From birth, infants engage in rich social interactions that rely on both verbal cues (e.g., caregiver speech) and nonverbal signals (e.g., body odors). My research examines how early multisensory social input shapes social brain development and supports later language outcomes. In earlier work, I investigated social chemosignaling in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Using subliminal presentation

Supporting Trust and Exploration in Reflective Supervision/Consultation A Training for Home Visiting Supervisors and Consultants August 20, 2026 9 – 12 pm Pacific Time / 12 -3 pm Eastern Time via Zoom 3 CEs available Why Attend? Reflective Supervision is the heart of relational practice. This training will help you create supervisory spaces that foster

Part 1 of 4 | Virtual Sessions via Zoom | CEU's Approved   This Program has been approved for 2 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists by the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work. This is an ongoing series of workshops tailored to home visitors who routinely administer

Head Start programs are dealing with escalating behaviors, stretched staff, and not enough support. In our conversations with staff around the country, we heard words like fried, overwhelmed, exhausted. But also, words like resilient, hopeful, community. Georgetown University's Thrive Center is hosting a free monthly series to strengthen this resilient community and help your staff

What is the FAN? The FAN is a mental framework and practical tool developed for professionals working with families. It helps you attune to the caregivers you work with, stay grounded, and deepens your reflective practice. It supports the parallel process and protects against burnout. The FAN is also an effective approach in supervisory and

“One of the things we consistently see in pediatrics is that children of color get less of everything.”  – Katharine Zuckerman, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University. In Washington and across the country, we see persistent racial disparities in access to early support services. White children are significantly more likely than

PFR is an evidence-based home visiting program for parents and young children, birth to five. We use a reflective parenting strategy that supports parents in their unique relationship with their child. We use video observation to facilitate reflection and provide strengths-based feedback. We help parents see how they can support their child’s emotional health using

4 Half-Days Level 1 Workshop September 15, 17 21 & 23, 2026 9:00 – 12:30pm each day Pacific Time (SEATTLE) / 12:00 – 3:3opm Eastern Time (NY) via Zoom 14 CEs available Promoting First Relationships workshop gives professionals the knowledge, tools, and strategies to support and guide caregivers in building nurturing relationships with children (0-5). The Promoting First

Attend this 60-minute free information session to learn about Promoting Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy (PMMH) and how this training can help your practice. What is Promoting Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy (PMMH)? PMMH addresses the importance of helping the pregnant woman achieve a healthier mental and emotional state during pregnancy in order to improve the chances that

La identificación temprana de las preocupaciones relacionadas con el desarrollo físico (motricidad fina y gruesa), la resolución de problemas, la comunicación (habla), las habilidades sociales individuales y socio emocionales son esenciales para apoyar el crecimiento y el éxito de los niños pequeños. Este taller interactivo presenta a los participantes los cuestionarios Ages & Stages, tercera edición