Live Virtual Training via Zoom

Danielle C. Doskocil (Dannie), MSW, presents a live virtual professional training program on The "No Cap" Generation Z Culture: A Candid Update For Boomers, Gen-X, and Millennials.

Generation Z’s post-pandemic culture includes rapid technological advances and mind-boggling trends that baffle mental health clinicians almost as much as their parents. As a result, helping professionals are faced with shifting theoretical approaches, clinical techniques, and cultural considerations to meet the needs of these clients and their families. This training will provide updated information on Generation Z’s culture, theoretical applications, and specific needs to ensure we are meeting these clients where they are while ensuring inclusivity and understanding when bridging the gap with older family members.


The target audience would be clinicians who specialize in working with children, adolescents, and emerging adults that identify with Generation Z ideologies. Clinicians who have been in practice for more than ten years or who are older professionals would be excellent candidates for receiving this presentation as new information. The information in this training would be helpful for practitioners in schools and colleges, private practice, family treatment, or those that work with younger veterans. Parent coaches would find this information useful in helping their clients bridge the generation gap. 


Participants should have a general understanding of child and adolescent development (and ideally emerging adult theory) as well as a basic knowledge of social media applications popular among Generation Z. They should understand the importance of cultural competency and the code of ethics specific to their licensure area. Practitioners engaged in either the Clinical or Digital Mental Health tracks would benefit from participating in this learning opportunity. 


This program will be held live only; no on-demand recording will be available.



Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe the unique factors specific to Generation Z’s worldview that impact clinical mental health work
  • 2 Describe culture-specific knowledge to inform and support parents of Gen-Z children, adolescents, & emerging adults
  • 3 Describe counseling theories and techniques through a culturally competent lens when working with Generation Z clients and their families
  • 4 Describe preparedness to provide culturally responsive care to this unique population
  • 5 Describe treatment goals for clients in individual and/or family therapy based on hypothetical scenarios (case studies)

  • Intended Audience

    This training is designed for clinicians who work with children, adolescents, and emerging adults who identify with Generation Z ideologies. The intended audience includes professionals who are navigating the complexities of Gen Z’s post-pandemic culture, characterized by rapid technological change and evolving social trends. These clinicians are committed to cultural competency, ethical practice, and bridging generational gaps within families, ensuring inclusive and responsive care for Gen Z clients.

    • Mental Health Professional
    • School Counselor
    • College Counselor
    • Private Practice Clinician
    • Family Therapist
    • Parent Coach
    • Youth and Adolescent Therapist
    • Veteran Support Clinician

  • Experience Level

    This training is designed for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals with varying levels of experience working with Generation Z clients and their families.

    Beginner: Clinicians new to working with Generation Z or those seeking foundational knowledge about Gen Z’s post-pandemic culture, current trends, and relevant clinical approaches.

    Intermediate: Practitioners with some experience supporting Gen Z clients who wish to deepen their understanding of culture-specific factors, ethical considerations, and family engagement strategies.

    Advanced: Experienced clinicians seeking updated research, advanced theoretical applications, and nuanced strategies for bridging generational gaps and providing culturally responsive care to Gen Z and their families.

  • Practice Setting

    Professionals who participate in this training typically work in environments where they support children, adolescents, and emerging adults navigating the unique challenges of Generation Z’s post-pandemic culture. These settings are dynamic and require adaptability to rapid technological change, evolving social norms, and diverse family structures. Professionals may work in educational institutions, private practices, community agencies, or family-focused organizations, often collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to provide inclusive, culturally competent care.

    Examples of practice settings:

    • School counseling offices within K–12 or higher education institutions
    • College and university student wellness centers
    • Private therapy practices serving youth, families, and young adults
    • Community mental health agencies
    • Family therapy clinics
    • Parent coaching organizations
    • Youth and adolescent support programs
    • Veteran support services for younger veterans and their families

Presented By

Danielle C. (Dannie) Doskocil, MSW, Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Dannie Doskocil is a Licensed North Carolina Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Licensed K-12 School Counselor, and a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider with over two decades of experience. After obtaining her Master of Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Florida in 2001, she earned a second master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Central Florida in 2005, with specializations in addictions and social policy. Dannie was a pioneer in the field of telemental health, establishing her virtual private practice in 2016 where she specializes in treating preteens, teens, and emerging adults. When the world shut down in 2020, she played a critical role in training school counselors and social workers in one of the largest U.S. districts and authored their inaugural policy manual for virtual services. Her expertise has been showcased at national platforms like the 2017 National Conference on Addiction Disorders. As a “trainer of trainers,” she has been influential in shaping discussions around clinical assessments, trauma, and telehealth. Dannie is an author and mother of a very sassy Hufflepuff with special needs. With a trauma-informed approach, Dannie remains committed to making mental health services accessible to everyone.

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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • Adolescent Development - with specific applications to Generation Z

  • Theoretical Approaches - to include CBT, Attachment Theory, Family Systems, etc.

  • Generation as culture with specific data on Gen Z in a post-pandemic society.

  • Ethical considerations: with a specific focus on issues related to Generation Z's high value of privacy both in person and online.

  • Family engagement

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  • Cancellation Policy

    This is a live program only and will not be made available on-demand. If you are unable to attend live please contact customer service 48 hours before the live event to request a refund.

  • Event Conduct

    Professional conduct is expected during our live programs. Our goal is to make our events as interactive as possible for all participants. We reserve the right to remove any participants who are disruptive, act unprofessionally, or who we are unable to verify their purchase.

CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship/ provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).



Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.