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SUMMARY:ONGOING COURSE:  Life Lesson: Post-Separation Proactive Parenting (High Conflict Parenting) / Lección de Vida: Después de la Separación
DESCRIPTION:The Life Lesson: Post-Separation Proactive Parenting course is ongoing and accepts new parents weekly.  (Scroll down for information about the Course offered in Spanish / Continue hacia abajo para information en espanol. \nSpanish Classes begin August 2025\nClases en espanol comienzan en agosto 2025 – \nThis course supports parents who have decided to end their relationship and are experiencing conflict that directly or indirectly affects their child(ren). With over twelve years of experience assisting families\, Shaun Hoyle continues to guide high-conflict parents through this transformative program. \nThe course teaches participants how to move from conflict-based parenting to parallel parenting\, and when possible\, toward healthy co-parenting. Many parents find that parallel parenting brings greater peace to their families and helps build resilience for both themselves and their children. \nWe are excited to announce that Mayra Cestero\, M.A.\, will join our team and begin offering this course in Spanish\, with new intakes starting July 14\, 2025\, and the first class beginning August 12 & 14\, 2025. \nRequest to enroll today to bring peace and resiliency to your family. \nAn ongoing LIVE online course with twelve two-hour sessions attended weekly (once a week.) \nWhen parents both attend the course\, they attend separate classes. \nClasses (in English) are available on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, or Thursday\, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m EST.\nClasses (in Spanish) are available on Tuesday or Thursday\, 6 pm. – 8 pm beginning August 12 & 14\, 2025.  Call now to book your intake which begin July 14\, 2025. \nBoth parents do not need to attend to achieve peace in their families. \nOne-hour intake is: $84.00\, and each of the 12 two-hour sessions: $48.00 \nPartial payments ($48) may be made weekly. \nTotal: $660.00 \nComplete the “registration” to request to register.  Parents will be contacted to set up an in-take session.  The intake session must be completed prior to the first session.  Time/Day priority is on a first-call basis when both parents are referred or ordered by the court. \nAll services are offered on a volunteer basis or court-ordered.  Send court order / referral paperwork to: Training@TheFloridaCenter.org. \nInstructor provides: \nA Certificate of Enrollment is provided upon the parent completing the one-hour in-take session\, signing intake paperwork\, and paying for the in-take session. \nCertificate of Attendance / Completion is provided after twelve two-hour sessions and in-take\, full payment\, and other program agreements which are covered during the in-take. \n  \nFacilitated by Shaun Hoyle\, CPE \n\n \nMs. Shaun Hoyle\, CPE\, Director of Training at The Florida Center Training Institute\, a division of The Florida Center for Early Childhood \nShaun has taught parenting courses since April 2002 including Redirecting Children’s Behavior\, Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class\, The High Conflict Diversion Program\, and Redirecting for a Cooperative Classroom through Life Lessons of Manasota\, LLC.  After 21 years on her own\, she continues her mission of empowering children by educating parents across the country through The Florida Center Training Institute.  She received a Bachelor of Science in Business-Marketing from Florida Southern College\, parenting certifications (including Train the Trainer) from the Network of Children and Families\, now known as the “Academy of Parent Education and Coaching”\, and Parent Coaching certifications.  \nShaun is pleased to offer the Life Lesson: Post-Separation Proactive Parenting course through The Florida Center Training Institute.  \nPresented By Ms. Shaun Hoyle\, B.S.\, CPE\nDirector of Training \nLección de Vida: Crianza Proactiva Post-Separación curso está abierto y acepta nuevos padres semanalmente.  \nNueva Ofrecimiento del Cursos Para Padres en Español a Partir de Agosto de 2025 \nEste curso apoya a padres que han decidido terminar su relación y experimentan conflictos que afectan directa o indirectamente a sus hijos. Con más de doce años de experiencia ayudando a familias\, Shaun Hoyle continúa guiando a padres con altos niveles de conflicto a través de este programa transformador. \nEl curso enseña a los participantes cómo pasar de una crianza conflictiva a una crianza paralela y\, cuando sea posible\, a una crianza compartida saludable. Muchos padres descubren que la crianza paralela aporta mayor paz a sus familias y less ayuda a desarrollar resiliencia\, tanto para ellos mismos como para sus hijos. \nNos complace anunciar que Mayra Cestero\, M.A.\, se unirá a nuestro equipo y comenzará a ofrecer este curso en español\, con nuevas incorporaciones a partir del 14 de julio de 2025 y la primera clase a partir del 12 de agosto de 2025. \nInscríbete hoy mismo para brindar paz y resiliencia a tu familia. \nUn curso en línea EN VIVO y continuo con doce sesiones semanales de dos horas (una vez por semana). \nCuando ambos padres asisten al curso\, asisten a clases separadas. \nLas clases (en inglés) están disponibles los martes\, miércoles y jueves de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m. (hora del este). \nLas clases (en español) están disponibles los martes y jueves de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m. a partir del 4 de agosto. \nLas inscripciones comienzan el 14 de julio de 2025. \nNo es necesario que ambos padres asistan para lograr la paz familiar.\nEl costo de la sesión de una hora es de $84.00 y cada una de las 12 sesiones de dos horas es de $48.00.\nSe pueden realizar pagos parciales ($48) semanales.\nTotal: $660.00 \nComplete el formulario de registro para solicitar la inscripción. Nos pondremos en contacto con los padres para programar una sesión de inscripción. Esta sesión debe completarse antes de la primera sesión. Se priorizará la hora y el día según laprimera llamada cuando ambos padres sean referidos o por orden judicial. \nTodos los servicios se ofrecen de forma voluntaria o por orden judicial. Envíe la documentación de la orden judicial o referido\na: Training@TheFloridaCenter.org. \nEl instructor proporciona: \nUn Certificado de Inscripción que se entrega al padre/madre que completa la sesión de inscripción de una hora\, firma la documentación de admisión inscripción\, y paga la misma. \nEl Certificado de Asistencia/Finalización se entrega después de doce sesiones de dos horas\, la admisión\, el pago completo y otros acuerdos del programa que se abordan durante la sesión. \n\nMayra Cestero\, B.A.\, M.A.\nBacihillerato en Psicología; Maestría en Consejería de Salud Mental \nMayra dirigió un Programa de Intervención para Agresores desde 2000 hasta 2013. Obtuvo su certificación como educadora de padres\, coach\, y capacitadora de la Academia de Educación y Coaching para Padres (anteriormente la Red Internacional de Niños y Familias). Mayra ha impartido cursos de crianza\, incluyendo el programa de Redirección del Comportamiento Infantil\, la Clase de Educación para Padres y Estabilización Familiar\, y el Programa de Desviación de Conflictos Altos. \nCon una amplia experiencia trabajando con familias\, se especializa en fomentar relaciones saludables y dinámicas familiares positivas. Sus programas han servido a muchas familias\, ayudando a los padres a desarrollar estrategias de disciplina efectivas\, guiando a los padres divorciados a través de los desafíos de la coparentalidad y apoyando a las personas en la ruptura de ciclos de abuso. Ella cree que el cambio duradero surge cuando los clientes están equipados con herramientas prácticas\, apoyo compasivo\, y una comprensión de los patrones emocionales subyacentes. \nMayra se complace en ofrecer el curso de Lecciones de Vida: Crianza Proactiva Post-Separación en español a través del Instituto de Capacitación del Centro de Florida. \nMayra Cestero\, M.A.\nBachelor in Psychology; Master’s in Mental Health Counseling \nMayra directed a Batterer’s Intervention Program from 2000 to 2013.  She obtained her certification as a parent educator\, coach\, and trainer from the Academy of Parenting Education and Coaching (formerly the International Network of Children and Families).   Mayra has taught parenting courses\, including Redirecting Children’s Behavior\, Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class\, The High Conflict Diversion Program. \nWith extensive experience working with families\, she specializes in fostering healthy relationships and positive family dynamics.  Her programs have served many families\, helping parents develop effective discipline strategies\, guiding divorced parents through co-parenting challenges\, and supporting individuals in breaking cycles of abuse.  She believes that lasting change emerges when clients are equipped with practical tools\, compassionate support\, and an understanding of underlying emotional patterns. \nMayra is pleased to offer the Life Lesson: Post-Separation Proactive Parenting course in Spanish through The Florida Center Training Institute.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/new-life-lesson-post-separation-proactive-parenting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
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SUMMARY:Lived Experience Matters:   Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) through the Voice of a Self-Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Live Virtual Zoom TrainingSponsored by The Florida Center and the State of Florida\, Department of Health \nDate:  Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026Time: 12:00-1:30pm EST ( 11-12:30pm CST\, 10-11:30am MST\, 9-10:30am PST)Cost:  FREE \nDESCRIPTION: \nThis powerful and insightful training offers participants a unique opportunity to understand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) through the lived experience of a young adult diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Co-presented by Alex and his mother\, this training highlights both the challenges and strengths that come with the diagnosis\, as well as the importance of empathy\, communication\, and support in the journey of individuals with FASD and their families. Don’t miss this self-advocate and his mother sharing about their experience and Alex’s unique brain. \nThe Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida\, now located in Sarasota\, Orlando and the panhandle. \nTakeaways: \n\nExperience a powerful firsthand account of what it’s like to live with FASD.\nRecognize the importance of self-advocacy and empowering individuals with FASD.\nGain meaningful insight into the challenges and strengths of individuals with FASD.\nDiscover the importance of family support\, patience\, and communication in fostering growth and resilience.\nLearn strategies for professionals and caregivers to better understand individuals with FASD.\n\nTRAINERS: \n\nAlex CarverFASD Self-Advocate \nAlex Carver is a 21-year-old FASD Warrior. Adopted from Russia at 13 months old\, Alex has spent hundreds of hours in occupational\, speech\, music\, and equine therapy. He recently graduated from high school and is learning how to drive. He’s also working with Vocational Rehab to find a job he will enjoy. He is witty\, charming\, and a bit mischievous. He lives at home with his Mom\, Dad\, Cat\, Dog and Turtle in sunny Florida. Getting along with this crazy over-protective parents isn’t always easy\, but they all love each other deeply. \nPam Carver\, FASD Caregiver\, Intake Coordinator at The Florida Center \nPam’s background is in business management\, but she was woefully unprepared for her FASD journey. Her adopted son Alex was diagnosed with FAS at age 3. Now he’s 21 years old. Pam has spent countless hours learning about FASD and helping Alex live his best life. Pam is the Intake Coordinator for our FASD Clinic’s Sarasota Office. When not helping families and advocating for Alex\, Pam enjoys gardening and drinking coffee.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/lived-experience-matters-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd-through-the-voice-of-a-self-advocate/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000
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SUMMARY:The Hidden Cost of Caring:  Understanding Burnout\, Grief\, and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The Hidden Cost of Caring: Understanding Burnout\, Grief\, and Resilience \nPractical strategies for sustaining well-being on the long-term caregiving journey. \nDetails: \nDays:  Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026 \nTime:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm EST\, 10:00-12:00 pm CST\, 9:00-11:00am MST\, 8:00-10:00am PST \nCost: $69 Parents\, Caregivers; $99 Professionals \n2 CEs $10 for Florida LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, and MCSW through CEBroker\, Certificates provided for self-reporting for others. \n  \nDESCRIPTION: \nParenting children with FASD and other brain-based differences can be a deeply meaningful experience\, but it can also be demanding in unexpected ways. The chronic stress of navigating challenging behaviors\, advocating for support\, and managing ongoing uncertainty can take a significant toll on caregivers. Yet these experiences are often overlooked or misunderstood\, leaving many feeling isolated\, exhausted\, and questioning their own capacity to keep going. \nThis training explores the emotional realities of long-term caregiving through a compassionate\, neuroscience-informed lens. Participants will examine the impact of chronic stress\, burnout\, disenfranchised grief\, and the ways our deeply held values and beliefs can intensify difficult moments. The training will also explore how stress can spread through families\, influencing relationships beyond the child-parent dynamic. \nParticipants will leave with a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to resilience and practical strategies for protecting their own well-being. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable practices\, supportive relationships\, and building communities that allow caregivers to access the endurance they need for this unique parenting journey\, with greater connection\, hope\, and compassion. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nDescribe the impact of chronic stress on caregiver well-being\, including the development of burnout and compassion fatigue.\nRecognize the experiences of disenfranchised grief and value clashes in the caregiver experience\, and their influence on relationships and decision-making.\nIdentify evidence-informed resilience-building practices that promote long-term well-being and sustainability in caregiving roles.\n\n  \nFACILITATOR:Eileen Devine\, LCSW \nEileen Devine is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Brain First Parenting and the Think Brain First Training Program for professionals. With over 20 years of clinical experience\, she is an internationally recognized expert in supporting families raising children with FASD and other neurobehavioral conditions\, as well as the professionals who serve them. In addition to her clinical work with parents\, Eileen delivers dozens of workshops and trainings worldwide each year for parents\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and agency leaders. She is also a trainer for the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s (C.A.S.E.) accredited Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) Program\, where she teaches clinicians across Oregon to provide adoption- and foster-competent care. Eileen lives in Portland\, Oregon with her husband and two teenage children\, one of whom has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder\, a serious and lifelong brain-based condition. \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/the-hidden-cost-of-caring-underrstanding-burnout-grief-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T100000
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SUMMARY:Change the Environment\, Transform the Outcome: Supportive Strategies for Growth and Success in Neurodiverse Kids\, Teens and Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Practical\, compassionate strategies rooted in years of experience supporting neurodiverse children and their familie\nDate: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST (9-11am CST\, 8-10am MT\, 7-9am PST)\nCost: FREE\nDescription:\nGrounded in decades of combined lived experience raising children with FASD into young adulthood and years of professional training\, coaching\, mentoring\, and conferences\, this training offers a practical\, compassionate look at what truly supports neurodiverse children and the caregivers who love them. Participants will explore how the emotional and sensory atmosphere of the home influences behavior\, including the surprising impact of walls\, kitchens\, and visual spaces on regulation. Through real-life examples and FASD-informed strategies\, presenters will guide attendees from “won’t” to “can’t\,” helping caregivers and professionals reduce conflict\, increase understanding\, and create calmer homes and community settings through intentional planning and realistic expectations. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize common FASD misunderstandings and their impact on behavior.\nCreate supportive home environments that promote regulation and success.\nUse practical strategies for navigating community settings with confidence.\nBuild an informed support network that replaces judgment with understanding.\nEmbrace the “Can’t\, Not Won’t” mindset to strengthen relationships and reduce conflict.\n\nPresenters: \nCrystal Dethlefs\, CRPS-F\nFASD Caregiver and Parent Advocate at The Florida Center \nCrystal Dethlefs brings 24 years of lived experience with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).Over the past decade\, she has pursued extensive education in FASD\, including training the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model\, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)\, and Noble Initiatives.She is passionate about equipping caregivers and professionals with practical\, brain-based strategies that support individuals across the lifespan. \nRosemary Shulaman\nFASD Caregiver and Intake Coordinator at The Florida Center \nRosemary Shulman is an FASD advocate\, educator\, and caregiver whose work is rooted in more than two decades of lived experience raising two children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders into young adulthood. Her personal journey inspires her passion for helping families\, educators\, and professionals better understand FASD through practical\, evidence-informed strategies. A respected leader in the FASD and disability communities\, Rosemary combines firsthand experience with ongoing professional education to advance awareness\, advocacy\, and systems change. \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/change-the-environment-transform-the-outcome-supportive-strategies-for-growth-and-success-in-neurodiverse-kids-teens-and-young-adults/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
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SUMMARY:Circle of Security- 8 week Parenting Course
DESCRIPTION:Circle of Security – 8-week Parenting Course \nDetails: \nDays:  Tuesdays\, September 29 – November 17\, 2026 \nTime:  6:00 – 7:30 pm EST\, 5:00-6:30pm CST\, 4:00-5:30pm MST\, 3:00-4:30pm PST \nCost: $99 \nClass size is limited to 15. \n12 CEs $10 for Florida LCSW\, LMHC\, LMFT\, and MCSW through CEBroker\, Certificates provided for self-reporting for others. \nGREAT FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH 11 YEARS OLD\, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONALS \nDESCRIPTION: \nAs parents/caregivers\, we often think\, “Are we getting it right?” We base our parenting on experiences from our own childhood\, advice from others\, and our instincts and beliefs. But often we feel overwhelmed and challenged by our child(ren).The Circle of Security © Parenting eight-week course provides relationship tools to offer a new way of understanding your child. You will learn how secure relationships can be supported and strengthened\, pick up on cues your child is communicating\, and be able to identify when they need encouragement to do things on their own or emotional support.  This training is not recorded.  Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate.  This evidence-based curriculum is great for parents\, caregivers of children from birth through 11 years old\, as well as professionals. \nTAKEAWAYS: \n– Understand and respond to children’s emotional needs– Help your child manage feelings and behaviors– Honor your inner wisdom and desire for your child(ren) to be secure– Help children build a healthy foundation for a lifetime of success– Understand the importance of attachment in healthy growth and development \nCircle of Security Facilitator: \nKatie Gerardi\, MSEarly Childhood Mental Heatlh Consultant\, The Florida Center \nKatie has enjoyed working with children and families since 2015!  She has combined professional experience and academic training in child development and children’s mental health\, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education.  She has worked with diverse groups of children and has knowledge of social-emotional development and brain-based differences.   \n 
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/circle-of-security-8-week-parenting-course-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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