Trekkers and The Farnsworth Art Museum co-sponsor an Educational Forum with Catherine Steiner-Adair

Rockland, Maine - Trekkers, a local youth mentoring organization, and The Farnsworth Art Museum will welcome Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair to The Strand Theatre on August 28th for an educational forum. Steiner-Adair will present a talk titled, “Lost in Connection: How the Tech Effect Puts Children’s Development at Risk.”  An internationally recognized clinical psychologist, school consultant, author and teacher, Catherine’s professional life is devoted to working with children, parents, and schools.

Dr. Steiner-Adair is a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and an associate psychologist at McLean Hospital. She maintains a private practice in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Her new book is titled, “The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age.” Both her book and the presentation include insights, advice, and real-life stories from the work she has done with educators, children and parents around the country. Her talk will also include the lessons learned from her research on the topic of children, relationships and technology. Copies of her book will be available for purchase at The Strand on the evening of the talk. A book signing opportunity will be included in the event.

“Trekkers is excited about partnering with the Farnsworth Arm Museum’s Education Department to offer this timely talk on technology and today’s youth,” stated Trekkers’ Executive Director, Don Carpenter. “I’m certain that Catherine’s research, findings and recommendations will be of great interest to not only parents and educators, but also to those of us who work with youth on a daily basis. I’d like to encourage everyone to join us on the 28th as we start this relevant conversation about the challenges and impact of technology on our young people.”

Steiner-Adair’s presentation will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for Farnsworth members. Student tickets are free.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (207) 594-5095 or stop by the Trekkers office at 41 Buttermilk Drive, Thomaston.

Trekkers currently works with 180 students in grades 7 to 12 from the communities of Regional School Unit #13. The organization connects young people with caring adults through expeditionary learning, community service and adventure-based education. For the past 19 years, Trekkers has offered educational expeditions to the students enrolled in core programming. As part of the program’s requirements, students leave technology behind to participate in their outdoor-based expeditions. Over the past three years, the nonprofit group has been expanding its services and broadening its service area in a stepwise process that will double the number of students in its six-year program. For more information about Trekkers, go to www.trekkers.org.

The Farnsworth Art Museum has been a landmark in the midcoast since 1948 and offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists. The museum has one of the nation's largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson. Its Wyeth Center features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth.  The museum is located at 16 Museum Street in downtown Rockland. Two historic buildings, the Farnsworth Homestead and the Olson House , and Julia’s Gallery for Young Artists  complete the museum complex. For more information about the Farnsworth Art Museum, go to www.farnsworthmuseum.org.