Connecticut Association for Infant Mental Health, Inc. (CT-AIMH)

Please SHARE to your network of Infant or Early Childhood Mental Health Professionals in Connecticut: 2024 & 2025 Free Pathway to Endorsement https://lnkd.in/dnk7dzYT

-- New Resource for IECMH Endorsement Applicants! -- CT-AIMH is thrilled to share a brand new tool designed to support Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement applicants document how their Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) training has supported their professional growth. This resource was produced in a partnership between the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health and the Child-Parent Psychotherapy Dissemination Team at the University of California, San Francisco’s Child Trauma Research Program. The Endorsement credential is a cornerstone in our strategy to strengthen the workforce in infant, young child, and family mental health. It emphasizes the value of specialized experiences, from coursework to in-service training and reflective supervision, to apply IECMH principles and practices effectively. Check out the new resource to support your journey toward Endorsement! #IECMH #InfantMentalHealth #CPP #WorkforceDevelopment #MentalHealthEndorsement #ProfessionalGrowth #ChildParentPsychotherapy #TraumaInformedCare Download the crosswalk at: https://lnkd.in/e65qka3U

We're thrilled to invite the Linked In Community to watch the official reading of the Governor’s Proclamation in both English and Spanish! A huge thank you to everyone who made this video possible, and a special shoutout to Annie Winneg from the Child Health Development Institute for her incredible work putting this together on behalf of the CT-AIMH Promotion and Education Advisory Committee. Join us in celebrating this meaningful moment—watch, share, and help spread the word as we honor the importance of infant and early childhood mental health! ??? https://lnkd.in/ewXvXwNG

The CT-AIMH Annual Stakeholder's Meeting, titled "It's Time to Celebrate Babies!", was a powerful gathering celebrating Celebrate Babies Week. The event brought together funders, board members, community partners, and CT-AIMH members to champion early childhood mental health. Executive Director Heidi Madeira opened with a moving reading of Sarah Gambito’s poem "Grace," emphasizing the theme of goodwill in support of the IECMH workforce. Dr. Carlita Elias, the Board Vice President, delivered a keynote on “Centering Equity As We Celebrate Babies,” urging attendees to prioritize equity in their work with infants and families. The event also featured a presentation of the 2024 State of Connecticut Celebrate Babies Week Proclamation Video and a Celebrate Babies Reflections Video, underscoring the commitment to supporting young children's mental health. The meeting concluded with presenting the official proclamation to CT-AIMH's Executive Director, making it a truly inspiring day for all involved.

Only THREE weeks left until the CT-AIMH Virtual Fall Conference! Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Zoom (Attend from anywhere!) Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and inspiring sessions focused on infant and early childhood mental health and honoring the diversity of kinship care families, their extended families and birth parents. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with professionals and deepen your knowledge! Register now to secure your spot. We can't wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eWs-3NdW

CT-AIMH Fall Conference Registration is now OPEN

CT-AIMH is walking into 2024 in style; much thanks to our friends at Miranda Creative, Inc., for the logo refresh! Follow us for updates on the exciting collaborations, projects, and trainings we have in store for the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Professionals of Connecticut!