Wednesday evenings May 1 – June 26 6:30-8:30 pm Changing the Script Flyer 2019 (1)
Changing the Script is a 10-week program designed to help participants understand how their child(ren) with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), (and their own) previous life experiences have shaped their respective views of the world and their behaviours. Changing the Script is a facilitated group process which encourages sharing and reflective discussions within a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.. Thanks to funding from The Circle for Children Foundation, this offering is available at no cost to participants.
Contact us to Register!
patricia@bridgeway.ca ; amanda@bridgeway.ca ; sonalisagare@jeantweed.com
A second group will be run September 17- November 26, 2019 at The Jean Tweed Centre- 215 Evans Ave, Etobicoke
FASD Conference with Dan Dubovsky
Dufferin-Wellington FASD Action group is hosting a full-day FASD Conference.
FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DIAGNOSED OR
SUSPECTED FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER (FASD)
Learning Objectives
Why we need to Think Differently when Supporting Individuals with FASD
Rethinking our Practices
Identifying the Components of a Positive Focused System of Care
Strategies for Improving Outcomes for Individuals with FASD
Supporting Caregivers for Success
About Dan Dubovsky
Dan has worked for over 40 years in the field of behavioural health, in residential, outpatient, and hospital settings. Dan has been involved in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) for over 25 years, 14 of them as the FASD Specialist for the SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence in the United States. His son, Bill, has been his mentor and best teacher in understanding what it is like to live with FASD and how providers and family members need to change their approach.
Wednesday evenings May 1 – June 26 6:30-8:30 pm Changing the Script Flyer 2019 (1)
Changing the Script is a 10-week program designed to help participants understand how their child(ren) with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), (and their own) previous life experiences have shaped their respective views of the world and their behaviours. Changing the Script is a facilitated group process which encourages sharing and reflective discussions within a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.. Thanks to funding from The Circle for Children Foundation, this offering is available at no cost to participants.
Contact us to Register!
patricia@bridgeway.ca ; amanda@bridgeway.ca ; sonalisagare@jeantweed.com
A second group will be run September 17- November 26, 2019 at The Jean Tweed Centre- 215 Evans Ave, Etobicoke
The FASD Ontario website www.FASDON.ca offers great information for parents and caregivers of people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), as well as for service providers who work with people affected by FASD.Four webinars will take place to help users make the most of the website. Note that the daytime ones are intended for service providers and evening sessions are for parents and caregivers. The webinars will be recorded. [The recordings will be available on the website too once they take place.]
https://www.fasdinfotsaf.ca/
en/training/in-person- workshops-conferences/
- (French) Le site Web TSAF Ontario – Webinaire pour les intervenants
Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 1:30-2:30 PM EDT Register here- (French) Le site Web TSAF Ontario – Webinaire pour les parents et aidants
Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 19:00-20:00 EDT Register here- (English) The FASD Ontario Website – Webinar for Service Providers
Wed, Jun 12, 2019 – 1:30-2:30 PM EDT Register here- (English) The FASD Ontario Website – Webinar for Parents and Caregivers
Wed, Jun 12, 2019 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM EDT Register here
“One area of HUGE concern for parents and caregivers is ‘what happens when they are gone … how will their children survive?’…”
Tickets are disappearing fast!!!
We are very excited to invite you to an event (available live or via webcast) that is a major interest to anyone supporting a child or adult with FASD (or any neurological disorder or disability such as Down Syndrome, Autism, etc).
One area of HUGE concern for parents and caregivers is “what happens when they are gone … how will their children survive?”. As we all know, individuals with FASD rarely are able to lead independent lives – and most have a major difficulty managing money. The Henson Trust exists however most parents are not aware of it … and perhaps more importantly, there are some very serious negative implications due to ODSP maximum income limitations. As a result, a Henson Trust may not be the best vehicle to provide a disability trust.Speaker: Jennifer Stebbing; Ross McBride
Date: next Saturday June 8, 2019 10:00am-11:30am
Cost: Free
To Register or for more info: Please refer to our website
Events tab http://www.hamiltonfasdsupport.ca/?page_ id=33
0r Event Calendar tab: http://www.hamiltonfasdsupport.ca/?page_ id=1645
The FASD Ontario website www.FASDON.ca offers great information for parents and caregivers of people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), as well as for service providers who work with people affected by FASD.Four webinars will take place to help users make the most of the website. Note that the daytime ones are intended for service providers and evening sessions are for parents and caregivers. The webinars will be recorded. [The recordings will be available on the website too once they take place.]
https://www.fasdinfotsaf.ca/
en/training/in-person- workshops-conferences/
- (French) Le site Web TSAF Ontario – Webinaire pour les intervenants
Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 1:30-2:30 PM EDT Register here- (French) Le site Web TSAF Ontario – Webinaire pour les parents et aidants
Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 19:00-20:00 EDT Register here- (English) The FASD Ontario Website – Webinar for Service Providers
Wed, Jun 12, 2019 – 1:30-2:30 PM EDT Register here- (English) The FASD Ontario Website – Webinar for Parents and Caregivers
Wed, Jun 12, 2019 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM EDT Register here
*Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. and Jeff will be available to answer any questions that parents might have until 7:30 p.m.
• Jeff Is a world-wide leader who delivers relevant, useful and need-to-know information to help and support front-line workers, educators and caregivers (parents/grandparents) of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
• What a privilege for us that the Nobles have decided to reside in North Bay.
• Is an FASD Educator, Advocate and Author.
• Shares everything he knows through his own stories of FASD success and his most embarrassing parenting blunders.
• Is famous for his work with families coping with FASD.One of Jeff’s workshop participants, Kelly R., had this to say about him:
“Jeff explains how to be an advocate for our people and points out the gifts they have. Jeff has completely changed my way of thinking and now I’ll be looking at my granddaughter with new eyes, and a fresh understanding.”
Transportation can be arranged. (Call ahead)
Wednesday evenings May 1 – June 26 6:30-8:30 pm Changing the Script Flyer 2019 (1)
Changing the Script is a 10-week program designed to help participants understand how their child(ren) with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), (and their own) previous life experiences have shaped their respective views of the world and their behaviours. Changing the Script is a facilitated group process which encourages sharing and reflective discussions within a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.. Thanks to funding from The Circle for Children Foundation, this offering is available at no cost to participants.
Contact us to Register!
patricia@bridgeway.ca ; amanda@bridgeway.ca ; sonalisagare@jeantweed.com
A second group will be run September 17- November 26, 2019 at The Jean Tweed Centre- 215 Evans Ave, Etobicoke
The FASD Ontario website www.FASDON.ca offers great information for parents and caregivers of people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), as well as for service providers who work with people affected by FASD.
Four webinars will take place to help users make the most of the website. Note that the daytime ones are intended for service providers and evening sessions are for parents and caregivers. The webinars will be recorded. [The recordings will be available on the website too once they take place.]https://www.fasdinfotsaf.ca/
en/training/in-person- workshops-conferences/
- (French) Le site Web TSAF Ontario – Webinaire pour les intervenants
Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 1:30-2:30 PM EDT Register here- (French) Le site Web TSAF Ontario – Webinaire pour les parents et aidants
Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 19:00-20:00 EDT Register here- (English) The FASD Ontario Website – Webinar for Service Providers
Wed, Jun 12, 2019 – 1:30-2:30 PM EDT Register here- (English) The FASD Ontario Website – Webinar for Parents and Caregivers
Wed, Jun 12, 2019 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM EDT Register here
https://en.beststart.org/
Health Nexus Sante [with UHN Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret, Toronto Rehab] and CAMH]
Caring for the Caregiver
A research project evaluating Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) for female caregivers of individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
ACT seeks to help individuals to struggle less with difficult things in their lives and mindfully connect with things that are most important in a way that is loving and respectful. With an introduction to the concept of ‘mindfulness,’ ACT does not attempt to directly change or stop unwanted thoughts or feelings, but to develop a new mindful relationship with those experiences that can free a person up to being open, and to take action consistent with what they care about. This is a research project evaluating the benefits of ACT for caregivers.
About the Workshop
The ACT intervention is spread over 1 evening followed by a full day and a “refresher” evening session, held 4 weeks later. It is required that you attend all three dates.
About the Facilitators
One facilitator is a clinician and the other is a parent. Both facilitators are parents of an individual with a developmental disability.
Who Should Attend?
Female caregivers of individuals with FASD.
Dates & Times
May 24th: 5:30pm-9:00pm
May 25th: 9:00am-4:00pm
June 19th: 5:30pm-9:00pm
*You must attend all dates
Location:
Toronto Western Hospital, 9 East Wing, Group Room B (Room 9E436).
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