This overview training event introduces the core concepts of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH), emphasizing the importance of early relationships in shaping lifelong emotional and social well-being. Participants will explore developmental perspectives, risk and protective factors, and the role of reflective, relationship-based practice in supporting young children and their caregivers. This session is ideal for professionals across disciplines seeking a shared framework for promoting mental health in the earliest years.

This training aligns with the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health® competencies, including THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS:  Infant/Young Child Development & Behavior;  THINKING: Maintaining Perspective; and REFLECTION: Professional/Personal Development

Presenter: Carol Young, IA-IECMH Reflective Practice Coordinator