Access and list practical, family-centered strategies to build accountability around screen time in ways that promote connection, empowerment, and sustainable behavior change.

Chapter 8:   Building Healthy Digital Habits Through Self-Accountability and Nonviolent Communication

Understanding the next phase of digital well-being: the intentional cultivation of healthy, sustainable habits through self-accountability and compassionate communication practices.

This video-based online course is self-paced/non-interactive. Course questions can be directed to the author by email: hello@redlotuslife.com.

System requirements: (example)

Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.

Course completion requirements: To earn CE credit, social workers must log in through the client portal, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

Red Lotus Life, LLC, Provider #1940, is approved as an ACE Provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/24/2025-7/24/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 general continuing education credits. 

For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call: 435-414-0485.