Florida Center Training Institute

Creating a Circle of Hope for Women and their Families Living with Addiction, Stigma, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
2024-09-09 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom, FL, United States
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 face on-going stigma and bias, loss of their children, and debilitating shame that can place them at high risk for relapse. The focus of the session will be on how education on both addiction and recovery transforms systems of care to reframe both expectations and interventions to improve outcomes for women and their families. Participants will learn about resources for women and their families.
Participants will be able to:

List 3 common cognitive or behavioral deficits experienced by people living with an FASD.
Define stigma and list one way it is currently acted out by society or systems of care towards women and mothers living with AUD/SUD.
Discuss resiliency traits in women and families living with addictions or FASD.
Describe resources for women and families living with FASD.

Two CEs ($10) available through CEBrokers for Florida LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, and Certified Master Social Worker.
PRESENTER:
Kathleen Mitchell, MHS, LCADC
Kathleen T. Mitchell, MHS, LCADC, is Senior Vice President of FASD Prevention and Recovery Services, FASD United. She served as Vice President and Spokesperson for FASD United (formerly the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-NOFAS) for 24 years. She holds a Master of Human Services (MHS) degree and is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor (LCADC). Ms. Mitchell served as principal investigator (PI) and project officer for government projects that aimed to prevent FASD, reduce stigma, and support families and individuals living with FASD. She taught at Georgetown and Northwestern University Medical
Schools and served on the special committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) developing guidelines for the identification and management of substance use disorders in pregnancy. In 2004, she founded the international birth mother mentorship program, the Circle of Hope (COH) and in 2020, founded Recovering Mothers Anonymous (RMA). She is a noted invited speaker on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), Women and Addiction and Stigma and has presented for over three decades both nationally and globally. In 1990, Ms. Mitchell testified to Congress at the first hearing on FAS/FAE and in 1992 and 1994 she
testified at hearings that later resulted in warning labels on all alcohol products. She has served as an expert to advise media and has been featured in documentaries, television, and news stories, including National Public Radio, NBC’s Later Today Show, BBC Radio, Washington Post, and other. She authored or co-authored twenty-three published papers, and authored handbooks, chapters, and curricula. Ms. Mitchell continues to speak at conferences and provide training and supports the COH speakers bureau that partners with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in speaking at grand rounds at medical facilities across the U.S.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? (*2CEs, 2.5CLEs)
2024-08-23 10:00 - 12:00
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 suffer lifelong social challenges, serious mental health problems, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Proper identification and intervention can help prevent many of these challenges. If you work professionally with children or are a foster care parent knowing about the symptoms, developmental challenges, and appropriate interventions for children on the FASD spectrum is crucial. This webinar will help the attendee identify red flags and signs that may indicate that a child may have brain-based difficulties as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. This presentation will also help attendees shift their perspective in order to begin to view social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, and learning challenges of these individuals as a symptom of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and opposition.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida!
Takeaways:

Learn what FASD is and how it is often misdiagnosed.
Learn how FASD impacts brain development and behaviors.
Learn to identify FASD red-flags.
Gain a shift in perspective about those with social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, or learning challenges.

Florida Bar Association: CLE Credits: 2.5 General, 2.5 Mental Health and Wellness; Certification Credits: 2.5 Juvenile Law
CE Information: 2. CEs for Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker through CEBroker. Certificates will be supplied.
TRAINERS:

Jacquelinne Anderson, LCSW Lead Coordinator, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic
Jaquelinne graduated from the University of South Florida after having received her Master’s degree in Social Work. She has been dedicated to serving and working with families since she began her career and has worked in several capacities at agencies that provide support in the areas of parenting, grief, mental health, and currently, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Jaquelinne is nationally certified and/or trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model.

Jennifer Werden, BSW FASD Parent Advocate at The Florida Center
Jenn is a mom of four, including one child living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the most severe on the FASD spectrum. She serves as a parent advocate for The Florida Center’s FASD program. She has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida State University and is currently pursuing her master’s in the same field. Jenn is expertly trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and has participated in FASCETS neuro-behavioral model, Circle of Security, and numerous FASD trainings.

Promoting Executive Functions in Infants and Young Children
2024-08-21 12:00 - 14:00
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 and self-regulated. Executive function refers to essential mental processes for planning, organizing, decision=making, and problem-solving. Kids rely on these skills for daily tasks and academic activities. Strong executive functioning enhances mental and physical health, while poor skills can impact school performance, job stability, and social connections. Children with weak executive functions, such as those with ADHD, may struggle with organization and time management.

Objectives:

Understand the role of the brain, especially the frontal lobe, in developing executive functioning skills.
Learn the 7 essential life skills for optimal executive functioning.
Apply strategies to teach and promote executive functioning skills in young children.

Presented By Kathryn Shea, LCSW, FASD United Board MemberOver 40 years of experience in the field
This training may help prepare you for competencies related to the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health Endorsement. (For those outside Florida, check your state’s requirements).

IEP: The Foundation
2024-08-19 19:00 - 20:30
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 levels of performance (PLOP), understanding the criteria, how the information is collected, and its relevance to your student.
Cost: $27.00 until August 5th, then $39
For parents, caregivers, and professionals across the U.S.
Shannon Iacobacci, MS, specializes in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), training parents and professionals on strategies to support individuals with FASD at home, in the classroom, and the community. She works with parents and organizations at the intersection of developmental disabilities, trauma, mental health struggles, and special education. She is passionate about helping parents and professionals understand how brain differences impact daily living, behaviors, and access to traditional interventions, due to her personal lived experience raising and advocating for multiple children with varying developmental disabilities. She supports families through the IEP process in collaboration with the IEP team to create appropriate accommodations and support across all academic environments. Shannon specializes in neurodevelopmental disabilities, prenatal alcohol exposure, prenatal substance exposure, toxic stress exposure, childhood trauma, adoption-related issues, foster care-related issues, and attachment, sharing a strengths-based approach to parenting and teaching.

IEP Advocacy: What You Need to Know
2024-07-29 19:00 - 20:30
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, the parts of the IEP, what they are for, parent tips for the IEP meeting, and wording examples of accommodations and goals for their child’s IEP. We will also learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This presentation applies to all states as IDEA is a federal law.

Cost: $39, early-bird until July 22: $27.00
For parents, caregivers, and professionals.
Shannon Iacobacci, MS, specializes in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), training parents and professionals on strategies to support individuals with FASD at home, in the classroom, and the community. She works with parents and organizations at the intersection of developmental disabilities, trauma, mental health struggles, and special education. She is passionate about helping parents and professionals understand how brain differences impact daily living, behaviors, and access to traditional interventions, due to her personal lived experience raising and advocating for multiple children with varying developmental disabilities. She supports families through the IEP process in collaboration with the IEP team to create appropriate accommodations and support across all academic environments. Shannon specializes in neurodevelopmental disabilities, prenatal alcohol exposure, prenatal substance exposure, toxic stress exposure, childhood trauma, adoption-related issues, foster care-related issues, and attachment, sharing a strengths-based approach to parenting and teaching.

The Big 3: Lying, Stealing and Raging
2024-07-25 10:00 - 12:00
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 learn new approaches to use with children and adolescents who have trauma histories which will help you to understand them better and improve communication and relationships. The strategies we will cover are recommended for in-utero trauma such as FASD and also for trauma they may have experienced after birth. We will specifically cover the Big 3; lying, stealing and raging.
Presented by: Barb Clark
Barb Clark, Director of Training at Families Rising (FKA NACAC), is a parent to five adult children, one who is diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. She is an advocate for learning from her own mistakes to guide others in avoiding similar pitfalls. With a background in Youth Development from the University of Minnesota, Barb leverages humor and real-life experiences to challenge traditional strategies and promote out-of-the-box thinking for professionals and caregivers. Committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by prenatal exposure to substances and trauma, Barb specializes in trauma-responsive strategies and her personal passion, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Her dedication stems from her belief that she’s learned more from her children than she ever did in college.
Cost: Early-bird $17 until June 30th, then $27.00
For parents, caregivers, and professionals.

Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness for Children
2024-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
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 mindfulness has on reducing trauma symptoms in children and how mindfulness helps reset the brain towards greater resilience against future potential life stressors.
Presented by: Rachanee Oeller, MSW, who is a school-based mental health therapist in Manatee County Florida. She is also a certified yoga instructor, a certified trauma-sensitive mindfulness practitioner, and a certified holistic nutrition consultant. She has worked with children, adolescents, and families affected by mental illness and trauma for nearly 20 years. A trauma survivor herself, she is passionate about helping others lay the foundation for healing and mental wellness.
Learning Objectives: 1. Define mindfulness and its psychological and physiological benefits. 2. Name and describe various mindful techniques that could be used with children who have been affected by trauma. 3. Implement mindfulness practices with children using a trauma-informed approach to avoid triggers or exacerbating the trauma wound.
Cost: Early-bird $27 until midnight July 19, then $39
2 CEs available for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and MCSW through CEBroker. ($10)
For parents, caregivers, and professionals across the U.S. and beyond.

How to Talk to Kids About Hard Grief Topics
2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:00
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, the functions of the human body, and the importance of honesty with children who are grieving.
Takeways:

Learn age-appropriate dialogue and conversation on various difficult topics.
Develop insight into initiating difficult conversations with caregivers effectively.
Gain knowledge on discussing the anatomy, functions, and roles of the human body.
Explore formulating a comprehensive sharing strategy for families to promote successful communication.

This training is for Florida residents due to our collaboration with Empath Tidewell, Blue Butterfly Grief Center
Two CEs ($10) available through CEBrokers for Florida LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, and Certified Master Social Worker.

Building Hope: Mitigating Risk for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
2024-06-28 12:00 - 14:00
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 an understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), its complexities, prevalence, prevention, identification, and the support needs of those affected by FASD.
For professional practitioners and service providers. 2 CEs available.*
Presenters include:
Roxanne Chang, MD, FAAPDr. Roxanne Chang, MD, FAAP, is a dedicated pediatrician with expertise inserving children and families facing complex medical needs, developmentaldisabilities, and various challenges including homelessness and substanceuse. She teaches at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and practicesat Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, focusing on inpatient care, newborn health, and child development. With over a decade of experience, Dr.Chang is a Subject Matter Expert for the AAP FASD Program and leads interprofessional learning collaboratives on tough cases involving FASD. She also directs a pediatric prenatal program, supports families affected bysubstance use disorder, and volunteers with local non-profits. Dr. Chang isa sought-after speaker on early relational health, childhood trauma, substance exposure, and health equity. She finds fulfillment in empowering parents to nurture thriving relationships with their children.
Shannon Iacobacci, MSShannon Iacobacci, MS, specializes in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder(FASD), providing training and support to parents and professionals in home, classroom, and community settings. With personal experience raising children with developmental disabilities, she is passionate about bridging the gap between brain differences and daily living, behavior, and interventions. Shannon offers expertise in neurodevelopmental disabilities, prenatal alcohol and substance exposure, childhood trauma, and attachment, advocating for families through the IEP process andoffering a strengths-based approach to parenting and teaching.
Two CEs available for LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, and Certified Master Social Worker through CEBrokers

The Difference Between Autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
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 drinking alcohol during pregnancy,leading to changes in the body and brain. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex brain-related condition. Some experts think that when moms drink during pregnancy, it might raise the chances of their child having ASD, especially if there’s a family history. This review aims to break down the research on the possible connection between FASD and ASD. Studies in this area have given mixed results, showing both similarities and differences between the two conditions. What’s interesting is that both disorders often get misunderstood or not recognized enough. So, it’s crucial to look beyond the obvious signs and pay attention to subtler traits and less severe cases.

Objectives:

Better understanding of similarities and differences between FASD and ASD
Able to identify at least four similarities/differences in social behaviors in FASD and ASD.
Learn different teaching methods for working with students with ASD/FASD.

Presented By Kathryn Shea, LCSW, FASD United Board MemberOver 35 years of experience in the field

Multi-Party Mediation in the Child Welfare System: Thinking Outside the Box
2024-06-21 10:00 - 11:30
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 conflict, and influence the lives of our most vulnerable citizens, their families, and those professionals who serve to protect them.
The conversation will be led by Michelle Artman-Smith, 12 th Judicial Circuit ADR Director, and KathyBrown, Dependency Mediator and conflict resolution professional.
Presenters:
Michelle Artman SmithMichelle Artman Smith is the Alternative Dispute Resolution Director for the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida and oversees the circuit’s court mediation services. She graduated from Stetson University College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2004. Michelle is an active Florida Supreme Court Certified County, Family, and Dependency Mediator. Prior to her current employment with the State of Florida, Michelle practiced Family Law in Tampa, Florida. She began her employment with the 12th Judicial Circuit as the Family Court Manager, spearheading many court improvement projects and initiatives. Michelle served as a member of the Florida Supreme Court Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee from August, 2012, until June, 2016, and she is currently appointed as a member of the Mediator Qualifications & Discipline Review Board for the Central Division of Florida. Additionally, she serves as an assistant trainer and role play critiquer for the Florida Supreme Court approved Dependency and Family mediation certification training provider, My Florida Mediator.
Kathy G. BrownAs a Florida Supreme Court certified mediator, Kathy mediates county, family and dependency cases in several Judicial Circuit Courts in Florida. She is passionate about creating safe spaces to help people find their own solutions to internal and external conflict. Kathy also leads interactive Authentic Communication Groups that practice conflict resolution in real time, with tools that include Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model as it is used in the dispute resolution setting. Kathy was also a journalist for 10 years, a parenting consultant, and co-founder of an educational program that catered to individual learning styles.
Takeaways:

Understand when to use mediation to resolve conflict in child protection cases.
Identify the benefits of child protection mediation.
Learn how to obtain an order of referral to dependency mediation.
Define permanency goals.
Describe the dependency case management flowchart.
Differentiate between termination of parental rights and voluntary surrenders.
Explore the benefits and important considerations of post-adoption contact agreements.
Learn about the Early Childhood Court Program.
Explore Parenting Partnerships in Family-Centered Practice.

DC:0–5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood
2024-06-11 09:00 - 2024-06-13 13:00
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 Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood trademarked by Zero to Three, provides clinical research and scientific findings on infant and early childhood mental health. Learn to Diagnose Developmental & Mental Health Disorders in Infancy and Early Childhood!
Who is this training for?This training is best for advanced clinicians and practitioners such as mental health clinicians, psychiatrists, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and early intervention specialists who work with infants, young children, and their families involved in assessment, diagnosis, and case formulation.
Objectives:-Participants will learn about the multi-faceted approach to diagnosis, which is developmentally informed, relationship-based, contextually, and culturally grounded.-Participants will learn the contents of each facet, including Axis I—Clinical Disorders, Axis II—Relational Context, Axis III—Physical Health Conditions and Considerations, Axis IV—Psychosocial Stressors, and Axis V—Developmental Competence.-Participants will be involved in the application of the model by diagnosing case studies within a group.
Please order your own DC:05 Manual “Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health & Dev Disor (DC:0-5) – PRINT V 2.0” as it will be extensively used in this training.
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Presented By Melissa Bradley, M.A., LMHCClinical Director of Mental Health Services at The Florida Center for Early Childhood and Certified Zero to Three Trainer in DC:05™.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? (*2CEs, 2.5CLEs)
2024-05-21 11:00 - 13:00
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 suffer lifelong social challenges, serious mental health problems, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Proper identification and intervention can help prevent many of these challenges. If you work professionally with children or are a foster care parent knowing about the symptoms, developmental challenges, and appropriate interventions for children on the FASD spectrum is crucial. This webinar will help the attendee identify red flags and signs that may indicate that a child may have brain-based difficulties as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. This presentation will also help attendees shift their perspective in order to begin to view social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, and learning challenges of these individuals as a symptom of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and opposition.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida!
Takeaways:

Learn what FASD is and how it is often misdiagnosed.
Learn how FASD impacts brain development and behaviors.
Learn to identify FASD red-flags.
Gain a shift in perspective about those with social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, or learning challenges.

Florida Bar Association: CLE Credits: 2.5 General, 2.5 Mental Health and Wellness; Certification Credits: 2.5 Juvenile Law
CE Information: 2. CEs for Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker through CEBroker. Certificates will be supplied.
TRAINERS:

Jacquelinne Anderson, LCSW Lead Coordinator, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic
Jaquelinne graduated from the University of South Florida after having received her Master’s degree in Social Work. She has been dedicated to serving and working with families since she began her career and has worked in several capacities at agencies that provide support in the areas of parenting, grief, mental health, and currently, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Jaquelinne is nationally certified and/or trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model.

Jennifer Werden, BSW FASD Parent Advocate at The Florida Center
Jenn is a mom of four, including one child living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the most severe on the FASD spectrum. She serves as a parent advocate for The Florida Center’s FASD program. She has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida State University and is currently pursuing her master’s in the same field. Jenn is expertly trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and has participated in FASCETS neuro-behavioral model, Circle of Security, and numerous FASD trainings.

How Does Grief Manifest in Children?
2024-05-15 09:30 - 12:00
When a child experiences grief, their expressions of it may be misunderstood asmisbehavior, leading to labeling the behavior as “unacceptable” within theirenvironment. Throughout a child’s development, grief presents itself in various ways, which often don’t coincide with how adult caregivers express their grief. Join us as we explore the diverse ways children demonstrate their grief and discuss how caregivers can respond in supportive ways.
Takeways:

Learn 3 ways that grief can present itself in each stage of development.
Discuss ways to support children when they are displaying grief symptoms.
Discuss how appropriate responses to grief can facilitate resilience.

This training is for Florida residents due to our collaboration with Empath Tidewell Grief Center, Blue Butterfly
Two CEs available through CEBrokers for Florida LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, and Certified Master Social Worker.

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Caregiver Training (12 CEs)
2024-05-14 19:00 - 2024-06-11 21:00
TBRI® Caregiver Training – Tuesday evenings, May 14 – June 18, 2024, 7-9pm EST, 6-8pm CT, 5-7pm MT, 4-6pm PTCost: $150 Early-Bird cost $130 until 4/30/24
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 physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. The TBRI Caregiver Training is designed for TBRI Practitioners to train caregivers, broadly speaking, within their organization in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), equipping staff/caregivers with the skills and tools needed to be successful in their various roles. This training will not be recorded.
TRAINERS:
Jennifer Werden, BSWFASD Parent Advocate at The Florida Center
Jenn began learning about TBRI® in 2019 when she was deep in the trenches of needing help supporting her son and his needs. She initially completed the Caregiver Training in March 2020 and has repeated the course to hear from multiple practitioners. In May of 2021, she became a TBRI Practitioner after undergoing an intensive 40-hour training from the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development based at Texas Christian University. She jumped right in and hosted her first caregiver training in the summer of 2021 and has been supporting caregivers through a trauma-informed, connection-based, and attachment-focused lens since. Jenn earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida State University in 2021. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in the same field and is expected to complete the degree in early 2024.
Melanie Webster, TBRI Practitioner and Child Advocate
Melanie Webster is a compassionate and dedicated individual with a degree in early childhood education and in pursuit of a master’s in psychology. As a certified TBRI practitioner and MSOW instructor through the Halo Project, she is passionate about supporting children who haveexperienced trauma and helping parents navigate the challenges of adoption. Melannie’s personal journey as an adoptive parent has inspired her mission to create a positive impact in the lives of families through understanding, empathy, and nurturing care.
CE Brokers has approved 12 CEs for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW; Certificates provided for self-reporting.

Families Moving Forward (FMF) Program Q & A
2024-05-14 11:30 - 12:30
FREE
Families Moving Forward Q&A
Tuesday, 5/14, 11:30-12:30 PM (EST)
Learn about the Families Moving Forward Program, THE CDC-recognized evidence-based FASD intervention.We are actively looking to build a “village” across the U.S.A., and beyond to offer support to the FASD/PAE community.
Do not miss this opportunity to be a forerunner in establishing FMF Services in your community.

Anika Trancik, Ph. D., Neuropsychologist and FASD Expert will:
– Provide a brief overview of FMF and how to become a mental health professional who can offer the FMF Program to families.
– Review the FMF application for becoming a trained FMF professional.
– Provide examples of how prior mental health professionals have gotten funded to attend the training.
– Answer questions.

The Florida Center Training Institute, a division of The Florida Center for Early Childhood in association with the Families Moving Forward Program Office, offers this training.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): For Criminal Justice Practitioners
2024-05-10 12:00 - 14:30
Friday, May 10, 2024 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 touch upon what is considered and necessary in relation to a diagnosis. Focusing on how impactful FASD is on the justice system as a whole, and what tends to differentiate FASD from other intellectual disabilities, tips of the trade and considerations related to policing, corrections, the courts, and probation/parole will be introduced with a heavy emphasis on recommendations of the American Bar Association (ABA) stemming from their standing resolution in regard to Fetal Alcohol.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida!
Takeaways:
1. Basic understanding of what FASD is, how it is diagnosed, and support needed.
2. Considerations law enforcement personnel should include during investigationswith individuals affected by FASD.
3. Guidance for corrections personnel in establishing communication and routines forFASD-affected individuals.
4. Provide court personnel an awareness and understanding of FASD to take intoaccount during sentencing for rehabilitation.
Earn 2.5 CEs* and CLEs 2.5
CE Information: 2.5 CEs for Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker through CEBroker. Certificates will be supplied.
CLE Credits: General 2.5. Mental Health and Wellness 2.5; Certification Credits: Criminal Appellate Law 2.5, Criminal Trial Law 2.5 approved by the FLORIDA Bar Association.
TRAINER:Captain Brian HollomanPatrol Division Commander, Elkhart Sheriff’s OfficeCaptain Holloman has been with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) since March of 1995. He has certifications in internal affairs, CALEA/APCO accreditation management, field training, traffic crash reconstruction, computer forensics, crime analysis, and homicide investigations. He holds a Master of Criminal Justice degree from Boston University and his undergraduate studies were completed at Ball State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology. For fifteen (15) years, he was an adjunct faculty member in the CriminalJustice Department at Indiana Tech.On a personal note, Captain Holloman is the father of a son who is on the fetal alcohol spectrum and as a result he is passionate about the need to educate others about the supports necessary for those on the spectrum to have the ability to succeed in life. By recognizing the needs of those on the spectrum, through both personal and professional experiences, Captain Holloman seeks out ways to educate those willing to listen on what an affected person needs and why so that the lessons he and his son had to learn over the course of fifteen undiagnosed years can be used in the hopes ofimproving the life potential of others like his son.

Training on the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model (12 CEs)
2024-05-02 09:00 - 11:00
FASCETS May 2, June 6, 2024Thursdays, 9am-11am ESTCost: $385 ($310 until April 15th) 12 CEs*
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 other drugs on the brains and behaviors of children, adolescents, and adults.FA/NB are brain-based, neurobehavioral conditions with behavioral symptoms. The training will educate you on a best practices approach for increasing understanding of FA/NB, reducing frustration, and expanding options. Case examples of successful accommodations are central to this training.✔ Understand FA/NB as a brain-based physical disability with behavioral symptoms✔ Understand and recognize primary and secondary symptoms✔ Learn why people with FA/NB frequently receive overlapping DSM diagnoses✔ Understand why traditional behavioral treatment techniques are frequently ineffective for people with FA/NB✔ Learn to develop and apply effective strategies for people with FA/NB in different settings
*12 CEs through CEBrokers for Florida LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, and CMSW
TRAINER:Tamra Cajo, LCSW is a Certified Facilitator of the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model and the Director of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic at The Florida Center for Early Childhood. Tamra graduated with a master’s degree in social work from Loyola University in Chicago (2005) and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Iowa (1993). Tamra is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with almost 20 years of experience working in early childhood and prevention.

Working with Children with Brain-based Behaviors: A Therapeutic/Sensory Approach
2024-05-01 12:00 - 14:00
Description:
This training showcases a brain-based approach to addressing challenging behaviors developed by neuroscientist, Dr. Stephen Porges’s work. It is also based on the work of Dr. Serena Wieder and Dr. Stanley Greenspan who developed a model known as DIR (Developmental, Individual-differences, and Relationship-based) after conducting research in the late 1970s on infants at high risk for developmental challenges. Many parents and professionals believe that problematic behavior in children should be punished, increasing the likelihood of poor self-esteem, depression, and aggression. The brain-based method employs a more empathic and compassionate approach that has the potential to change lives for the better, resulting in a more humane way of understanding, reaching, and supporting children who struggle.

Learning Objectives:1. Participants will gain knowledge of how challenging behaviors can be brain-based.2. Participants will learn how sensory-processing disorders are frequently the source of challenging behaviors.3. Participants will understand how using a sensory/therapeutic process in mental health sessions can be successful in treating children with neurodevelopmental disorders
DATES of Course:
Wednesdays, May 1 & 8, 2024
Time: 12-2pm EST, 11-1pm CST, 10-12pm MT, 9-11am PST
Cost: $97.00 Early-bird until 4//15, $127
Presented By Kathryn Shea, LCSW, FASD United Board Member
4 CE offered through CEBrokers for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CMSW. Certificates provided.

The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (FASD) - 2 CEs*
2024-04-24 09:00
The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 9-11 am ESTCost: FREE
Learn to ask difficult questions about prenatal alcohol exposure, the sole cause of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
DESCRIPTION:
This training will help assessors (including CBHAs) better understand the potential impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on a child’s development, learning, and behavior. The training will address the importance of asking questions specifically related to in utero exposure and how documentation can affect the trajectory of treatment and support for the individual. The presentation will provide concrete examples, questions, recommendations, and protocols to connect families to appropriate support and education for those children exposed prenatally to alcohol and other substances.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida!
Takeaways:
1. Learn how Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) impact brain development and behaviors.
2. Explore ways to ask and/or screen clients for prenatal alcohol exposure
3. Recognize indicators a child may have in-utero alcohol exposure
4. Identify specific language used to document information gathered regarding prenatal alcohol exposure to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
This presentation is for assessors CBHA assessors and social workers, medical providers, welfare professionals, educators, school personnel, mental health counselors, law enforcement officers, and other professionals working with children. Earn 2 CEs* Certificates will be provided.
CE Information: 2.00 CEs for FLorida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker through CEBroker. Certificates will be supplied.
TRAINER:Tamra Cajo, LCSW is a bilingual, licensed clinical social worker with almost 20 years of experience working in early childhood and prevention. Tamra is the Director of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic at The Florida Center for Early Childhood, the only diagnostic clinic in the state of Florida for FASD. She also serves on the Executive Council of FASD United and as a Board Member for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Consultation Education &Training Services, or FASCETS. Tamra is a certified facilitator in the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model, a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, and was the previous lead trainer in the Midwest for ACT Raising Safe Kids, an evidence-based violence prevention curriculum. In addition, Tamra has been trained in several other evidence-based curriculums including Circle of Security Parenting, Families Moving Forward (FMF), Helping the Non-Compliant Child, Chicago Parent Program, and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

IEP Advocacy: What You Need to Know
2024-04-17 19:00 - 20:30
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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, the parts of the IEP, what they are for, parent tips for the IEP meeting, and wording examples of accommodations and goals for their child’s IEP. We will also learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This presentation applies to all states as IDEA is a federal law.

Cost: $39, early-bird until April 2: $27.00
For parents, caregivers, and professionals.
Shannon Iacobacci, MS, specializes in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), training parents and professionals on strategies to support individuals with FASD at home, in the classroom, and the community. She works with parents and organizations at the intersection of developmental disabilities, trauma, mental health struggles, and special education. She is passionate about helping parents and professionals understand how brain differences impact daily living, behaviors, and access to traditional interventions, due to her personal lived experience raising and advocating for multiple children with varying developmental disabilities. She supports families through the IEP process in collaboration with the IEP team to create appropriate accommodations and support across all academic environments. Shannon specializes in neurodevelopmental disabilities, prenatal alcohol exposure, prenatal substance exposure, toxic stress exposure, childhood trauma, adoption-related issues, foster care-related issues, and attachment, sharing a strengths-based approach to parenting and teaching.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? (*2CEs, 2.5CLEs)
2024-03-26 11:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 11 am – 1:00 pm EST / 10am – 12pm CT.Cost: FREE
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 suffer lifelong social challenges, serious mental health problems, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Proper identification and intervention can help prevent many of these challenges. If you work professionally with children or are a foster care parent knowing about the symptoms, developmental challenges, and appropriate interventions for children on the FASD spectrum is crucial. This webinar will help the attendee identify red flags and signs that may indicate that a child may have brain-based difficulties as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. This presentation will also help attendees shift their perspective in order to begin to view social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, and learning challenges of these individuals as a symptom of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and opposition.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida!
Takeaways:

Learn what FASD is and how it is often misdiagnosed.
Learn how FASD impacts brain development and behaviors.
Learn to identify FASD red-flags.
Gain a shift in perspective about those with social/emotional problems, difficult behaviors, or learning challenges.

Florida Bar Association: CLE Credits: 2.5 General, 2.5 Mental Health and Wellness; Certification Credits: 2.5 Juvenile Law
CE Information: 2. CEs for Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker through CEBroker. Certificates will be supplied.
TRAINERS:

Jacquelinne Anderson, LCSW Lead Coordinator, Sarasota Kathryn Shea Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic.
Jaquelinne graduated from the University of South Florida after having received her Master’s degree in Social Work. She has been dedicated to serving and working with families since she began her career and has worked in several capacities at agencies that provide support in the areas of parenting, grief, mental health, and currently, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Jaquelinne is nationally certified and/or trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model.

Jennifer Werden, BSW FASD Parent Advocate at The Florida Center
Jenn is a mom of four, including one child living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the most severe on the FASD spectrum. She serves as a parent advocate for The Florida Center’s FASD program. She has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida State University and is currently pursuing her master’s in the same field. Jenn is expertly trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and has participated in FASCETS neuro-behavioral model, Circle of Security, and numerous FASD trainings.

Understanding Language Development in Children
2024-03-22 10:00 - 11:30
Friday, March 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Presented by: Kim A. Williams, M.S., CCC-SLP
The development of communication skills begins in infancy, before the emergence of first words. This presentation will discuss important language milestones and the impact that play and conversation have on expanding language skills and predicting positive social and academic outcomes. Any speech or language problem is likely to have a significant effect on a child’s social-emotional and academic skills. Providing language-rich environments and experiences at home and at school can help children be more successful as they navigate the world around them.
For parents, caregivers, and professionals.
1.5 CEs for Florida LCSW, LMFT, LMHC and CMSW

Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training
2024-03-18 10:30 - 16:30
Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training
March 18, 19, 20, 25 & April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024, from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm EST. Note: April 15 & 22 depending on class size
$2,500.00
Learn the evidence-based, CDC recommended, intervention for FASD
The Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training and ensuing 10-18 1-hour intervention fidelity training, teach professionals to deliver the FMF Program as an FMF Specialist.
The FMF Program is a positive parenting intervention designed to help families raising children between 3 and 13 years old, or who are older but at a functional level in this range. The program aims to help children who have concerning behavior problems and are affected by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), with or without a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) diagnosis. This behavioral consultation intervention combines a positive behavior support (PBS) approach with motivational interviewing (MI), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help parents change their own knowledge and attitudes about the disorder, leading to improvements in their child’s behavior. The FMF Program is a scientifically validated intervention listed as a promising practice by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse.
FMF sessions are designed to be delivered in person, however, they may be conducted via telehealth. Sessions are designed to be delivered in order but can be easily customized to suit the needs of individual families.

Six to Eight days (dependent on class size) of virtual, comprehensive training including didactics, with a live trainer over Zoom, readings, videos, and cooperative discussion
Six to Eight days (dependent on class size) of virtual, comprehensive training including didactics, role-ply, readings, videos, and cooperative discussion.
Learn scientifically validated strategies to help children living with PAE and/or FASD and their families
Gain a thorough understanding of FASD & PAE, including associated stigma from leading psychologists in the field.
Access to the online FMF Portal for full intervention materials specifically designed for this clinical population
Practice and support in using actual session materials to become comfortable with the clinical process.
Become a PAE & FASD-informed provider

30 CEs through FL CEBrokers for LCSW, LMFT, LMHC and Certified Master Social Workers.
TRAINER: Dr. Trancik is a licensed child clinical psychologist who specializes in FASD diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, with over a decade of research experience in the field. She served as a Neuropsychologist on the Florida Center for Early Childhood FASD Clinic team for 14 years. Florida Center’s FASD Clinic is the State’s first and only state-wide diagnostic and intervention clinic. Her career in the field of FASD began 20 years ago while enrolled in graduate school at the University of Washington. During that time she assisted Dr. Carmichael Olson in developing the FMF Program as a scientifically-validated FASD intervention. She is now the primary FMF trainer on the East Coast.

Making Sense of Your Worth Training
2024-03-12 19:00 - 21:00
Making Sense of Your Worth Training – March 12 – April 30, 2024Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm EST / 6-8pm CTCost: $350
DESCRIPTION:Self-Worth is the foundation of who we are as human beings and in today’s world is highly sought after. It plays a role in every decision we make and in every relationship we have. This eight-week program is designed for anybody who desires the freedom that comes with living in positive self-worth and secure attachment. The Making Sense of Your Worth Curriculum follows a step-by-step process of gaining positive self worth. It was created by Cindy R. Lee, LCSW in partnership with HALO Project International and participants in the program show an increase in positive self-worth upon completion.
TRAINERS:
Jennifer Werden, BSWFASD Parent Advocate at The Florida Center
Jennifer Werden, BSW FASD Parent Advocate at The Florida Center Jenn began learning missing parts of healing, allowing her to step beyond making sense of the events from her past at both a cognitive level and emotional level impacting her knowledge of positive self-worth. With training and understanding in secure attachment, she knew she needed to seek answers, learn to give herself grace, and dive deeper to work on the person she desired to be. She completed Making Sense of Your Worth and Facilitator training in January 2023 after undergoing an intensive multiple-day training from the Halo Project. She has used the step-by-step program to help her understand more about her own attachment style, trauma history, and how to overcome painful parts of her past. Jenn earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida State University in 2021. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in the same field and is expected to complete the degree early in 2024.
Melanie Webster, TBRI Practitioner and Child Advocate

Melannie Webster: MSOYW Certified TBRI Practitioner
Melannie is a compassionate and dedicated individual holding a degree in early childhood education and currently pursuing a master’s in psychology. Certified as a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner and MSOYW (Making sense of your worth) facilitator through the Halo Project, Melannie is deeply passionate about supporting children who have experienced trauma and guiding parents through the complexities of adoption. Drawing from her personal journey as an adoptive parent, Melannie is driven by a mission to foster positive impacts in families’ lives through understanding, empathy, and nurturing care.

Florida CE Brokers has approved 12 CEs for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW.

Mind In The Making: The 7 Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
2024-03-07 12:00 - 2024-03-28 14:00
8 CE offered through CEBrokers for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CMSW
Cost: $137.00 Early-bird until 2/29, $167.00
Description

This is a 4 part series in which Kathryn Shea, LCSW will cover the critical elements of the Seven Essential Life Skills. In 2000, Mind In The Making (MITM) founder Ellen Galinsky began a research journey fueled by a question: how to keep the fire for learning — which every child is born with — lighting up the eyes of children? To answer the question, she reviewed more than 2,000 studies and conducted in-depth interviews with and filmed more than 130 leading researchers who study children’s development and learning. From what she learned, Galinsky developed a framework of the 7 Essential Life Skills. The work grew into MITM, a national movement to share scientifically based research and strategies for promoting Life Skills, reaching millions of people in communities across the country, and counting. This 8 -hour presentation will focus on understanding the seven essential life skills and ways to implement them in your every day lives. The seven essential life skills are all pathways to our executive functioning skills and all are necessary for children’s successes in life and in school.
The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs are 1. Focus and Self Control, 2. Perspective Taking, 3. Communicating, 4. Making Connections, 5. Critical Thinking, 6. Taking on Challenges, and 7. Self-directed, Engaged Learning
Learning Objectives:1. Participants will learn the seven essential life skills and how they impact child development.2. Participants will gain a greater understanding of their own individual skillset in practicing the seven essential life skills.3. Participants will learn how they are engaged in understanding how theyand their children learn best and become more intentional in promotingchildren’s learning.
DATES of Course:
Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024
Time: 12-2pm EST, 11-1pm CST, 10-12pm MT, 9-11am PST
Cost: $149 until 2/29; $199 as of 3/01/24
Presented By Kathryn Shea, LCSW, FASD United Board Member, Mind In the Making Certified Trainer.

DC:05 Overview
2024-03-05 09:00 - 10:30
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 diagnosis. Professionals working with this young population will be better informed in diagnosing classification.

Objectives
-Participants will learn the history of Zero to Three’s efforts to develop a diagnostic classification system for infancy/early childhood.
-Define infant/early childhood mental health (IECMH).
-Describe the purpose for using DC: 0-5™ to diagnose infants/young children.
-Identify DC: 0-5™ Axes I-V
Presented By Melissa Bradley, M.A., LMHCClinical Director of Mental Health Services at The Florida Center for Early Childhood

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): For Criminal Justice Practitioners
2024-02-23 10:00 - 12:30
Friday, February 23, 2024 from 10 am – 12:30 pm EST Cost: FREE ($40 for CLEs or CEs)
An Introduction to Understanding FASD andRecommendations for Criminal Justice ConsiderationsMore
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 touch upon what is considered and necessary in relation to a diagnosis. Focusing on how impactful FASD is on the justice system as a whole, and what tends to differentiate FASD from other intellectual disabilities, tips of the trade and considerations related to policing, corrections, the courts, and probation/parole will be introduced with a heavy emphasis on recommendations of the American Bar Association (ABA) stemming from their standing resolution in regard to Fetal Alcohol.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida!
Takeaways:
1. Basic understanding of what FASD is, how it is diagnosed, and support needed.
2. Considerations law enforcement personnel should include during investigationswith individuals affected by FASD.
3. Guidance for corrections personnel in establishing communication and routines forFASD-affected individuals.
4. Provide court personnel an awareness and understanding of FASD to take intoaccount during sentencing for rehabilitation.
Earn 2.5 CEs* and CLEs pending from Florida Bar Association.
CE Information: 2.5 CEs for Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Master Social Worker through CEBroker. Certificates will be supplied.
TRAINER:Captain Brian HollomanPatrol Division Commander, Elkhart Sheriff’s OfficeCaptain Holloman has been with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) since March of 1995. He has certifications in internal affairs, CALEA/APCO accreditation management, field training, traffic crash reconstruction, computer forensics, crime analysis, and homicide investigations. He holds a Master of Criminal Justice degree from Boston University and his undergraduate studies were completed at Ball State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology. For fifteen (15) years, he was an adjunct faculty member in the CriminalJustice Department at Indiana Tech.On a personal note, Captain Holloman is the father of a son who is on the fetal alcohol spectrum and as a result he is passionate about the need to educate others about the supports necessary for those on the spectrum to have the ability to succeed in life. By recognizing the needs of those on the spectrum, through both personal and professional experiences, Captain Holloman seeks out ways to educate those willing to listen on what an affected person needs and why so that the lessons he and his son had to learn over the course of fifteen undiagnosed years can be used in the hopes ofimproving the life potential of others like his son.

Financial Planning for Families with Special Needs
2024-02-15 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how to prepare for two generations of financial security and create a special needs plan.
This presentation will educate individuals with a special needs child on how to prepare for two generations of financial security, and to build a team to cover the key aspects of a special needs plan. It is common for parents to worry about their children’s future, however, when your child has disabilities or special healthcare needs, there are additional concerns. Learn about the options you have today and what you can create for the future.
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Children's Grief at Each Developmental Age & Stage
2024-02-06 10:00 - 12:00
Despite many popular misconceptions, children do experience grief. They feel very similar emotions and experiences as their caregivers, but a child’s grief is often quite misunderstood, and frequently dismissed, and its potential impacts are often underestimated. Join us as we provide education about how children can conceptualize grief and how that varies throughout a child’s development.
Takeways:

Participants will receive a fundamental review of each age and stage of normative child development.
Participants will explore how a child’s development impacts their understanding of grief.
Participants will gain insight into how unresolved grief can disrupt normative development.

This training is for Florida residents due to our collaboration with Empath Tidewell Grief Center, Blue Butterfly
Two CEs available through CEBrokers for Florida LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, and Certified Master Social Worker.
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