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Early Relationships Matter! August 2011 |
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Quick Links: Reflections on the 2011 Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Summer Institute Program Testimonials from the University of Wisconsin Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Certificate Wisconsin Infant Mental Health Competency and Endorsement System Learn the Signs. Act Early. ZERO TO THREE Policy Network Advocacy Developmental Milestone Calendar Resources Ask the Expert Upcoming Events Newsletter Submissions |
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Reflecting on the 2011 Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Summer Institute WI-AIMH was proud to host 281 professionals and parents from around the state at the Summer Institute on June 16, 2011. We always appreciate attendees taking the time to complete evaluations at the end of their sessions, and would like to share some of the things we learned from you this year. We received 67 evaluations from people attending Janet Dean's workshop (Working with Parents and Infants Impacted by Unresolved Loss and Trauma). 99% of the evaluations rated Janet Dean as an excellent speaker. The majority of participants also rated excellent for content and relating to the audience. Participants reported what was learned from the presentation, which included:
Of 70 participants in Rosemary White's session (Understanding the Unique Sensory Profile of the Child and the Parent to Support Co-Regulation in the Flow of an Interaction), 53 returned evaluations. Again, 99% of evaluators rated Rosemary as an excellent presenter. Similar ratings were provided regarding her ability to relate to the audience. Her strengths were her use of videos to demonstrate coaching of parents and child relationship building as well as her ability to build on research based discussion. Participants reported learning:
Of 80 participants attending Sheri Hill's presentation (Babies, Brains and Relationships: Infusing an Infant Mental Health Approach into Your Daily Work), 65 completed an evaluation. Again, 99% of audience members rated Sheri as an excellent speaker who was very engaging. Her strengths were listed as passion for her work and the use of multi-media presentation of materials. Attendees reported learning:
We received 167 overall conference evaluations. 124 people rated the quality of the topics and workshops as excellent and 44 rated them as good. 130 respondents rated the presenters as excellent, 31 rated them as good. The overwhelming majority of people believed the institute increased their understanding of infant mental health and that the information was relevant to their work. Best features listed were:
We'd like to thank all of our participants again for taking time out of their busy schedules and using precious resources to join us for the day. We would also like to extend our gratitude to this years sponsors: Celebrate Children Foundation; Department of Public Instruction, IDEA Preschool Discretionary Grant; Penfield Children's Center; University of Wisconsin Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Certificate Program; Wisconsin Department of Children and Families; Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Birth to 3; Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services; Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health. Planning for next year is underway, so be sure to mark your calendars for June 11-13, 2012 to join us for the Third Annual Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Statewide Conference! |
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Program Testimonials from the University of Wisconsin Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Certificate
"I want to thank you so much for the learning I was able to take part in over the last 13 months. You have taught me to wonder. You have taught me to be with families. You have taught me to listen more and say less. I have all these great quotes in my head from a number of different people we have heard from over the course of these last months. It has been an absolute career changer and life changer. You can talk to my wife more about that because I think she has seen the difference in me every time I come home from our times together." ~Michael Hoffman, BS, Washington County- Birth to Three "It
is hard to find the words to put in perspective what the program has
meant to me. As a fellow, I want you all to know how much my work
has been impacted this year as a therapist and clinician working with
children and young families. Having
been out of academia and out of training for a number of years, to
be able to come back to interface with such high caliber faculty,
deeper in 1:1 consultation, and bring and bring that content right
back into my work, has just been unbelievably inspiring and
energizing.
The contribution to each of us as individuals, the families and
children we work with, and our state as a network of colleagues
devoted to young children is built, is indescribable. I am so
grateful." |
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Wisconsin Infant Mental Health
Competency and Endorsement System
Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health is now accepting preliminary applications for the Infant Mental Health Endorsement!
An endorsement in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health is a verifiable process that recognizes the knowledge and training among professionals across disciplines within an organized system of culturally sensitive, relationship-focused learning and work experiences that promote infant mental health. The infant mental health endorsement corresponding to education, skills and experience, includes four levels: Infant Family Associate (I), Infant Family Specialist (II), Infant Mental Health Specialist (III) and Infant Mental Health Mentor (IV). Endorsement is valuable in three ways:
Why should I apply for endorsement?
How do I apply? Currently Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health is accepting preliminary applications. More detailed information about endorsement and the preliminary application is available on our website at www.wiaimh.org. Once the preliminary application is received you will be assigned an advisor to guide you through the completion of a portfolio. If you have any questions please contact us at 608-442-0360. |
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. The "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign at the Centers for Disease Control aims to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities so children and families can get the services and supports they need as early as possible. CDC hopes to distribute materials and messages to all providers that serve families with young children. The "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign provides free materials for home visitors, child care and head start providers, parents, and health care professionals. Materials are available for download at www.cdc.gov/actearly. Materials are available in English and Spanish, as well as other languages and include growth charts, fact sheets, milestone checklists, positive parenting ideas, what to do when concerned about a child in your care, and tips for talking to parents about a child's development. CDC also has two new resources: Milestone Moments and Amazing Me book, both endorsed by the AAP and Bright Futures. Some of the WIC centers have done very creative things with these materials and made them into tool kits for providers. The materials are research-based, easily accessible, free to all, and can be co-branded and customized to reflect the respective community organization. CDC can assist you in co-branding these products with individual logos and contact information. For a one page flyer containing more information on the campaign, click here. |
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ZERO TO THREE Policy Network Advocacy
Developmental Milestone Calendar It's summer, which means time for lazy days in the sun reading, and what better time to catch up on your infant-toddler reading list! Your advocacy challenge this month is to pick three resources to read, and share that reading list with friends and colleagues. Download August's Advocacy Developmental Milestone Calendar Now! |
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Ask the expert Do you have questions or concerns regarding social-emotional development or your work related to infants, young children and their families? Ask the expert! E-mail jhack@wiaimh.org with your questions related to infant mental health policy, research, practice or resources. We may edit questions for space and clarity for inclusion in this newsletter and on our Web site. Names will be used only with permission. For more information and to see an archive of previous questions, see: http://www.wiaimh.org/ask_the_expert.htm. |
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Upcoming events
ITMHCA 14th Institute
- From Risk to Resilience
2011
Regional Forum Series on The Effects of Opiate Dependency during
Pregnancy - Addressing both Maternal and Neonatal Issues
57th Annual WECA Conference: Teaching Health and Wellness
ZERO TO THREE National Training Institute Links to more information about these events can be found on our web calendar at: http://www.wiaimh.org/education/calendar.htm. |
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WI-AIMH
welcomes submissions for publication in this newsletter. Our staff
will review and select articles based on the suitability and
timeliness of the subject matter presented. Articles on activities
related to infant mental health in various Wisconsin communities, as
well as policy updates, especially are welcome. If you have
something to contribute, please call (608) 442-0360 or e-mail
admin@wiaimh.org. |
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