Professional Development: Positive Outcomes for working with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Positive Outcomes for working with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Using the Satir Model

with Corrinna Douglas, MA, RCC

Why would we need to know how to work with families who have a child with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) disorder? Most of us have worked with families dealing with this disorder, whether we are aware of it or not. The symptoms can be subtle, but they are certainly impactful. FAS may occur when a woman drinks alcohol during her pregnancy. 

The impact on fetal development can cause central nervous system abnormalities resulting in learning disabilities, problems with language acquisition, hyperactivity, motor skill problems, social deficiencies and other problems. Symptoms may range from mild to severe. FAS is a lifetime syndrome; there is no cure. Families affected by this disorder come from every socioeconomic level and walk of life. Early intervention and ongoing treatment and support can help families and individuals learn to cope with and manage this syndrome with, often, very good results.

In her workshop, Positive Outcome for Working With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, a part of the Helping People Heal series, Corrinna Douglas will share her vast knowledge and experience of working with FAS with professionals who work with families. This workshop is open to counsellors and therapists, medical personnel, teachers and school counsellors, social workers, family lawyers, clergy and other professionals who help families affected by this disorder.

With positive interventions, much can be done to help families move in a positive direction. This may begin with recognizing that their child has FAS, ofttimes a devastating diagnosis for parents fraught with guilt, shame and hopelessness. Helping families to understand what they are dealing with and empowering them to help their children grow, while transforming the painful impacts does much to create hopeful and positive futures.

I recommend that every helping professional learn what they can about this important subject and treatment options. This 2 day workshop is open to all helping professionals. Please join Corrinna on April 24th and 25th, 2015 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Phoenix Center in Surrey, BC.

Call Cindi at 604-634-0572 or go to www.satirpacific.org for more information or see the attached brochure

Satir Institute of the Pacific

13686-94A Avenue

Surrey, BC V3V 1N1

604-634-0572

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www.satirpacific.org

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