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SUMMARY:Creating a Circle of Hope for Women and their Families Living with Addiction\, Stigma\, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nList 3 common cognitive or behavioral deficits experienced by people living with an FASD.\nDefine stigma and list one way it is currently acted out by society or systems of care towards women and mothers living with AUD/SUD.\nDiscuss resiliency traits in women and families living with addictions or FASD.\nDescribe resources for women and families living with FASD.\n\nTwo CEs ($10) available through CEBrokers for Florida LMHC\, LMFT\, LCSW\, and Certified Master Social Worker. \nPRESENTER:\nKathleen Mitchell\, MHS\, LCADC\nKathleen 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 \nSchools 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 \ntestified 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.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/creating-a-circle-of-hope-for-women-and-their-families-living-with-addiction-stigma-and-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T120000
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SUMMARY:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Florida's Criminal Justice System
DESCRIPTION: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 in bridging this gap.  Learn strategies to increase FASD awareness among legal professionals\, ensuring more informed and compassionate legal processes. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the relationship between mental health and Florida’s Criminal Justice System\, with a focus on  itigation/sentencing.\nLearn about the knowledge gap between courtroom experts and clinical care providers regarding FASD.\nIdentify the unique challenges of FASD in this environment.\nLearn how mental health mitigation experts play a vital role in bridging this gap.\nUnderstand how increasing FASD awareness among legal professionals can lead to moreequitable outcomes.\n\nCertificates will be provided for self-reporting. \nPRESENTER:\nMatthew S. Boomershine\, Esq.  Criminal Defense Attorney with Bogin\, Munns & Munns\nMatthew S. Boomershine\, Esq. is a criminal defense attorney with Bogin\, Munns &  Munns serving the Orlando area. Mr.Boomershine obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University in Public Policy in 2002\, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida\, Levin College of Law in 2007\, and was admitted into the Florida Bar in 2007. Before working with Bogin\, Munns & Munns\, Mr. Boomershine was an Assistant Public Defender for the 5th Judicial Circuit. If he had not chosen topractice law\, he states he would have become an educator. He is a former LSAT instructor with Kaplan Test Prep. In his spare time\, he plays guitar in a local Orlando cover band\, “Boomershine.”
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd-and-floridas-criminal-justice-system/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T190000
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SUMMARY:Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Advocacy: Building Blocks
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 16\, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST \nPresented by: Shannon Iacobacci\, MPsych \nThis 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 five key questions to ask yourself and the IEP team to determine whether the proposed goals truly meet the child’s needs for the future.  You’ll also learn how to set clear objectives that serve as stepping stones towards those goals\, ensuring that progress is measurable and meaningful.  Learn how to determine accountability for achieving the established goals and objectives.  By the end of the session\, participants will have a solid framework for building personalized\, future-focused IEPs that give students the best possible chance for growth and achievement. \nCost:  $27.00 until September 3rd\, then $39 \nFor parents\, caregivers\, and professionals across the U.S. \nShannon 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. \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/individualized-educational-plan-iep-advocacy-building-blocks/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Infant Mental Health - Systems of Care Model
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 18\, 2024\, 12-2pm EST / 11-1pm CST / 10-12pm MST / 9-11am PST \n2 CE ($10) offered for Florida LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, CMSW through CEBrokers. \nCost:  $39.00 \nDescription\n\nThis 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 SOC framework promotes comprehensive\, culturally competent\, and family-centered support\, emphasizing home and community-based services.  The training will cover the history of SOC in early childhood mental health\, the principles of Infant Mental Health\, and strategies for nurturing relationships between young children and their families. \n\nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the historical development and significance of the Systems of Care approach in providing prevention\, intervention\, and treatment services for infants\, young children\, and their families.\nLearn the key elements and definitions of infant mental health.\nExplore and discuss strategies for promoting infant mental health across various systems.\n\nPresented By Kathryn Shea\, LCSW\, FASD United Board MemberKathryn has over 40 years of experience working with children with serious emotional and behavioral disorders and fetal alcohol and drug effects.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Social Work from the Univeristy of Kentucky.  She served as the President and CEO of the Florida Center for Early Childhood in Sarasota\, Florida for 12 years.  Kathryn is a past president of the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health and has been very involved in developing and expanding Florida’s Early Childhood Court Initiative.  Ms. Shea currently serves on the board of FASD United (formerly NOFAS) and is an independent consultant at the local\, state\, and national levels.  Kathryn has received numerous awards for her work in infant mental health\, FASD\, and child advocacy. \nThis 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).
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/intro-to-infant-mental-health-systems-of-care-model/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T120000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health through a Brain-Based Lens: Understanding FASD and Neurodiversity in Treatment
DESCRIPTION: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 treatment. It will address potential challenges with common mental health treatment modalities and the current mental health system. The importance of tailoring treatment plans based on individual brain function profiles will be emphasized\, demonstrating how personalized care can improve client outcomes. Trainers will share real-life examples where brain function screening led to successful treatment outcomes. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nExplain what brain function screening is and why it is essential for mental health treatment.\nBetter understanding of how brain function impacts behavior.\nUnderstand the common pitfalls of diagnosing behavior without understanding brain function andsome of the challenges of the current mental health system.\n\n2 CEs for Florida LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, and CMSW through CE Broker.  Certificates provided for self-reporting. \nPRESENTERS:\nTamra Cajo\, LCSW – Statewide Director of FASD Services\nTamra 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 FASCETS. Tamra is a certified facilitator in the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model\, 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 a number of 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. \nKristal Pollack\, LCSW\, Manager of FASD Services – Orlando\nKristal Pollack\, LCSW\, has been dedicated to working with children\, adolescents\,and families for over 20 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida State University and her master’s degree in social work from Florida International University. She became a licensed clinical social worker in 2010. Currently\, Kristal serves as the FASD Clinic Manager in Orlando and runs her own private practice\, which specializes in a  comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) program for children\, adolescents\, and adults. She is trained in all three of these evidence-based treatments\, as well as in adoption competency and as a Families Moving  Forward Specialist.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/mental-health-through-a-brain-based-lens-understanding-fasd-and-neurodiversity-in-treatment/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T120000
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SUMMARY:Becoming a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Informed Organization (2 CEs)
DESCRIPTION: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 \nDESCRIPTION: \nThis 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 these needs are not effectively supported will also be discussed. This training will explain the primary characteristics of prenatal alcohol exposure as well as how secondary and tertiary effects may impact how a provider perceives not only the presenting problem but also the individual themselves. The webinar will focus on how to better support individuals affected by prenatal alcohol exposure by becoming an FASD-informed organization.  Participants will be given tools for screening and assessing individuals for FASD\, ideas to assist with the onboarding of new employees and learn how the services and resources of The Florida Center for Early-Childhood’s FASD Program (as well as the larger community) can support your agency’s efforts to become FASD-informed. \nTAKEAWAYS: \n\nTo provide a general understanding of FASD and its impact on various systems.\nLearn the benefits of becoming an FASD-informed organization to more effectively help individuals exposed to alcohol and other substances prenatally.\n\n*2 CEs ($10) through CEBrokers for Florida LCSW\, LMFT\, LMHC\, and CMSW \nTRAINER:Tamra Cajo\, LCSW is the Director of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinics at The Florida Center for Early Childhood. Tamra is a bilingual\, licensed clinical social worker with almost 20 years of experience working in early childhood and prevention.  Tamra serves on the Executive Council of FASD United and as a Board Member for FASCETS.  Tamra is a certified facilitator in the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model\, TBRI Practitioner\, and was the previous lead trainer in the Midwest for ACET Raising Safe Kids\, an evidence-based violence prevention curriculum.  In addition\, Tamra has been trained in a number of 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.  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). \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/becoming-a-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-informed-organization-2-ces/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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