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February – April 2019 Feb – Apr 2019
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Feb
13
Wed
Ottawa Upcoming Community-Wide Physician Grand Rounds with Dr. Ana Hanlon-Dearman @ Lago Bar & Grill (Dow's Lake)
Tickets
Feb 13 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Please let your physician know!
Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa Cheo Hospital Kids Brain Health Network Canada FASD Research Network

Registration:
https://buff.ly/2TAyREe

Community-Wide Physician GRAND ROUNDS
Alcohol, Pregnancy and Your Patients

Presentation with Q&A FASD Postcard

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Categories: Ontario event
Feb
14
Thu
Ottawa Upcoming Community-Wide Physician Grand Rounds with Dr. Ana Hanlon-Dearman @ Riverside Hospital (Amphitheatre)
Tickets
Feb 14 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Please let your physician know!
Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa Cheo Hospital Kids Brain Health Network Canada FASD Research Network

Registration:
https://buff.ly/2TAyREe

Community-Wide Physician GRAND ROUNDS
Alcohol, Pregnancy and Your Patients

Clinical Care Workshop
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Riverside Hospital
(Amphitheatre)
1967 Riverside Dr.
Ottawa

FOR MORE INFORMATION

FASD Postcard

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Categories: Ontario event
Feb
20
Wed
Nourishing the Caregiver Living with FASD The Importance of Self Care
Tickets
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Dan Dubovsky Living with FASD The Importance of Self Care

https://www.fasdwaterlooregion.ca/events/2019/nourishing-the-caregiver-living-with-fasd-the-importance-of-self-care

Raising children with FASD can be challenging and overwhelming.  As a caregiver, it’s not uncommon to constantly put the needs of your
child before your own. This training for caregivers focuses on the importance of self-care and supports.

Discuss the importance of incorporating self-care into your life when caring for someone with FASD
Learn more about the importance of formal and informal supports with a focus on peer support

About the Presenter

Dan Dubovsky has worked for over 40 years in the field of behavioral health, in residential, outpatient, and hospital settings.  Dan has been
involved in the field of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) for over 25 years, 14 of them as the FASD Specialist for the SAMHSA FASD
Center for Excellence.  For this work, his son Bill has been his mentor and best teacher.  In addition to FASD, Dan has developed and presented curricula for those working in mental health and substance use services on loss and grieving, psychopharmacology, child and adolescent development, and stress and burnout, and others.  Dan has also co-facilitated a group for non-offending caregivers of children who have been sexually abused.  He currently works as a consultant, providing training and technical assistance in the U.S. and Canada.

There is no cost by registration is required

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Categories: Ontario event
Feb
21
Thu
FASD Supporting Caregivers Success for All
Tickets
Feb 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

https://www.fasdwaterlooregion.ca/events/2019/fasd-supporting-caregivers-success-for-all

Caregivers of individuals with FASD have multiple areas of need and  concern, and experience high levels of stress.

This training will help service providers and peer facilitators better understand how to support caregivers resulting in more success for all.

Identify loss issues that those with FASD, caregivers, and providers may experience
Describe ways to validate the perspectives of caregivers
Examine the importance of building social supports for caregivers
Discuss the notion introducing the concept of self-care

About the Presenter

Dan Dubovsky has worked for over 40 years in the field of behavioral  health, in residential, outpatient, and hospital settings.  Dan has been
involved in the field of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) for over 25 years, 14 of them as the FASD Specialist for the SAMHSA FASD
Center for Excellence.  For this work, his son Bill has been his mentor and best teacher.  In addition to FASD, Dan has developed and presented curricula for those working in mental health and substance use services on loss and grieving, psychopharmacology, child and adolescent development, and stress and burnout, and others.  Dan has also co-facilitated a group for non-offending caregivers of children who have been sexually abused.  He currently works as a consultant, providing training and technical assistance in the U.S. and Canada.

Lunch will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions please contact Krista McCann at Krista.McCann@wrfn.info or 519-886-9150 ext. 2.

 

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Categories: Ontario event
Feb
26
Tue
9th Annual Anishinabek G7 FASD Conference @ Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre,
Tickets
Feb 26 – Feb 27 all-day

FASD: Supports and Resources – Registration Information

 Please see attached poster AG7_FASD_Poster_2019

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anishinabek-g7-fasd-conference-fasd-supports-resources-tickets-53884454855

Description

Keynote Speakers:
Jodee Kulp | Live Abilities; Better Endings, New Beginnings | Surviving and Thriving with FASD

Dr. Alan Bocking | Scientific Advisor, Can FASD Research Network | Exciting Current Research Initiatives in Canada

…Additional Speaker to be announced!

Panel Presentation | Individuals / Parents / Caregivers with lived experience

Workshops:
Culture & FASD
FASD & Sexuality
Successfully transitioning from Youth to Adulthood with FASD
FASD an the Justice System: Challenges, Strategies, Gladue Reports
Self-Regulation Strategies for Individuals with FASD
FASD and Nutrition
Front-line recovery work with Women and Men with FASD
FASD – Exciting new intiatives

Rooms are available at the Quattro Hotel, please quote: “Anishinabek G7” when booking. You can contact the hotel directly by calling: 1-800-563-7262 to reserve a room.

Room rates are as follows:
Standard King room – $99.00 +13% HST & 4% DMF
Executive King suite – $109 +13% HST & 4% DMF
Double Queen suite – $114 +13% HST & 4% DMF
Family Suite – $139 +13% HST & 4% DMF

* Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and refreshment snacks and rescource materials through out the conference.
* A limited number of sponsored registrations are available to individuals and families living with FASD. Please contact the Organizers for information and availability before registering.
* “Pay by Check” option available on check-out for individuals and organizations, please follow ticket purchase instructions and complete order form.
* Facilitator ticket type available for registration.

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Categories: Ontario event
Mar
6
Wed
FASD Workshop Hagersville @ MCFN Community Centre
Tickets
Mar 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hosted by Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Details – This free workshop is open to all community members.
You must register before February 28, 2019
Lunch and light snacks provided.

Keynote speaker: Jeff Noble Hosted by Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Jeff has been creating buzz and raising awareness in FASD circles across Canada. He has been teaching front line staff, educators and caregivers, alike about the ins and outs of living and supporting someone with FASD. Jeff’s workshops are interactive, enlightening, thought-provoking and will be filled with laughter and A-Ha! moments.

FASD Workshop Hagersville

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Mar
22
Fri
FASD – Achieving New Heights Together Conference @ Waterfront Hotel Burlington 
Tickets
Mar 22 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Halton and Hamilton FASD Support Groups are excited to share the news that we are having a FASD Conference!!!  Please REGISTER for the event ASAP as we are anticipating that the event will sell-out fast! 

Location: the Waterfront Hotel Burlington https://www.waterfronthotelburlington.com/ .  The location can support 180 attendees. We are anticipating an early sell-out so please register ASAP!  The hotel has also provided a block of rooms discounted for attendees wishing to arrive the night before (see our website – events tab for further info – link under item F. below)

ConferenceTitle:  “FASD – Achieving New Heights Together”.   The conference is a collaboration of the Halton and Hamilton FASD support groups; The focus of the conference is that by working together we can achieve new heights!

Speakers: We have a fantastic line-up of speakers & presenters!!

  • Sheilah Laffan – Opening Yoga / Mindfullness – “Reaching New Heights to Share your Passion for Compassion”
  • Yvonne & Nicole Williams (parent/daughter presentation)  Nicole will be presenting “Growing up with FASD“ and Yvonne is presenting “FASD” Advocacy and what I learned so far“.  
  • Professor Shiva Singh (University of Western Ontario) -presentation: “Exploring the molecular iceberg model for FASD: a hope for the future“.  
  • Dr. Olaf Kraus de Camargo – presenting “FASD at the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre” 
  • Justine Kormann & Matt Penman HWDSB – presenting “The Power of Validation”
  • Jeff Noble – Presenting “The 4 Keys to FASD Success”
  • Plus a Q & A panel with RJ Formanek … Savanna Pietrantonio … and Darlene Durand.

 More Information &Registration: Please refer to the events tab on our website for Registration info or further information.  http://www.ca/?page_id=33

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Apr
3
Wed
FASD Caregiver Training Series @ Developmental Service Resource Centre
Tickets
Apr 3 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

https://www.fasdwaterlooregion.ca/events/2018/fasd-caregiver-training-series-1

 

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