BRAIN-Based Support for Families & Professionals

Clients with FASD and other neurodevelopmental trauma histories often don't respond to traditional therapeutic approaches. Symptoms overlap with multiple diagnoses. Progress is inconsistent. Standard interventions may inadvertently cause harm when brain-based differences go unrecognized. We need practical strategies to look beyond surface behaviors and address each client’s unique neurological needs, fostering more effective therapeutic interventions and support for individuals and families.

Our workshops equip clinicians and healthcare providers with evidence-based approaches to identify brain-based differences and implement effective assessment and intervention strategies. Gain the critical skills needed to provide tailored, brain-based support, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and achieve meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. 

• Increase awareness of FASD and neurodevelopmental trauma's clinical and mental health presentations 
• Develop proficiency with trauma-informed screening and diagnostic protocols 
• Adapting evidence-based interventions for FASD and neurodevelopmental differences
• Working effectively with caregivers and systems
•  Address provider self-care and trauma-informed organizational practices 

Training Format:

• Flexible 2-3 hour format tailored to your needs 
• Virtual, In-person, or Hybrid
• Content depth and activities adjusted based on selected duration. 
• Cost Varies

For clinicians who have FASD Fundamentals or have existing FASD knowledge, we offer advanced workshops in: 

• Early Childhood & FASD: Infant and toddler presentations, early intervention, developmental considerations, and caregiver support 
• FASD Across the Lifespan: Adolescent and adult presentations, transition planning, supported decision-making
• Complex Trauma + FASD: Integrating attachment, dissociation, and polyvagal approaches
• Family Systems & Caregiver Work: Parent coaching, sibling dynamics, secondary trauma, respite planning, and family therapy adaptations
•  Neurodevelopmental Approaches: Sensory integration, occupational therapy collaboration, motor skills support, and body-based interventions  
•  We also provide training on any other topic your organization needs support with related to neurodevelopmental disabilities, complex trauma, or specialized clinical populations. 

Training Format:  Contact us to discuss custom training for your team. 

FASD Collaborative Special Interest Group (SIG) provide professionals a space to discuss discipline-specific topics and needs related to brain-based differences.  SIG supports mental health professionals who are individually supporting individuals with FASDs or complex neurodevelopmental differences and their families. Monthly discussions include: 

• Explore challenging cases
• Share effective treatment planning and intervention adaptation
• Support navigating systems
• Stay current on research
• Supportive community of practice

Format:  60 minutes monthly on the 4th Friday via Zoom; Free

Find additional FASD Collaborative Professional SIGS here.