Angela Geddes Integrative Support and Wellness

09/24/2025

In our effort to share evidence and facts that promote healthy pregnancies, children, and families, here’s a message you can share with confidence … we can change the world 🌎. We know without a doubt that alcohol exposure can lead to complex mental health and developmental disorders.. let’s focus on this rather than Tylenol. Thanks to all the radio stations who are playing the PSA, and here’s a French version to share as well.

L’exposition prénatale à l’alcool et aux substances est l’une des principales causes de nombreux problèmes de santé mentale, d’apprentissage et de santé phys...

09/24/2025

In our effort to share evidence and facts that promote healthy pregnancies, children, and families, here’s a message you can share with confidence … we can change the world 🌎. We know without a doubt that alcohol exposure can lead to complex mental health and developmental disorders.. let’s focus on this rather than Tylenol. Thanks to all the radio stations who are playing the PSA, and here’s a French version to share as well. https://youtu.be/SvKXIGDK2W0
Check out our website for shorter versions in both official languages. 🇨🇦

L’exposition prénatale à l’alcool et aux substances est l’une des principales causes de nombreux problèmes de santé mentale, d’apprentissage et de santé phys...

09/23/2025

✨“Teaching is not about what we deliver—it’s about how safe students feel to discover.”
When we shift approaches to address complicated learning needs, we empower students to own their learning.

Get the book today and spark new possibilities in your classroom.
📖 Not Your Typical Teaching Guide
👉 www.angelageddes.ca/book

09/21/2025

📚✨ Big Book News! ✨📚

In her efforts to reduce both the impact and the incidents of prenatal alcohol and substance exposure, Angela has been doing some more writing ✍️. We’ve got:

✅ 2nd Editions of her first two books with up to date research and helpful strategies 🧐♟️
✅ French-language versions now available 🇫🇷 🇨🇦
✅ A brand-new release: Not Your Typical Teaching Guide—created especially for educators ✏️🍎

These books are designed to spark , increase awareness, and provide practical tools for individuals, caregivers, and school staff.

💜 Explore them all here: https://www.angelageddes.ca/book

09/18/2025

We have French versions or some important prevention messaging. Have a listen and feel free to share! https://youtu.be/SvKXIGDK2W0n

L’exposition prénatale à l’alcool et aux substances est l’une des principales causes de nombreux problèmes de santé mentale, d’apprentissage et de santé phys...

09/15/2025

Parenting through complex behaviours can feel isolating 💔—but there is hope.

This fall, we’re hosting a Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) Therapeutic Series designed for caregivers like you. Over 12 sessions (group + individual), you’ll:
🌱 Build clear boundaries
🕊️ Learn de-escalation skills
🤝 Grow a supportive circle of care

This is prevention in practice—helping you create a safer, more peaceful home. 🏡
💜 Because preventing harm starts with empowering families.

Facilitated by Angela Geddes and Dr. Maude Champagne.
📅 Spaces are limited to 6 families!

👉 Learn more + register: www.angelageddes.ca/resources/nonviolent-resistance-2025

09/12/2025

🎉💜 FASD Awareness Month Giveaway! 💜🎉

This September, we’re acknowledging FASD Awareness Month with a special giveaway to thank YOU for helping us spread the word.

✨ Enter for your chance to WIN 1-of-2 incredible prizes:
🎸 A one-of-a-kind guitar signed by over 80 Ontario country music artists (including CCMA & OCMA award winners + nominees!)
📚 Pregnancy Preparation Kit with inspiring books, resources, and more!

It’s our way of supporting prevention, awareness, and that make a difference for families and communities.

📣 To enter, you can:
✔️ LIKE, SHARE, and TAG a friend to spread the message
✔️ Or PURCHASE a book to learn more about the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure

👉 Then go here to enter: www.angelageddes.ca/giveaway

09/09/2025

🚨 New PSA Alert!

September 9 is FASD Awareness Day, but our work doesn’t stop there. We want people to understand that research shows that more common conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning difficulties, and even traits seen in Autism can also be linked to PAE.

💌 Please share our new PSA and help us grow awareness within our communities. Together, we can change the narrative, reduce the stigma, and contribute positively to health outcomes for individuals across the lifespan.

👉 And when you do, enter to win: angelageddes.ca/giveaway

Support + Enter to Win 👇
🎸 One-of-a-Kind Guitar! >> Signed by more than 80 Ontario country music recording artists
👩‍🍼 Pregnancy Preparation Kit! >> A perfect way to support people planning for parenthood.

Take Action
1. Download and share the PSA >> angelageddes.ca/resources
2. Enter to Win >> angelageddes.ca/giveaway

09/07/2025

Is anger, impulsivity, or aggression putting strain on your family life? 😔 You’re not alone.

This fall, join our Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) Therapeutic Sessions for caregivers of teens/young adults with complex neurodevelopmental profiles:
👩‍👧 FASD
🧩 ADHD
💭 Anxiety + learning challenges

What’s included:
👥 6 group psycho-education sessions
💬 6 one-on-one sessions
🛡️ Boundary-setting & de-escalation tools
💞 Emotional wellness + caregiver resilience

Let’s shift from reactive ➡️ preventive.

🚨 Only 6 families per cohort—spots fill fast!
Facilitated by Angela Geddes and Dr. Maude Champagne.

👉 Register now: www.angelageddes.ca/resources/nonviolent-resistance-2025

09/05/2025

📚✏️ Back to School = NEW Tools for Educators ✏️📚

We’re excited to announce the launch of Not Your Typical Teaching Guide by Angela Geddes! 🎉
This resource is designed to empower teachers with practical strategies, real-world insights, and compassionate approaches for today’s classrooms.

As educators are saying:
💬 “This book should be in every educator’s toolbox.” ~
💬 “A straightforward, accessible guide for supporting people with complicated and beautiful brains.”
💬 “Great info... this needs to be widely shared across schools, educators, and support staff.”

Whether you’re looking to change up your strategy after the first week of school or just looking for a fresh new approach, this guide offers tools to support both students and teachers alike.

👉 Get your copy now: https://www.angelageddes.ca/not-your-typical-teaching-guide

06/11/2025

NEW EPISODE 🎙️
When we know better, we can do better. 💡

This week on Kitchen Table Conversations, we're talking about the hidden—but critical—link between prenatal substance exposure and lifelong mental health outcomes.

💬 Why even small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy matter
📊 The overlooked impact of FASD
🧠 How brain development shapes mental health
🤝 Prevention without shame

Let’s start the conversation—because silence helps no one.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Angela takes a deep and compassionate look at the critical—but often ignored—link between prenatal health and mental health across the lifespan…

06/04/2025

📚 Book Launch + Info Session 🎉

The 2nd Edition of A Complicated & Beautiful Brain and Not Your Typical Parenting Guide are here!

🗓️ Wednesday, June 11th | 12–1 PM EST
Join us to explore why education about the effects of even small amounts of prenatal alcohol exposure matters—and why it needs to start earlier, especially in post-secondary settings.

This session is for educators, agencies, caregivers, and professionals who want to better understand complex neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan.

Let’s make space for this essential learning. 💡

Register to attend >> https://www.angelageddes.ca/a-complicated-and-beautiful-brain