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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, October 16, 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 Brain development from prenatal to age 3 is a period of rapid growth and connection-making that helps establish a foundation for a child's future development. […]
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 […]
Monday, October 28, 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) Magic Keys. This informative webinar will include 10 questions to ask yourself and the IEP team regarding education placement, support, and related services to help your student meet their individualized goals. Attendees […]
Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training November 4, 5, 12, 18, 25 & December 2, 2024 from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST. $2,500.00 - Applications are being received. The deadline is October 14, 2024. Learn the evidence-based, CDC recommended, intervention for FASD The Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training is a six-day course, with […]
Parenting Through the FASCETS Neurobehavioral ModelSupporting Children through a Brain-based Approach Monday, November 4, 20246:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EST) Cost: $39.00 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 frustration and expanding options […]
The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol ExposureWednesday, November 6, 2024 from 12-2pm ESTCost: FREE (2 CEs - $10) Learn to ask difficult questions about prenatal alcohol exposure, the sole cause of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) DESCRIPTION: This training will teach attendees about the potential impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on a child's development, […]
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 […]
As caregivers, we often place our children's needs and healing above our own, neglecting our emotional well-being in the process. However, it's vital to recognize that children are closely watching how we manage our grief, emotions, and challenges, and they often model their own behavior after what they observe in us. In this session, we'll […]
Monday, November 18, 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) Unlocking Understanding. Behavior Intervention Plans are essential tools for addressing challenging behaviors in students, and integrating neuroscientific insights can make these plans even more targeted and impactful. We will review what […]
