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SUMMARY:The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
DESCRIPTION:The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol ExposureThursday\, October 9\, 2025 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm ESTCost:  FREE  \n2 CEs – $10 for Florida LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, and CMSW by FL CEBrokers\, and The Florida Center is recognized by The Florida Certification Board for continuing education in the areas of mental health and child welfare.Certificates provided for self-reporting. \nLearn to ask difficult questions about prenatal alcohol exposure\, the sole cause of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) \nDESCRIPTION: \nThis training will teach attendees about the potential impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on a child’s development\, learning\, and behavior.  This training will emphasize the importance of inquiring specifically about in-utero alcohol exposure and how accurate documentation\, including on a CBHA\, can influence the trajectory of treatment and support for the individual.  Attendees will receive practical examples\, key questions\, recommendations\, and protocols designed to connect families with appropriate support and educational resources for children affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol and other substances. \nThe Florida Center for Early Childhood is the only organization offering FASD Diagnostic Evaluations and Specialized Services in Florida with locations in Sarasota\, Orlando\, and Pensacola. \nTakeaways: \n1. Learn how Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) impact brain development and behaviors. \n2. Explore ways to ask and/or screen clients for prenatal alcohol exposure \n3. Recognize indicators a child may have in-utero alcohol exposure \n4.  Identify specific language used to document information gathered regarding prenatal alcohol exposure to assist with diagnosis and treatment. \nThis presentation is for CBHA assessors\,  social workers\, medical providers\, welfare professionals\, educators\, school personnel\, mental health counselors\, law enforcement officers\, and other professionals working with children.  \nCE Information: 2.00 CEs ($10) 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.  The Florida Center is now a Florida Certification Board approved education provider in the areas of mental health\, and child welfare. \nPRESENTERS:Tamra Cajo\, LCSW\, Statewide Director of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Services \nTamra\, LCSW is a bilingual\, licensed clinical social worker with almost 20 years of experience working in early childhood and prevention. Tamra is the Statewide Director of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Services 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. \nKendra\, Gludt\, MPH \nKendra Gludt is the Director of National Programs at Proof Alliance and has a master’s degree in public health.   She oversees the development and implementation of programs that expand FASD screening\, build diagnostic capacity\, and provide professional education.  In her many years of working on FASD\, she has helped create practice change within various systems and healthcare settings.  Kendra is also Co-PI of the SAFEST Choice National Learning Collaborative\, a HRSA0funded virtual education program for healthcare professionals that aims to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure and improve outcomes for children with FASD.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/the-importance-of-screening-for-prenatal-alcohol-exposure/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) from Birth to Age 5
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 20\, 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. \nDescription: \nThis training introduces the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) on children from birth through age five. Participants will gain a broad understanding of how prenatal alcohol exposure can affect brain development\, physical health\, and early learning. The session highlights early signs and challenges while offering practical approaches to support children and families in everyday settings. \nWe welcome professionals and caregivers from around the world to join  us! Feel free to share with fellow colleagues\, family\, friends\, and  professionals. Together we are better! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the key characteristics and developmental challenges associated with FASD in children from birth to age five.\nRecognize early signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of FASD in young children.\nApply supportive strategies and interventions that promote healthy growth\, learning\, and family well-being in children living with FASD.\n\nPresenter: \nKathryn 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/understanding-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd-from-birth-to-age-5/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
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SUMMARY:FASD Changemakers: Lay of the Land Survey #1 Health Issues in  500+ Older Teens & Adults with Dx FASD
DESCRIPTION:Live Interactive Online Training offered on Zoom \nDate:  Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025Time:  1:00 – 2:30 pm ESTIntroductory Training:  FREE \nTraining Description: \nThe first of two published researches with the Adult Leadership Collaborative Changemakers. \nt was long suspected that adults with FASD face more health issues than the general population\, but research was lacking—mainly because adults were hard to find. In 2016\, the ALC launched a 260-question health survey for adults with diagnosed FASD\, with only technical software support. Nearly 700 responses came in from people aged late teens to early sixties; 561 were usable. Preliminary results were shared in 2017\, final data in 2019\, and the survey published in 2020. This workshop shares key findings and how the survey led to several funded multi-site health studies. \nThe Florida Center for Early Childhood\, home to Florida’s only FASD Diagnostic Clinics\, located in Sarasota\, Orlando\, and the panhandle. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify common physical and mental health challenges experienced by adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)\, as reported in the ALC survey.\nExplain how early identification and documentation of FASD in adulthood can inform treatment planning\, service coordination\, and client advocacy.\nAnalyze the implications of the ALC survey findings for clinical practice\, including the need for multidisciplinary approaches and improved access to care for adults with FASD.\n\n  \nALC – FASD Changemakers \n The International Adult Leadership Collaborative (ALC) of FASD Changemakers is a well known group of citizen researchers and experts who each have diagnosed FASD. It is made up of 16 members. As a group\, they have experienced all the events commonly associated with FASD but have learned how to overcome obstacles\, maximize potential and re-define success. They use their combined living experience to work together as consultants\, advisors\, trainers\, presenters\, mentors\, group moderators\, bloggers\, and as research project team members for universities and national organizations\, centres and associations in several countries.   They have organized\, initiated\, designed\, developed and led full 3-day program conferences for teens and adults with FASD in both Vancouver and Seattle since 2014.  As well\, they develop and lead their own survey research\, which has received wide interest by researchers\, institutions\, organizations\, systems\, and government and is currently being used to help focus research directions and questions.  Their first survey on the health of 500 adults with diagnosed FASD was published in 2020\, and their second survey on the quality of life of 450 adults with diagnosed FASD was published in 2024.  A third Lay of the Land survey is currently in the initial stages of discussion. \nPresenters: \nCJ Lutke – CanadaCJ Lutke\, who is 41\, was diagnosed with full FAS at birth and adopted by her foster family at age five\, who had already adopted her older brother and sister who also have FASD.  She is a well-known speaker on FASD\, having presented at and participated in many conferences\, seminars\, training sessions and other events for over 20 years.  CJ is a systems changer and advocate\, provides advice and consultation and participates as an advisor and team member for different research projects.  She currently sits on various committees\, including one to make changes to the family court system in British Columbia (BC)\, chaired by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of BC\, and has just been asked to be on a research project on suicidality in those with FASD by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\, the national centre in Canada.  She provides mentoring to younger adults with FASD and is the author of an on-line blog that is hosted by NOFASD Australia which is followed globally.  As well\, CJ has been a member of the Adult Leadership Committee (ALC) of FASD Changemakers for 15 year and was one of its founders.  She was the co-lead on their first ground-breaking Lay of the Land Survey on the health and physical issues of adults with diagnosed FASD that has received wide international attention and was published in 2020.  CJ was the lead author on their second Lay of the Land Survey on the Quality of Life of Adults with diagnosed FASD\, results of which have been presented widely including to NIAAA and were published in 2024.  As well\, CJ became an adoptive parent when she adopted her now 12-year-old son (with FASD) from foster care when he was seven. CJ believes that those with FASD must challenge perceptions about possibilities and outcomes\, find their purpose and change the future.  Her goal is to help others with FASD find their voice and to understand that we are greater when we work together. \nMaggie May – IrelandMaggie May\, who is 28 years old\, was diagnosed at the age of five with FAS in foster care\, where she grew up.  She was born in and has lived her entire life in Ireland.  She is a well-known speaker on FASD\, having presented widely\, moderates several on-line groups including the largest global online support group for teens and adults with FASD and provides online mentoring to teens with FASD in several countries.  Maggie  is a systems changed and advocate and has been a member of the ALC for 5 years.  She works for FASD UK.  She is currently an expert advisory committee member for the development of a health app for adults with FASD by the University of Rochester\, USA.  Maggie’s goal is to help audiences change the way they view FASD\, educate society to build environments for success\, and empower those with FASD to find their own voices\, purpose and the courage to be who they are and achieve what they want to do.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/fasd-changemakers-lay-of-the-land-survey-1-health-issues-in-500-older-teens-adullts-with-dx-fasd/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beyond Difficult Behavior: Seeing and Responding to Trauma in Family Law and Dependency Court Mediation
DESCRIPTION:This is a live Zoom webinar. \nDate:  Friday\, October 24\, 2025Time: 11-12:30 pm EST (10-11:30am CT\, 9-10:30am MT\, 8-9:30am PST)Cost:  $69 \nDescription: \nEvery family entering a mediation or courtroom likely carries invisible trauma wounds that influence their thoughts\, behaviors and decisions. This 90-minute workshop equips mediators and legal professionals with language tools for working with trauma in family and dependency court proceedings. Learn to recognize trauma\, understand the connection between childhood experiences and adult functioning\, and develop communication techniques that convey respect\, kindness\, and patience while maintaining professional boundaries. Discover how Florida’s trauma-responsive court initiative and similar programs nationwide seek to recognize the impact of trauma on families entering the legal system. This conversation is led by Kathy Brown\, a Family and Dependency Mediator\, conflict resolution professional\, and a Florida Supreme Court approved Assistant Family Mediation Trainer. \nThis workshop is for mediators\, lawyers\, and other family and dependency court professionals. \nTakeaways: \n\n\nUnderstand how trauma and toxic stress disrupt brain development and creates lasting impacts on learning\, behavior\, and physical health\nRecognize trauma responses and behavior when they arise in mediations and court proceedings\nUnderstand what “hurts” versus what “helps” in interactions with traumatized individuals\nLearn and practice language tools and techniques to minimize retraumatization and reduce PTSD symptoms.\nPractice mindful techniques for emotional regulation during challenging mediations and court proceedings\nDevelop strategies to prevent compassion fatigue\, vicarious traumatization\, and burnout\n\n\nPresenter: \nKathy Brown \nKathy Brown is a Florida Supreme Court certified County\, Family\, and Dependency Mediator\, conflict resolution professional\, and a Florida Supreme Court approved Assistant Family Mediation Trainer. As an active court-appointed mediator\, Kathy has conducted hundreds of mediations in the 6th\, 12th\, 14th\, and 17th Florida judicial circuits. As a conflict resolution professional\, Kathy draws on more than 1\,000 hours of experience leading conflict resolution groups where she guides participants through real-time communication challenges using proven language tools and techniques. She has co-presented for the Association for Conflict Resolution\, the Florida Center Training Institute\, and at the Department of Children and Families annual conference. Kathy’s decade-long background in journalism enhances her mediation practice\, bringing well-honed listening skills\, the ability to ask clarifying questions\, and a commitment to neutrality and balanced perspectives. This diverse professional experience\, combined with her training as an Aware Parenting consultant\, gives her particular insight into family dynamics and communication patterns. Kathy also is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/beyond-difficult-behavior-seeing-and-responding-to-trauma-in-family-law-and-dependency-court-mediation/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T140000
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SUMMARY:Cómo superar la fatiga por  compasión
DESCRIPTION:Viernes 31 de Octubre de 2025\, 12-2pm hora del este / 11-1pm CST / 10-12pm MST / 9-11am PST \n2.CEs included for LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, and CMSW through Florida CEBrokers. \nCost:  $39.00 \nDescripción de la formación \nLa compasión y la empatía son habilidades esenciales para los profesionales de la primera infancia. A menudo\, los profesionales que trabajan en el ámbito de la atención a la infancia tienen dificultades para establecer límites y reservar tiempo suficiente para el autocuidado. En esta presentación\, los asistentes aprenderán a reconocer los signos y síntomas de la fatiga por compasión\, sus implicaciones a corto y largo plazo\, y a reorganizar sus prácticas para evitar el agotamiento. \nObjetivos de aprendizaje:: \n\n\n\nObtenga una visión general de la fatiga por compasión en el mundo actual y su impacto en los profesionales y su entorno laboral.\n\n\nAprenda a identificar los signos y síntomas de la fatiga por compasión\,\nSupere la fatiga por compasión y gestione el agotamiento manteniendo su propósito mediante las estrategias presentadas en la capacitación.\nCree un ambiente laboral y familiar saludable.\n\n\n\nPresentadora: \nJuliana Zamudio-Bayer\, MA\, LMHC\, Terapeuta de salud mental escolar \nJuliana es trabajadora social con experiencia desde 2018\, dedicada a apoyar a niños y familias mediante un enfoque holístico e informado sobre el trauma. Su carrera comenzó en Australia\, donde trabajó estrechamente con comunidades aborígenes para conectar las necesidades culturales con el sistema de protección infantil\, garantizando así la seguridad de los niños en sus hogares. También cuenta con experiencia en el sistema judicial\, enfocándose en la interrupción de ciclos de encarcelamiento mediante prácticas de justicia restaurativa. Actualmente\, brinda terapia de salud mental a niños en The Florida Center\, especializándose en modelos de atención para trauma\, somáticos y basados ​​en el apego. Originaria de Colombia\, ha vivido en cuatro países\, una trayectoria que le ha brindado una perspectiva diversa y enriquecedora sobre las personas\, la cultura y la vida. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/como-superar-la-fatiga-por-compasion/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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