Consultation & Training
Practical, Research-Informed Guidance for Learning, Well-Being, and Life With AI
AI and digital technologies are changing how people learn, work, communicate, and manage everyday responsibilities. Understanding those changes requires attention to both technological possibilities and the human needs behind them.
DigitalAgePsychology brings together perspectives from psychology, education, and social work to explore these questions. Our consultation and training interests encompass responsible Human–AI collaboration, meaningful evidence of student learning, and the communication, coping skills, and routines that support young people and families.
Our shared focus is practical: helping people clarify a concern, consider appropriate options, and identify manageable next steps. Depending on the audience and purpose, an engagement may take the form of a focused consultation, an interactive workshop, or a short learning series. Scope, format, and availability are discussed before an engagement is arranged.
Explore Our Areas of Focus
The Human–AI Interface
Richard J. Evangelista, Ph.D.
How can people benefit from AI while preserving judgment, autonomy, privacy, and psychological well-being?
Richard’s consultation and training interests connect the human experience of technology with the practical organization of AI-assisted activities. Areas include trust and decision-making, Human–AI communication, responsible workflows, professional boundaries, and the selection of tools and personal assistants.
Opportunities may include examining a specific use case, clarifying human review responsibilities, or developing a workshop around responsible and purposeful AI use.
Youth, Family, and School Well-Being
Jolene Abran, LMSW
What helps young people and the adults supporting them navigate school stress, digital pressures, and everyday challenges?
Jolene’s areas of interest include family communication, emotional skills, school participation, family–school partnerships, and healthy digital relationships. Her approach emphasizes understanding concerns, strengthening collaboration, and identifying workable routines and supports.
Potential consultation and training topics include caregiver communication, school-meeting preparation, family technology agreements, coping resources, and planning skills that support growing independence.
Making Learning Visible in the Age of AI
Alex J. Evangelista, Ed.D.
How can educators determine what students genuinely understand when AI can help produce polished work?
Alex’s consultation and training focus on connecting learning goals with meaningful evidence of student understanding. Areas include assignment redesign, clear expectations for AI assistance, assessment criteria, accessibility, and manageable implementation.
Opportunities may include reviewing one assignment, facilitating an educator workshop, or developing a small pilot that helps students demonstrate their reasoning and application of knowledge.