Canines, Companions and Clinics
This episode features canines, companions, and clinics and how they benefit individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or FASD. There’s a lot happening ... continue reading
‘mental health’
Using Trauma-Informed Care to meet the Holistic Needs of Young Children
by Dr. Johnna Brynn, director of training and professional development at The Florida Center Training Institute While trauma can have detrimental repercussions at any ... continue reading
Florida Center CEO Appointed to FAIMH Board
Staff Report The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kristie Skoglund, has been appointed to the board of directors for the ... continue reading
Is it Okay to be ‘Best Friends’ with Your Child?
By Shea Cruel, School-based mental health therapist at Oak Park School As a parent or guardian it’s only natural that you would want your ... continue reading
A Yard Full of Sticks; A Life Full of Trials
By Mental Health Therapist Karen Stull October in Florida brings many storms. Sometimes that means more to clean up in our yards and driveways. ... continue reading
What Mental Health Professionals Need to Know About FASD
By Tamra Cajo, Director of The Florida Center’s FASD Diagnostic Clinic I have been in the mental health field for almost 20 years, working ... continue reading
Why I chose my children’s mental health over Covid-19 risks at daycare
By Merab Favorite (originally posted in Sarasota/Manatee Mom Blog) The decision to send my children back to daycare wasn’t an easy one. I knew ... continue reading
Safe Tips for Trick or Treating That Every Parent Should Know
By Lisiane Jimenez, M.A., School-Based Mental Health Therapist As a school-based mental health therapist and the mother of two teenagers, I have put a ... continue reading
Family Members ‘Major’ in Mental Health at Parent University
By Merab Favorite, Marketing and Development Manager SARASOTA, CO. – The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s team of school-based mental health therapists took on ... continue reading
From Teacher to Mental Health Therapist; 5 lessons I learned on my journey
By Shandria Woodall, School-Based Mental Health Therapist 1). Children need safety and stability to learn and flourish I was raised in an extremely difficult ... continue reading