Calendar of Events

The Essentials of Reflective Parenting February 2025

In this webinar we will discuss the basic components of reflective parenting, which are manifest in parents? behavioral sensitivity as well as their capacity for reflective functioning (PRF). Both are evidence of the parents? capacity to mentalize or imagine what the child is thinking and feeling and respond accordingly, particularly in moments of high intensity arousal (both positive and negative). ...

ADDRESSING COMPLEX BEHAVIORS TRAINING

ADDRESSING COMPLEX BEHAVIORS TRAINING Supporting Neurodiversity: Utilizing FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model The Alaska Center for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is sponsoring this training with generous support from the Alaska Center for Resource Families (ACRF). Trainings will be offered in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks, with trainers Jenn Wagaman and Tami Eller. See details below. To register, or for questions, please email the ...

Tools for Working with Families: Substance Use in Families February 2025

It’s safe to assume that as you work with families, you will be supporting families where substance use disorders are an issue. These concerns are a pervasive, ongoing challenge for many families in Alaska. In this session, you will develop an understanding of use disorders and what makes changing behavior so difficult. We will look at approaches to helping families ...

Case management Series Part 2: Intake Process February 2025

An in-depth dive into the first phase of case management, the intake phase. Suitable for both new and experienced case managers, this training will explore the intake process, gathering collateral information, and the first face to face meeting, as well as documentation skills.

ADDRESSING COMPLEX BEHAVIORS TRAINING

ADDRESSING COMPLEX BEHAVIORS TRAINING Supporting Neurodiversity: Utilizing FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model The Alaska Center for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is sponsoring this training with generous support from the Alaska Center for Resource Families (ACRF). Trainings will be offered in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks, with trainers Jenn Wagaman and Tami Eller. See details below. To register, or for questions, please email the ...

Training on the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model- 6wks (12 CEs)

Training on the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model Thursdays, March 13 – April 17, 2025, 12 pm-2 pm ESTCost: $310 until 02/18, 12 CEs $30 for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and MCSW, Certificates provided for self-reporting for others DESCRIPTION:Neurobehavioral Conditions including FASD: Understanding & Application of the FASCETS Brain-Based Approach This training provides information about Fetal Alcohol/Neurobehavioral Conditions (FA/NB) and the effects of ...

Case Management Series Part 3: Needs Assessment March 2025

This training explores the assessment phase of case management and is useful for both new and experienced practitioners. Needs assessments in case management are explored at both the micro and the macro level and the elements of needs assessments are reviewed in depth. Learning Objectives:

What Encanto Teaches Us About Partnering with Parents and Healing Our Inner Child Wound April 2025

As infant and early childhood educators, home visitors, and mental health practitioners, we understand that collaborating with caregivers is important for our children's outcomes. However, some families just rub us the wrong way. even when we're eager to build rapport with them. In this workshop, you will deepen your understanding of attachment theories to include concepts like attachment adaptations and ...

Introduction to FASD April 2025

FASD into Action for Behavioral Health Professionals is developed from the work pioneered by Diane Malbin, MSW. This introduction will explore the impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure and examine the tools necessary to support the growth and development of impacted individuals

Case Management Series Part 4: Service Planning April 2025

The writing of a service plan will be covered in this training and both new and experienced case managers will be able to benefit from the information presented. Participants will practice writing needs and outcomes statements and developing planning strategies for case management. Learning Objectives:

Case Management Series Part 5: Monitoring & Evaluation May 2025

How do we know when someone is done with case management? For both new and experienced case managers, the elements of monitoring progress will be explored, as well as evaluation. Participants will be able to expand their practice and knowledge of the final phase of case management.Learning Objectives: