Expert Guidance

Receive expert guidance from seasoned professionals in the field of mental health and social media.

Interactive Learning

Engage in interactive learning experiences that enhance your understanding and skills.

Practical Tools

Gain access to practical tools and strategies to help you navigate the challenges of social media self-diagnosis.

About the Course

In this course, we dive deep into the detrimental effects of social media self-diagnosis and provide you with actionable steps to combat it effectively. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to prioritize your mental well-being in the digital age. Take the first step towards a healthier relationship with social media today.

Meet Your Instructor

Ashley Peterson, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, is the creator of Millennial Eclectic Therapy® a dynamic framework that blends evidence-based clinical practice with culturally responsive, trauma-informed care for today's millennial and Gen Z clients. Drawing from CBT, narrative therapy, and somatic strategies, Ashley's work focuses on helping clinicians engage clients who are navigating modern challenges like ADHD, burnout, digital overload, and self-diagnosis culture. MET(R) offers tools that are both relatable and rigorous, equipping therapists to build insight, strategy, and lasting change with their clients.

Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 28 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to the Problem

    1. Welcome and Objectives Free preview
    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Learner Instructions

    3. Why Are We Diagnosing Ourselves? Free preview
    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Understanding the Rise of Mental Health Content Online

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Self-Audit: My Social Media and Mental Health Timeline

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      Reflection Prompt

  2. 2

    Defining the Landscape

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      Therapy Talk & TikTok Trends

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Defining Terminology

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Therapy Speak Decoder- Match the Buzzword to the Meaning

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      Reflection Prompt

  3. 3

    Clinical Barriers and Social Media Benefits

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      The Good, The Bad, and The Algorithm

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      How Algorithms Reinforce Misinformation

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      Risk v Reward Table: What Has Social Media Taught Me?

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      Reflection Prompt & Review

  4. 4

    Psychoeducation in Practice

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      Debunking TikTok's in Session

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      Bringing Clinical Nuance to Digital Myths

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      Debunking Flow Chart- A Guide for Clinicians

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      Reflection Prompt & Review

  5. 5

    Harm Reduction & Client Empowerment

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      Meet Them Where They Scroll

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      Empowerment Checklist for Practitioners

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      Reflection Prompt & Review

  6. 6

    Cultural and Generational Competency

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      Therapy Across Generations

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      Generational Preferences Grid: Therapy Styles by Cohort

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      Reflection Prompt & Review

  7. 7

    Clinician Confidence & Final Reflections

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      You’re the Therapist—Now What?

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      My Action Plan – Supporting Client Understanding Online

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Reflection Prompt

  8. 8

    Next steps: Certificate of Completion

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      Quiz, Course Evaluation and Certificate

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