Instructor: Dr. Zori Paul
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 10am PT/ 12pm CT / 1pm ET
Duration 1.5 hours
1.5 APA CE Credit
Cost: $35 - CE / $15 - no CE / $5 - students
Friday, October 2nd, 2026 - 10am PT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET
About the Session
Critical digital literacy (CDL) holds that all digital media are political, subjective, and purposeful. CDL incorporates the skills to critically analyze, evaluate, and engage in digital spaces such as online news sources, social media, and artificial intelligence (AI). Though various definitions of critical digital literacy exist, key components often include developing skills to use and evaluate digital media, enabling a person to critically explore manifestations of power socially and culturally. In a digital world, CDL also focuses on action and social transformation (Castellví et al., 2020). For LGBTQIA+ youth who often use digital spaces as safe spaces to build community and affirmation (Bacaj et al., 2025), learning CDL skills and reflection practices can aid in developing practices that protect LGBTQIA+ youth mental health and resilience during a time of misinformation and anti-LGBTQIA+ policies/discriminations (Hassoun et al., 2025). This program will introduce participants to CDL and how to incorporate it into clinical practice when working with LGBTQIA+ youth.
Learning Objectives
Describe 4 key components of critical digital literacy.
Discuss at least 2 ways that critical digital literacy is connected to LGBTQIA youth’s mental health and advocacy.
Apply critical digital literacy into clinical practice.
Instructor
Zori Paul (she/her), Ph.D. is a counselor educator, licensed professional counselor, and researcher. Her research centers on three main areas: the mental health and lived experiences of individuals with multiple marginalized identities, with a focus on bisexual+ women of color; cross-cultural mentorship in counseling programs; and the ethical integration of social media and artificial intelligence (AI) in the counseling profession. Dr. Paul has done several presentations on incorporating multicultural and social justice practices when using digital spaces as well as integrating critical digital literacy into therapist training.
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