• Understanding Infant Cues, Regulation, Behavior, and States

    Virtual

    Understanding Infants is a research-based program for professionals that provides essential information on newborn and infant behavior. Learn Infants amazing ability to interact and engage in relationships Infants’ internal states and how that influences their behavior How to help infants regulate Read infant cues This course is a mixture of video observation of infants, PowerPoint,

  • Connecting with Families Using their Child’s Behavior as Language

    Virtual

    Learn how to use observation, narration, and the invitation to parents to offer their perspectives on their child’s development as a way to support children who are experiencing overwhelming emotions. This workshop is free thanks to support from the Bezos Family Foundation. Register now.

  • DIR Certificate Level 1 Course

    Virtual

    Certificate Level 1 is the first level of Profectum’s professional certification courses. This online course introduces DIR®, explores how it works within an interdisciplinary team, and covers how to guide assessment and intervention. The DIR® model builds upon establishing relationships and engagement at any point in development, respecting individual differences from the perspective of occupational

  • Creating Safe Spaces for Immigrant Families in Early Childhood

    Virtual

    This episode’s conversation will be delivered in English with live Spanish translation. Every child deserves to learn in a safe, welcoming environment. Given the rise of harmful, anti-immigrant messages, it is more important than ever that we strive to protect the rights and well-being of our children in immigrant families. Join us for a discussion

  • Promoting First Relationships

    4 Half-Days Level 1 Workshop September 15, 18, 24 & 25, 2025 9:00am – 12:30pm each day Pacific Time (SEATTLE) via Zoom Professionals who work with caregivers and young children (0-5) often see the need to support and guide caregivers in building nurturing relationships with children. Promoting First Relationships workshop gives professionals the knowledge, tools, and strategies

  • Fatherhood Summit: Celebrate Dads the Continuing Journey – Creating Our Path Forward

    Join in person for the 2025 Fatherhood Summit. This year’s theme celebrates fathers and invites us to create our path forward for the Washington Fatherhood Council. The afternoon promises to be full of powerful insights and thoughtful discussion. Some support for travel costs is available for dads to attend the event, including mileage, childcare expenses,

  • Frightening and Anomalous Material Behavior in the First Two Years of Life and its Impact on Children’s Development

    Virtual

    This talk will explore how a mother’s unresolved trauma stemming from abuse or the loss of significant others can affect the quality of care she provides for her child. Specifically, we will describe frightening and anomalous caregiving behaviors over their child’s first two year of life and  show video examples. We will then discuss how

  • It Takes All of Us: Community Lactation Practices for Thriving Children (In-Person)

    This one day workshop is designed for professionals working with pregnant and parenting people who want to deepen their understanding of lactation through a decolonizing lens. Join us to understand the role we can ALL take as community partners to support lactation. Designed for midwives, doulas, social workers, childcare providers, home visitors, or anyone interested