Training Options
We have many different training options available, in synchronous and asynchronous forms. We also offer cutomized training options, so feel free to submit a request if what you are looking for is not explicity outlined here.
Asynchronous Training Courses
We have online (asynchronous), self-paced courses available, which are hosted on Thinkific. These courses are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. If you are not able to pay, you can still take them! Once finished, you will be provided with a completion certificate for your time. We are currently developing more courses in this same format, so check back soon!
FASD101- Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder |
Money Spending and Financial Planning |
FASD 101- An Introductory Training (Accredited Version for Social Workers)
This 2-credit reading-based course was developed for social workers. In this course, we cover the basics of FASD, alcohol use and pregnancy, prevention, diagnosis, challenges, stigma, strengths, strategies for success and the landscape of FASD.
FASD 101: An Introductory Training (Accredited Version for Social Workers) is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by fasdNL as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 08/30/2024-08/30-2026. Social workers completing this course receive 2 general continuing education credits.
Enrollment Details
Asynchronous, self-paced, non-interactive reading-based course (with audio voiceover available) hosted on the learning platform ‘Thinkific’. To enroll/register, please visit:
(https://fasdnl.thinkific.com/courses/fasd-101-social-worker-accredation) and create an account.
Learning Objectives
After completing the course, participants should be able to:
1- Define FASD, explain how it occurs, and how it affects the brain and body
2- Demonstrate the ability to talk about FASD in a non-stigmatizing manner
3- Develop strategies for how to work with individuals with FASD
4- Describe the supports and services that are available for people with FASD
Please click here for more information about the course.
FASD 101: An Introductory Training (Accredited Version for Social Workers) is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by fasdNL as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 08/30/2024-08/30-2026. Social workers completing this course receive 2 general continuing education credits.
Enrollment Details
Asynchronous, self-paced, non-interactive reading-based course (with audio voiceover available) hosted on the learning platform ‘Thinkific’. To enroll/register, please visit:
(https://fasdnl.thinkific.com/courses/fasd-101-social-worker-accredation) and create an account.
Learning Objectives
After completing the course, participants should be able to:
1- Define FASD, explain how it occurs, and how it affects the brain and body
2- Demonstrate the ability to talk about FASD in a non-stigmatizing manner
3- Develop strategies for how to work with individuals with FASD
4- Describe the supports and services that are available for people with FASD
Please click here for more information about the course.
Customized TrainingfasdNL offers customized training for group sessions by request and availability.
Our trainers have provided sessions for junior high and high school students, teachers and educators, early childhood educators, health care professionals, parents and caregivers, social workers, corrections, police and community organizations. Our training and webinars include: 1. FASD 101 (3.5 hours) 2. FASD 101 & the Justice System (3.5 hours) 3. FASD Prevention & Talking about Alcohol (1 hour) 4. Supportive Housing & FASD (1 hour) If you would like more information about training on contact us by email [email protected] |
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fasdNL Events
Please check back for upcoming events.
Past Events
2023 Awareness Month
2020- Move for FASD
International FASD awareness day is quickly approaching (September 9). This year we are excited to launch Move for FASD across Newfoundland and Labrador. Interested in participating?
1. During the week of September 7-11 (or anytime before) register online ($5 or donation) at https://bit.ly/2CwYOkw
2. Move! (walk, run, dance, bike)
3. Post a selfie using #RedShoes4FASDNL
4. Be entered to win 1 of 5 $50 gift cards
2019 FASD Day events across Newfoundland and Labrador
Friday September 6, Church Road Park, Grand Falls-Windsor
Sunday September 8, Bowring Park, St. John's
Monday September 9, Blanche Brook Park, Stephenville
Building Bridges Not Barriers - Nova Scotia FASD Conference, Pictou, Nova Scotia
fasdNL board members Dave Martin, Karen Beresford & Adrienne Peters & staff Kate Winsor presented their various work and research at the first provincial FASD conference in Pictou, Nova Scotia on October 10 & 11th, 2017.
Dave Martin presented "Strategies and Interventions to Apply When Raising a Child With Co-Morbid Conditions of FASD & Exposure to Trauma".
Adrienne Peters presented "Differentiating Youth Probationer Typologies Based on Mental Health & FASD Diagnosis"
Kate Winsor presented "The Role of FASD in Justice Decision Making in the Atlantic Provinces"
Thank you to the Northern Nova Scotia FASD Network and local partners for organizing this conference.
Great partnerships in Atlantic Canada for addressing need for #FASD prevention, diagnosis & intervention.
International FASD Day
St. John's, NL - Saturday September 9th, 2017
Heart & Sole 3k Walk & Family Fun Run in Bowring Park (by the Bungalow) at 10:30AM. All are welcome!
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL - Friday September 8th, 2017
Join us for a BBQ at the RCMP detachment in Happy Valley Goose-Bay @ 12pm on Friday September 8th. All are welcome!
Stephenville, NL - Friday September 8th, 2017
A Walk in the Park- Meet at Blanche Brook Park in Stephenville. The event will take place from 12:15pm-1:15pm. In case of rain, event will be held at L.S Eddy Complex. For more details contact Patti at 709-643-5499 to register before August 31st or email [email protected]. All are welcome!
Grand Falls-Windsor - Friday September 8th, 2017
Join the FASD Central Committee & fasdNL for “A Walk in the Park” to raise awareness for International FASD Day on Friday September 8, 2017. Meet at Church Road Park in Grand Falls-Windsor. The event begins at 11:30am. Pre-order your picnic lunch for $10 by emailing [email protected]
NLC Store Bag Initiative June 2017
Recently, members of fasdNL and of the FASD Labrador Committee delivered a presentation about healthy choices during pregnancies to the grade 7 classes at Queen of Peace school in Town of Happy Valley - Goose Bay. The kids were then given NLC store bags to decorate using the messages that were discussed during the presentation. The bags will be distributed at the NLC Liquor Store in Happy Valley Goose Bay on international #FASD Day on September 9th.
September 9, 2016 - International FASD Day
Heart & Sole 3k Walk & Family Fun Run in Bowring Park (meet by the Bungalow) at 10:30AM. Saturday September 10th. Online registration closes Thursday September 8th at 11:59PM. Race kit pick up at the Running Room Friday September 9th 3-7pm
BBQ & Discussion - Happy Valley Goose-Bay
12pm at RCMP detachment. Click the poster located above for more details!
Walk in the Park, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
11:30-1:30PM at Church Park Road. Registration will take place prior to the walk. $8 to register. Prizes to be won!
September 9th- FASD Awareness Day
International FASD Awareness Day is about bringing greater exposure to FASD, while unmasking the myths and misconceptions associated with the disability.
Train-the-Trainer- FASD 101 & Connecting the Dots Workshop
-Sheshatshiu, Labrador. September 21-25, 2015
-St. John's, NL. September 2013
2020- Move for FASD
International FASD awareness day is quickly approaching (September 9). This year we are excited to launch Move for FASD across Newfoundland and Labrador. Interested in participating?
1. During the week of September 7-11 (or anytime before) register online ($5 or donation) at https://bit.ly/2CwYOkw
2. Move! (walk, run, dance, bike)
3. Post a selfie using #RedShoes4FASDNL
4. Be entered to win 1 of 5 $50 gift cards
2019 FASD Day events across Newfoundland and Labrador
Friday September 6, Church Road Park, Grand Falls-Windsor
Sunday September 8, Bowring Park, St. John's
Monday September 9, Blanche Brook Park, Stephenville
Building Bridges Not Barriers - Nova Scotia FASD Conference, Pictou, Nova Scotia
fasdNL board members Dave Martin, Karen Beresford & Adrienne Peters & staff Kate Winsor presented their various work and research at the first provincial FASD conference in Pictou, Nova Scotia on October 10 & 11th, 2017.
Dave Martin presented "Strategies and Interventions to Apply When Raising a Child With Co-Morbid Conditions of FASD & Exposure to Trauma".
Adrienne Peters presented "Differentiating Youth Probationer Typologies Based on Mental Health & FASD Diagnosis"
Kate Winsor presented "The Role of FASD in Justice Decision Making in the Atlantic Provinces"
Thank you to the Northern Nova Scotia FASD Network and local partners for organizing this conference.
Great partnerships in Atlantic Canada for addressing need for #FASD prevention, diagnosis & intervention.
International FASD Day
St. John's, NL - Saturday September 9th, 2017
Heart & Sole 3k Walk & Family Fun Run in Bowring Park (by the Bungalow) at 10:30AM. All are welcome!
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL - Friday September 8th, 2017
Join us for a BBQ at the RCMP detachment in Happy Valley Goose-Bay @ 12pm on Friday September 8th. All are welcome!
Stephenville, NL - Friday September 8th, 2017
A Walk in the Park- Meet at Blanche Brook Park in Stephenville. The event will take place from 12:15pm-1:15pm. In case of rain, event will be held at L.S Eddy Complex. For more details contact Patti at 709-643-5499 to register before August 31st or email [email protected]. All are welcome!
Grand Falls-Windsor - Friday September 8th, 2017
Join the FASD Central Committee & fasdNL for “A Walk in the Park” to raise awareness for International FASD Day on Friday September 8, 2017. Meet at Church Road Park in Grand Falls-Windsor. The event begins at 11:30am. Pre-order your picnic lunch for $10 by emailing [email protected]
NLC Store Bag Initiative June 2017
Recently, members of fasdNL and of the FASD Labrador Committee delivered a presentation about healthy choices during pregnancies to the grade 7 classes at Queen of Peace school in Town of Happy Valley - Goose Bay. The kids were then given NLC store bags to decorate using the messages that were discussed during the presentation. The bags will be distributed at the NLC Liquor Store in Happy Valley Goose Bay on international #FASD Day on September 9th.
September 9, 2016 - International FASD Day
Heart & Sole 3k Walk & Family Fun Run in Bowring Park (meet by the Bungalow) at 10:30AM. Saturday September 10th. Online registration closes Thursday September 8th at 11:59PM. Race kit pick up at the Running Room Friday September 9th 3-7pm
BBQ & Discussion - Happy Valley Goose-Bay
12pm at RCMP detachment. Click the poster located above for more details!
Walk in the Park, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
11:30-1:30PM at Church Park Road. Registration will take place prior to the walk. $8 to register. Prizes to be won!
September 9th- FASD Awareness Day
International FASD Awareness Day is about bringing greater exposure to FASD, while unmasking the myths and misconceptions associated with the disability.
Train-the-Trainer- FASD 101 & Connecting the Dots Workshop
-Sheshatshiu, Labrador. September 21-25, 2015
-St. John's, NL. September 2013