Angela Geddes Integrative Support and Wellness

11/10/2025

📘 A Complicated & Beautiful Brain (2nd Edition) by Angela Geddes

A must-read for anyone supporting children, teens, or adults with neurodevelopmental differences — especially those impacted by prenatal alcohol/substance exposure.

💬 “Practical… it gives you pathways to do something.” — Dr. Peter Choate
💬 “I felt like it was me coming out of the pages.” — Teen with FASD
💬 “Angela’s strength-based approach brings hope and understanding.” — Tracy Grant

✨ Real stories. Practical strategies. Compassionate insight.

Take a step towards furthering your understanding of the implications of PAE/FASD from a front line and family perspective, and discover hope and strategies that will help those affected to live their best lives.

Learn more at www.angelageddes.ca/a-complicated-and-beautiful-brain

Available in English and French.

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11/02/2025

Proud to be a sponsor for this Film Festival! This short film demonstrates the importance of assessment …. recognizing and accepting the symptoms and learning skills to manage them in a good way. It also focusses on key character traits that lead to success and the importance of self advocacy - asking for help when needed. We all need ‘helpers’ so we can shine. ✨💛👠

Now live on YouTube! “Cue to Shine” - the First Runner-Up at the 2025 Canada FASD Conference Film Festival, created by Eddie Bunkowsky is now available to watch.

We’ll be releasing a new film each week, so make sure you’re subscribed and follow along.

Watch here: https://ow.ly/J2SZ50Xl3Lp

10/31/2025

📘 New Resource for Educators!

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one of the most common yet misunderstood developmental disabilities — and outdated school materials are making things harder for teachers and students.

The new Updated FASD Insert for Special Education in Ontario Schools challenges misinformation, replaces old terminology, and helps educators recognize that FASD is a lifelong brain- and body-based disability, not a behavioural choice.

✨ Why This Update Matters ✨

Every teacher deserves accurate information.
Every student deserves understanding and support. 💡❤️

👉 Learn more or download your copy at www.angelageddes.ca/resources

10/29/2025

“When we overlook prenatal alcohol exposure, we risk blaming families for symptoms that are brain-based.”

– Reflections from CanFASD 2025 with Dr. Alan Price & Dr. Raja Mukherjee.

This year’s research confirmed what so many of us have seen for years: to address trauma, we must also understand neurodevelopment.

🎙️ Listen to “Beyond Trauma” — new Kitchen Table Conversations episode at www.angelageddes.ca/podcast/episode-112

10/25/2025

This was a very energetic group that I was pleased to be a part of! We had some meaningful discussions which further inspires collaboration and commitment to see FASD formally acknowledged within our schools as an exceptionality and to ensure that teachers are put in the best position to identify, support and educate the many students impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure but likely do not yet have a formal diagnosis (fewer than 1% of people who should have the dx in ON actually do).
Unfortunately, the current text for Teacher's College provides one page of information dedicated to 'FAS'. This page unfortunately shares outdated statistics, diagnostic terms, language and teaching strategies that actually do more harm than good. The page implies that FASD is rare, and that strategies typically used for students with an Intellectual Disability and/or Developmental Disabilities would be advised. This is not helpful. Most people with FASD have average or above IQ, and the unique nuances need to be better understood. Teachers expect to be educated with the most up-to-date evidence and trust that they are equipped to meet the diverse needs in the classroom in a good way. . Check out my proposed insert. You can find it here. https://www.angelageddes.ca/resources/fasdinsertspecialeducation2025

10/21/2025

🌟 For social workers, allied-health professionals, educators, individuals, and caregivers — stay connected with practical tools, resources, insights, and supports designed to strengthen our community, open more doors, and lighten the load for individuals and families.

🧠 Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, new resources, training, and support straight to your inbox.

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10/17/2025

Lacey and I had another very meaningful and productive day at the office. She loves her work as much as I do. And … she’s able to help me see that being a compassionate, loving, affirming ‘helper’ can be tiring sometimes. ☺️For a little self-care we are now chilling and rooting for the Jays.

10/12/2025

🌿 Professional Development Opportunity 🌿

Calling all Social Workers and Allied Health Practitioners 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Join us for the CND/FASD Training Program—a two-part virtual series designed to strengthen your assessment and support skills when working with individuals with complex presentations that are often linked to prenatal alcohol/substance exposure.

📅 2 Half-Day Sessions
🗓️ November 10 & 17, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST

💻 Delivered via Zoom

⭐ 100% of past participants would recommend this training to another social worker, allied health practitioner, or front-line professional.

Enhance your skills. Expand your understanding. Strengthen your practice.

👉 Register now: https://www.angelageddes.ca/professional-development/social-work-assessment-training

10/10/2025

💚 October 10 is World Mental Health Day 💚

Today—and every day—let’s take a moment to care for our minds as much as we do our bodies. Mental health is health. 🧠💫

Small daily actions can make a big difference:
🙏 Practice gratitude
📵 Limit your screen time
🧘 Take time to meditate
🎸 Learn something new
📖 Read something positive
🤝 Help others

Together, we can reduce stigma, promote wellness, and support one another in creating healthier communities. 🌍✨

💚 Learn more and find supportive resources at www.angelageddes.ca.

10/09/2025

I have the honour of supporting the mental wellness of some of our Canadian 🇨🇦🍁Military Veterans and Jamie has always been a huge supporter of our troops and Vets. He’s played for troops overseas many times and continues to do Legion shows whenever he can. This is a terrific line up and we can’t wait to be a part of this event in Ottawa next month. Come see us there if you can!

NOV. 8 | Join us for the 3rd annual Sound of Remembrance concert featuring The Good Brothers, Patricia Conroy, and Jamie Warren.

10/08/2025

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. 🌍

Let’s pause to recognize that mental health is a universal human right — and that every story matters.

Our latest episode of Kitchen Table Conversations explores what mental health really means and why prevention and understanding start long before symptoms appear.

🎧 Listen now → https://angelageddes.ca/podcast/episode-111

🎵 Featuring “Open a Window” by Jamie Warren and “I’m Fine” by Jessie T

10/06/2025

🛡️ “Boundaries are not walls. They are invitations to feel safe.”
Clear boundaries create a foundation for trust and security.

Learn new ways to set boundaries with confidence—get the book.
📖 Not Your Typical Parenting Guide
👉 www.angelageddes.ca/book