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Guest Speaker

Dr. Erica Liu Wollin, Psy.D

The Impact of Fetal Alcohol Exposure on Children and the Trauma Work We Do

This two-hour webinar focuses on the Impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) on children and their families. Recent research suggests that FASD may affect up to 5% of children in the US, and even higher in certain regions and countries- making it as common if not more so than other well-known developmental disabilities; yet the majority of children are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Rates of FASD are particularly high in adoptive and foster families, yet few families are educated or prepared to recognize, let alone handle the unique challenges that come with FASD. Trauma practitioners will benefit from a deeper understanding of best practices with children who have or are suspected of having been exposed in-utero to alcohol.

Objectives:

• Participants will learn of common misconceptions about FASD.
• Participants will understand the various diagnoses and impacts that are associated with prenatal exposure.
• Participants will be able to identify three ways in which therapeutic parenting will need to be adjusted to accommodate the effects of FASD.
• Participants will develop understanding of how to modify EMDR and trauma work for children with suspected or confirmed FASD.

February 1, 2019
8-10 a.m. Central Time

Regitstration Fee: $30

**Registrants may purchase to watch recording**

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