Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health 101
An introduction to the world of infant and early childhood mental health for everyone working with children.
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When you understand how early relationships play a role in the mental health of children and their caregivers, you can better support and care for them.Â
Did you know that 10-16% of infants have mental health concerns?
And that number grows to 22% for infants living in poverty.
It’s hard to grasp that babies, with those adorable faces, can have mental health concerns, but it’s true.
The signs of mental health concerns in babies and young children look different than those of adolescents and adults, so oftentimes, the cues they give us go unnoticed.Â
If you’re a professional that works with children and families, it’s crucial to understand what infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) is so you can shift the way you serve and care for them.Â
Our mission at the SC Infant Mental Health Association (SCIMHA) is to bring more awareness to the issues facing our tiniest and most vulnerable population across the state.Â
And that’s why we are offering our introduction to IECMH completely FREE for anyone in South Carolina who works and cares for children (0-5) and wants to learn more.
Introducing:
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) 101
FREE Mini-Course
IECMH 101 contains 6 short videos about infant and early childhood mental health and explains how early relationships can play a role in the mental health of children and their caregivers.Â
I'm ready to start my FREE courseAfter completing the course you will be able to:
- Better understand the cues for mental health concerns of babies and young children
- Approach children (0-5) with a greater understanding of how everything in their life contributes positively or negatively to their mental well-being.
- Understand behavior as communication
- Support their lifelong success
In this FREE mini-course, you will discover:Â
- The foundations of IECMHÂ
- How relationships, attachment & early experiences shape development
- Serve-and-return interactions and core tasks of early childhood
- Attunement, co-regulation & “good enough” parenting
- Strengths-based, culturally responsive & relationship-centered practice
- Understanding your “background music” and how it affects services
- Reflective practice and mindful self-regulation
- Partnering with families
You can earn a certificate of completion and CEU's for this training!
Suggested Competencies for IECMH Endorsement:Â Infant/Young Child Development & Behavior, Infant/Young Child/Family Centered Practice, Cultural Humility
What others are saying:Â
Vonda
Thank you for the informative and interactive video to help families and clinicians better understand and provide care to children early and effectively.
Marsha
The training is very informational.
Barbara
This is some very interesting and helpful information to know about how to use this method to help improve the quality of life for young children and families.
