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Title of Training	Brief Description of Training	Delivery Method	Length of Training	Age Groups Covered in Training Material	Dates of Training	Cost of Training	CEU's provided	AIMH/ Trainer	Contact email	Link to register
PREGNANCY and EARLY PARENTHOOD
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Foundations Certificate Training	The Foundations Certificate is an 18-hour professional development experience that creates a baseline of infant mental health knowledge among all early childhood professionals across workforce sectors in South Carolina while also creating a pathway to endorsement. MORE...	Live, Online	18 hours	0-3, 3-6	Bimonthly: May, July, September, November	$420	Yes	SCIMHA	Katrin Wood KWood@scimha.org	Register


INFANT/YOUNG CHILD DEVELOPMENT & BEHAVIOR
Honoring Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education and Care	Early childhood educators and care providers support the values, strengths and potential of each child and their family. This workshop will encourage participants to explore their own social identities. Participants will discuss concepts related to equity, diversity and inclusion. Participants will engage in activities MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1.5 hrs	Intended for Adults	24/7	$15	Yes	Danie Rice, LMSW, MSA, IMH-E®, PhD Candidate	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register
Relationship-focused Interactions: Setting Limits and Sharing Control in Early Childhood Classrooms	This session introduces relationship-based, child-centered interactions to support children's development and reduce power struggles. Participants will engage with concepts of shared control, limit setting, and perspective taking. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	55 mins	Intended for Adults	24/7	$15	Yes	Christine Snyder, MA	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register
The Growing Brain from Birth to 5 Years	This innovative training curriculum focuses on evidence-informed knowledge and strategies with which to prepare professionals who work with infants and young children for their vital role in building healthy brains. The curriculum fills a unique niche by MORE...	Live, In Person	3 hours, 2:00 -5:00 PM ET/ 1:00 -4:00 PM CT	Intended for Adults	9/18/24, 9/25/24, 10/2/24, 10/9/24, 10/16/24, 10/23/24, 10/30/24	Each session $30-$35, All 7 Sessions $210-$250	Yes	Dr. Alexandra Alfonso, Zero to Three Certified Trainer	training@faimh.org	Register
An Introduction to Neuro-developmental Trauma in a 0-3 Population	In this training, Dr. Stephanie Grant will provide an overview of what trauma is and how it occurs with an emphasis on the 0-3 population. Information related to neurodevelopment and the stress response system will be highlighted. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	2.5 hours	0-3	24/7	$40	Yes	MI-AIMH, Stephanie Grant, PhD, LPC, IMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register
Infants & Toddlers with Challenging Behaviors: Observing our Internal & External Worlds	This training will call upon reflective functioning to think about ways in which we observe young children with challenging behaviors and how we respond. We will think about our implicit biases, behaviors that trigger our own emotional reactions, and how our bodies respond when observing children; learn about MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1 hour, 40 mins	0-3	24/7	$25	Yes	MI-AIMH, Kelsi Robertson, LMSW, IECMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register
Supporting Early Childhood Brain Development and Executive Function Skills through Relationship-Focused Play	In this session, participants will explore the areas of brain development in the infant and toddler years including three key components of executive function. Participants will make connections between brain development and executive function skills and identify opportunities to support brain development and executive function skills in practice. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1.5 hours	0-3, 3-6	24/7	$25	Yes	MI-AIMH, Christine Snyder, MA	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register
Deepening Clinicians' Understanding of Sensory and Emotional Processing: The Sensory Emotional Engagement Model in Your Practice	Children with sensory integration and processing differences often have social-emotional behaviors that impact participation at home, school, and the community. The course introduces the Sensory Emotional Engagement Model™, which focuses on addressing social-emotional patterns in children with sensory integration and processing differences. It emphasizes MORE...	Live, online	5 weeks, 90 mins	2yrs +	January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 2025	$450	No	Michele Parkins MS, OTR/L IMH-E®	michele@greatkidsplace.com/	Register


INFANT/YOUNG CHILD & FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICE
Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children in Foster Care	In this training, Dr. Grant will discuss what an infant or toddler's experience of foster care is and how to support them through this trauma event. Focus will be given to professionals who care for these children, such as in child care or educational settings or through service programs such as Early On. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1.5 hours	0-3, 3-6	24/7	$25	Yes	MI-AIMH, Stephanie Grant, PhD, LPC, IMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register


RELATIONSHIP FOCUSED PRACTICE
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Foundations Certificate Training	The Foundations Certificate is an 18-hour professional development experience that creates a baseline of infant mental health knowledge among all early childhood professionals across workforce sectors in South Carolina while also creating a pathway to endorsement. MORE...	Live, Online	18 hours	0-3, 3-6	Bimonthly: May, July, September, November	$420	Yes	SCIMHA	Katrin Wood KWood@scimha.org	Register
Connecting Sensation, Emotion, Action & Personality to Enhance Sensory and Relational Health	The way we process sensations and move our bodies impacts the emotions we feel. The emotions we feel impact the way we process sensations and move our bodies. The ways we sense, move, and feel impact the way we act and interact with others—our personalities. This is the foundation of the Sensory Emotional Engagement Model™. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	40 minutes	0-3, 3-6	24/7	$25	No	Michele Parkins MS, OTR/L IMH-E®	michele@greatkidsplace.com	Register


FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS & DYNAMICS
Creating Space for Fathers in Early Childhood Programs & Practices	Research consistently reaffirms the benefits of positive fathering for children’s wellbeing and development across a range of domains ranging from education to behavioral and physical health. Likewise fathers’ engagement in early childhood programs and practices has the potential to boost the benefits of interventions for families and extend positive outcomes for children. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	2.5 hours	Intended for Adults	24/7	$20-$40	Yes	Jennifer Bellamy, MSW, PhD	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register


ATTACHMENT, SEPARATION, TRAUMA, GRIEF & LOSS
Creating Space for Fathers in Early Childhood Programs & Practices	Empirical research will guide the discussion into the systemic factors that have historically influenced the levels of involvement among Black and Brown fathers. Followed by the benefits of using curriculum-based programs to help fathers become more involved, empowered, and influential in the development of children. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	2.5 hrs	Intended for Adults	24/7	$20-$40	Yes	Eric Donald, PhD, IMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register
The Growing Brain from Birth to 5 Years	This innovative training curriculum focuses on evidence-informed knowledge and strategies with which to prepare professionals who work with infants and young children for their vital role in building healthy brains. The curriculum fills a unique niche by MORE...	Live, In Person	3 hours, 2:00 -5:00 PM ET/ 1:00 -4:00 PM CT	Intended for Adults	9/18/24, 9/25/24, 10/2/24, 10/9/24, 10/16/24, 10/23/24, 10/30/24	Each session $30-$35, All 7 Sessions $210-$250	Yes	Dr. Alexandra Alfonso, Zero to Three Certified Trainer	training@faimh.org	Register
An Introduction to Neuro-developmental Trauma in a 0-3 Population	In this training, Dr. Stephanie Grant will provide an overview of what trauma is and how it occurs with an emphasis on the 0-3 population. Information related to neurodevelopment and the stress response system will be highlighted. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	2.5 hours	0-3	24/7	$40	Yes	MI-AIMH, Stephanie Grant, PhD, LPC, IMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register
Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children in Foster Care	In this training, Dr. Grant will discuss what an infant or toddler's experience of foster care is and how to support them through this trauma event. Focus will be given to professionals who care for these children, such as in child care or educational settings or through service programs such as Early On. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1.5 hours	0-3, 3-6	24/7	$25	Yes	MI-AIMH, Stephanie Grant, PhD, LPC, IMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register
Developing regulation through relationships	In this training, Dr. Grant will explore what regulation is and how it develops. She will focus on the importance of relationships in developing this developmental skill. Strategies for supporting regulation will be presented with a focus on co-regulation. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1 hour, 50 mins	Intended for Adults	24/7	$25	Yes	MI-AIMH, Stephanie Grant, PhD, LPC, IMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register
Exploring Infant Attachment and Its Relevance to Infant Mental Health	In this training, Dr. Stephanie Grant will provide an overview of attachment from a biopsychosocial perspective. Material will be presented on the various attachment types as well as issues related to attachment organization and disorganization. Diagnostic relevance will be explored with a focus on the DC: 0-5 and strategies to support the development of secure attachment will be introduced briefly. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1 hour, 40 mins	0-3, 3-6	24/7	$25	Yes	MI-AIMH, Stephanie Grant, PhD, LPC, IMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register


DISORDERS OF INFANCY/EARLY CHILDHOOD
Exploring Infant Attachment and Its Relevance to Infant Mental Health	In this training, Dr. Stephanie Grant will provide an overview of attachment from a biopsychosocial perspective. Material will be presented on the various attachment types as well as issues related to attachment organization and disorganization. Diagnostic relevance will be explored with a focus on the DC: 0-5 and strategies to support the development of secure attachment will be introduced briefly. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1 hour, 40 mins	0-3, 3-6	24/7	$25	Yes	MI-AIMH, Stephanie Grant, PhD, LPC, IMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register


MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS IN ADULTS


CULTURAL HUMILITY
Cultivating Critical Self Reflection in RSC	An introduction to practicing critical self-reflection and exploring dynamics of identity, power, privilege and oppression in their reflective supervision/consultation.	Live online/ virtual	3 hours	Adults	May 24, September 25, December 2, 2024	$90	No	Veronica Rosa and Amber Keeler	Amber Keeler akeeler@allianceaimh.org	Register
Honoring Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education and Care	Early childhood educators and care providers support the values, strengths and potential of each child and their family. This workshop will encourage participants to explore their own social identities. Participants will discuss concepts related to equity, diversity and inclusion. Participants will engage in activities MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1.5 hrs	Intended for Adults	24/7	$15	Yes	Danie Rice, LMSW, MSA, IMH-E®, PhD Candidate /u>	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register
Creating Space for Fathers in Early Childhood Programs & Practices	Empirical research will guide the discussion into the systemic factors that have historically influenced the levels of involvement among Black and Brown fathers. Followed by the benefits of using curriculum-based programs to help fathers become more involved, empowered, and influential in the development of children. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	2.5 hrs	Intended for Adults	24/7	$20-$40	Yes	Eric Donald, PhD, IMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register


OBSERVATION & LEARNING
Infants & Toddlers with Challenging Behaviors: Observing our Internal & External Worlds	This training will call upon reflective functioning to think about ways in which we observe young children with challenging behaviors and how we respond. We will think about our implicit biases, behaviors that trigger our own emotional reactions, and how our bodies respond when observing children; learn about MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1 hour, 40 mins	0-3	24/7	$25	Yes	MI-AIMH, Kelsi Robertson, LMSW, IECMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register


SCREENING & ASSESSMENT


DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE
When Balancing Feels Like Juggling: Supporting Infants and Young Children in Foster Care Through the Lens of Attachment	This VIRTUAL training addresses the unique needs of infants and toddlers involved with child welfare, as well as the distinct challenges and opportunities for IMH professionals working in this space. Using the foundation of attachment and relationship-based practice, participants will MORE...	Live, online	3.5 hours, 9am - 12:30pm EST	0-3, 3-6	August 21, 22, 26 and 27, 2024	$90	Yes	MI-AIMH, Faith Eidson, LMSW, IECMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register


INTERVENTION/TREATMENT PLANNING


PARENT-INFANT/YOUNG CHILD RELATIONSHIP-BASED THERAPIES & PRACTICES
Developing regulation through relationships	In this training, Dr. Grant will explore what regulation is and how it develops. She will focus on the importance of relationships in developing this developmental skill. Strategies for supporting regulation will be presented with a focus on co-regulation. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1 hour, 50 mins	Intended for Adults	24/7	$25	Yes	MI-AIMH, Stephanie Grant, PhD, LPC, IMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register


REFLECTION
Policy and Reflection Parallel Process	This 75-minute webinar is intended for systems and policy leaders who want to integrate reflection into all layers of their practice	Recorded Webinar	1.25 hours	Intended for adults	Available until 2026	FREE	No	Grace Whitney & Stephan Viehweg	info@allianceaimh.org
Centering DEIB in Reflection and Policy Work	This 90-minute webinar is intended for systems and policy leaders who want to integrate reflection, with intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), in their practice and to advocate for DEIB-informed RSC in their systems	Recorded Webinar	1.5 hours	Intended for adults	Available until 2026	FREE	No	Grace Whitney & Amittia Parker	info@allianceaimh.org
Reflective in Policy Work: Keeping the Baby in Mind	This 60-minute webinar is intended for systems and policy leaders who want to integrate reflection, with an intentional focus on keeping the baby in mind	Recorded Webinar	1 hour	Intended for adults	Available until 2026	FREE	No	Christine Hughes & Stephan Viehweg	info@allianceaimh.org
Reflective Supervision/Consultation Training (12-hours)	This 12-hour training series is for professionals who supervise providers working directly with young children (0-5) and their families. Participants will learn key principles of RSC and will develop skills and strategies that can enhance their reflective supervision capacities, help support the professional growth and MORE...	Live, online	4 hours, 8:30am - 12:30pm ET	Intended for Adults	Day 1: Tuesday September 17, 2024 Day 2: Wednesday January 22, 2025 Day 3: Tuesday April 15, 2025	$240-$350	Yes	Heidy Garcia, LMHC, IMH-E®	training@faimh.org	Register


REFLECTIVE SUPERVISION
Reflective Supervision/Consultation: How Do I Begin?: Session 1	This 1-hour webinar is intended for professionals interested in learning about how to begin the process of relational details, like the core components of RSC, MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1 hour	Intended for adults	pre-recorded webinar	$35	Yes	First3Years	Jyrah Knight jknight@first3yearstx.org	Register
Reflective Supervision/Consultation Best Practices: Session 2	This 1-hour webinar is intended for professionals interested in expanding their exploration of RSC. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1 hour	Intended for adults	pre-recorded webinar	$35	Yes	First3Years	Jyrah Knight jknight@first3yearstx.org	Register
Reflective Supervision/Consultation: Parallel Processing: Session 3	This 1-hour webinar is intended for anyone who is interested in further exploring the parallel process within reflective supervision/consultation (RSC). MORE...	Recorded Webinar	1 hour	Intended for adults	pre-recorded webinar	$35	Yes	First3Years	Jyrah Knight jknight@first3yearstx.org	Register
Reflective Supervision/Consultation Training (12-hours)	This 12-hour training series is for professionals who supervise providers working directly with young children (0-5) and their families. Participants will learn key principles of RSC and will develop skills and strategies that can enhance their reflective supervision capacities, help support the professional growth and MORE...	Live, online	4 hours, 8:30am - 12:30pm ET	Intended for Adults	Day 1: Tuesday September 17, 2024 Day 2: Wednesday January 22, 2025 Day 3: Tuesday April 15, 2025	$240-$350	Yes	Heidy Garcia, LMHC, IMH-E®	training@faimh.org	Register


DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & ACCESS
Centering DEIB in Reflection and Policy Work	This 90-minute webinar is intended for systems and policy leaders who want to integrate reflection, with intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), in their practice and to advocate for DEIB-informed RSC in their systems	Recorded Webinar	1.5 hours	Intended for adults	Available until 2026	FREE	No	Grace Whitney & Amittia Parker	info@allianceaimh.org


PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Policy and Reflection Parallel Process	This 75-minute webinar is intended for systems and policy leaders who want to integrate reflection into all layers of their practice	Recorded Webinar	1.25 hours	Intended for adults	Available until 2026	FREE	No	Grace Whitney & Stephan Viehweg	info@allianceaimh.org
Centering DEIB in Reflection and Policy Work	This 90-minute webinar is intended for systems and policy leaders who want to integrate reflection, with intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), in their practice and to advocate for DEIB-informed RSC in their systems	Recorded Webinar	1.5 hours	Intended for adults	Available until 2026	FREE	No	Grace Whitney & Stephan Viehweg	info@allianceaimh.org
Reflective in Policy Work: Keeping the Baby in Mind	This 60-minute webinar is intended for systems and policy leaders who want to integrate reflection, with an intentional focus on keeping the baby in mind	Recorded Webinar	1 hour	Intended for adults	Available until 2026	FREE	No	Christine Hughes & Stephan Viehweg	info@allianceaimh.org


SELF AWARENESS
Cultivating Critical Self Reflection in RSC	An introduction to practicing critical self-reflection and exploring dynamics of identity, power, privilege and oppression in their reflective supervision/consultation.	Live online/ virtual	3 hours	Adults	May 24, September 25, December 2, 2024	$90	No	Veronica Rosa and Amber Keeler	Amber Keeler akeeler@allianceaimh.org	Register
Creating Space for Fathers in Early Childhood Programs & Practices	Research consistently reaffirms the benefits of positive fathering for children’s wellbeing and development across a range of domains ranging from education to behavioral and physical health. Likewise, fathers’ engagement in early childhood programs and practices has the potential to boost the benefits of interventions for families and extend positive outcomes for children. MORE...	Recorded Webinar	2.5 hours	Intended for Adults	24/7	$20-$40	Yes	Jennifer Bellamy, MSW, PhD	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register


CURIOSITY
Cultivating Critical Self Reflection in RSC	An introduction to practicing critical self-reflection and exploring dynamics of identity, power, privilege and oppression in their reflective supervision/consultation.	Live online/ virtual	3 hours	Adults	May 24, September 25, December 2, 2024	$90	No	Veronica Rosa and Amber Keeler	Amber Keeler akeeler@allianceaimh.org	Register


PARALLEL PROCESS


CONTEMPLATION


EMOTIONAL RESPONSE
When Balancing Feels Like Juggling: Supporting Infants and Young Children in Foster Care Through the Lens of Attachment	This VIRTUAL training addresses the unique needs of infants and toddlers involved with child welfare, as well as the distinct challenges and opportunities for IMH professionals working in this space. Using the foundation of attachment and relationship-based practice, participants will MORE...	Live, online	3.5 hours, 9am - 12:30pm EST	0-3, 3-6	August 21, 22, 26 and 27, 2024	$90	Yes	MI-AIMH, Faith Eidson, LMSW, IECMH-E®	lsheldon@mi-aimh.org	Register


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