Child and Youth Development
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
This training was designed for mental health providers working with children, youth, and families in the child welfare system and/or community. This training aims to enhance providers’ knowledge, skills, and values regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Participants will be able to define and recognize behavioral signs of FASD in children and adults, and its implications for FASD-informed mental health practice. Participants will understand the neuroscience of prenatal alcohol damage, and the various impacts on functioning. At the end of this training, participants will be ...
Tips on Understanding Normative Sexual Development
Sexual development is a normal process in human development, and one of the ways in which children and youth experience the world around them. Despite being a normal part of development, it can also be a difficult topic for caregivers to talk about. Watch this video to gather some helpful tips and information to help build the confidence to have these conversations.
The Impact of Trauma on the Brain and Healing-Centered Principles
This learning pathway is designed to increase the understanding of trauma, specifically how trauma impacts the brain and behavior in adolescent development and adulthood. The pathway is designed to increase the understanding of how stress and trauma can affect everyday living. This pathway also describes how to provide trauma and resilience informed care to individuals you serve. It also discusses ways to effectively work with foster and adopted teens.
Tips on Addressing Bedwetting
Bedwetting, also known as enuresis, is a frequent occurrence among school-aged children and is the result of interactions between genetic, biological, and psychosocial factors. Navigating bedwetting can often become an overwhelming experience for caregivers. This video will explore some of the common causes of bedwetting and provide strategies for addressing it.