NOFASD’s popular Families Linking with Families free, online FASD support group and training program has now been assisting caregivers for four years.
Feedback from participants over this time has been overwhelmingly positive as the following comments indicate:
“Being in a group of people who understand, and the facilitator having lived experience. Access to information and resources in a structured way. Positive but realistic approach.
“Putting all the pieces together to help give me a much fuller understanding of the disability.”
“Gives a little peace knowing I’m not alone and am on the right track. Being the calm advocate is a tough gig!”
However, the NOFASD team has noticed that to date the majority of participants in this program have been women.
To encourage more men to engage in a Families Linking with Families group, we’ve decided to offer a “Men’s Only” version of this program.
Yes – we are being ‘gender exclusive’ in support our goal of upskilling more male caregivers on the topic of FASD.
The “Men’s Only” support group will be facilitated by an all-male team to encourage participants to be able to share openly with each other of their key concerns and challenges as a caregiver for a child or children with FASD – whether FASD has been confirmed by a diagnosis or is suspected due to behaviours and symptoms.
We all know how important it is for the caregivers in a family to maintain the same consistent approach to parenting in order for their child to have clear guidelines and a positive sense of support. This can be especially challenging when caring for a child with FASD where many of the traditional parenting ‘rules’ aren’t helpful. Both caregivers need to be able to work in harmony together to achieve the best outcome in assisting their child to manage the challenges they face.
Having a foundational knowledge of FASD-informed strategies is essential to achieving better outcomes.
Whether you are a man who is the primary caregiver, or a man who is supporting his partner’s role as the primary carer for a young person with FASD, you will benefit from participating in this online group.
Please make sure that you indicate you’re enquiring about the “Men’s Only” group – and whether the enquiry is for yourself or your male partner.