Calendar

  • MHAYC Provider Spotlight – IECMH Intake Forms

    Virtual

    HCA is hosting a series of Provider Spotlights, focused on mental health assessments for young children (MHAYC). During the Spotlights, providers will share about the steps they took to put infant-early childhood mental health (IECMH) services into practice. In October, providers from different regions and settings will share about the importance of mental health assessments

  • Supporting and Promoting the Mental Health of Our Families

    Virtual

    This episode’s conversation will be delivered in Spanish with live English translation. In this episode, we center early childhood mental health for our Latine families and offer practical, culturally affirming strategies for managing stress, anxiety and burnout across generations. In today’s challenging social and political climate, these tools for families are more essential than ever.

  • The Ripple Effect

    Virtual

    This workshop presents an integrative framework for understanding and communication across systems about how trauma can affect a child, a family, and a system. The framework was developed by Chandra Ghosh Ippen, Christopher Layne, and Bob Pynoos of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and is adapted from core trauma concepts identified and ratified

  • Community Conversation: Early Relational Health & Advocacy

    Virtual

    Applying the principles of Early Relational Health in public policy relationships Have you ever been to a training about public policy advocacy where the trainer says, “It’s all about relationships, that’s the key to being effective”?  Whether yes or no, in this 90-minute community conversation, we’ll explore how key principles of Early Relational Health apply

  • Connecting Early Childhood Development to Climate Change

    Virtual

    How can we build public understanding of the impacts of climate change on young children? Join the FrameWorks Institute and the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University on Thursday, October 30 from 2–3pm ET for a deep-dive conversation into new research on how the American public thinks about this intersection, along with an

  • Transforming the Hospital-to-Home Journey: Strengthening Supports for NICU Caregivers and their Infants Post-Discharge

    Virtual

    BARNARD CENTER FREE LECTURE SERIES Caregivers of NICU infants are at significantly higher risk of perinatal mental health challenges which can impact early relational health and infant development, particularly feeding – a complex, relationship-based process that can become a source of immense stress for families.  Every family who leaves the NICU should have the support

  • 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. Explore the power of using the behavior of a child as our language with families and providers through observation, narration, and the invitation to parents

  • “Why do they do that?!” – Behaviors in Relationships (In Person, Kitsap County)

    Parents and caregivers seek support with and for their young children most often due to children’s challenging behaviors. While we know that behaviors have meaning, how the behaviors make us feel and how we understand them can prevent us from staying present and attuning to the needs of children who are exhibiting challenging behaviors. This

  • Endorsement 101

    Virtual

    Embarking on your Endorsement journey? You don’t have to go it alone! Join our flexible and supportive Endorsement cohorts, where you’ll connect with peers and gain guidance from our dedicated Endorsement Coordinator as we walk through each section of the Endorsement application. All are welcome regardless of where you are in your Endorsement journey, and

    Free
  • November Endorsement Cohort

    November Endorsement Cohort

    Virtual

    Embarking on your Endorsement journey? You don’t have to go it alone! Join our flexible and supportive Endorsement cohorts, where you’ll connect with peers and gain guidance from our dedicated Endorsement Coordinator as we walk through each section of the Endorsement application. We meet on the first through fourth Thursday of every month from 10:00

    Free