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• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Advanced Certificate Training 2023

  • Start
    18 Jan 2023
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    21 Jun 2023
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    7

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  If you work directly with infants, young children, and their families and want to deepen your reflective practice and direct service skills, this 6 month training is for you. 

  We have slots available for our January-June cohort. Please plan to schedule a pre-training phone call with Megan Smith to discuss the details and how the training might support you in your scope of work.

  https://calendly.com/meganmsmith/pre-training-check-in
  

  
  

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• SCIMHA Reflective Supervision Study Group

  • When
    6 Jun 2023
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    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84782690307?pwd=VXJRcEwzNGdJYkNWQk03WjhCTXdPUT09

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  South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association's RS Study Group is a professional development opportunity open to all SCIMHA members, and is a best fit for current Supervisors interested in growing their Reflective Supervision capacity.
  

  SCIMHA's study group is an interactive experience that works best when all attendees actively participate. We will join together in a reflective space and will focus on how our work and life experiences relate to the information shared in the professional development offering. 

  SCIMHA's study group will meet to review this reading:

  Supervisory Dilemma #4 from:

  Heffron & Murch (2010), Reflective Supervision & Leadership in Infant and Early Childhood Programs, ZERO TO THREE, Washington D.C.

  Click here
  

  This study group session will be facilitated by Kristyn Driver, LISW-CP, IMH-E®, SCIMHA's Reflective Supervision Program Manager and Megan Smith, MT-BC, LCAT, IMH-E®, SCIMHA's IECMH Training and Reflective Supervision Specialist. 

  
  

  Participating in Study Group:

  1. Please read the dilemma and consider the reflective questions prior to the study group gathering.

  2. Turn your microphone and video camera on for the best interactive discussion experience. 

  Time spent in this event meets competencies and Training requirements associated with SCIMHA’s infant and early childhood mental health endorsement. It does not meet RS hour requirements. The endorsement is a credentialing process that supports and recognizes the professional development of those who work with or on behalf of infants, toddlers, young children, and their families and caregivers. If you have any questions, please contact the Endorsement Coordinator at endorsement@scimha.org.

  Not currently a  SCIMHA member but want to participate? Join us now!

  
  

  
  

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• Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative

  • Start
    7 Jun 2023
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    1:00 PM
  • End
    21 Jun 2023
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    2

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  LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR STAFF USING REFLECTIVE SUPERVISION

  SCIMHA's Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative (RSLC) for infant/early childhood supervisors is a 12 month process, providing 7 hours of Reflective Supervision training and 24 hours of group Reflective Consultation. The learning sessions are broken into digestible chunks, web-based, with a balance of didactic content and self-reflective experientials and break-out rooms. The reflective consultation will occur in small groups, virtually, monthly. The learning sessions and reflective consultation groups are facilitated by experienced Reflective Supervisors who are endorsed Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health professionals. All materials will be provided. 

  PARTICIPANTS WILL:
  

  - Learn the essential elements of reflective supervision along with structural tools and strategies to build, sustain and deepen reflective practice 
  - Broaden their understanding and increase their confidence in supporting others through reflective supervision
  - Learn to implement and sustain reflective supervision within their program, resulting in a return on investment and enhanced agency practice for years to come
  - Observe reflective supervision sessions, participate in small group discussions and share experiences with peers working towards the same goal

  - Engage in self-reflection around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion factors related to Reflective Supervision, Race, Power, and Privilege. 
  - Learn in a relaxed, team-based environment that builds from the collective knowledge and experience of the group
  - Connect with peers, broaden professional networks and learn about additional training and professional development opportunities

  - Receive up to 24 hours of reflective consultation which can be applied to the Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health®

   The monthly reflective consultation hours that participants receive will meet the reflective supervision requirements for Endorsement. Additionally, the reflective supervision hours that supervisors provide to their own staff members may prepare staff for their own Endorsement application. 

  REQUIREMENTS:
  This learning collaborative is designed for professionals who supervise infant/early childhood professionals and are ready to implement reflective supervision within their programs and pursue Endorsement upon completion of the experience. 

  While previous experience providing reflective supervision is not a requirement for participation, it is helpful to have some basic knowledge and understanding of the subject.

  In lieu of a master's degree, you may list training, experience and personal or professional insights that have led to your interest in participating in the learning collaborative. 

  SCIMHA is working to promote and expand the delivery of reflective supervision by endorsed professionals across the state. The education requirement is consistent with Endorsement standards for reflective supervisors. 

  COST:
  The 12-month learning collaborative is $1,400 per participant. It includes:
  - Three training sessions, each 2.5 hours long 
  - All training materials
  - Reflective consultation facilitated by an Endorsed® reflective supervisor (done monthly in groups of five for two-hour sessions)
  - Endorsement application fee
  - Registration for SCIMHA's annual conference

  Scholarships Available! Apply Now

  Facilitator Bios:

  Our Presenters:

  Megan Smith, MT-BC, LCAT, IMH-E®, Infant Mental Health Specialist, is an Infant Mental Health Training and Reflective Supervision Specialist at SCIMHA. Megan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy from Nazareth College and a Master’s Degree in Creative Arts and Counseling from Drexel University. As a clinician, she has worked across the lifespan in educational, medical, behavioral health, and child welfare systems with a focus on children 0-6 and parent-child relationships. She has also provided program development and project management to a regional Infant Mental Health training and capacity building program. Her clinical and academic research has included Group Music Therapy for Empathy and Self-Esteem Development in Children, and Development of a Model for Music Therapy in the Pediatric Emergency Department. She regularly co-facilitates training and presentations on the topics of Trauma, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Systemic Racism, and Reflective Supervision at the state and national level for multidisciplinary professionals. Megan provides support to NYSAIMH's Endorsement Committee. In her current role, Megan feels privileged to do the relationship-building work of educating and advocating about the importance of holding the baby in mind across all child-serving systems. Megan highly values the intersection of present-moment reflective practice and curiosity as a necessary foundation for professionals who are doing work that requires vulnerability within relationships.
  

  Kristyn Driver, MSW, IMH-E®, is SCIMHA's Reflective Supervision program manager. Kristyn has dedicated her career to serving infants, toddlers, young children and their families. She is Endorsed® as an Infant Mental Health Mentor - Clinical through the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health. Kristyn has a strong belief in the power of relationships as a change agent and is dedicated to creating spaces for healthy relationships to flourish. With over a decade providing intensive home based infant mental health services, Kristyn recognizes how rewarding, and yet challenging and isolating early childhood work can be. This work is not possible without the grounding experience of a reflective supervision relationship. Kristyn is passionate about creating the felt experience of safety for early childhood professionals to explore their work more deeply, honor their feelings and grow their reflective capacity.

  
  

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• June Endorsement 101

  • When
    12 Jun 2023
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    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  The Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health® provides a set of competencies for professional development in the infant and family field. Those who earn endorsement demonstrate their commitment to this principle as they provide services that promote infant and early childhood mental health with a high level of quality and integrity. 

  Join SCIMHA Endorsement Coordinator, Jean Cimino, for a one hour overview of the endorsement credential as well as the process for achieving endorsement. 

  Training Objectives of this Webinar Include:

  • Connecting SCIMHA's mission and activities to your work
  • Explaining the relevance of Endorsement to the infant and early childhood workforce in South Carolina and beyond
  • Differentiating between the different Endorsement categories
  • Mapping the journey to Endorsement and identifying steps to start the application process

  Questions? Email Jean at endorsement@scimha.org

  
  

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• Endorsement Office Hours for BabyNet

  • When
    14 Jun 2023
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    2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  This event is specifically for South Carolina's BabyNet Providers!

  Drop in anytime during office hours to talk with SCIMHA staff about the Infant or Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement. 
  

  This opportunity is open to prospective and current Endorsement applicants, as well as endorsed colleagues. 

  Not available during this time? SCIMHA Endorsement Coordinator Jean Cimino can be reached anytime at endorsement@scimha.org. 

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• June Endorsement Application System (EASy) Webinar

  • When
    21 Jun 2023
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Want an introduction to the online Endorsement Application System (EASy)?
  

  Join SCIMHA Endorsement Coordinator Jean Cimino for a virtual walk through all the aspects of the online application.

  Questions? Email Jean Cimino. 

  
  

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• Endorsement Office Hours for BabyNet

  • When
    23 Jun 2023
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    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  This event is specifically for South Carolina's BabyNet Providers!

  Drop in anytime during office hours to talk with SCIMHA staff about the Infant or Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement. 
  

  This opportunity is open to prospective and current Endorsement applicants, as well as endorsed colleagues. 

  Not available during this time? SCIMHA Endorsement Coordinator Jean Cimino can be reached anytime at endorsement@scimha.org. 

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• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Advanced Practice Certificate Training Jun-Dec 2023

  • Start
    27 Jun 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2023
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    23

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  If you work directly with infants, young children, and their families and want to deepen your reflective practice and direct service skills, this 6 month training is for you. 

  We have slots available for our June-Dec 2023 cohort. Please plan to schedule a pre-training phone call with your trainers to discuss the details and how the training might best support you in your scope of work.

  Please note:  You must cancel your spot 48 hours prior to the start of class or cohort in order to be refunded.  All registration fees after the deadline are non-refundable.  No exceptions.  Also, if you do not complete the offering for any reason, we cannot issue any type of refund.

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• June Endorsement Office Hours

  • When
    29 Jun 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Drop in anytime during office hours to talk with SCIMHA staff about the Infant Mental Health or Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement. 
  

  This opportunity is open to prospective and current Endorsement applicants, as well as endorsed colleagues. 

  Not available during this time? SCIMHA Endorsement Coordinator Jean Cimino can be reached anytime at endorsement@scimha.org. 

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• July Endorsement Application System (EASy) Webinar

  • When
    10 Jul 2023
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    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Want an introduction to the online Endorsement Application System (EASy)?
  

  Join SCIMHA Endorsement Coordinator Jean Cimino for a virtual walk through all the aspects of the online application.

  Questions? Email Jean Cimino. 

  
  

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• July Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Foundations Certificate Training

  • Start
    18 Jul 2023
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  • End
    27 Jul 2023
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    16

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  The Foundations Certificate is an 18-hour professional development experience that seeks to create 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.

  Please note:  You must cancel your spot 48 hours prior to the start of class or cohort in order to be refunded.  All registration fees after the deadline are non-refundable.  No exceptions.  Also, if you do not complete the offering for any reason, we cannot issue any type of refund.
  

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• July Endorsement 101

  • When
    26 Jul 2023
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  The Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health® provides a set of competencies for professional development in the infant and family field. Those who earn endorsement demonstrate their commitment to this principle as they provide services that promote infant and early childhood mental health with a high level of quality and integrity. 

  Join SCIMHA Endorsement Coordinator, Jean Cimino, for a one hour overview of the endorsement credential as well as the process for achieving endorsement. 

  Training Objectives of this Webinar Include:

  • Connecting SCIMHA's mission and activities to your work
  • Explaining the relevance of Endorsement to the infant and early childhood workforce in South Carolina and beyond
  • Differentiating between the different Endorsement categories
  • Mapping the journey to Endorsement and identifying steps to start the application process

  Questions? Email Jean at endorsement@scimha.org

  
  

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• July Endorsement Office Hours

  • When
    28 Jul 2023
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    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Drop in anytime during office hours to talk with SCIMHA staff about the Infant Mental Health or Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement. 
  

  This opportunity is open to prospective and current Endorsement applicants, as well as endorsed colleagues. 

  Not available during this time? SCIMHA Endorsement Coordinator Jean Cimino can be reached anytime at endorsement@scimha.org. 

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• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Clinical Certificate Training

  • Start
    2 Aug 2023
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  • End
    3 Apr 2024
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    20

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  SCIMHA's IECMH Clinical Certificate training experience was created for mental health professionals who diagnose and provide therapeutic treatment services. This 10-month learning collaborative will provide professionals with in-depth training in relationship-based, developmentally appropriate assessments and an introduction to IECMH clinical practice.

  Please contact SCIMHA's Clinical Director, Mackenzie Soniak, at msoniak@scimha.org with any questions. 

  Training Schedule
  Month 1: Introduction to IECMH Treatment (3 hours) Aug 2nd, 9am-noon 
  Month 2: Assessment-Working Model of the Child Interview (10 hours) Sept 28th & 29th, 9am-4pm 
  Month 3: Assessment-Crowell Procedure (10 hours) October 12th and 13th, 9am-4pm

  Month 4: Formulation & Diagnosis- DC 0-5 (12 hours) November Dates TBA 

  Month 5-9: Overview of IECMH Treatments (3 hours) First Wednesday of the month, 9am-noon & IECMH Case Conference (1 hour) TBD 

  Month 10: Wrap-up (3 hours) First Wednesday of the month, 9am-noon 

  Those interested must first apply and have a phone conversation with a SCIMHA staff member before registering. Click here to complete the application: https://forms.office.com/r/YjVrsWUR9n
  

  Please note:  You must cancel your spot 48 hours prior to the start of class or cohort in order to be refunded.  All registration fees after the deadline are non-refundable.  No exceptions.  Also, if you do not complete the offering for any reason, we cannot issue any type of refund.
  

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• FAN Training

  • Start
    22 Aug 2023
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  • End
    24 Aug 2023
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    virtual

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  FACILITATING ATTUNED INTERACTIONS TRAINING

  The FAN (Facilitating Attuned Interactions) Approach serves as a framework for parent engagement and reflective practice in work with young children and families. FAN addresses urgent concerns of the parent or caregiver and trains practitioners to tailor their responses to match the needs of the moment. FAN also helps practitioners recognize how their own internal sense of regulation or dysregulation affects their abilities to be fully present with a family in the moment. 

  This training offers strategies to help practitioners feel balanced in activating or high risk situations. FAN provides an approach to reflective practice that can be utilized by staff and supervisors using the ARC of Engagement to structure staff/supervision and promote collaboration throughout. 

  SCIMHA encourages staff or team participation in FAN Training in order to maximize the impact within your organization or agency. Priority will be given to teams committed to integrating the FAN Approach into its work.

  Training Dates:

  August 22nd & August 24th from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

  - Participants will complete six FAN Reflective Learning Tools and will review one tool each month with their supervisor.
  - Supervisors will participate in one mentoring call per month with a FAN Trainer. (1 hour)

  
  

  Purpose:

  Learn the basics of the FAN Approach

  
  

  Who Should Attend:

  Supervisors and staff; priority will be given to staff teams

  
  

  Cost: 
  $35 for SCIMHA members; $70 for non-members

  Questions? Contact Sheniqua Scott

  Cancellation:

  Please note:  You must cancel your spot 48 hours prior to the start of class or cohort in order to be refunded.  All registration fees after the deadline are non-refundable.  No exceptions.  Also, if you do not complete the offering for any reason, we cannot issue any type of refund.

  
  

  
  

  FAN Training provided in partnership with the Erikson Institute

  
  

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• September Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Foundations Certificate Training

  • Start
    12 Sep 2023
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  • End
    21 Sep 2023
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    28

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  The Foundations Certificate is an 18-hour professional development experience that seeks to create 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.

  Please note:  You must cancel your spot 48 hours prior to the start of class or cohort in order to be refunded.  All registration fees after the deadline are non-refundable.  No exceptions.  Also, if you do not complete the offering for any reason, we cannot issue any type of refund.
  

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• November Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Foundations Certificate Training

  • Start
    7 Nov 2023
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  • End
    16 Nov 2023
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    30

  Register

  
  

  The Foundations Certificate is an 18-hour professional development experience that seeks to create 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.

  Please note:  You must cancel your spot 48 hours prior to the start of class or cohort in order to be refunded.  All registration fees after the deadline are non-refundable.  No exceptions.  Also, if you do not complete the offering for any reason, we cannot issue any type of refund.
  

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