TELUS puts students’ digital well-being first with new workshop
October 09 2019 - 10:00AM
In support of World Mental Health Day, on October 10, TELUS is
encouraging young Canadians to build and maintain a healthy
relationship with technology with its latest TELUS Wise happiness
workshop. Offered free-of-charge, the workshop equips teens in
grades 9 through 12 with the necessary skills and best practices
for ensuring mental resilience and well-being in our digital world.
Additional tips offered in the workshop include taking occasional
digital breaks, being aware of and limiting social comparisons that
can get in the way of our happiness and practicing the Joy of
Missing Out (JOMO) as opposed to the Fear of Missing Out
(FOMO).
The happiness workshop, developed with input from expert
psychologists, Joe Flanders, founder and director of MindSpace and
assistant professor in the McGill University Psychology Department,
and Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale University, is
available in English and French, and tackles relevant online issues
facing youth such as excessive digital use and comparison to
others. The happiness workshop is available online and face to
face, hosted in-person by a TELUS Wise Ambassador. The online
workshop can be completed individually, or as a group, such as in a
classroom setting.
“The recent launch of the TELUS Wise happiness workshop is a
testament to TELUS’ ongoing commitment to empower Canadians of all
ages to be safe and responsible online,” says Nimmi Kanji,
Director, TELUS Wise. “The topic of online safety is an important
conversation to have with youth on a regular basis, and this
includes digital well-being. It’s critical to engage them in these
discussions and support them in being more mindful of their
relationship with technology and the impact it can have on their
happiness.”
“There is growing concern that children are increasingly living
virtual lives through online technologies, which could potentially
limit their learning and development in the real world,” said Joe
Flanders, Assistant Professor (Professional), McGill University.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the TELUS Wise initiative, which I’m
convinced will help children use technology judiciously, allowing
them to enjoy the incredible benefits, without compromising their
safety or connection to the present moment.”
As an industry-leading, digital literacy education program,
TELUS Wise also offers a variety of additional workshops and
resources, to further help Canadians of all ages have a positive
experience as digital citizens. Wise workshops and resources cover
topics including protecting your online security, privacy and
reputation, rising above cyberbullying, and using technology
responsibly. To learn more about the TELUS Wise program, workshops
and resources, visit telus.com/wise.
TELUS Wise is one of the many ways the company is leveraging the
power of technology to ensure every Canadian is connected safely,
reliably and responsibly while also reaching their full potential.
Alongside TELUS’ Connecting for Good programs, and many other
initiatives across the country, TELUS is helping to bridge the
digital divide and ensure that all Canadians, regardless of their
location or circumstance, have access to the technology and
resources they need to navigate our digital world with confidence.
To learn more about how TELUS helps us stay All Connected for Good
visit telus.com/community.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading
communications and information technology company with $14.6
billion in annual revenue and 14.2 million customer connections
spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment,
video and security. We leverage our global-leading technology to
enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to
putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business,
making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and
loyalty. TELUS Health is Canada's largest healthcare IT provider,
and TELUS International delivers the most innovative business
process solutions to some of the world’s most established
brands.
Driven by our passionate social purpose to connect all Canadians
for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give
where we live has inspired our team members and retirees to
contribute more than $700 million and 1.3 million days of service
since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled
volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the
world.
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