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SUMMARY:Bringing Postpartum Mood Disorders Out of the Dark (2 CEs)
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 6\, 2025\n12 pm – 2 pm EST\, 11am – 1pm CST\, 10am-12pm MT\, 9am-11am PST\n$39 \nA two-hour presentation to understand more about Postpartum Mood Disorders and how to support those affected. \nThis presentation covers the prevalence of Postpartum Mood Disorders (PPMDs)\, key symptoms\, and assessment tools for various mental health concerns\, including relationship satisfaction. It will explore the unique needs of diverse populations\, disparities in care\, and available treatment options. Additionally\, participants will learn how to discuss depression and anxiety with postpartum mothers and their families. All mental health and early childhood professionals and curious mothers and fathers from across the U.S. and beyond are invited to attend. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand risk factors for PMDs\, how to talk with women and their family members about PMDs\, and the impact of PMDs on the family and newborns.\nRecognize PMDs and make recommendations for treatments in an empathetic and encouraging manner.\nLearn how to best emphasize to new moms or dads dealing with PMDs that persons with PMDs are not alone.\n\n2 CEs ($10) for LCSW\, LHMC\, LMFT\, and CMSW through Florida CEBrokers \nPresenter:\nJeanie DeLa\, LMHC\nJeanie received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southwestern University in Georgetown\, Texas. She earned her master’s degree from Texas A&M University in 1984\, where she majored in counseling. Jeanie has worked with a variety of populations since completing her degrees\, including those suffering from substance abuse addiction\, eating disorders\, and traumatic brain injuries. However\, she found her calling when she began working with pregnant women and families with newborns and young children. She received the Healthy Start Mission Award in 2013 for her work with pregnant and nursing mothers and received a Teaming Up for Change Award from the Florida Department of Children and Families the following year. Jeanie is also expertly trained in the following areas: childbirth education\, lactation counseling\, Fussy Baby Network\, Love’s Cradle relationship enhancement facilitation\, Circle of Security parenting\, Traumatic Incident Reduction Therapy\, and Group Peer Support (GPS). Jeanie serves as a trainer and facilitator for the Mothers and Babies post-partum depression prevention program. Jeanie is also trained in the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health & Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC: 0-5). \nFlorida is in our name\, it’s not the only place we train!  We celebrate having parents\, caregivers and professionals join us from around the world.  Together we are better!
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/bringing-postpartum-depression-disorders-out-of-the-dark-2-ces/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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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-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Univ of Minnesota - Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Web-based Brain Assessment Study
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 17\, 2025\, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST / 12 pm – 1 pm CT.Cost:  FREE \nDESCRIPTION: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 high cost of assessment services\, long waits for appointments\, societal stigma\, and few trained providers. In addition\, few interventions have been developed for this population. In this presentation\, Drs. Blake Gimbel and Jeffrey Wozniak\, child psychologists and clinical researchers with expertise in FASD\, will provide caregivers with information about their active study testing an online neuropsychological screening tool. The study team believes this tool may someday improve access to diagnostic services for families in remote and rural communities and help clinicians improve clinical care for individuals with FASD. Drs. Gimbel and Wozniak will provide an overview of the research project and outline how interested families may get involved in the study. In addition\, they will also highlight findings from several studies of the essential nutrient choline as an intervention to support brain health in young children with FASD. They will answer questions about these active areas of research and about FASD research more broadly. Participants of the study are compensated. \nPRESENTERS: \n\nDr. Jeffrey WozniakDr. Wozniak is a Professor\, a pediatric neuropsychologist\, and the director of child and adolescent research in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Minnesota. For more than 20 years\, his research has focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in children. He uses advanced MRI techniques and neuropsychology to characterize the neurodevelopmental impact of prenatal alcohol and he conducts novel clinical trials to treat the brain in FASD. \nDr. Blake GimbelDr. Blake Gimbel is an Assistant Professor and pediatric neuropsychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University. He specializes in evaluating children with diverse congenital\, neurodevelopmental\, and medical conditions. His research centers on understanding and supporting brain development in children with complex neurodevelopmental backgrounds including FASD.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/univ-of-minnesota-prenatal-alcohol-exposure-web-based-brain-assessment-study/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T120000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Potential:  Nurturing Self-Regulation and Executive Function in the Early Years
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 18\, 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: \nThe early years are a powerful window of opportunity for shaping a child’s ability to manage emotions\, focus attention\, and build lifelong learning skills. In this dynamic\, research-informed training\, we’ll explore why self-regulation and executive function are essential to early development—and how you play a pivotal role in fostering them.\nThrough a review of insightful\, research-based articles and real-world strategies\, this session will help you bridge theory and practice in meaningful ways. Whether you’re in the classroom\, leading a team\, or shaping early childhood policy\, you’ll gain practical tools and fresh perspectives to elevate your impact. \n  \nJoin us and discover how responsive relationships and intentional environments can help every child thrive. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nExplore research that supports the critical concepts of self-regulation and executive functioning in young children.\nIdentify strategies and action steps to apply in their various settings.\nExamine ways to communicate learning goals clearly to children\, understand their importance\, and recognize when a particular skill has been achieved.\n\nPresented By Kathryn Shea\, LCSW\, FASD United Board Member \nKathryn 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 University 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/unlocking-potential-nurturing-self-regulation-and-executive-function-in-the-early-years/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Multi-Party Mediation in the Child Welfare System: Thinking Outside the Box
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe conversation will be led by Michelle Artman-Smith\, 12 th Judicial Circuit ADR Director\, and KathyBrown\, Dependency Mediator and conflict resolution professional. \nPresenters: \nMichelle 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. \nKathy 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. \nTakeaways: \n\n\nUnderstand when to use mediation to resolve conflict in child protection cases.\nIdentify the benefits of child protection mediation.\nLearn how to obtain an order of referral to dependency mediation.\nDefine permanency goals.\nDescribe the dependency case management flowchart.\nDifferentiate between termination of parental rights and voluntary surrenders.\nExplore the benefits and important considerations of post-adoption contact agreements.\nLearn about the Early Childhood Court Program.\nExplore Parenting Partnerships in Family-Centered Practice.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/multi-party-mediation-in-the-child-welfare-system-thinking-outside-the-box-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T090000
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SUMMARY:DC:0–5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION: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 \n12 CEs ($20) for Florida LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, CMSW offered through CEBrokers. \nCost:  $399\, 12 CEs $20 \nFor Master’s level clinicians and registered interns\, residents of Florida \nDC: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! \nWho 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. \nObjectives:-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. \nPlease 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. \nPurchase DC:05 Manual:(copy and paste this url into your web browser)https://myzerotothree.force.com/s/store?_ga=2.133402504.722166065.1646073097-184303784.1587747534#/store/browse/detail/a3G2S000000BZcqUAG \nPresented 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™.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/dc0-5-diagnostic-classification-of-mental-health-and-developmental-disorders-of-infancy-and-early-childhood-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:RECORDING OF The Big 3: Lying\, Stealing and Raging (available 7/27/24-7/26/25)
DESCRIPTION:This is a special opportunity to view the recording at your convenience\, and available for purchase and viewing until July 24\, 2025. \nChildren 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. \nPresented by: Barb Clark \nBarb Clark\, Director of Training at Families Rising (FKA NACAC)\, is a parent to five adult children\, one of 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. \nCost:  $27.00 to view the recording \nFor parents\, caregivers\, and professionals. \n  \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/the-big-3-lying-stealing-and-raging-recording/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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