About Michael

Michael is a psychologist expert in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), foster care, adoption, and attachment; he trains both professionals and laypersons.

Short Bio

Michael L. Harris, M.A., L.P.

Michael L. Harris (2011)

A Licensed Psychologist since 1997 and working with high-risk children and families since 1993, Michael Harris is currently director of mental and chemical health services at the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis (IHB), a non-profit community healthcare center, serving the urban American Indian community and people of all races in the Twin Cities. Harris has developed expertise in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), foster care and adoption, trauma and abuse, and childhood attachment problems. He is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and completing a three-year training in Somatic Experiencing® in Fall 2011.

Harris has worked with families affected by FASD since 1995, and continues assessment and FASD interventions in addition to training, consultation, and psychoeducation for professionals,  foster and adoptive parents, and laypersons.

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My FASD Origin Story

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Indian Health Board of Minneapolis

 

Origin story of first exposure to FASD and the first time FASD Wheel was created goes here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to Training topics and fees

  • FASD Can Be A Challenge: Don’t Give Up!

    An inspiration to not give up on yourself or those with FASD. Produced by Wild Divine: View more Wild Divine Demos

  • Letting Go of FASD Stress

    Becoming mindful can feel as though you have taken flight. Enjoy this "Letting Go" guided meditation from the Wild Divine. View more Wild Divine Demos