Calendar

  • 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

  • Parts, Presence, and Play: Nurturing Relational Health Through IFS and Mindfulness

    Virtual

    September Circle Time Event! Join us over the lunch hour to deepen your strengths-based approach. Identify and define the key principles of Relational Health. Gain a foundational understanding of Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory. Apply mindfulness practices to support self-awareness and self-regulation. CEUs available for Mental Health Providers. Register now. Circle Time is a monthly

  • DC:0-5 Clinical Training

    Virtual

    DC:0-5 Clinical Training Register now: September 30 – October 2 | 9:30 am – 2:00 pm CEUs and DC:0-5 manuals provided at no cost! Trainers: Christopher Heckert, DSW, LICSW, CMHS Sharon Shadwell, MS, MPA, LMHC

  • 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

  • Creating Partnerships that Protect the Health and Well-being of Our Communities

    Virtual

    Families have a robust set of needs — including health, nutrition, housing, legal support, and more. Safety net programs are an essential part of protecting and promoting the health and well-being of our young families. Yet, obtaining information about the available programs and their functions can be a barrier for the communities that need these