Improving Outcomes for Individuals, Families, and Agencies by Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Modifying Approaches Accordingly

Featuring: Dan Dubovsky, MSW, FASD SpecialistJune 15, 2015Location: AeronauticsCapital Region International Airport4100 Capital City Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48906

Many individuals struggle in treatment, corrections,child welfare, income, housing and other systems of care. Although they often have behaviors that appear to be willful and non-compliant, for those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), the behaviors are most often related to the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing brain. As they are often bright and verbal, their FASD is not typically recognized and they fail in programs based on cognitive abilities and verbal processing. This session examines the brain basis of FASD. Understanding this is key to working successfully with these adults. Behaviors frequently seen are discussed, a screen for identifying adults with a possible FASD or other subtle cognitive impairments that interfere withtreatment success is presented, and strategies for modifying approaches, including evidence based practices such as motivational interviewing and individual and group therapy are highlighted.

Participants will be able to:

1.List brain structures impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure;

2.Describe why behaviors identified as non-compliance and lack of motivation are actually due to brain processing issues and not willful choices in those with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder;

3.Examine a screen for identifying adults with a possible FASD;

4.Identify modifications to approaches in treatment, housing, vocational services, and other systems for those with an FASD.

Who Should Attend?CEOs, COOs, clinicians, case workers, support coordinators, peers and other practitioners at the entry level, intermediate and advanced level of practice.

Social Work: The Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards (MACMHB), provider #1140, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. MACMHB maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 11/10/13-11/10/16. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers participating in this course will receive 6 Clinical Continuing Education Clock Hours. Course Delivery Method: Face-to-Face seminar.

Substance Abuse:The Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) to sponsor educational training for professional certification. MACMHB maintains the responsibility for the program and content. Substance abuse professionals participating in this training will receive 6 (Specific)contact hours.

Certificate Awarded:At the conclusion of this seminar, bring your “Verification and Certificate of Attendance” form to the MACMHB Staff to be initialed. You will turn in the top sheet and retain the bottom sheet which serves as your certificate of participation.

Evaluation: There will be an opportunity for each participant to complete an evaluation of the course and the instructor. If you have any issues with the way in which this training was conducted or other problems, you may note that on your evaluation of the conference or you may contact MACMHB at 517-374-6848 or through our webpage at www.macmhb.org for resolution.

*NationalAccreditation rules indicate that if you are over 5 minutes lateor depart early, you forfeit your CEUs for the entire training. Please note that this is a National rule that MACMHB must enforce or we could lose our provider status to provide CEUs in thefuture. This rule will be strictly followed.

Training Location:Aeronautics (MDOT), Capital Region International Airport, 4100 Capital City Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48906.

Hotel Information: Crowne Plaza West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI 48917. Call 517-323-7100 and mention that you are with MACMHB to receive a $75/room rate + tax per night

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