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MT School Counselor Association Spring Conference

Meeting Gen Alpha at the Headwaters: Purposeful Connection in a Digital Age

In a world where youth are growing up immersed in technology, school counselors play a vital role at every stage of student development, helping guide growth and connection from the earliest foundations to future directions. This dynamic session explores the Alpha Generation (born 2010-2024) and equips you with insights and tools to meet their evolving personal and developmental needs and support their mental health. You'll gain strategies to strengthen trust and build purpose-driven relationships with students who navigate a fast-paced, screen-saturated environment.

We’ll uncover what makes Gen Alpha tick – their strengths, struggles, and the digital forces shaping their worldview – and explore practical approaches to foster resilience, emotional regulation, and meaningful connections. Walk away with ready-to-use tools that align with their lived experience, empower their voice, and support their mental well-being.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Gen Alpha’s digital landscape and its impact on identity and mental health.

• Build trust with techniques that foster purposeful, screen-aware relationships.

• Apply actionable tools to promote resilience and reduce anxiety in school settings.

Topics of interest identified from MSCA members' survey responses to address in this presentation:

• Practical, ready-to-use tools and lessons

• Technology & social media impact

• Mental health & anxiety supports

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