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Family Conflict Around Screen Time: Finding a Pathway Toward Peaceful Interactions
Tired of the tech tussle? Join us this Mental Health Awareness Month for an engaging panel discussion designed to turn digital drama into meaningful family connection. Featuring experts and Kol Ami members Carl Smoot, Ph.D., Douglas Goldsmith, Ph.D., and Yotam Livnat, CMHC, this conversation will offer practical insights and real-life strategies to help you move from power struggles to more peaceful interactions. Stop the policing and start the connection.
Enjoy a light dinner on us! Babysitting (and pizza) will be provided by KAJY in the Youth Lounge.
Learn more about our panelists and RSVP below!
Kol Ami Members: FREE
Guests: $10 per person
Underwriting opportunities are available. Please contact programming@conkolami.org for more information.
Carl Smoot, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Carl Smoot has been a licensed psychologist in Utah for over 20 years. He specializes in psychological evaluations, clinical supervision, and therapeutic interventions for adolescents and young adults.
Prior to attending graduate school in Counseling Psychology at the University of Utah, Carl taught college writing courses at Syracuse University and earned a Master’s degree in Philosophy.
Carl has been an active member of Congregation Kol Ami since 2017 and currently serves on the synagogue’s Board of Trustees.
Doug Goldsmith, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Doug is a specialist in evidence-based mental health care for young children and their families. A pioneer in applying attachment theory to clinical practice, he has decades of experience training clinicians to foster secure caregiver-child relationships.
As a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, he specializes in trauma recovery, helping children rediscover joy through collaborative, family-focused treatment. Dr. Doug empowers parents with tailored strategies to navigate behavioral challenges and build on their child’s unique strengths.
Yotam Livnat, CMHC
Yotam specializes in trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults addressing eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and attachment injuries. Practicing at Sova Counseling, they prioritize dignity and collaboration, focusing on understanding behavioral drivers to build sustainable, real-world skills.
Utilizing ACT, attachment-based approaches, and Motivational Interviewing, helps clients navigate the intersections of emotions, family dynamics, and coping strategies. Additionally, he employ Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to help caregivers strengthen attachment bonds and support recovery without escalating conflict.
Yotam grew up at Congregation Kol Ami and had his Bar Mitzvah here.
