The Papillion Center

The Papillion Center The Papillion Center for FASD offers consultation and training/education for individuals and organizations regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

As a faith-based, not-for-profit therapeutic center, The Papillion Center utilizes a variety of techniques to bring about hope and healing. We use a holistic approach by considering mind, body, and soul when working with our clients. Our work is based on Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, group the

rapy, play therapy, and equine therapy. For more information or to book an appointment, please call our office at 615-590-7213.

06/06/2026
06/05/2026

Fathers raising children with FASD often navigate complex challenges while providing essential stability, structure and care.

This EmpowerED session highlights the critical role fathers play in supporting family well-being and healthy development. Participants will gain practical tools to strengthen engagement, improve communication and build more supportive home environments.

Join us for an honest and empowering conversation focused on elevating fathers’ voices in FASD-informed care.

Register here for this free online session on Tuesday, June 16th, from 6:00–7:15 p.m. CST.
https://ow.ly/kC1N50Z4GhK

06/03/2026

We just released a new book called Crash Course FASD. It is a short, comprehensive text that provides you with a good sense of the research literature on the basics of FASD.

If you are in the field of FASD, we hope this provides you with new insights and will serve as a text that can help you in your advocacy work.

If you are in the fields of SLP, social work, OT, psychology, education, or criminal justice, FASD is far more common than autism, but is poorly understood by nearly all practitioners. This book can help you begin to identify and support this population on your caseload more effectively.

If you are engaged with foster care or adoption, I think you will find the eye-popping statistics, review of caregiver challenges, and the push for understanding complex conditions essential to your work or support.

If you work in a business that supports or engages with the public, we think you will find the significant overlap between neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD, autism, trauma, and FASD enlightening. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYC1MSMH

06/03/2026
06/02/2026

It starts before birth—and lasts a lifetime.
Early understanding changes everything.

Because FASD begins before a person takes their first breath, it shapes how they experience life from the start. The sooner we understand what’s really going on, the sooner we can provide the right tools, compassion, and structure that make the journey safer and more successful.

06/01/2026

Ok, this should really come as no surprise, but it is nice to know it's been validated with research!

Thoughts...
Raising a child with FASD can require constant supervision, advocacy, problem-solving, and navigation of systems that often do not understand the disability. For many caregivers, stress is not the result of poor self-care, it is the result of carrying a workload that was never meant to be carried alone.

This study found that higher parenting stress was associated with poorer caregiver mental health, while partner support was associated with better mental health outcomes. The findings suggest that supporting caregivers may involve more than encouragement. It may require sharing responsibilities, reducing burdens, and recognizing that caregiver well-being is closely connected to the well-being of the entire family.

While support from partners, relatives, and close friends can make a meaningful difference, that support is not available to every family. Many caregivers are navigating these challenges with limited practical help. The findings suggest the importance of considering caregiver mental health and support needs as part of a comprehensive approach to FASD. Supporting the person with FASD and supporting the caregiver are not separate goals—they are closely connected.

Study: Parenting Adopted Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Risk and Protective Factors
https://f.mtr.cool/cdlicppppk

If you’re a Dad parenting a child from a hard place, this group is for you!
05/29/2026

If you’re a Dad parenting a child from a hard place, this group is for you!

Dads, you don’t have to walk this road alone.
If you’re parenting a child impacted by FASD or other neurodiversities, this Power Lunch group is a place to breathe, learn, and connect with other dads who get it.
Limited seats. Registration required by the deadline.

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P. O. Box 9072
Gallatin, TN
37066

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+16155907213

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