The workshop will explore risks to very young children including family dynamics, maternal wellness, atypical development, and community violence. Participants will learn the global impact of developmental trauma, early childhood adversity and prolonged, unaddressed stress.

This course aligns with the California Training Guidelines and Personnel Competencies for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health (2016): Area D: Risk and Resiliency (2 hours)

Learning Objectives:

• Define developmental trauma.

• List 3 risk factors common to infancy-preschool.

• List 3 risk factors that negatively impact infant and family well-being.

• Describe 2 strategies to mitigate the impact of toxic stress in infancy-preschool.

CE Credit: Attendance to this training series meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and/or LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Meraki-Minded Professional Development is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and LEP’s. Meraki-Minded Professional Development maintains responsibility for this course and its content. Prov. # 76629. CE Certificate is offered after the completion of the course post-survey and quiz (requires an 80% to pass). Participants must attend the entire workshop for CE eligibility.

Who should attend? This series is designed for mental health professionals providing or interested in providing services and support to young children and families.