Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 11 am - 1:00 pm EST / 10am - 12pm CT.Cost:  FREE, $20 for CLEs An Introduction to Understanding FASD DESCRIPTION: Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome go undiagnosed and […]

3 sessions, 12hrsJune 11, 202, 9:00 am-1:00 pm ESTJune 12, 2024, 9:00 am-1:00 pm ESTJune 13, 2024, 9:00 am-1:00 pm EST 12 CEUs for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CMSW offered through CEBrokers. Cost:  Early-Bird $349 until April 30, 2024; $399 For Master’s level clinicians and registered interns, residents of Florida DC:0–5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental […]

Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training June 17, 18, 24, and July 1, 8, 15, 16 & 22, 2024 from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST. $2,500.00 Learn the evidence-based, CDC recommended, intervention for FASD The Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training six-day course, and ensuing 10 1-hour intervention fidelity training, teach professionals to deliver […]

Learn about the benefits of dependency court mediation, the role of the mediator, and how to "think outside the box" when mediating complex multi-party disputes, especially concerning children and families involved in the child protection system due to allegations of child neglect, abandonment, or abuse. Discover how Dependency Mediation can reduce barriers to communication, diffuse […]

Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 12-1pm EST / 11-12pm CST / 10-11am MST / 9-10am PST 1. CE offered through CEBrokers for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CMSW Cost:  $39.00 Description This one-hour presentation will discuss the similarities and differences between Autismand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (ASD/FASD). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders(FASD) cover various conditions caused by moms […]

Friday, June 28, 2024, 12-2pm EST / 11-1pm CST / 10-12pm MST / 9-11am PST This training is for professionals who are interested in identifying two reasons why FASD is a global health problem; tools for identifying substance use in pregnant individuals, and best practices to reduce stigma and shame in the FASD population. Gain […]

Many times it can feel daunting to discuss difficult topics with children. We often think that it is best to shield them from distress by withholding information. This approach typically backfires, making the child more persistent in finding the answers they seek. This training will explore effective, age-appropriate ways of discussing topics such as death, […]

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST This presentation will focus on mindfulness-based techniques for children who have been traumatized.  Attendees will learn the psychological and physiological benefits of mindfulness and how it improves a child's self-regulation and self-awareness capacities.  The course will also highlight research that demonstrates the positive impact […]

Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST Children and adolescents who have experienced trauma have unique brain wiring and are often at a mixture of developmental ages.  Typical consequence-based behavioral strategies are often not effective and can lead to further trauma and impact the relationship between the adults and children/adolescents.  Participants will […]

Monday, July 29, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST Presented by: Shannon Iacobacci, MS Learn about Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) laws and other eligibility determinations and purposes. This presentation will cover the federal laws of the IEP and what determines eligibility. We will cover the differences between a 504 plan and an IEP, […]

Monday, August 19, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST Presented by: Shannon Iacobacci, MPsych This month is about Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Foundations.  Learn about Parent Input Statements, what should be included in your parent input statement/concerns, and how to write an effective parent statement of concerns.  Also included will be the Present […]

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 12-2pm EST / 11-1pm CST / 10-12pm MST / 9-11am PST 2 CE ($10) offered for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CMSW through CEBrokers. Cost:  $39.00 Description This training will cover how to implement the seven critical life skills related to executive function and offer strategies to help children become more organized […]

Friday, August 23, 2024 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST / 9am - 11am CT.Cost:  FREE, $10 for CLEs An Introduction to Understanding FASD DESCRIPTION: Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome go undiagnosed and […]

This session will focus on how addiction can impact a woman’s health, family, children, and their unborn babies. Research on lifelong cognitive, neurological, and behavioral disorders related to prenatal alcohol exposure will be reviewed. Additionally, research on stigma towards mothers of children that used during their pregnancy will be summarized. Women with this lived experience […]

This session will explore the intersection of mental health and Florida's Criminal Justice System with a focus on how Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) impact legal outcomes.  Gain insights into the gap between courtroom experts and clinical care providers, the challenges faced by individuals with FASD, and the critical role of mental health mitigation experts […]

Monday, September 16, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST Presented by: Shannon Iacobacci, MPsych This month is about Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Building Blocks.  This informative webinar will focus on essential strategies for creating IEP goals that support the long-term success of each child, both academically and in life skills.  You will learn […]

Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 12-2pm EST / 11-1pm CST / 10-12pm MST / 9-11am PST 2 CE ($10) offered for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CMSW through CEBrokers. Cost:  $39.00 Description This training will explore the System of Care (SOC) approach, introduced in the mid-1980s to reform the mental health system for children and youth.  The […]

This webinar is designed to help mental health clinicians understand the potential impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on a child's development, learning, and behavior, as well as the challenges it presents in mental health treatment. The training will cover the primary characteristics and secondary effects of FASD, and how these may influence therapists' perceptions during […]

1.5 CEUs offered through CEBrokers for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CMSW Cost:  $39.00 Description DC:0–5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood overview training captures the latest scientific findings and clinical research on infant and early childhood mental health. The 90-minute training touches on all the basics of diagnosing […]

Friday, September 27, 2024, from 12 pm-2 pm ESTNo charge to register,  2 CEs  ($10) for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and MCSW, Certificates provided for self-reporting for others DESCRIPTION: This webinar will help community partners better understand the potential impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on an individual’s development, learning, and behavior; the possible consequences when […]

TBRI® Caregiver Training - Oct 7 - Nov 18, 2024 (Except 10/14 - Veteran's Day)  Mondays on 10/07, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18) from 12pm-2pm ESTCost:  $150 single/ $285 double  DESCRIPTION:TBRI® is an attachment-based. evidence-based, and trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address […]

Parenting Through the FASCETS Neurobehavioral ModelSupporting Children through a Brain-based Approach Monday, October 7, 20246:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EST) Cost:  $39.00, early-bird $27 until 9/27 DESCRIPTION:Learn how alcohol and other drugs affect the developing brain and cause distinct behaviors in individuals. Learn the importance of approaching these behaviors through a brain-based, trauma-informed lens, reducing […]

FASCETS Oct 15 - Nov 19, 2024Tuesdays, 12 pm-2 pm ESTCost: $385, 12 CEs $30 for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and MCSW, Certificates provided for self-reporting for others DESCRIPTION:Neurobehavioral Conditions including FASD: Understanding & Application of the FASCETS Brain-Based Approach This training provides information about Fetal Alcohol/Neurobehavioral Conditions (FA/NB) and the effects of alcohol and […]

Monday, October 21, 2024 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST / 9am - 11am CT.Cost:  FREE, $10 for CLEs An Introduction to Understanding FASD DESCRIPTION: Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome go undiagnosed and […]

It is a common misconception that young children are unaware of what is going on around them, and this is believed even more so after a death.  However, children are quite perceptive and while they may not articulate their experiences well verbally, they use all 5 senses to learn about the world and can tell […]