Every year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day is observed. People gather all around the world to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and support those living with FASD.

Convening at the Driskill Hotel September 10-12, 2012 in Austin, Texas, the conference will address the unique parenting challenges among families affected by substance abuse, HIV, and trauma; the importance of a strong parent-child relationship for healthy child development; and specific culturally-relevant clinical interventions that can be used to strengthen connections in these families. Featuring prominent speakers such as Bruce Perry, Chandra Ghosh Ippen, Stephanie Covington, Mary Claire Heffron, and Tonier Cain, this is not an event to be missed. Registration: $75.00.

Sponsor: National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center

Web Site: http://www.aia.berkeley.edu/strengthening_connections/index.php

Join us for a great day of golfing to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and an appearance by KFAN’s Dan Cole, the Common Man! The event will be hosted by Governor Arne and Susan Carlson and will take place on Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club Signature Course located in Ham Lake, MN. Contact Danielle with questions or for information on becoming a sponsor.

Sponsor: Sponsored by MOFAS and their media sponsors, KFAN Sports Radio and Minnesota Monthly

Web Site: www.mofas.org/2012/05/5th-annual-mofas-golf-classic/

The conference will take place on September 18, 2012 and September 19, 2012. The State of Ohio MI/DD Conference is celebrating its 10th Anniversary of the training partnership between the Ohio Departments of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health and NADD in providing excellent training to assist people with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental illness live better lives. There will be a reflection on the last decade (2002- 2012) and insight about the future outlook. Visit the website for more information and how to register.

Sponsor: NADD, Northeast Ohio Medical University & Ohio Department of Mental Health

Web Site: thenadd.org/conferences/state-of-ohio-10th-annual/

The symposium will take place from September 25, 2012 to September 26, 2012. There are solutions to some of the most challenging recovery barriers our clients face. On September 25, learn from Dr. Gabor Mate’, author of several bestselling books on the bio-psychosocial causes of addiction and how those same stressors affect the ability to recover. Dr. Mate’ will be presenting a highly sought after full-day training based on two of his renowned books. He will help with some of the perennial questions: Ever wonder how a client can be doing so well, only to fall back into hard-core active use? Ever wonder how such progress can be made only to find a client has developed multiple, debilitating and challenging physical conditions that challenge her recovery? Ever wonder why a client goes back to environments, people and activities she has previously identified as dangerous and damaging to her recovery? In addition, you will hear women in recovery share their personal stories, a discussion regarding the needs of women in recovery who work in behavioral health, and the Ohio Women’s Network Awards presentation. You will have the opportunity to attend one of several educational three hour workshops focused on issues that are important to achieving success with the women and families you serve. Visit the website to register.

Sponsor: Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Division of Treatment and Recovery Services

Web Site: www.odadas.ohio.gov/ei11/getdemo.ei?id=50&s=_1QO0VT42T&bulk=y

Make plans now to attend our next national conference from October 8 to October 11, 2012, Moments of Change, and learn from Claudia Black, an esteemed clinician and exceptional author. She will be speaking in the psychological trauma track on the subject of Intimate Treason: Facing Sexual Betrayal. Visit the website, call, or email events@frnmail.com to register.

Sponsor: Foundations Recovery Network

Web Site: www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/events/moments-of-change-2012/registration-rates.htm