Understanding Alcohol Misuse & Fetal Alcohol Syndrome to Better Support System Involved Youth & Families

Nicole Kelly, PsyD & Kwonta Phatiphong, PsyD

Training Description

Given that alcohol consumption is prevalent amongst adults and youth, it’s important for social service providers and those who support system involve youth to understand the potential harms associated with alcohol misuse as it can impact relationships, school success, performance at work, and even prenatal development. This training will provide an overview of alcohol misuse amongst youth and adults and strategies to consume alcohol responsibly. Additionally, the training will discuss fetal alcohol syndrome, including discussions about what it is, risk factors, screening and how to support someone with it.

Learning Objectives

· Participants will be able to identify and explain at least two indicators of fetal alcohol syndrome.

· Participants will be able to identify at least one risk factor for alcohol misuse.