What is Infant Mental Health?

This hour-long training will provide a basic introduction to infant and early childhood mental health.

Session Goals and Objectives

Review principles of early childhood development
Learn the importance of positive caregiver relationship
Define infant/early childhood mental health
Understand the importance of healthy, social emotional development in young children
Learn how to nurture social emotional development and mental health
Introduce self-care

Trainer: Christine R. Hughes, PhD, IMH-E® (IMH Mentor-Policy)

Location: Zoom

Open to: all FAIMH Members and Non-Members

Registration: This event is FREE. Donations to further our mission are appreciated.

Once you RSVP, the Zoom link will be sent to you in the email confirmation.

Endorsement: This training may meet IMH Competencies that support your preparation to earn the Florida Infant Mental Health Endorsement.

Certificate: Upon successful completion of the training, a certificate of completion will be earned. A certificate will only be provided to those who attended the full training session (1 hour) and request one by completing the sign-in sheet.

Technology Requirements:

To ensure the best possible experience for all participants, the program relies on online video conferencing, which has minimum requirements to work properly. You will need a desktop or laptop computer with speakers, microphone, and webcam, and a high-speed internet connection. Laptops work best because they come with all the necessary equipment and can easily be moved from room to room in your home or office to find a quiet place.

Review the system requirements for the Zoom online meeting platform
Try out a test meeting
Test your audio and video in the meeting

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What is Infant Mental Health?

By Florida Association for Infant Mental Health

What is Infant Mental Health?