Stigma, Addiction, Healing and Courageous Conversations Featuring:
KATHY MITCHELL, MHS, LCADC Senior VP of FASD Prevention & Recovery Services
FASD UNITED and DNAAGDAWENMAG BINNOOJIIYAG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
SHIFT THE NARRATIVE!
Defining stigma and the way it is currently acted out by society or systems of care towards women and mothers living with AUD/SUD
Learning meaningful ways to reduce stigma by modifying public health language and narrative
Discuss resiliency traits in women and families living with addictions and or FASD
Teaching from Elder/Knowledge Keeper –Supporting our Mothers/Fathers
Hand Drumming/Songs
Health Nurses – Caring for Babies with Prenatal
Substance Exposure
The London & Region FASD Conference Committee is pleased to announce we will be virtually hosting our
5th Annual London & Region FASD Virtual Conference
on October 22 & 23, 2024
- Registration coming soon!
- Call for Abstracts coming soon!
- Our theme this year is: “Neurodiversity Throughout Development: From Misperceptions to Understanding”
- Join us in connecting clinicians, researchers, experts, social and support workers, and the FASD community to share current research and resources, facilitate dialogue, and promote advocacy!
- Participate in a virtual learning journey that includes:
- Plenary addresses from field leaders
- Current FASD research findings and implications
- Strategies for evidence-based treatment
- Interactive knowledge exchange during a choice of breakout educational workshops
- Resources, supports, and services for families and individuals living with FASD
- Personal accounts of lived experiences
London & Region FASD Conference 2024 – Call for Workshops
London & Region FASD Conference 2024 – Save the Date (1)
London & Region FASD Conference 2024 Registration
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual London & Region FASD Virtual Conference!
- Dates & Time: October 22 & 23, 2024 from 8:30am – 4:30pm EST
- Location: Virtually on Zoom
- Conference Website: https://vocpri.ca/fasd/
- Cost: $35 (1 DAY PASS) or $60 (2 DAY PASS) – Caregivers, FASD Community Members, Students; $75 (1 DAY PASS) or $140 (2 DAY PASS) – Clinicians, Researchers, Professionals
Registration for the upcoming 14th Annual AG7: FASD Conference “Giigdoogamig (Town Hall/Meet to Talk)”. We are happy to be able to meet in person again and are looking forward to being with all of you learning, laughing, supporting and networking together! February 25th and 26th 2025!