#2 ‘Everyday Psychology’ in Evangelism –Social Media&The Effects on Young People - a podcast by Evangelism In Australia

Tina Waldrom speaks with Positive Psychological Practitioner Natasha Rae regarding social media & the effects on young people. What’s happening and what are the solutions? This is the second episode to discuss ‘Everyday Psychology’ and how it can help believers’ journey with people who don’t know Christ yet. Today, people are facing ever increasing challenges in everyday life. Jesus meets people at their point of need. ‘Everyday Psychology’ tips can help in mission and evangelism.

Evangelism In Australia has partnered with Natasha Rae to discuss specific issues and to get some understanding on how we can more effectively help those around us. Natasha has a Masters in Positive Psychology from Melbourne University. She has her own practice, The Morph Clinic and is the well-being coordinator at a large private school. ‘Everyday Psychology’ will help you AS YOU journey with people who don’t know Christ yet.

Social media is having a dramatic effect on young people. Adults are looking for advice to help young people that are negatively influenced by social media. The tips shared in this episode, are tips that you could pass on, to your neighbours, friends and colleagues that are also looking for answers in this space. It is our prayer that this helps you to be salt and light to the world around you.

In this podcast episode, you will discover…

• The connection between social media and sleep deprivation.



• How social media facilitates a lack of social skill.



• Everyday tips to help your neighbours and friends in this space.



• How to help non-believers when you’re not a psychologist.



• The connection between anxiety and social media with young people.



• Thoughts around being on the ‘spectrum’ or not?



• The benefits of social media regulation.



• Why young people need responsible adults in their world to help in this space.



• How to discuss the damage of social media with young people so they don’t react.



• The role of strong parenting to facilitate good social media habits.



• Practical tips regarding screen time and healthy social media habits.



• And more…

 

HELPS that Natasha Refers to in the podcast that may help:

 

• Parental Control App – OurPact



• Parental Control App – Kidslox



• Google Family Link for Parents



• Circle Parental Controls



• Parental Control App - Qustodio



• What is Positive Psychology?

 

*You can connect with Natasha further through The Morph Clinic.

Watch a short VIDEO with Natasha about Social Media.

 

*In the past, Natasha has been on the show talking about mental health and on the topic of De-Churched people. Here are the links to those episodes:

#1 ‘Everyday Psychology’ in Evangelism – Mental Health.

Reaching the De-Churched #1

Reaching the De-Churched #2

Reaching the De-Churched #3

 

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