Defiance Decoded: What It Really Means and How to Respond
Part of Proof Alliance’s EmpowerEd series, this session helps participants recognize that challenging behaviors in individuals with FASD often stem from brain-based differences rather than defiance. Attendees will learn to reframe behaviors as signals of unmet needs, dysregulation or skill gaps, fostering empathy and reducing power struggles, while exploring practical strategies to promote cooperation in daily interactions.
- Thursday, November 6th
- 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. CST
- Virtually on Zoom
Meet the Speaker, Dr. Jana Hunsley, LCSW
Dr. Jana Hunsley is a psychologist dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive families through consulting, training, coaching, and counseling. Her work takes a holistic approach, addressing the unique needs of every family member to promote healing and stability.
With extensive experience in counseling, research, teaching, and resource development, Dr. Hunsley has created a proven model that enhances the well-being and quality of life for foster and adoptive families. She earned her doctorate in experimental psychology from the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University, focusing on post-adoption support services.
Dr. Hunsley has worked in diverse clinical settings, including residential treatment, institutional care, schools, child welfare, and juvenile detention, providing therapy for children and youth who have experienced trauma. Her passion for this work is deeply personal, shaped by her experience as a teenager when her family adopted her siblings.
Learn more: https://drjanahunsley.com
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
No, continuing education units are not offered for this webinar.
Yes, the session will be recorded and uploaded to our eCampus shortly after the event for on-demand viewing.
This webinar is intended for caregivers who are navigating challenging behaviors, such as defiance or big emotions, in children and youth with FASD.
EmpowerED is a quarterly webinar series from Proof Alliance designed to inform, support, and empower caregivers and individuals living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Each session features expert speakers and lived-experience voices exploring key topics.
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