The Florida Center for Early Childhood

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Stephanie Essex, LMHC, Clinical Supervisor of the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Program shares a bit about what we do at The Florida Center. To learn more visit www.TheFloridaCenter.org hashtag #MentalHealthAwareness hashtag #May hashtag #EarlyChildhoodMentalHealth

Learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? (*2CEs, 2.5CLEs) on May 21, 11 am-1 pm. Registration: https://bit.ly/4aTHpxH This FREE virtual presentation is an introduction that will help parents, foster parents, and professionals (CLEs $20). Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with FASD 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 and appropriate interventions for children on the FASD spectrum is crucial. 

At Sarasota Middle School's "You Are Not Alone" event were The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s Lisa Klein, a dedicated school-based mental health therapist, and Jennifer Hatcher, an esteemed school-based mental health supervisor in Sarasota. Together, they joined forces to combat the stigma surrounding mental health and provide vital support and resources to our community. Connect with us to find out more at www.TheFloridaCenter.com #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters

This is the FINAL CALL for "Working with Children with Brain-based Behaviors: A Therapeutic/Sensory Approach" training on Wednesdays' May 1 & 8, 2024 from 12-2 pm EST. Join childhood expert working with Neurodivergent children, Kathryn Shea, LCSW as she teaches about brain-based methods that have the potential to change lives for the better, resulting in a more humane way of understanding, reaching, and supporting children who struggle. Grab your seat by registering now. https://conta.cc/3weCLvc

How Does Grief Manifest in Children? This free, virtual training is for Florida parents, caregivers, and professionals who are working with a child experiencing grief. Register now for the Wed, May 15 session from 9:30 am-12 pm. https://bit.ly/4bf433H When a child experiences grief, their expressions of it may be misunderstood as misbehavior, leading to labeling the behavior as “unacceptable” within their environment. Throughout a child’s development, grief presents itself in various ways, which often don’t coincide with how adult caregivers express their grief. Join us as we explore the diverse ways children demonstrate their grief and discuss how caregivers can respond in supportive ways. This training is through a collaboration with Empath Tidewell Grief Center, Blue Butterfly and for Florida residents only. 2.0 Continuing Education hours available through Florida CEBrokers for Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and Certified Master Social Worker. Certificates will be provided. 

We greatly appreciate Chrystal Mackenzie, our compassionate Healthy Families Home Visitor, and Mary Wagner, our dedicated School-Based Mental Health Therapist, for representing us at the Women’s Health and Safety Matters Expo, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of North Port. Heartfelt gratitude to Mary and Chrystal for spreading awareness about the invaluable services we offer to our community🌟 To learn more visit www.TheFloridaCenter.org #WomensHealth #FamilyHelp #SpreadingAwareness #Expo #NorthPort #KiwanisClub #FunFridayPost

Sign up by April 30 for a virtual TBRI® Caregiver Training and get early-bird special pricing! Tuesday evenings, May 14 - June 18, 2024, 7-9pm EST. $130 until 4/30/24, then $150: https://bit.ly/3xMn2nw TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. The TBRI Caregiver Training is designed for TBRI Practitioners to train caregivers, broadly speaking, within their organization in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), equipping staff/caregivers with the skills and tools needed to be successful in their various roles. CE Brokers has approved 12 CEs for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW; Certificates provided for self-reporting.

Sign up for a virtual FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model training, Weds, April 19-May 24, 12-2 pm, $385. https://bit.ly/3UvFxpm Learn about brain-based conditions such as FASD, Autism, ADHD, etc. are often misunderstood with expectations not matching the brain's ability. This workshop provides information about how Fetal Alcohol/Neurobehavioral Conditions (FA/NB) can affect the developing brain and in turn, impact behavior. Learn how to approach these behaviors through a brain-based, trauma-informed lens, reducing frustration and expanding options for therapeutic interventions. As caregivers and professionals, learn effective strategies and how to utilize them to empower those diagnosed with FA/NB. Become part of the solution to creating a more peaceful environment for their home and beyond. Twelve (12) Continuing Education hours available through Florida CEBrokers for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Master Social Worker. Seats are limited, early registration recommended.

This is the FINAL CALL for tomorrow's FREE virtual training "The Importance of Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure" for caregivers and professionals. Join us Wednesday, April 24th from 9-11 am EST. For more information and to register, click here: https://lnkd.in/eGS5Z9wz Make sure to check out our many other upcoming trainings on our calendar at https://lnkd.in/ebkCx5D5. See you soon!

Our delightful Mary Wagner represented us at Cranberry Elementary School's "Around the World in 180 Minutes" Remake Learning Day! For more details on having one of our dedicated team members from the The Florida Center for Early Childhood at your event, please reach out to us at www.TheFloridaCenter.com