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the 2-week program that supports Teens and Tweens to develop healthy and safe Smartphone Habits.
Mindful Mobile
Getting a smartphone opens up a whole new world of group texting, apps and social media. This new world comes with risks of cyberbullying, scams, sextortion, seeing inappropriate content, overuse and even addiction.
Do you have concerns about getting a young person their first Smartphone?
You've asked friends, family, colleagues. You've googled, listened to podcasts, read books- but nothing really fits your scenario or does anything to ease your concerns.
You can't find a clear answer...
You can't be with your young person all the time, you know they need to have a phone and they've made some really good arguments for getting a smartphone- like everyone else they know.
You also know there are some benefits...
Everywhere you turn you hear about something that has gone wrong with a young person on a smartphone and/or you see it first hand and think 'I don't want my young person doing that.'
You've heard some horror stories...
You're tired of arguing and worrying...
Let me use my experience to support your families journey through Smartphones and reduce the worry and conflict in your household!
Hi I'm Karleigh,
Owner, creator and facilitator of the Mindful Mobile Program. I'm a social worker with over 15yrs experience working with and supervising work with young people across Australia. Over this time I have had the great privilege of hearing the stories of thousands of young people and supporting them through all the challenges and complexities of navigating life. I created Mindful Mobile because I've noticed an increase in issues arising from Smartphone Usage, from experiences of friendship ruptures, cyberbullying, scams, sextortion, family conflict to significant impacts on mental health arising from overuse and I wanted to create something to provide young people with the skills they need to manage smartphones well. As a Mother, Stepmother and proud Aunty I've also experienced a range of challenges with smartphones and young people at a personal level and wanted to help others navigate these conversations which are often fraught with emotion and if not handled well can result in a lot of conflict
B.Soc.Sci, MSW
Meet Karleigh
Reduce the conflict
Remove the worry
Set up good safe habits
I want to support young people in taking ownership of their smartphone usage and understanding not just the things to look out for but how they can stay value aligned and support their goals whilst using their smartphones.
Empower your young people with the skills they need to manage smartphones well
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The two-week online program that supports the development of healthy and safe smartphone habits
Mindful Mobile
Introducing...
Doors open until November 17th or until full. Grab your spot now!
All the information you need as a parent or caregiver to support a young person to develop healthy and safe smartphone habits.
Tip sheets to support your young persons journey.
12 video modules for young people to learn what they need to know to develop healthy safe smartphone habits with interactive activities to embed the knowledge.
Two programs that sit side by side to support the development of a personalised smartphone agreement for your unique family.
Inside Mindful Mobile you'll have access to:
Group Chats
Sextortion
Social Media
Mindful Mobile is a comprehensive program covering every aspect of smartphone ownership from the physical and mental health impacts to the importance of boundaries and using smartphones to support wellbeing.
What's covered??
YOUNG PERSON CONTENT
Submittable strengths and values activity
PDF Value list
Video content exploring values
Mindful Mobile starts with a module on examining strengths, values and goals. We know young people make the best choices when they connect with values. Once this foundational work is complete values will be continually revisited in modules throughout the program.
Who are you?
INSIDE THE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Tips to reduce conflict
Smartphone agreement template
Major safety concerns
Parents and caregivers will have access to their own portal with content to support their young persons journey. Parent/Caregiver information is delivered in a video format that can be listened to like a podcast to fit in with your life. Materials cover:
CAREGIVER MATERIAL
PARENT/CAREGIVER CONTENT
Ready to take a peak inside?
You can achieve all this and more and you won't be navigating it alone.
Knowing your young person has the skills they need to be safe and know when they need help
worrying about what could go wrong
Mentoring and creating good habits
monitoring Smartphones
A desire to do what is right for them
comparison to what others can do
mutual understanding of expectations
Arguments over smartphone usage
To this
From this
Sometimes young people need to hear information from a professional and not their caregiver- let me present them with what they need to know to manage their smartphones well
There is no app associated with the program, all content is accessed through a browser, but you can save a link to your devices home screen for quick access if you like.
Is there an app to download?
There's no boring workbooks here and no obligation to print anything, however some families may choose to print the smartphone agreement.
Do I need to print anything??
Content is dropped daily for young people over a two week period but they get 4 weeks access, so if life gets busy they have time to catch up. It is recommended to follow the program in order for most benefit.
What happens if we miss some sessions?
And just in case you're wondering....
Mindful Mobile has limited participant numbers so that I can guarantee a 24hr turn around for feedback on submissions and responses to email questions. There are 11 rounds scheduled for 2024 so if you miss the cut-off for one you'll be placed on the list for the next available dates.
Why do you limit participant numbers?
Ideally Mindful Mobile should be completed before having access to a smartphone however many participants have completed after having a phone and still report benefits, it can be used as a reset for those who have noticed problematic behaviours, or can be used to set foundational skills for those who have had a phone less than 12 months.
What if my young person already has a phone?
Mindful Mobile has been developed with first smartphone owners in mind. It is recommended for 12-14yr olds, feel free to email mindfulmobile@mindfulintegrity.com to discuss individual circumstances
What age is the program suitable for?
JAMES, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA
"I'll definitely be telling people about this program It's AMAZING!!"
SARAH, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
"This is actually so amazing, it is perfect for Zac! There are so many things I haven't even thought about discussing with him before that are so important!!!"
CHRISTINA, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Developing a contract has been a great tool to make sure both my tween and I are on the same page and I can see it being very useful to continue to refer back to down the track.
Kerry, QUEENSLAND, australia
Having an external, trustworthy voice speak about values and expectations of phone use has helped to ease my concerns with my tween starting to use a phone.