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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\nCLEs applied for with the Florida BAR Association \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 to practice 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-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Supporting our Tweens/Teens: A Closer Look at their Grief Experience
DESCRIPTION: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 teens and their development\, common beliefs about their grief journey\, and how we can be a more supportive presence for them. \nThis training is for open to individuals across the U.S. and beyond due to collaboration with Empath Tidewell Grief Center\, Blue Butterfly.. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will learn specifics about tweens/teens related to grief.\nParticipants will learn about common misconceptions related to tweens/teens regarding grief.\nParticipants will review common grief symptoms and their manifestations in tweens/teens.\n\n1.5 CEs ($10) available through CEBrokers for Florida LMHC\, LMFT\, LCSW\, and Certified Master Social Workers \n  \nPresenter: \nLendy Chapman\, MS\, CCLSLendy Chapman\, a Certified Child Life Specialist with 20+ years of experience\, has provided child life services for over 15 years at a local children’s hospital.  She’s supported children and families in various units including the ER\, NICU\, PICU\, and Hem/Onc.  Actively involved in the Association of Child Life Professionals\, Lendy has presented at national conferences and served on committees.  She earned her Masters from Boston University in 2015. Lendy also serves as an adjunct instructor at the Univesity of Central Florida\, preparing future professionals.  Currently\, she works at Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center\, counseling grieving children and providing support to families.  
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/supporting-our-tweens-teens-a-closer-look-at-their-grief-expereince/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Disaster Planning for People with Special Healthcare Needs
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Center Training Institute is honored to host and collaborate with Family Network on Disabilities in supporting families across Florida. \nThis 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 securing shelters for those with special healthcare needs\, and resources. \nThis training is for Florida residents due to collaboration with the Family Network on Disabilities. \nDate:  Friday\, May 9\, 2025Time:  11:30 am – 1pm ESTVia ZoomCost:  FREE \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/disaster-planning-for-people-with-special-healthcare-needs/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T120000
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SUMMARY:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? (*2CEs\, 2.5CLEs)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 19\, 2025\, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST / 11 am – 1 pm CT.Cost:  FREE\, $10 for CLEs \nAn Introduction to Understanding FASD \nDESCRIPTION: \nOf 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. \nThe Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida\, now located in Sarasota\, Orlando and Pensacola. \nTakeaways: \n\nLearn what FASD is and how it is often misdiagnosed.\nLearn how FASD impacts brain development and behaviors.\nLearn to identify FASD red flags.\nGain a shift in perspective about those with social/emotional problems\, difficult behaviors\, or learning challenges.\n\nFlorida Bar Association:  CLE Credits: 2.5 General\, 2.5 Mental Health and Wellness; Certification Credits: 2.5 Juvenile Law \nCE 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. \nTRAINERS: \n\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 bacholor’s degree in social work from Florida State Univeristy 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. \nCrystal Dethlefs\, Parent Advocate \nCrystal Dethlefs is the proud biological and adoptive mother of seven\, including four siblings who joined the family as infants\, after prenatal alcohol exposure.  She is passionate about providing caregivers and professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to support individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders\, recognizing that informed care will bring about positive outcomes for those with FASD.  Crystal is a Parent Advocate with The Florida Center for Early Childhood FASD Clinic.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd-what-is-it-and-what-do-we-do-about-it-2ces-2-5cles-6/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Court:  A Collaborative Approach to Child Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025\, 12-2pm EST / 11-1pm CST / 10-12pm MST / 9-11am PST \n2 CE s included for LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, and CMSW through Florida CEBrokers. \nCost:  $39.00 \nDescription: \n\nEarly Childhood Court\, an adapted approach modeled after Safe Babies Court Teams\,  is a collaborative approach among community partners to ensure trauma and FASD-informed care\, child well-being\, and achieving permanency more quickly. \nEarly Childhood Court is modeled from Safe Babies\, a program of ZERO TO THREE™\, helps states and communities strengthen child welfare and early childhood systems to support healthy development. Using the Safe Babies approach\, the program works at multiple levels—child and family\, community\, and state—to promote early childhood well-being and long-term system improvements. Rooted in the court system\, it also fosters collaboration across agencies to better serve families. This approach is especially valuable for supporting young children and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). \n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nUnderstand the core components of the Early Childhood Court\, modeled from the Safe Babies Court Team (SBCT) approach and its positive impact on infants\, toddlers\, families\, and communities.\nIdentify the short- and long-term risk factors for babies prenatally exposed to alcohol.\nRecognize the importance of a trauma-informed\, FASD-informed court system for children involved in or at risk of entering child welfare.\n\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/safe-babies-court-teams-a-collaborative-approach-to-child-well-being/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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