The Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona
In young children, mental health means healthy social and emotional development, defined as "the developing capacity of the young child to experience, regulate, and express emotions; form close and secure interpersonal relationships; and explore the environment and learn, in the context of a caregiving environment that includes family, community, and cultural expectations for young children."
Zero to Three
Infant Mental Health
Steering Committee.
The Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona and several community partners are hosting an in-person social justice conference for professionals supporting perinatal and birth through five members and families.
Who Should Attend: Providers and system partners who work on behalf of families with young children - perinatal through five years of age.
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Join ITMHCA and help shape professional education in Arizona, the annual Institute, and public awareness actions on this critical period of life. Network with others in Arizona, around the US and the world who want to ensure every child has the optimal environment in which to grow and succeed. Work toward your own professional Infant Mental Health Endorsement® and help others reach this professional development milestone.
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Endorsement® by the Infant/Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona (ITMHCA) verifies that an applicant has attained a level of education as specified, participated in specialized in-service trainings, engaged in professional work related to infants and toddlers, obtained reflective supervision/ consultation from mentors or supervisors, and acquired knowledge to promote the delivery of high quality, culturally sensitive, relationship-based services to infants, toddlers, parents, other caregivers and families.
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September 24th
October 23rd
November 4th
Shaping the Future: Arizona Infant and Toddler Mental Health Roadmap
A Three-Part Series of Working Sessions
We're excited to announce the launch of Arizona's Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Roadmap, supported by the Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona! This groundbreaking initiative aims to create a comprehensive blueprint for improving the mental health and well-being of our youngest citizens.
Nov. 8, 2024
9:00AM-Noon
Watching, Wondering and Making Meaning: Understanding and Attuning to the Messages Expressed Though Children's Behavior
Presented by Kadija Johnston, LCSW