Series Description: Participants will learn the principles and practices of quality Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health (IFECMH) practice. Key concepts such as primary attachment relationships, risk/resiliency factors, maternal mental health and biopsychosocial factors will be reviewed.  The research, theory and history behind IFECMH will be examined. Participants will learn the value of emotional and relational connections. Developmentally appropriate, evidence-based and best practice approaches to serving young children and families will be explored. Participants will discover the importance of reflective capacity, genuine empathy and cultural humility in the practice of infant-family and early childhood mental health.  Additionally, participants will review the role trauma, attachment disruption and stress play on health, wellness and learning outcomes. Participants will learn the global impact of developmental trauma, early childhood adversity and prolonged, unaddressed stress. This series will describe symptoms and behaviors common to traumatized children and will offer strategies to address these concerns. This series will cover the importance of healthy attachment relationships, co-regulation and joint/mutual engagement. Additionally, this series will review how to use observation, screening and assessment to determine necessary components of care for the individual infant, young child, and family. Lastly, participants will review the use of components of assessment including observations, interviews, standardized and non-standardized tests, and other professional reports, as appropriate, to provide multidimensional assessment. 

Location/Format:

This series is offered through pre-recorded webinar. To receive CE credits for recorded courses, the participant must complete a quiz (and receive a score of 80% or better) after the course is viewed, and submit a course evaluation. 

Time: On Demand

Training Cost: $300.00 (CE Certificate Included). 10% discount offered for groups 5 or more.

Each course can be attended individually for $30.00

Registration fee includes a Certificate of Attendance, reference materials, and access to training recordings.

This training series aligns with the California Training Guidelines and Personnel Competencies for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health (2016):

A: Parenting, Caregiving, Family Functioning and Parent-Child Relationships (2 hours)

B: Infant, Toddler and Preschool Development (4 hours)

C: Biological and Psychosocial Factors Impacting Outcomes (2 hours)

D: Risk and Resiliency (3.5 hours)

E: Observation, Screening, and Assessment (3.5 hours)

F: Diagnosis and Intervention (5.5 hours)

G: Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Collaboration (1.5 hours)

H: Ethics (2 hours)

Total: 24 CE hours