Gain a foundation for understanding the DiagnosticClassification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood diagnostic system. For Early Childhood Court staff, Case managers, Attorneys, Guardians Ad Litem, DCF Staff, Judiciary, and other professionals working with young children.   Description: An engaging and informative session on the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health […]

Parenting Neurodiverse Kids from a Brain-Based Approach using the FASCETS Model Monday, March 10, 20256:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST / 5:30-7:30pm CST / 4:30-6:30pm MT / 3:30-5:30PM MST Cost:  $27 until midnight March 7th, then $39.00 DESCRIPTION:Learn how alcohol and other drugs affect the developing brain and cause distinct behaviors in individuals. Learn the […]

Training on the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model Thursdays, March 13 - April 17, 2025, 12 pm-2 pm ESTCost: $310 until 02/18, 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 […]

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 12-2pm EST / 11-1pm CST / 10-12pm MST / 9-11am PST 2 CE ($10) offered for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW through Florida CEBrokers. Cost:  $39.00 Description Learn key child development theories and temperament styles to support healthy growth in the first five years. This webinar introduces key child development theories […]

Friday, March 28, 2025 12 pm - 2 pm EST, 11am - 1pm CST, 10am-12pm MT, 9am-11am PST FREE A two-hour presentation concerning OurFamilyWizard, a powerful tool designed to improve communication and coordination among individuals involved in child welfare cases.  It porvidees a secure, transparent, and effieicnet platform to document interactions, reducing conflict and ensuring […]

There is a misconception that resilience is a developed skill that children have, but truthfully, the potential for resilience lies within all of us.  However, resilience is a skill that has to be taught, modeled, and developed over time.  Resilience can be fostered in the smallest of ways during multiple everyday opportunities, but the results […]

Friday, April 11, 2025 from 12:00 - 2:30pm ESTCost:  FREE ($10 for CLEs) An Introduction to Understanding FASD andRecommendations for Criminal Justice Considerations DESCRIPTION: This webinar will focus on a short history and explanation related to the overall spectrum attributed to fetal alcohol disorders. It will touch briefly upon recognition of ‘red flags’ and will […]

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 12-2pm EST / 11-1pm CST / 10-12pm MST / 9-11am PST 2 CE s included for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW through Florida CEBrokers. Cost:  $39.00 Description Learn insights from the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study and the Impact of Trauma on the young child.  Childhood trauma has far-reaching consequences that […]

Date:  Friday, April 25, 2025Time:  11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST (note timezone)Cost:  $27 (includes 1.5 CEs) 1.5 for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW offered through CEBrokers. This engaging and informative presentation explores the essential role of sensory systems in children's functioning and development. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how various sensory […]

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 […]

Learn how to better support grieving tweens and teens through key insights and common misconceptions.  Parenting and caring for our tween and teen children is often a topic that brings about much discussion, but adding in grief brings in new dynamics and frequent misconceptions to consider.  Join us to learn more about our tweens and […]

The Florida Center Training Institute is honored to host and collaborate with Family Network on Disabilities in supporting families across Florida. This presentation equips individuals and caregivers with information and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of those with special needs during times of pending disasters. It covers pre-planning, evacuation information, specific information about […]

Monday, May 19, 2025, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST / 11 am - 1 pm 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 […]

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12-2pm EST / 11-1pm CST / 10-12pm MST / 9-11am PST 2 CE s included for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW through Florida CEBrokers. Cost:  $39.00 Description: Early Childhood Court, an adapted approach modeled after Safe Babies Court Teams,  is a collaborative approach among community partners to ensure trauma and FASD-informed […]

Friday, June 6, 2025 12 pm - 2 pm EST, 11am - 1pm CST, 10am-12pm MT, 9am-11am PST $39 A two-hour presentation to understand more about Postpartum Depression and how to support those affected. This presentation covers the prevalence of Postpartum Mood Disorders (PPMDs), key symptoms, and assessment tools for various mental health concerns, including […]

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 […]

Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST / 12 pm - 1 pm CT.Cost:  FREE DESCRIPTION:Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are common neurodevelopmental conditions that affect an estimated 2 to 5 percent of children across the country. Unfortunately, many individuals with FASD do not receive a timely diagnosis due to the […]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 12-2pm EST / 11-1pm CST / 10-12pm MST / 9-11am PST 2 CE s included for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW through Florida CEBrokers. Cost:  $39.00 Description: The early years are a powerful window of opportunity for shaping a child’s ability to manage emotions, focus attention, and build lifelong learning skills. […]

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 […]

3 sessions, 12hrsJune 24, 2025, 9:00 am-1:00 pm ESTJune 25, 2025, 9:00 am-1:00 pm ESTJune 26, 2025, 9:00 am-1:00 pm EST 12 CEs ($20) for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CMSW offered through CEBrokers. Cost:  Early-Bird $349 until April 30, 2025, $399, 12 CEs $20 For Master’s level clinicians and registered interns, residents of Florida DC:0–5™ […]

This is a special opportunity to view the recording at your convenience, and available for purchase and viewing until July 24, 2025. 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 […]

This is a special opportunity to view the recording at your convenience, and available for purchase for $39.00.  This service is not automated, and will be forwarded during business hours. This one-hour presentation will discuss the similarities and differences between Autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (ASD/FASD). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) cover various conditions […]

The Florida Center Training Institute is honored to host and collaborate with Family Network on Disabilities.  This training is for Healthcare Professionals and Providers. The purpose of this presentation is to share strategies for Healthcare Professionals and Providers to support families in their partnerships. Key Topics include: Introduction to Family Engagement in Healthcare, Challenges to […]

Transform Your Practice with Evidence-based FASD Intervention The Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training equips master's-level professionals with the expertise to deliver a scientifically validated intervention for families affected by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Recognized as a promising practice by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse and recommended by the CDC, […]

Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST Who else misses the days before parenting came with digital dilemmas? Technology safety is a concern for all families, but even more so for those raising children with trauma histories or neurodiverse needs. These children may be more vulnerable to the risks of the […]